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Date:Thursday July 23 2009
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United Seem To Do 'An Arsenal'
Well, well, well. It looks like we have reached the 'Arsenal stage'. What is that? Well, every summer one or other Arsenal board member declares that Arsene Wenger is free to spend, that he's got 40m available, or even more. Wenger, obviously, never spends that because he allegedly doesn't want to, he prefers developing youth. The alternative explanation of course is that they don't have the money.
United, armed with the money received from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, were expected to launch a major spending spree. Nothing like that materialised: as you all know, we signed Michael Owen on a free transfer, Gabriel Obertan for 3m and Antonio Valencia for 15.25m. Sir Alex confirmed that he wouldn't sign any more players this summer, to the dismay of many fans who expected spectacular names this summer.
However, David Gill and the Glazer family insist that Fergie does have the cash at his disposal, he merely refuses to spend it because the right targets aren't available at reasonable prices. To be honest, it sounds like the Arsenal scenario: we're trying to convince the world that there's nothing wrong but actually we have to pay off the interest and that takes priority.
It is possible, of course, that David Gill actually told the truth. In that case I back Fergie's judgment: if he believes that the likes of Aguero are overprices this summer but could get them cheaper next season then so be it. However, if we are forced to turn to these 'economic' type of signings then I'd prefer if the club revealed the truth to us. We'll never know, I guess, at least not before next summer.
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We have no need to buy a goalkeeper, we have adequate cover in every position in the defence. We have more than enough wingers who haven't proven themselves yet, but should be given the chance. We have three quality senior strikers, supported by two excellent prospects. The only are we could possibly improve is the central midfield. Man for man against the other top teams we lack that top class player that everyone else seems to have (Gerrard, Lampard, Fabregas, Xavi etc). However, the problem is where do we find one who is of that level and happy to move clubs without wanting an extortionate fee in return? There are none playing in england that don't play for a rival already, only a fool would leave barcelona at the moment, madrid are looking for one of their own, Daniele De Rossi is roma all the way and the milan clubs onlly have old boys. In summary, there isn't anyone lying around and in this market anyone with potential is being priced out of a move. In my view, we are better off saving the money and waiting to see how anderson progresses.
tuscan3000
Welcome to our world! But look on the bright side, it's better to be poor with dignity than have cash and be like Chelsea and City!
TheBoyInRed&White
Gourcuff and Moutinho next summer please :)
Paulinho
Well said tuscan3000. Welcome to the real world. I have always believed that players were overpriced and we will get down to the basics sooner rather than later. We are almost there. Its City's money that's overheating the market at the moment. Pretty soon that will dry up. Ask Abramovich.
Warri Gooner
Warri Gooner, I fear Sheik Mansour is in a different league to Abramovich in terms of spending power.
ArsenalRob
Citys money won't dry up, but if they don't qualify for europe next season their appeal might and they'll be stuck in an endless loop of buying over priced and ageing mercenaries who have been cast off by the big clubs. Then again, money talks - so who knows!
tuscan3000
why the hell wouldnt they tell the truth? we spent £30m on 1 player last summer, we are not low on transfer money. as i say we have a yearly plan to pay our debt and so far we are keeping to it
Reddevils4ever89
i agree with the inflated prices, Ribery is not worth more then £28m, Aguero isnt worth more then £25m, Benzema isnt worth more then £30m.
Reddevils4ever89
i think it is true what fergie and the board are saying, the money is there to spend but the right player is not. i think fergie may have a player in mind and would like to see how they do this season or possible in the world cup to see if they are worth signing, dont forget the young players in the squad coming though, and i know its only pre-season and what people call poor teams to play but all our strikers are scoring goals and we all know what a tight back line we have, i dont belive any utd fan should worry, just remember one thing " IN FERGIE WE TRUST"
Lurkin-on-the-post
I would LOVE to see Moutinho at United! Class player and definitely could be a legend in the making. However with Anderson, Hargreaves, Carrick, Fletcher, Scholes and Giggs all vying for the CM spots, we aren't in dire need of any CMs. Having said that Scholes will have to be replaced and that replacement is NOT Anderson! Two very different kind of players.
ForeverUnited
They are lying to you. You are skint and the balance sheet is moving (fittingly) ever more into the red. Your entire business plan is reliant on continued qualification for the champions league and even progression to the latter stages. In the blinkered world of the red-tinted glasses wearers all is rosy, but you will not sustain your pursuit of both the PL title and Champs league with the ageing squad that you have, and the chants of "Fergie out" will be ringing around old Trafford before the season is through.
fifthcolumnblue
fifthcolumnblue you truely are a bitter blue. Despite all that dirty money you got by whoring your club out like a cheap prostitute, you're still focusing on United. Where have you seen our balance sheet? The Star, the Sun. United will be sold before they ever went under. We're worth far too much globally. A concept you muppets will never ever understand. Roll on Septmeber 20th. We win that game do me a favour start posting on your boards instead of ours. Cit-eh the club all the stars want to go to....after United turn them down a la Eto'o, Tevez and now Adebayor.
NotoriousRedDevil
My sugar daddy is bigger than your american sugar daddy notorious redd*ckhead, and he has a hell of a lot more money. We'll let the glazers pimp your ass out while we enjoy the windfalls eh?
fifthcolumnblue
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