Transfer News: Manchester United did bid for Gareth Bale!

Finally the truth is out – Manchester United did bid for Gareth Bale, as revealed by Fiorentino Perez. How much was the bid remained a secret to the football fans and David Moyes was adamant to this. Over the summer the two marquee signings United should be more likely to bid more, as indicated by www.manutd-newera.blogspot.com were Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. How ironic is that both are playing in the same team now - at Real Madrid!. How United supporters would wish for this, and what actually went wrong – why do we failed?

Transfer News: David Moyes will buy again!

Depending on the source of news it was reported that the Glaziers will sanction big money for manager David Moyes to dip into the winter transfer window – and shop. Various names had been linked, notably Ander Hererra of Athletic Bilbao, Leighton Baines of Everton and Fabio Coentrao of Real Madrid. Of the three probably Coentrao will be European cup-tied leaving Baines and Herrera as the more obvious choices – do we need them?

Manchester United Vs Liverpool: The Return of the ‘Biter’

Any Manchester United Vs Liverpool game is exciting given the histories between the two most successful clubs in English football, and this one is no exception despite being a Capital One Cup fixture (formerly League Cup). Both managers will be targeting the Capital One Cup as a source of silverware as well as opportunities to give squad players and youngsters a chance to play first team football. However this fixture will have an added spice – the return of the ‘biter’ a.k.a. Luiz Suarez.

The Rest of Other Champions League Result: Ronaldo Rules!!

After the first round of Champions League matches for this season, the scorelines have one thing in common – high scoring games. For English teams, Manchester United beats Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 and Manchester City downs Viktoria Plzen 3-0, Arsenal beats Marseille 2-1 and the ‘Not-So-Special One a.k.a. egg’ (Chelsea) lost to FC Basel 2-1 – at Stamford Bridge!

Transfer News: Cristiano Ronaldo Signs New Deal… With Real Madrid

Yes, he finally did it – he got things his way, again. Cristiano Ronaldo has just sign a new contract extension with Real Madrid and with that ends any hopes for Manchester United’s fans worldwide. Just as Gareth Bale did less than two weeks ago, United’s fans are disappointed yet again (read this), for these two players are supposed to be the marquee signings for United in the new era (at least either one of them).

Transfer News: It’s been Ronaldo all the while

There is this interesting bit of news reported, although it never come from Manchester United themselves – guess it never will, that Cristiano Ronaldo has been the intended/ targeted marquee signing all along…….

Transfer News: Manchester United, Arsenal Vs Other Title Contenders

Chelsea, Manchester City bought their new players rather early and spend the remaining weeks of the transfer window ‘doing window shopping’ – only to buy when there is a proper need (in City’s case), or ‘indulging purchase (for example Chelsea signing of Willian). Tottenham Hotspurs did remarkably well with club record signing one after another plus cashing in massively over the sale of the overvalued Gareth Bale. Only Manchester United and Arsenal were left behind…in terms of new players arriving.

Transfer News: The last hours… Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini in

With less than 6 hours before the transfer window closes, it has been frantic – with clubs engaged in multiple transfer deals, most of these deals have been stream live over major media organizations. Let’s concentrate on Manchester United’s transfer activities…

 

The biggest news would be the arrival of 24-year-old Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao. Manchester United had reported agreed to meet Athletic Bilbao’s release clause for Herrara – reported to be in the region of £30.5 million. Herrera is a midfielder in the mould of former Bilbao’s man – Javi Martinez, now at Bayern Munich. Not a world class player but rather a midfielder with a lot of potential. At 24 years old he will fit into United’s buying policy.

 

The other credible news for Manchester United’s fans is the expected signing of Marouane Fellaini from Everton. While it seems that United had given up on Leighton Baines, the news on Fellaini are more credible. Baines had reported for international duties with England while Fellaini has been given extra time by the Belgian FA – presumably to conclude the deal with United.

 

Elseway, Roma has flatly rejected Manchester United’s attempt at signing Danielle De Rossi and Mesut Ozil has reportedly agreed terms with Arsenal just hours ago. Ozil, a creative midfielder had been reported to be in favour of a United move but with United eyeing Luka Modric, he settle for Arsenal instead.

 

Meanwhile Manchester United’s supporters had to ‘feast’ their eyes on Gareth Bale being unveil – as Real Madrid player!

 

Well, enough said, we wish him the best, if La Liga for some reason do not work out, a loan move to Old Trafford is possible – seriously, Bale will be fine, everything could however hinges on Cristiano Ronaldo….

