why is it taking forever to get work permit for Rojo?
if we don't sign two more midfielders before the window closes, then we don't big ambitions this season

lekkie073: a certain fosu mensah about to sign for utd
fosu mensah?

The Daily Mail has reported that Manchester United are close to doing a deal for Timothy Fosu Mensah after he impressed during a trial with the club. Louis van Gaal has been consistent
throughout his career when it comes
to using younger players effectively
and handing stars debuts as he looks
to develop them into better players. Here are five facts about United’s
reported imminent signing. He’s 16-years-old and is a product of
the famous Ajax youth system. He’s comfortable playing in a variety of
different positions across a backline.
His strongest position is as a centre-
back.
Manchester United will beat rivals Manchester City and Inter Milan to his signature if they sign him and the deal will be worth £300,000.

www.hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/08/29/five-facts-about-imminent-manchester-united-signing-timothy-fosu/

Carvalho and Vidal (knee concerns) not joining United according to club sources.

United now linked with Schneiderlin.

Speculations! Rumours!

Gerard Piqué, Juan Mata and Fernando 9 Torres are among the casualties in the latest Spain squad

Aug 29, 2014 14:57:00

La Roja bid to bounce back from World Cup humiliation with a fresh bunch of players, with Vicente del Bosque hoping they can inject some energy into his team

Vicente del Bosque has culled eight of the players who flopped as Spain crashed out of World Cup 2014 at the group stage for his latest squad, including Gerard Pique, Juan Mata and Fernando Torres.

Pique came under fire for his performances in Brazil, Mata has yet to blossom since joining Manchester United while Torres' omission is hardly a surprise as he has looked a shadow of the striker he once was throughout his stay at Chelsea.

David Villa announced his international retirement during the World Cup, with Barcelona veteran Xavi following suit shortly afterwards, while Xabi Alonso confirmed he would also focus on club duties ahead of his move from Real Madrid to Bayern Munich.

Pepe Reina's move to Bayern has not helped his efforts at being kept in the Roja set up and his new Allianz Arena team-mate Javi Martinez is left out due to a serious injury picked up earlier in August.

Among the fresh faces in Del Bosque's squad to face France in a friendly and Macedonia in a European Championship qualifier in early September are Santiago Bernabeu struggler Isco and Camp Nou defender Marc Bartra.

A super season with Atletico Madrid has seen Raul Garcia given a nod to join the selection by the World Cup 2010-winning coach, who has also given the chance of gaining senior international debuts to Espanyol goalkeeper Kiko Casilla and Athletic Bilbao centre-back Mikel San Jose.

Diego Costa's knock which makes him a doubt to play for Chelsea this weekend against Everton has not stopped Del Bosque from picking the converted Spaniard in his 23-man party.

"This is a squad for the present, but designed looking toward the future," Del Bosque told reporters. "This is a special list given recent events.

"It comes after our poor showing at the World Cup and we have to look ahead."

Squad in full:

Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Kiko Casilla (Espanyol), David de Gea (Manchester United).

Defenders: Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Raul Albiol (Napoli), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid), Juanfran (Atletico Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Mikel San Jose (Athletic Bilbao).

Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea), Raul Garcia (Atletico Madrid), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Ander Iturraspe (Athletic Bilbao), Koke (Atletico Madrid).

Forwards: Santi Cazorla (Arsenal), Diego Costa (Chelsea), Isco (Real Madrid) Paco Alcacer (Valencia), Pedro (Barcelona), David Silva (Manchester City).
http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spain/2014/08/29/5068464/pique-torres-mata-dropped-in-new-look-spain-squad?CMPID=FBINT_140829_SPAIN

It looks like Coogar's boys are getting the axe everywhere.

lekkie073: a certain fosu mensah about to sign for utd
fosu mensah?

I know that guy. He is very skillful and a very potent goal poacher. He scored 3 goals at Obuasi village competition. Van Gaal must sign him ooo!

elampiro: It looks like Coogar's boys are getting the axe everywhere.

I remember vividly I said that cleverly, anderson, nani and co are going to be axed

There's something about Rooney, Mata and RVP together. I don't want to say it until we get new midfielders and I have to reaccess the situation.


If we had someone like Isco in place of Mata, we will play far better. ........... For now, may be Rooney should be played in the wing to explore his energy (work rate) for the general benefit of the team. Everyone is becoming an hyena.

^^ Elamps dey fear?

Speak your mind o jare, let's know what you're thinking.

Y'all have the most expensive squad in the league now - no excuses!

debosky: ^^ Elamps dey fear?

Speak your mind o jare, let's know what you're thinking.

Y'all have the most expensive squad in the league now - no excuses!

most expensive squad?

SailorXY:
most expensive squad?

Yes! £401.2m

Xabi alonso was available for mere 5m

Manyoo's cluelessness in the transfer market is jonathan-esque

Breathtaking incompetence

Nihilist: Xabi alonso was available for mere 5m

Manyoo's cluelessness in the transfer market is jonathan-esque

Breathtaking incompetence

You are right, those at the helm of affairs are not competent at all, paying outrageous amount for average players. Cost minimization isn't in their gene at all.

Bunch of incompetent mofos!

Who needs Alonso when you've got man mountain Anderson, Fletcherino and utility player Jonesey who can all play in that position?

That's not even mentioning the superb Herrera who is going to set the EPL alight, or the supremo himself when he comes back from injury - Michael 'through pass' Carrick!

