By Ushojax Go To PostI’d rather we get it done right now and start doing our own business. I have no ill will towards Toby, he was a good player and if we get £55m then let him go to United. He will get injured again anyway.None of it is about ill will, but I'm very much against the practice of strengthening direct rivals whilst weakening ourselves.
You can say we did well without him this year, but I also think our defence suffered at some of the most key moments of the season. Mainly in the CL and FA cup
By flinbad the flailer Go To PostBut I don't know that anything short of Rui Patricio annulling his Sporting contract will actually get that accomplished in a reasonable amount of time - and, even then, I expect delays.
I doubt that will happen. Players could try that but that will end up with the clubs and the players ending up in court, which would take a long time, and the players would have to prove that the club was directly responsible for the attack.
If they lose their case, they could end up being forced to play their release clauses to the club.
What will probably happen is that club will facilitate on the transfer of any player that wants to leave, I don't think the players are willing to drag this to court.
By LFMartins86 Go To PostI doubt that will happen. Players could try that but that will end up with the clubs and the players ending up in court, which would take a long time, and the players would have to prove that the club was directly responsible for the attack.Ah. The terminated-contract scenario is the one I've been seeing in the Italian press, who supposedly picked it up from the Portuguese press.
If they lose their case, they could end up being forced to play their release clauses to the club.
What will probably happen is that club will facilitate on the transfer of any player that wants to leave, I don't think the players are willing to drag this to court.
I know we won't be paying the full buyout clause - €35m or however much it is supposed to be - but all these alternatives surrounding the attack and its aftermath are what give the deal a bit more plausibility.
By Freewheelin Go To PostWould love Toby at Arsenal lolThat's £5m more than your entire budget. Keep dreaming, Dean.
Ivan pls
By Laboured Go To Post
I'm actually going to this. 62 quid to watch them clank about Wembley.
By flinbad the flailer Go To PostAh. The terminated-contract scenario is the one I've been seeing in the Italian press, who supposedly picked it up from the Portuguese press.The Portuguese press is milking the fuck out of this situation. They went from saying that the whole squad would move to the annulation of their contracts on Monday to a few players will gather with their agents and lawyers during the week to see what they will do.
I know we won't be paying the full buyout clause - €35m or however much it is supposed to be - but all these alternatives surrounding the attack and its aftermath are what give the deal a bit more plausibility.
They probably know shit but they are doing their best to make it look as bad as it can look so they can get more hits and sell more papers, and it's working, a couple of sports sites have been working more slowly this week probably due to an abnormal number of hits.
Even the announcement of the World Cup squad was barely given any attention.
Speaking of World Cup squads.
By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostI would like Perin at Juve. He is arguably a better keeper now than Donna, but I am not sure what the Wojo situation is. Perin will want to be a starter because he is fighting for the Italian #1 spot, but Juve signed Wojo with the condition he would have to most likely wait a year to take over the top job. Seems unfair to do him over like that.Nothing's changed. Chesni will be our 1st keeper, Perin his backup. As it should be.
I'm not exactly sure what motivated Perin to join us. It can't be money, as I'm sure Napoli or any other big-ish club would've offered him the same or more and made him their default keeper. He either expects Chesni to leave in a couple of years, thinks he can best him (good as he is, I really don't think so) or he's a hardcore juventino. Neither seems plausible. Glory hunting? Whatever it is, I'm not complaining.
Mirror say we're going for Toby, at least one of Fred, Jorg or Seri at CM, Alex Sandro and - you fuckin guessed it - Gareth Bale.
Afternoon, lads.
Football gossip
Manchester City are planning a £100m deal for Chelsea's Eden Hazard after manager Pep Guardiola made the 27-year-old Belgium forward his top transfer target. (Star)
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is set to leave the club in the next 48 hours - with former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique being lined up to replace him. (Express)
Conte says the Blues' squad needs an overhaul whether he stays at Stamford Bridge or not. (Telegraph)
Napoli claim talks with their manager Maurizio Sarri have broken down amid interest from Chelsea. (Mirror)
Former Paris St-Germain coach Unai Emery has emerged as a shock last-minute candidate to take over as the new Arsenal manager. (Mail)
Manchester United's France midfielder Paul Pogba said "you're never sure of anything" as the 25-year-old offered no assurances he will be at the club next season. (Mail)
AC Milan have offered Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 30, a three-year contract. The Belgium international is available on a free transfer this summer. (Times - subscription required)
Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann, who has been heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona this summer, was greeted with some whistles from fans when he came on against Eibar, but manager Diego Simeone says the 27-year-old has the club's "unconditional support". (Express)
Tottenham's Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld, 29, is one of United's summer transfer targets. (Mirror)
West Ham are confident of appointing Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager this week - which would bolster their chances of signing 35-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, who has left Manchester City. (Telegraph)
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner, who has been linked with Borussia Dortmund,Leicester City and Southampton, has agreed a deal to stay with the Terriers. (Times - subscription required)
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 26, is ready to sign the three-year contract he has been offered to stay with Arsenal, despite big offers from Everton and Wolves.(Mirror)
Manchester United have secured a preliminary agreement with 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Talisca, who has been on loan at Besiktas from Benfica. (Star)
Liverpool target Piotr Zielinski, 24, is set to agree a new deal with Napoli which will keep the Poland international at the Italian club until 2023. (Sun)
Schalke midfielder Max Meyer has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool but the 22-year-old Germany international has agreed a move to join Hoffenheim. (Leipziger Volkszeitung via Star)
Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla has been offered the chance to spend pre-season at his former club Villarreal with the 33-year-old's Arsenal contract due to expire. (Evening Standard)
AC Milan's Spanish midfielder Suso, 24, would welcome a return to Liverpool - but not in the immediate future. (Liverpool Echo)
Partick Thistle defender Niall Keown, 23, is to switch allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland - and boss Michael O'Neill wants to recruit Rangers' 22-year-old on-loan QPR midfielder Sean Goss next. (Daily Record)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has deleted his Instagram account over abuse he has received following the Red Devils' FA Cup final defeat. (Sun)
He closed his Instagram on Thursday, which as far as I'm aware, comes before Saturday. Stunning journalism.
