Transfer News: Kagawa, Valencia Out?

With the winter transfer window fast approaching, Manchester United – after the debacle of the summer transfer – has been continuingly linked with various players, the latest being a swap deal involving Leighton Baines and Antonio Valencia. The other swap deal circulating in the rumors mills is Shinji Kagawa and Borussia Dortmund’s Neven Subotic.

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?

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: Manchester United needs to plan early if…

The summer transfer window is now firmly shut. With the fiasco over the transfer activities by David Moyes and his sidekicks – Ed Woodward, Manchester United has – according to sources – started their transfer planning for the incoming transfer window – in the winter. Among those linked were Christian Benteke, Fabio Coentrao and Ander Herrera.

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: The Biggest Winner Among Title Contenders – Spurs?

Hard to admit it but it isn’t Manchester United that is doing the majority of the transfer (significant transfer) but it is Tottenham Hotspurs instead. Never mind Gareth Bale, Spurs’ signing is more than half of their possible starting XI. From mid table onwards teams like Everton and Crystal Palace (and even Liverpool) also did well in the transfer windows.

Welcome Marouane Fellaini (dude with funny hairdo)

Yes we like to take a dig at Marouane Fellaini’s hairstyle during his Everton’s days – but that is it and no more. Watching him over the years is enough to convince most football fans that this is a good player. World class, no, not yet. After all Fellaini has been playing at an average club. To achieve the holy grail of ‘world class’ one needs to be in a good team. Therefore the decision to join Manchester United is a right one. Here we take a brief look at who is this ‘funny hairdo dude.

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: Latest updates – Manchester United left ‘red-faced’

Never before in the transfer market have supporters seen such ‘disorganized’ last minutes scramble for signature of targeted players, not even those last minutes deal involving a certain Daniel Levy and his Tottenham Hotspurs’ players – Michael Carrick and Dimitar Berbatov. The farce on the deadline transfer will make Manchester United a laughing stock among rivals’ fans for weeks and months to come.

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.

The business of football transfer and its importance for the Manchester United fans.

The usual terms associated with football transfer – transfer windows, summer transfers, transfer gossips, transfer speculations, all comes down to one thing – the start of a new (football) season. According to one columnist, transfer speculation is like sport’s soft porn. He is not wrong. Any news, regardless of the source – is news. It makes reading materials for millions of fans, no matter how ridiculous it gets.

 

For most football fans the transfer window is one of the many parts of the football season .It is the beginning of a brand new season. It is the start of a new hope (winning trophies), a new wish (new players sign to be sign), a new outcome (a better finish than before). This is where fans get down and speculates, who should comes in and who should go. Mind you the players do the same too. At the club level the management goes about their business of signing new players, extending contracts to key players, off-loading players and to many extents – persuading key players to stay. Hence the frenzies at transfer news - be it in speculations or actual deals happening. It gets the excitement going, it gets the adrenaline pumping – all for the starts of the season. It gets even more exciting when ridiculously large amount of money being bandied for certain players.

 

For Manchester United this season is unique. Unique in the sense that a new manager comes in, and in the process replace the irreplaceable. While supporters of other clubs are rather immune to changes at the managerial level, this is not the case for Manchester United and its supporters. Most of United’s fans in the 20’s and 30’s have not even heard of any other names associated with the title – Manchester United Manager. It is just the one and only Sir Alex Ferguson all along.

 

In David Moyes Manchester United’s supporters’ opinions are divided. On one part, most supporters would heed Sir AlexFerguson’s advice – to support David Moyes. This man is new to the job, a job most football manager would die for but would rather not admit to wanting it openly. A job with such enormous expectation from the supporters as well as from the club itself. The very fact that David Moyes was handpicked by Sir Alex Ferguson speaks enough of the what the new man is and will be capable of – delivering football results.

 

The other part of Manchester United supporters meanwhile have a more ‘impatient’ tone in their opinions. This could be down to the fact is that we are all living in the result-oriented societies and football is no different. Football clubs are being managed like businesses these days. Success will be judge on silverware (s) and further translates into revenue. Gone are the days of ‘romantic’ football notion, where football is pure football and nothing else matter. This group of supporters may consist of die-hard fans, casual fans, new fans, or even ‘glory hunters’. But their voices have common ground in the sense that judgments is based on what they see and read. And what they read – in terms of David Moyes performance so far – unconvincing pre season results, the Wayne Rooney saga, and mostly – players targeted and bid but none show up at Old Trafford. Most supporters would readily agree that for the past years, most of United’s transfer were done long before the window closes, with few notable exceptions (which by the way have something to do with a certain Daniel Levy).

 

Herein lies the importance of this season transfer windows in particular. In this aspect, supporters judge and will continue to judge David Moyes until 2^nd September when the transfer window shuts. Being new to Manchester United and the job is one thing, but being able to use your personality to make the difference in persuading players to join your team is another thing. David Moyes will be severely tested even before the actual season started, having to deal with the Rooney saga being his priority now. A marquee signing may not silence the doubters but it will definitely help Moyes further in easing into his new role at Manchester United.

In the end, he may just abandon the part of football transfers and make do with the title winning squad he inherited, and plays them the David Moyes way. After all he is being good operating without big funding and producing results (at Everton), comparatively to their ‘more established’ neighbor at Anfield.

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: 26 August Updates

Yohan Cabaye went on strike after Arsene Wenger lodged a bid…while Jose Mourinho did the dirty tactics over Spurs and Manchester United. Gareth Bale set to be unveil as Real Madrid player and David Moyes warns that there may not be any new signings heading to Old Trafford this transfer.

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.

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.

David Moyes (Man Utd 4 Swansea 1): Good enough for the doubters?

Following Manchester United’s 4-1 win away at Swansea, David Moyes proves many points, one of them is that he is the right man for Manchester United. It may be the first league game for United, it maybe Swansea as opposition, or it maybe that his handling of Wayne Rooney’s future, but the win is enough reason for Moyes to say “eat this @#$”! to his doubters.