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Kompressor Newbie

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Alex ferguson probably believes that this current crop are good enough to retain the league.

And he's right, they are over the course of the season. (whether they will or not is something else)

When he says he's happy with his lot, if you think he actually believes that, then boy.......

He was actively and openly pursuing Sneider in the summer, surely this tells you something. He was also in for Nasri untill City's wage capabilities blew us out of the water,

He goes public bigging up the current midfielders, because otherwise he will effectively ve saying in public that these players we have aren't good enough,

Wouldn't do much for morale would it?

If you think SAF is at home with his feet up, dribbling about how great our midfield is your deluded mate.

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As always. The finances dictated from above will dictate our spending,

A couple years ago the club were harping on about only signing players of a certain age or those who represent value, the likes of Sneider represent absolutely no value.

Due to the financial situation our club is in spending money carefully is more imperitive than ever,

SAF's hands are tied in this respect, so re-direct your anger,

My sig explains my opinions on the man but to blame him for the lack of "really competitive funds" just doesn't make sense,

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£30m Gaitan on way to United

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The agent Jorge Mendes has cemented his position as a major driver of Manchester United's transfer business by brokering the deal which is likely to see Benfica's Argentinian midfielder Nicolas Gaitan sign for Sir Alex Ferguson at a price of €35m (£29.3m) next summer.

Mendes, who has delivered Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani, Anderson, David de Gea and Bebe to Old Trafford in the past eight years, is a respected figure at Old Trafford and helped secure the informal agreement which, the Independent on Sunday revealed, should make Gaitan a United player next June. Benfica did not deny the story yesterday.

The negotiating process has been complicated by a €45m (£37.7m) release clause, which United had categorically refused to meet, written into a new contract signed by the 23-year-old in October. Gaitan is also one of a number of players at the Portuguese club who are effectively only part-owned by Benfica, a proportion of their economic rights having been sold to the Benfica Stars Fund, a football investment fund set up in 2009 to raise short-term money for the club. Around 15 per cent of any transfer fee for Gaitan – around £5.25m – would have to be paid into the fund upon completion of the proposed move to Manchester.

Benfica's requirement to pay Boca Juniors 20 per cent of the final transfer fee – probably £7m – under the terms of the deal by which they signed him in May 2010, also explains the Portuguese side's firm negotiating stance. But after United's scouting efforts left them satisfied Gaitan could play a major part for them, Mendes has helped find a way through the complications. Gaitan's agent is Rafael Irribarren, though Mendes also concluded the deal which delivered Gaitan to Lisbon, 18 months ago. It remains to be seen what will happen if another club comes in with a far higher offer this summer.

While no firm contractual agreement has been reached between the clubs, The Independent understands that the loosely agreed deal could potentially see United paying up to €40m (£33.5m) if Gaitan has a particularly prolific second half to the season. The final fee will be contingent on the player's appearances and performances. Sources in Portugal say that United's own performances in domestic and European competition may also affect the final figure.

United's agreement with Benfica does not appear to involve a move for Gaitan's fellow midfielder Javi Garcia, who also impressed in this autumn's fixtures against United in the Champions League. This newspaper revealed earlier this month that United had asked Benfica to notify them of any moves from other clubs for both Garcia and Gaitan, who is also understood to have been the subject of interest from Valencia. United scouts watched both players at Benfica's recent matches against Naval and Sporting Lisbon – specifically to develop a clearer picture on them, rather than to prepare for United's encounter with Benfica on 22 November, in which both played.

Though Gaitan's services would be of immediate value to Ferguson, Benfica fans would respond fiercely to any sale in January. Many of them still blame the club's board for ceding the title back to Porto last season, having sold Angel di Maria to Real Madrid and David Luiz to Chelsea within six months of taking their first championship in five years. Benfica and arch-rivals Porto are again neck and neck at the top.

Third-party ownership arrangements are rare in Portugal, though Luiz fell into the same category as Gaitan in January, when £6.4m had to be paid into the Benfica Stars fund. Benfica's brinkmanship made that transfer complicated, though United's informal agreement may smooth progress this time around.

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Eriksen is also considered to be a top contender, with the 19-year-old Denmark international billed as a hot prospect for the future.

"This is a player that is on our radar," Meulensteen told Voetbal International.

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"But that is to be expected. If people weren't looking, no-one would ever have an opinion on these players.

"It is true that a player like Eriksen would fit our transfer policy.

"He is being strongly linked with us, but to suggest that we are about to make a move is not true."

Eriksen's agent has also attempted to play down the mounting speculation regarding his client's future.

"Christian must weigh up every step he takes in his career," said Martin Schoots.

"He gave a lot of thought to joining Ajax. Last summer he could have gone to England, and a German club was very keen, but he passed the opportunity up.

"He has signed a contract at Ajax and a transfer is not an issue at the moment."

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could be a tricky game tonight. fulham are our bogey team recently

no schwarzer is a bonus

  • After being undefeated in their first seven visits to Fulham in the Premier League, Manchester United have not won any of their last three trips to Craven Cottage.
  • Manchester United have won only two of their last five Premier League games against Fulham.

  • Fulham have scored just 18 goals in 16 league matches this season - and six of those came in one match.
  • They have conceded 18 league goals - only Liverpool and the two Manchester sides have let in fewer. Only Manchester United and Swansea have kept more clean sheets than Fulham's seven.
  • Fulham have not conceded a penalty in their last 52 Premier League matches - the last time was in the 2-2 home match against Manchester United in August 2010 when Nani missed from the spot. The last penalty scored against the club was by Mikel Arteta for Everton in April 2010.
  • Each of Fulham's four Premier League victories this season have included a goal from Clint Dempsey.

  • The Red Devils have conceded 79% of goals in the second half of matches - the highest proportion in the top flight.

  • United have only lost once in the Premier League this season, and have scored in each of their 16 matches.
  • They have won six of their eight away matches so far this season. At this stage last year they had only won one of their eight away matches

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Kompressor Newbie

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what Keano said the other day about some our players rings true

SAF just couldn't handle the truth, which is worrying

It was always the truth, the guys hands are tied as to how much he can actually do about it though.

If people still don't think Fergie wanted to buy a midfielder in the summer, considering Scholes' retirement, and Fletcher obviously still being ill. Carrick not on form, Anderson very good on his day, average whenever else, Giggs 38, there deluded,

In recent to mid-term history the Red-issue fanzine have been very accurate in the things they've "reported" in regards to goings on at OT, and if they are to be believed then unless the Owners are spurred by the chance of ending with nothing, then the next couple transfer windows could be interesting.

LOL @ Utd. Dont expect teams to bend over anymore.

Cabaye is class.

The teams expected to do so, will continue to bend, especially at OT. (Fergie voice) "don't worry bout that!

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