By Laboured Go To PostHere we go.Bring me Martial and Bailly. I'll take Pogba (loan) as well.
By Laboured Go To PostHe closed his Instagram on Thursday, which as far as I'm aware, comes before Saturday. Stunning journalism.Quiet, you.
By Scum Go To PostBring me Martial and Bailly. I'll take Pogba (loan) as well.Only if you accept Smalling as your lord and saviour
Quiet, you.
By Zabojnik Go To PostUnited are going to be unstoppable next season.------------------------De God------------------------
--------------Bailly-is-life -- Toby-------------------
Not Valencia----------Alex Sandro Del Piero
-------------Jorginho ------ Pogboom------------
-------------------------Lukaku------------------------
Bench: Fred, Seri,
Manager: Pocket Tuna
By Bold 2 in One Go To PostOnly if you accept Smalling as your lord and saviour
By Facism Go To PostI'm actually going to this. 62 quid to watch them clank about Wembley.As we showed last year, we clutch m8.
By Freewheelin Go To PostWould love Toby at Arsenal lolHe’s not Greek, mate.
Ivan pls
By Zabojnik Go To PostSarri to Chelsea would be absolutely sensational.Imagine Chelsea with a manager the players won't mutiny against. Would be dangerously consistent for second place.
By Laboured Go To PostHe closed his Instagram on Thursday, which as far as I'm aware, comes before Saturday. Stunning journalism.
you are insane.
saturday, sunday, monday, tuesday, wednesday, and... you guessed it... thursday.
The account was actually established by the United media team. This is the first evidence of his imminent departure.
#PocketTuneInNextTime
#PocketTuneInNextTime
Portuguese press are saying that Desportivo Aves will not play in the Europa League due to lack of UEFA licensing.
By flinbad the flailer Go To PostThe account was actually established by the United media team. This is the first evidence of his imminent departure.oh no
#PocketTuneInNextTime
Mourinho praised Lukaku for his hard work throughout the year and used him as an example to the rest of the side on how to be selfless for the team. Now he's pissed off at him because he doesn't think he worked hard enough to be fully fit?
The man is poison.
The man is poison.
Januzaj, but no Nainggolan... 💀
But the source is the DailyMail.
By Cleff Go To PostMourinho praised Lukaku for his hard work throughout the year and used him as an example to the rest of the side on how to be selfless for the team. Now he's pissed off at him because he doesn't think he worked hard enough to be fully fit?It's claimed he's angry with him and Fellaini for "saving themselves for the WC".
The man is poison.
But the source is the DailyMail.
By Francis Go To PostJanuzaj, but no Nainggolan… 💀Truly a premface coach
By Cleff Go To PostMourinho praised Lukaku for his hard work throughout the year and used him as an example to the rest of the side on how to be selfless for the team. Now he's pissed off at him because he doesn't think he worked hard enough to be fully fit?that's not what he said.
The man is poison.
By Francis Go To PostJanuzaj, but no Nainggolan… 💀
It's claimed he's angry with him and Fellaini for "saving themselves for the WC".
But the source is the DailyMail.
Aye. All he did say about Lukaku post-game is he cant convince someone to play when they say they couldnt.
By FlutterPuffs Go To Postthat's not what he said.This could just be my dislike for Mourinho flowing over, but I think it's still a dig at Lukaku. It's the kind of thing he'd do.
Aye. All he did say about Lukaku post-game is he cant convince someone to play when they say they couldnt.
By Plasma Go To PostLmfao
It would be absolutely hilarious if Arteta turned us down.
Are any other clubs like this?
By Francis Go To PostJanuzaj, but no Nainggolan… 💀Different positions. Just look at their wingers, they've got Thorgan Hazard who had a rather bad season.
By bud Go To Posta forty year old keeper will surely help psg to finally win the champions league.Any other 40-year-old keeper and your sarcasm would be warranted.
PSG's biggest problem now is that they just dragged in Tuchel.
Independent and Miguel Delaney say Liverpool are in for Butland, Jamaal Lascelles and Tarkowski.
Also looking for another attacker (Fekir?).
Also looking for another attacker (Fekir?).
Would take Lascelles but Tarkowski and Butland can fekirf.
Fortunately Independent and Delaney have been consistently wrong about every transfer story they’ve broken. Complete waste of time.
Fortunately Independent and Delaney have been consistently wrong about every transfer story they’ve broken. Complete waste of time.