Manchester United FC

[Katarinaccio]

Oh deary me. The honest question I have is what now? Next season is going to be quite interesting. I'm trying to think of who else could possibly be bought at this stage. And seems like Madrid's snapped everybody up. You lot might as well pocket that 65m wait till January.

[Matieo10]

Originally Posted by Katarinaccio

Oh deary me. The honest question I have is what now? Next season is going to be quite interesting. I'm trying to think of who else could possibly be bought at this stage. And seems like Madrid's snapped everybody up. You lot might as well pocket that 65m wait till January.

I know what you mean...it's a shame Wolverhampton went and snapped up Marlon Harewood on loan otherwise...problems solved

[MixtapeManiac]

Originally Posted by Katarinaccio

Oh deary me. The honest question I have is what now? Next season is going to be quite interesting. I'm trying to think of who else could possibly be bought at this stage. And seems like Madrid's snapped everybody up. You lot might as well pocket that 65m wait till January.

The Benzema deal wasn't make or break for us. I always knew he'd be Spain bound, and I think Fergie would of known that too.

I'm sure Fergies scout's have monitored young strikers across Europe, and probably for less then what Benzema would of cost. This could leave us more funds to spend elsewhere on the team, which I think we need to do, especially with Giggs/Scholes/VDS all at the twilight of their careers.

Least the Benzema issue is sorted now, and not on the 31st of August.

[Katarinaccio]

Originally Posted by MixtapeManiac

The Benzema deal wasn't make or break for us. I always knew he'd be Spain bound, and I think Fergie would of known that too.

I'm sure Fergies scout's have monitored young strikers across Europe, and probably for less then what Benzema would of cost. This could leave us more funds to spend elsewhere on the team, which I think we need to do, especially with Giggs/Scholes/VDS all at the twilight of their careers.

Least the Benzema issue is sorted now, and not on the 31st of August.

Yeah. Maybe they should look elsewhere in France. There always seems to be a lot of talent that goes unnoticed down there. Cavenaghi and Chamakh are two guys that pop into my mind. Could be good buys.

[MixtapeManiac]

Theres plenty of talent out there, many which have potential near the level of Benzema's, just not as hyped.

Benzema didn't even finish top scorer in France Ligue 1 did he? So he's not the only striker out there with potential right now.

[ViVaRooney]

Originally Posted by abomufc108

He also said he likes English football

there was an scan of a magazine with interviewed Benzema on the Caf and i read that the only english team he likes is us

if Fergie was really interested in him he would have cut his holiday earlier and bid for him

yeah in that exact interview he also said he prefers spanish football, as he finds it more attacking.

there is no doubt had madrid not made a bid benzema would be playing in the red of manchester but unfortunately madrid did make a bid thanks to their villa deal failing.

also:

The statement continued: "A few days ago, Karim Benzema informed president Jean Michel Aulas of his wish to join Madrid, which has always been his preference after Lyon, quicker than it was initially considered.


"The player wished to seize the opportunity that was offered to him by Real, which was to be one of the major elements of the club's new, ambitious policy built around some of the largest players in the world.


"Lyon accepted the decision of Karim Benzema and negotiated the conditions of a transfer which satisfy the various elements.


"The club wishes Karim the greatest success with Real Madrid."

at 21 i am not sure he made the right move

[ViVaRooney]

Originally Posted by MixtapeManiac

Least the Benzema issue is sorted now, and not on the 31st of August.

thats very true

[abomufc108]

now the question will we sign a new striker ?

[abomufc108]

Originally Posted by vimtojoe

SAF been at man utd what 20+ years now.. expect him to come up with something. he wouldn't sell the worlds best player and replace him with just valencia who scored 3 goals last season

Valencia isn't like Ronaldo
hes not the type of a winger who likes to cut inside hes more like a faster version of Beckham

he likes to cross and hes a great crosser which i think we can make a good thing out of it if we get a striker whos passion is to score headers

also Valencia is more of a team player so you can easily see him being from our best assist makers

[Loadsamoney]

Originally Posted by MixtapeManiac

The Benzema deal wasn't make or break for us. I always knew he'd be Spain bound, and I think Fergie would of known that too.

I'm sure Fergies scout's have monitored young strikers across Europe, and probably for less then what Benzema would of cost. This could leave us more funds to spend elsewhere on the team, which I think we need to do, especially with Giggs/Scholes/VDS all at the twilight of their careers.

Least the Benzema issue is sorted now, and not on the 31st of August.

If that's the case wouldn't it be more sensible to play Macheda or Welbeck alongside Rooney?

[iFootballer]

We should buy a young goalie for the future since this is VDS last season. and those who say Foster is the future, i don't think he has that type of potential. United should look into this guy. at least watch a few mins.

Guillermo Ochoa
YouTube - Guillermo Ochoa Worlds Best Goalkeeper NEW CompilationHD

[Walkers24]

I would be fine with Berba and Rooney up front, elegance and power combined would be lethal, just because he missed a penalty and doesn't run around as much as Tevez, does not mean he can't play football.

