It’s all happening, isn’t it?
Apparently Sergio Ramos told Real Madrid yesterday he wants to leave. And James Ducker of the Times (Paywall link), one of those we definitely trust on such matters, tells us all that United have made a bid of £32m for the defender. Apparently, Madrid want a figure of £45m, but United rightly have reservations paying so much for a 29 year old. The Daily Mail agree with the news but suggest the bid is £35m. Our thoughts? Well, it’s clear to see United’s interest is genuine and serious, but we remain cautious over Ramos’ intentions.
James Ducker also says United are in ‘pole position’ for Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. The Mail claim that the Saints have told him he can leave. The man himself apparently told radio station France Bleu Alsace that the ‘talks are ongoing and should be completed soon.’ So make of that what you will.
We’re apparently moving from one overpriced Colombian striker to another, and 28 year old Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca is apparently a £21m target. We are – apparently – in for him alongside Liverpool, so, expect him to be announced at Anfield any day.
The Daily Star have linked Arda Turan with a move from Atletico to United.
Saidy Janko – one of those we’d at least have liked to have seen be given a proper chance if Rafael was definitely surplus to requirements – is being linked with a move to Celtic.
Players linked to United : Dani Alves, Hugo Lloris, Mats Hummels, Nathaniel Clyne, Gareth Bale, Morgan Schneiderlin, Nicolas Otamendi, Felipe Anderson, Petr Cech, Raheem Sterling, Nicolas Gaitan, Ilkay Gundogan, Lorenzo Gonzalez, Bastian Schweinstiger, Harry Kane, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Muslera, Asmir Begovic, David Alaba, Carlos Bacca, Arturo Vidal, Joseph Colley, Gonzalo Higuain, Radja Nainggolan, Gregory van der Wiel, Mario Mandzukic, Christian Eriksen ’89, Roberto Dourado, Roberto Firmino, Memphis Depay, Jasper Cillessen, John Stones, Paul Pogba, Thomas Muller, Axel Witsel, Freddy Guarin, Seamus Coleman, Fabinho, Romelu Lukaku, Raphael Varane, Stefan De Vrij, Jerome Boateng, Dayot Upamecano, Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal, Carlos Bacca, Arda Turan
RetroUnited could add… Alexandre Lacazette, Samir Handanovic, Paulo Dybala if they aren’t already on that list!
I would like the signing of Philip Lahm or Raphael Varane. Leave the team as is. My ideal selection for a 4-4-2 combination. (Other premier league teams feared this combination, remember we won the title under SAF with this combination.
Goalkeeper: Victor Valdes , Left Front: Ashley Young, Midfielders : Herera/Di Maria/Daley Blind, Right Front : Valencia , Left Back: Rojo, Centre back: Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Right Back: Lahm/Varane, Strikers : Depay, Rooney
RetroUnited when you see the player picture holding up that red shirt..then you can believe its true.
RetroUnited where will they all fit in
RetroUnited 2 Carlos Bacca’s 😉
RetroUnited 1/49 confirmed so far! If you could pick five more, who would you sign? #MUFC #Manchester #Transfer #United