Long distance information, give me Memphis
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Yes, though it's a lovely 'problem to have'.
It'll surely affect our transfer plans this summer. Rodgers will surely be tempted to largely stick with what we have coming through and let the young team develop. I'm expecting only one or two to come in that'll hopefully be big name 26-28 year olds to add some experience and quality.
I mentioned in another thread a while back, but i'm a bit concerned that our current maturing crop of top class youngsters won't be replicated in another 3-4 years. Whereas we had a definite strategy under Rafa to pay good money (500k to 1 million) for 15 year old top prospects, we seem to have not kept that going. Sterling, Ibe, Ojo were all brought in under that guise.
This depshit can go fuck himself
Memphis Depay has dropped another supposed hint on social media that he is set for a move to Manchester United when he leaves PSV Eindhoven in the summer.
The 21-year-old Dutchman has starred for Eredivisie-toppingPSV this term, scoring 16 goals in 23 league appearances and providing three assists, per WhoScored.com.
While the Dutch outfit are no doubt eager to keep Depay past the summer, it looks likely that he will move on, with Premier League sides United and Tottenham being linked with the youngster, per Rob Dawson in the Manchester Evening News. The Mirror's Simon Mullockalso reported Liverpool have shown interest.
Depay himself has now dropped a big hint that he will not be on his way to Anfield, favouriting a tweet clearly staunchly against such a move, per Football Oranje:
It follows on from a similar move from the player, in which he acknowledged a story linking him with a move to Old Trafford, perSport Witness:
It would certainly seem like an obvious move for Depay to make, as he worked under United boss Louis van Gaal in the Dutch national team at the 2014 World Cup, and he would surely be eager for a move to the Premier League.
Van Gaal is reportedly interested in bringing his former charge to OldTrafford, with The Lying Rag (h/t Jonathan Green in the Daily Star) reporting that United are lining up a £10 million summer bid for the winger.
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Depay is a supremely talented player with terrific ability to run at defenders, link up with other teammates and score goals.
While it would likely take him some time to make the step up to Premier League quality, he would be a worthy purchase as a long-term asset at the club.
As B/R UK's Stan Collymore notes below, United already have plenty of high-quality attacking options in their ranks; thus Depay could ease into the club without having to take on too much responsibility early on:
At the other end of the pitch, although United's defensive unit has improved over the season, they could still do with added strength at centre-back.
A long-term Red Devils target in the position is Valencia's NicolasOtamendi, and Fichajes.net (h/t Metro's Jamie Sanderson) suggests United will snap him up in the summer by meeting his £35.9 million release clause.
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The Argentine has been impressive for Valencia this season as they have conceded 22 goals in La Liga—only Barcelona have conceded fewer—and they currently lie in the third spot.
The 27-year-old is strong in the air and is a fine physical presence, strong in the tackle and a good reader of the game.
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He would be a fine addition to VanGaal's squad, and while his price tag may well be off-putting, United have shown in the past that they are not afraid to splash the cash.
United showed against Spurs at the weekend that they are not far from being a title-challenging team once again, and some savvy transfers in the summer could move them closer to the likes of Chelsea in the Premier League.
Otamendi and Depay would both be solid summer signings, but many more purchases than that would be unnecessary, as United have the spine of an excellent team emerging.
Bit older though?
Im not saying Depay wont be hot shit like, he looks awesome at his age but so does Ibe.
Id rather not pay 20 to 30m for Depay when we have Ibe and Markovic there already.
Actually I dont know who I want to sign in summer. A striker probably and maybe an experienced CM
He's two years older than Ibe as well. I agree with Oncey, is there really anything you see in those videos of Depay that you couldn't imagine a 21 year old Ibe doing just as well, against similar opposition?
Mate be careful youve agreed with me quite a lot recently.
Youll fuck your rep.
Yeah that was the one thing I was going to mention in his favour. I definitely think we need more goals in our attack. Sturridge should be fine longer term but even then not sure if he really thrives playing as the lone striker. Coutinho still averages about 5 a season, I think Lallana looks a bit out of his depth if I'm honest, and Sterling isn't particularly effective in front of goal.
Getting more goalscorers into the team is something we need to address this summer.
I think the sky is the limit for Coutinho as far as goalscoring goes.
His shooting has improved no end.
I think he could get 15 next season.
Henderson 10
Sterling 10
Sturridge..well we know what he can do.
I think Ibe long term will score a lot of goals for us too.
I do think we need one more though.
His shooting has improved no end.
I think he could get 15 next season.
Henderson 10
Sterling 10
Sturridge..well we know what he can do.
I think Ibe long term will score a lot of goals for us too.
I do think we need one more though.
Liverpool to rival Manchester United in race to sign £20m Dutch starlet, talkSPORT told


By talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) | Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Liverpool are emerging as serious contenders to sign Netherlands starlet Memphis Depay in the summer, talkSPORT has been told.
The 21-year-old winger, who starred at the World Cup last summer, is being tipped to link up with his former national team boss Louis van Gaal at Manchester United in a £20million deal.
But, according to Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, Liverpool are poised to pip theirPremier League rivals to the pacey PSV youngster’s signature.
Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, he said: “People think Louis van Gaal will take him, but the fact that Liverpool scouts are in Eindhoven almost every week to watch the player signals to me that Liverpool are a strong contender for the boy."
http://talksport.com/football/liver...20m-dutch-starlet-talksport-told-150401141800


By talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) | Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Liverpool are emerging as serious contenders to sign Netherlands starlet Memphis Depay in the summer, talkSPORT has been told.