He often shows a quality touch when it comes to him, so just leave Welbeck and Macheda on the bench for now.

[King-Osgood-1690]

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

shut up

r u an Arsenal fan ? And u r only goin mad because ur french arsenal team dnt have a chance to get him like we do

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

ur a liar

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

please be quiet

arsenal fan

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

Right M8 Ur Beloved Arsenal Arent Gettin Him So Stop Causin lalalala On This Thread Because ur jealous

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

1. he obviously is

2. all the arsenal fans wer sayin it in Where Will Benzema Go Thread last night

3. ye man

Hilarious false accusation, totally baseless.

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

benzema is joinin madrid

Hilarity ensues.

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

wot ever

every1 knows hes lalalala

You sound a bit spoilt mate, Valencia is a class winger, but i guess you would prefer a big name.

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

hes from norway what do u expect

You really do have an anti-Norwegian agenda, don't you

Originally Posted by lalala_mufc

glazers need to give fergie some serious dolla n go n get villa n ribery

You do realize these forums have a minimum age requirement, don't you?

[RAB SAFC 1879]

Dont worry United fans losing Benzema wasnt bad after all












8.52 Interesting line in The Guardian with regards Michael Owen. They reckon Manchester United are monitoring his situation carefully as they believe they could land the free agent on wages worth a piffling £40,000-a-week. With Karim Benzema off to Real Madrid and a lack of genuine alternatives, could Sir Alex turn to a player he was known to be keen on earlier in his career?

[X3F Maxi]

Originally Posted by RAB SAFC 1879

Dont worry United fans losing Benzema wasnt bad after all












8.52 Interesting line in The Guardian with regards Michael Owen. They reckon Manchester United are monitoring his situation carefully as they believe they could land the free agent on wages worth a piffling £40,000-a-week. With Karim Benzema off to Real Madrid and a lack of genuine alternatives, could Sir Alex turn to a player he was known to be keen on earlier in his career?

This would seriously make united a laughing stock, however, ill wait for the new owen worshippers and sigs to come

[Jamieb08]

ok i really really really hope we DON'T get Owen

[LFC_Aaron21]

Originally Posted by RAB SAFC 1879

8.52 Interesting line in The Guardian with regards Michael Owen. They reckon Manchester United are monitoring his situation carefully as they believe they could land the free agent on wages worth a piffling £40,000-a-week. With Karim Benzema off to Real Madrid and a lack of genuine alternatives, could Sir Alex turn to a player he was known to be keen on earlier in his career?

..............

[MaschPotato]

As more and more players turn Utd down, Owen is loking a good possibility no?

[London_Canary]

Can someone please fill me in on the Ribbery latest, I have been on my hols for the last week so im finding it difficult to catch up with all the latest transfers/gossip. Is he Madrid bound or United bound?

[X3F Maxi]

Originally Posted by London_Canary

Can someone please fill me in on the Ribbery latest, I have been on my hols for the last week so im finding it difficult to catch up with all the latest transfers/gossip. Is he Madrid bound or United bound?

He DEFINATLY isnt united bound

[FifaFreaky]

Madrid bound, he said that he wants to play for Real onlyn he even wants to stop playing for bayern just to go to rm.

[cbcruz]

Originally Posted by RAB SAFC 1879

Dont worry United fans losing Benzema wasnt bad after all

8.52 Interesting line in The Guardian with regards Michael Owen. They reckon Manchester United are monitoring his situation carefully as they believe they could land the free agent on wages worth a piffling £40,000-a-week. With Karim Benzema off to Real Madrid and a lack of genuine alternatives, could Sir Alex turn to a player he was known to be keen on earlier in his career?

I'd be happy with a FIT Owen. I could see him get 20 goals for us, but that doesn't look likely though... You know.. That he'll get fit

EDIT: A fit Owen would be a last resort.

[ViVaRooney]

whats wrong with owen? getting him would mean berbatov and rooney can play alot of games and owen will just provide another option. his prone to injury wont affect us as much as we have berbatov and rooney and i am sure owen would not mind sitting on the bench abit for man utd.

if he can find anywhere near his best form then it would be a bargain. he is free and only £40k wages i think it might be worth taking the gamble. he was at newcastle at the end of the day where he hardly got any good service and he played deeper then he used to

[London_Canary]

Originally Posted by FifaFreaky

Madrid bound, he said that he wants to play for Real onlyn he even wants to stop playing for bayern just to go to rm.

It seems that the current trend for foreign footballers is to not play their football in England. I think this could be down to 3 reasons.

1. Tax is higher in England
2. The British weather is putting some players off
3. The risk of failing to adapt to the EPL like many foreigners have done before.

[X3F Maxi]

Owen is lalalala, he got enough chances at castle and flopped a lot of them... united go for him and get him, they will be a laughing stock.