We don't even know who we are signing sef.... i am confused here sef .... my brother's any clue?

Most expensive squad ever assembled in the EPL no be beans na, I am sure they will lift the epl title with 10 games to go.

debosky: Who needs Alonso when you've got man mountain Anderson, Fletcherino and utility player Jonesey who can all play in that position?

That's not even mentioning the superb Herrera who is going to set the EPL alight, or the supremo himself when he comes back from injury - Michael 'through pass' Carrick!

Nice joke bro

JayKayMaybachz: We don't even know who we are signing sef.... i am confused here sef .... my brother's any clue?

Fear not. There's no cause for alarm. Even if we don't sign a strong DM, we'll get it right and won't need a DM. Barca didn't need one.

Your opponent can't attack you while they're being attacked 60s/90m

Nihilist: Xabi alonso was available for mere 5m

Manyoo's cluelessness in the transfer market is jonathan-esque

Breathtaking incompetence

The way some clubs do business is amazing

Bayern linked to Alonso on Tuesday by Thursday signature complete, Same with Thiago, Benattia etc

WHile some clubs would romance player for 3 months still no sign

Man Utd chase Kroos for 6 months, Vidal- 3 months, Alcantara -2 months, Fabregas 4months not forgettng shadow boxing of Robben, Muller, Cavani, Strootman, Daley Blind, Yaro yaro Now its Schneiderlin

raumdeuter:

The way some clubs do business is amazing

Bayern linked to Alonso on Tuesday by Thursday signature complete, Same with Thiago, Benattia etc

WHile some clubs would romance player for 3 months still no sign

Man Utd chase Kroos for 6 months, Vidal- 3 months, Alcantara -2 months, Fabregas 4months not forgettng shadow boxing of Robben, Muller, Cavani, Strootman, Daley Blind, Yaro yaro Now its Schneiderlin

Preach on bro

That's y this thread is d longest. They will keep arguing about junk rumors about Vidal, et al, yet no action. But they can buy overrated players such as Luke Shaw.

Debroslink:
Preach on bro

That's y this thread is d longest. They will keep arguing about junk rumors about Vidal, et al, yet no action. But they can buy overrated players such as Luke Shaw.

ogbeni face front.
wetin link transfer targets to the thread being longest?
is Shaw the first overrated purchase in EPL history?

nitrogen:
Yes! £401.2m

its cuz we are rebuilding & shedding unnecessary weight, such process doesn't happen every day

Nihilist: Xabi alonso was available for mere 5m

Manyoo's cluelessness in the transfer market is jonathan-esque

Breathtaking incompetence

His allegiance with Liverpool and the strong rivalry between both clubs must have been a key factor

Leyqute:

Fear not. There's no cause for alarm. Even if we don't sign a strong DM, we'll get it right and won't need a DM. Barca didn't need one.

Your opponent can't attack you while they're being attacked 60s/90m

All the same we need us some reinforcement in the middle .... that's the main point .... I'll wait untill sunday to know what's up .... I won't conclude yet ... Ed Woodward may syrprise us

Dadehmola:

His allegiance with Liverpool and the strong rivalry between both clubs must have been a key factor

He wouldn't want to come to utd that's for sure .... most of the players we always link ends up that we didn't make a bid at all

raumdeuter:

The way some clubs do business is amazing

Bayern linked to Alonso on Tuesday by Thursday signature complete, Same with Thiago, Benattia etc

WHile some clubs would romance player for 3 months still no sign

Man Utd chase Kroos for 6 months, Vidal- 3 months, Alcantara -2 months, Fabregas 4months not forgettng shadow boxing of Robben, Muller, Cavani, Strootman, Daley Blind, Yaro yaro Now its Schneiderlin

Stop paying too much attention to transfer news majority of them is rubbish. Utd is weak with deep pockets this useless tabloids will link any decent transfer to Us.

JayKayMaybachz: He wouldn't want to come to utd that's for sure .... most of the players we always link ends up that we didn't make a bid at all

This guy gets it

Seems kagawa's move is being finalised. Shame to see him go but its the right decision. We're simply overstocked in that area and we need to create squad and wage space.

elampiro: There's something about Rooney, Mata and RVP together. I don't want to say it until we get new midfielders and I have to reaccess the situation.


If we had someone like Isco in place of Mata, we will play far better. ........... For now, may be Rooney should be played in the wing to explore his energy (work rate) for the general benefit of the team. Everyone is becoming an hyena.

You don start again ba?

We'll get a massive win against Burnley and kick-start our season for good.

Dadehmola:

His allegiance with Liverpool and the strong rivalry between both clubs must have been a key factor

Fabregas allegiance to Arsenal, RvP allegiance to Arsenal (both club captains), Owen allegiance to Liverpool(Club captain), Silvestre's allegiance to Man Utd, Tevez allegiance to man Utd, Sol Campbel(Spurs Captain)

All these didnt stop transfers between rivals

But Alonso who isnt a Liverpool youth, Who isnt English, who spent just 5yrs in Anfield, who has gone to Madrid afterwards

SIRcumalot:
Stop paying too much attention to transfer news majority of them is rubbish. Utd is weak with deep pockets this useless tabloids will link any decent transfer to Us.

Which of these players didnt you chase Kroos, Alcantara, Benattia, Vidal Strootman, Cavani, Daley Blind etc