The 21-year-old winger, who starred at the World Cup last summer, is being tipped to link up with his former national team boss Louis van Gaal at Manchester United in a £20million deal.
But, according to Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, Liverpool are poised to pip theirPremier League rivals to the pacey PSV youngster’s signature.
Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, he said: “People think Louis van Gaal will take him, but the fact that Liverpool scouts are in Eindhoven almost every week to watch the player signals to me that Liverpool are a strong contender for the boy."
http://talksport.com/football/liver...20m-dutch-starlet-talksport-told-150401141800
If we keep them both then even better.
[article]Manchester United believe they have beaten Liverpool to Dutch wonderkid Memphis Depay.
United have told PSV Eindhoven that they are prepared to meet their asking price of £25million for Depay, a 21-year-old goal-scoring winger.
That is too rich for Liverpool, who were prepared to go to £20m for a player they have been courting for the last 18 months.
The Old Trafford giants' boss Louis van Gaal dropped a huge hint that their summer transfer business is already well advanced when he said: “I don’t have any doubt that players are coming to Manchester United.”
And Sunday Mirror Sport can reveal the Dutchman has exploited his close friendship with PSV technical director Marcel Brands to ensure United beat Liverpool to Depay’s signature.
Brands worked closely with Van Gaal when he was in charge of AZ Alkmaar, and the United boss made it clear that his current employers would meet Depay’s valuation when fears began to grow that their bitter rivals from Merseyside were closing in.
PSV have been anxious to keep any deal for the player under wraps as they close in on the Dutch title.
Friday’s 3-1 victory over PEC Zwolle means they are just three points away from winning the Eredivisie for the first time in seven years. PSV will be crowned champions on Sunday if Ajax are beaten by Heracles - and that could bring forward the announcement that Depay is Manchester-bound.
Depay, who was born in the small town of Moordrecht, is the new golden boy of Dutch and has scored 19 goals in 25 games this season.
Van Gaal handed him his international debut and took him to last summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
United are also closing on long-term target Mats Hummels and Nathaniel Clyne as the heavy spending they began last summer is set to continue.
Borussia Dortmund’s £35m asking price for Hummels is not a problem and United will also pay Southampton £20m for Clyne.[/article]
United have told PSV Eindhoven that they are prepared to meet their asking price of £25million for Depay, a 21-year-old goal-scoring winger.
That is too rich for Liverpool, who were prepared to go to £20m for a player they have been courting for the last 18 months.
The Old Trafford giants' boss Louis van Gaal dropped a huge hint that their summer transfer business is already well advanced when he said: “I don’t have any doubt that players are coming to Manchester United.”
And Sunday Mirror Sport can reveal the Dutchman has exploited his close friendship with PSV technical director Marcel Brands to ensure United beat Liverpool to Depay’s signature.
Brands worked closely with Van Gaal when he was in charge of AZ Alkmaar, and the United boss made it clear that his current employers would meet Depay’s valuation when fears began to grow that their bitter rivals from Merseyside were closing in.
PSV have been anxious to keep any deal for the player under wraps as they close in on the Dutch title.
Friday’s 3-1 victory over PEC Zwolle means they are just three points away from winning the Eredivisie for the first time in seven years. PSV will be crowned champions on Sunday if Ajax are beaten by Heracles - and that could bring forward the announcement that Depay is Manchester-bound.
Depay, who was born in the small town of Moordrecht, is the new golden boy of Dutch and has scored 19 goals in 25 games this season.
Van Gaal handed him his international debut and took him to last summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
United are also closing on long-term target Mats Hummels and Nathaniel Clyne as the heavy spending they began last summer is set to continue.
Borussia Dortmund’s £35m asking price for Hummels is not a problem and United will also pay Southampton £20m for Clyne.[/article]
Well, shit.
How is paying 5m over a rival considered 'exploiting his close friendship' with their director?
I reckon most of our budget goes on paying people to invent stories for the press as to why players aren't signing for us.
[article=http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/transfers/liverpool-permission-speak-man-united-target-memphis-depay-de-telegraaf/]21-year-old Dutch international Depay looks certain to be one of the top players up for sale in Europe this summer, after the forward helped fire PSV to the Eredivisie title last weekend.
Depay has long been mentioned as a target for Manchester United, however Monday’s edition of Dutch paper De Telegraaf focuses attentions on Liverpool’s attempts to sign the striker.
According to reports, Liverpool, along with French moneybags PSG, have been given permission by PSV to start talks with Depay over a possible move.
De Telegraaf also note that PSV are hoping to extract 25 to 30 million euros from any suitor for Depay.
As for Man United, De Telegraaf note that the Red Devils have explicitly not started transfer talks with the player, but “Manchester United are still there”and Louis van Gaal’s side could yet worm their way into the transfer mix.
Depay scored 20 goals from just 27 games this season for PSV.[/article]
Depay has long been mentioned as a target for Manchester United, however Monday’s edition of Dutch paper De Telegraaf focuses attentions on Liverpool’s attempts to sign the striker.
According to reports, Liverpool, along with French moneybags PSG, have been given permission by PSV to start talks with Depay over a possible move.
De Telegraaf also note that PSV are hoping to extract 25 to 30 million euros from any suitor for Depay.
As for Man United, De Telegraaf note that the Red Devils have explicitly not started transfer talks with the player, but “Manchester United are still there”and Louis van Gaal’s side could yet worm their way into the transfer mix.
Depay scored 20 goals from just 27 games this season for PSV.[/article]
United will sign him.
We're left smashing our heads into our desks again.
We're left smashing our heads into our desks again.
And it's gone
Yes I would. But I'm not DePay so probably no.
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