 

There are still a few hours of the transfer windows remaining. It may looks like two quality (but hardly marquee signing) midfielders are coming to Old Trafford but be prepare for further twists in the transfer market (remember Manchester United’s ‘cheeky bid’ at Neymar on the last day of previous summer transfers?). Watch this space!

Transfer News/Updates: Desperation signing time!

Less than 12 hours to go, we take a look at Premier League title contenders’ last minutes probable signings. And out of the six from the Manchester clubs, and the London’s top clubs (Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs), Spurs, Chelsea and City had done their signings – the bulk of them. Only Arsenal and Manchester United are now frantically working out last minutes deals.

Transfer News/Updates: Rooney staying and still no new signing!

Looks like Wayne Rooney is staying – after the ‘show of love’ from supporters. Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini look set to join David Moyes at Manchester United. Samuel Eto’o has arrived at Stamford Bridge as a blues, joining former teammate Willian. Arsene Wenger goes for another free signing in Mathieu Flamini. Elseway, Real Madrid looks set to pull down the stage for Gareth Bale.

Manchester United 0 Chelsea 0: Rooney still dominates headlines

It ended a 0-0 draw. David Moyes may probably draw a sniff of relief – so do some Manchester United’s fans and most probably Jose Mourinho. It is Moyes first game at Old Trafford since replacing the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, a historic moment indeed. But Wayne Rooney is the one dominating the headline.Was the draw fair?

Transfer News/Updates: Gareth Bale to Manchester United!

This speculation just would not go away. Just when it seems over, and yet it came alive again. The question to ask is not whether we want Gareth Bale, rather than if the Manchester United’s hierarchy will approve the kind of money involved in this deal.

Manchester United Vs Chelsea: We are ready!

Two days to go ahead of this mega match-up between defending champion Manchester United and title contender Chelsea, who coincidently sits on top of the Premier League table – courtesy of that extra game (and win) against Aston Villa. One thing for sure, we can expect Jose Mourinho to continue his ‘mind games’, making statements - especially on the Wayne Rooney issue. He needs to, based on United’s win over Swansea and the fact that it is at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo : Heading back to Old Trafford?

Less than two weeks before the transfer window closes, smart money is that Cristiano Ronaldo is not coming. With both the Premier League and La Liga already started, it is highly unlikely a player of Ronaldo’s calibre would make a switch this late, or like they said – in football you never know….especially when Gareth Bale transfer is about to be finalized.

Transfer News/Updates: 23 August – Bale and Rooney on the verge….

The latest news reported that the Gareth Bale transfer saga is nearing its completion. And Jose Mourinho is preparing another bid for wantaway Manchester United’s striker Wayne Rooney – but not before the showdown between United and Chelsea on the 26^th August.

Transfer News/Updates: 22 August – Samuel Eto – No please! Luke Shaw ,Yes please

Luke who? Luke Shaw from Southampton, an 18 year old highly rated leftback who apparently had been under the radar during Sir Alex Ferguson’s time. And possibility of Samuel Eto coming to Manchester United, or Chelsea, or even Arsenal?

Transfer News/Updates: 20 August – Be prepare - another deadline signing (s) summer

Less than two weeks to go before the transfer window shuts, there is only that one signing, Guillermo Varela from Penarol who? And while David Moyes and the Manchester United’s hierarchy insist that they are working hard behind the scenes towards new signings, indication so far is that United may well goes into the new season as they were last season – minus Paul Scholes.

Ronaldo and Bale in the same team?

If the current news of the transfer market is to become reality, fans – football fans around the world will have a mouth watering match up -  imagine this, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale – playing for Real Madrid, and Lionel Messi and Neymar playing for Barcelona. What a match up that would be. Let’s focus on the former – Ronaldo and Bale, will it work?...

Rooney, Bale, Suarez and Ronaldo: Nobody going anywhere, just yet

With two weeks of transfer activities remaining a lot still can happen. But the sagas, the standoff and the controversies aside, no deal had been done. Even though Wayne Rooney and Luiz Suarez are reported to be eyeing a move, their respective clubs, Manchester United and Liverpool are standing firm with their decisions not to sell their star players. The Gareth Bale negotiation meanwhile, is supposed to be ongoing..

Transfer News/Updates: 13 August – Russian club and Everton

With rest than 3 weeks to go, it appears that transfer activities – for Manchester United (as well as its closest rivals) had been blowing hot and cold. While David Moyes has been insisting that there are still ongoing activities on the transfer fronts it appears quite likely that for Manchester United fans, it is going to be the same team from last season, with the biggest and only change/ transfer coming in being – David Moyes.