You guys know what I think about transfers from MLS, but I still love to talk about the prospects of them. Especially since it seems to me that the rumors regarding American internationals appear to be growing in intensity faster than last year. I mean, some of them are really just rumors - some guy on 606 said ManU are also interested in Beasley. But it's been a year for the European leagues and certain clubs to recover from tough times, and it seems that they're ready to open their wallet long after the World Cup. That's my opinion, though; anyone agree?
Most European teams still have the same problems they had last year - the financial problems are real deep-rooted, especially in Italy and in the Nationwide leagues of England. Most transfers in and out of Britain at least will be for medium sums, probably between 1 and 4 or 5 million pounds. That said, Man Utd. is in a much better financial situation than anyone else in the UK even hopes to be, and so they will have some money to spend - probably getting the highlight summer transfer they get every year (Rio, Veron, Ruud, etc). Some clubs are going to creative ways to get money - some reports say Inter will go to it's corporate sponsors Pirelli to try and get money for a possible Beckham transfer - even though Beckham has a 99.9 percent chance of going nowhere because if Man Utd. sell him, fans would undoubtebly be in a state of tons of anger.
There's the longterm problem of the bursting of the TV bubble. It'll be a long time before the inflated prices of a year+ ago return. There's the shortterm problem of the bursting of the TV bubble causing many clubs to tighten their belts, leading to a tremendous glut in the player market. That already seems to be easing.
Why would ManU want Beasley. That just shows how retarded some of these rumors are. Im sure Sir Alex is itching to get rid of Giggs to sign a 125lb guy who can't cross a ball (not the best combo for the EPL).
Re: Re: end of soft transfer market? I think he was using that example to show that some talk was just rumors.
Manchester United makes a profit (a big one), most other clubs don't. That is why they can make more big deals. I believe Sir Alex was given a 30 million pound transfer budget for the offseason and was told he would have to sell his own before he could exceed that budget.
Re: Re: end of soft transfer market? maybe they saw him as a bussines commodity, they train him for some years and sell him to other clubs, make sense to you bud ?, pls open your mind a little.
Re: Re: Re: end of soft transfer market? Yeah, and based on their history, ManU has shown themselves to be a club that buys young players, trains them, and sells them. Please. This is ManU, not River Plate. Im sure ManU has at least 10 kids that are as good as Beasley in their youth program and they wouldn't have to pay a transfer fee to get them.
Re: Re: Re: Re: end of soft transfer market? Beasley is kind of like Ryan Giggs, a left sided player who scares the hell out of you when he is running at you. Yeah, DMB can't cross worth a damn, but he does play good defense and has shown he is trying to improve his crossing ability. The thing is that he is so much better than most of the people in the MLS that his technical skills won't improve much if he stays here.
DaMarcus may make sense for some English teams, but not Man U. DaMarcus is probably better than any left winger on the Man U reserves though. The problem is that DaMarcus' body likely couldn't handle the rigors of a 60 game season (Premiership, cups, Champion's League, etc.). As previously noted, his crossing sucks, and every single midfielder that starts for Man U (except perhaps Nicky Butt when he starts) is a deadly crosser. They generate a ton of quality goals for Ruud & Co. that way. As for the transfer market, there are multiple reasons for the massive deflation. While not as bad as the Italian or a few other situations, the English Premiership lost a ton on the TV implosion. Many clubs that get relegated are battling first and formost against bankruptcy, and only after that are they looking to bounce back up. So, the transfer market isn't likely to be juiced. Not to fear, MLS is both gaining respect and improving. But American's want the best, and don't react well to selling off star players to other leagues. It just underscores that we're not the best in soccer. I look for MLS to effectively price their key stars out of the transfer market. The ones I see moving are keepers (like Howard following in the footsteps of Cannon and Jordan but at a higher level and with full playing time), and out of contract players (like Mathis) who will become Free Transfers. -Digital
Actually, I don't think the Premiership has lost any money from the TV implosion - yet - because their contract with Sky Sports has yet to expire. It's the Nationwide League that's lost through the bankruptcy of ITV Digital. However, Premiership clubs know full well that when the TV contract comes up for renogotiation, they're unlikely to get the kind of money the current contract gives them. Sensible clubs are already acting accordingly.
Just a little mistake, Newcastle also have money to spend, and will probably out spend Man United this year for the first time since Shearer. Still it aint gonna make us title challengers, we are too far behind The transfer market is really bad at the minute (bowyer on a free explains all) and the americans have got it sussed with the draft etc. Theres more chance of players going into the MLS than leaving (thats my view). The Premiership is in crisis, chelsea, leeds and Liverpool (rumored) all close to bankruptcy, Arsenal will probably be there by the end of the year as will a few other clubs (one of the midlands clubs will go i reckon). Its a shame but the bottom is going and the europeans are paying the price. Lets just hope weve realised with enough time to stop it happening.
Man Utd buy young, train them up then sell em on for big money? Like who in the last 5 years? Maybe I'm forgetting some players, but name the biggest fee Man Utd have recieved for a player, they bought young, and sold on. In fact the only big money deal I remember in any shape or form is Stam, and he was an established player before Man Utd.