Summer Transfer Window Thread 15/16

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Haha I dont worry, if hes any good he'll be gone in a season and if hes not he'll throw a strop when you're 16th and Steve has lost the plot.

[Fernando]

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[Nakatomi Plaza]

Olly, I hear we have signed Bunn.

Steer never really got a look in.

We cant seem to keep away from the mighty canaries

Steer went to school just up the road from me.

Bunn left because he wanted first xi football - so not entirely sure why he's gone to be on villa's bench!

I'm not convinced Sherwood's particularly enamored with Brad Guzan. He dropped him pretty quickly after making a mistake at the Etihad, so Bunn may have being given some assurances.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Well on that hand I'd sincerely hope that Aston villa don't play him as there number 1. Because he's nowhere near good enough

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Ogbonna to West Ham has been confirmed.

[Mat]

Delph to City done in the next 24 hours http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-captain-fabian-delph-9633222

[Azzy]

Begs the question, why was his release fee so low? And why aren't Liverpool and Spurs in there?

[Nakatomi Plaza]

He had Villa over a barrel with his contract expiring. They either could get nothing for him, or put in a low release clause.

Do Liverpool really need him? They got two industrious midfielders in Henderson and Milner. Think Spurs have got other priorities as well.

[Guest]

He had all the power when he last signed the deal & although he committed, he would of made sure a release clause was included. Villa would of lost him for nothing. Liverpool & Spurs are firstly not Man City level & probably the clause was for champions league sides only. delph looked all loyal, but really he knew what he was doing & so did his agent.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Huge blow that for Villa - heart and soul of there midfield gone, tough to replace such an important player

[Nico the gman]

Downing tells West Ham only club he will join is Boro, travelling to Teesside to discuss personal terms.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Glen Johnson's having a medical at Stoke. Could be Hughes' third signing today, with Given signing a two-year deal and Marco Van Ginkel joining on loan from Chelsea.

[Azzy]

Delph on one leg is better than Henderson.

[Guest]

Aston Villa have finalised the signing of Idrissa Gueye from Lille on a four-year contract. Delph's replacement already in the bag.

Shaqiri to Stoke is off

[Dolphin Ziggler]

It was always said he wasn't interested in moving to Stoke. Personally wish we were after him but doesn't seem to be interest there.

[Hammersmith harrier]

I'd steer well clear if I was your lot to be honest Dolph, seems a talented player but one who wants it all straight away whilst being a disruptive influence and for the majority performing terribly.

On a slight side note you must be cockahoop with your business so far?

[Guest]

Not sure why Stoke are taking Glen Johnson & no doubt his high wages. He's so injury prone & Phil Bardsley is hardly in need of replacing.

I expect Ron Vlaar will end up at Southampton

[Dolphin Ziggler]

They could do with a right back who moves forward.

HH: definitely, although there's still more to be done if we're gonna go above our current level. And survive our fixture list. Jenkinson will be done by Tuesday. Then we need two midfielders and a striker at the least.

[Guest]

Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco of Monaco is set to join Atletico Madrid after the La Liga club agreed a €20m fee. Simeone means business this summer.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Glen Johnson's a far better player than Phil Bardsley. He's a perfectly acceptable player for a team challenging for 8 - 12th in the league.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Bild believe Schweiny is heading to United.

[Jermaine2015]

Can't believe Guardiola has forced Basti out of FC Bayern. Basti is Mr FC Bayern. I'm furious.

PS van Gaal keep yoyr hands off Thomas Muller!

[Guest]

The fee for Schweinsteiger is believed to be around £20m euros and the midfielder will sign a three-year deal worth 10m euros per annum

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Will believe it when I see it - didn't LVG/Schweinsteiger fall out at bayern ?

[Guest]

Schneiderlin - 25 years old @ £25m OR Schweinsteiger - 31 years old, injury prone @ £14m.

United are going to have to spend some huge, huge money in about two years to replace the gaping whole Bastian & Michael Carrick leave behind.

[Jermaine2015]

Will believe it when I see it - didn't LVG/Schweinsteiger fall out at bayern ?

van Gaal falls out with everyone...look at his love child van Persie...

[Jermaine2015]

Schneiderlin - 25 years old @ £25m OR Schweinsteiger - 31 years old, injury prone @ £14m.

United are going to have to spend some huge, huge money in about two years to replace the gaping whole Bastian & Michael Carrick leave behind.

Schweinsteiger is hardly 'injury prone'. He was injured in pre season in 2014-15(after World Cup) prior to that he played 35+ matches per season for 11 straight years(fewer matches in Germany).

[Guest]

Okay, not injury prone, but ageing nonetheless & he does pick up more niggles nowadays. I don't really get going down the Schweinsteiger route, it's too short-sighted & expensive. If they just wanted a ball player & creative spark to partner or replace Carrick, then an option like Cabaye would of done an equally good job & he would of been much cheaper than £10m a year in wages. Is Schweinsteiger really a force anymore.....no.

[Hero]

The same player that made the WC team of the tournament last year? 
Just because he's not a Pep guy doesn't make him a spent force.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

News from Madrid that may be of interest to Man Utd fans. AS are reporting that Real have agreed a deal to sign Espanyol keeper Kiko Casilla. Could mean there no longer interested in De Gea?

[Hero]

And £14m is expensive for 2 years of one of if not the greatest CMs of his generation?

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

It'd be a strange signing imo - if I was a utd fan I'd be wanting Schneiderlin more personally

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Funny how last week Liam was saying anyone who labelled Matty Phillips average was 'ridiculous', but can now say Schweni's past his best after a slightly below par season!

[Hero]

I want both tbh.

[Ent]

I'd love bastian at old Trafford. Great player. Still got a few good years in him and most importantly a guy used to winning - a lot of our squad aren't used to it.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I don't think he's anywhere near as good as he was. And I do think he's often been a little overrated. Interesting the impact on Unitefld's midfield, but I don't know if LVG is the type to play a best 11 or more rotation.

[kingraf]

Bastian had to go. Doesn't fit the Guardiola way. Can only assume the Bavaria board agreed to do away with Schweinsteiger because Pep has given some indication that he'll be there past May 2016.

I agree that Bastian is past his best, but I think, akin to Ballack in Chelsea, he'll still be worth a good four or so years. With the caveat that that Ballack was streets ahead of Schweini

[Guest]

now say Schweni's past his best after a slightly below par season!

that's because he is, nothing funny about it. everyone seems to agree with me too, he is past his best, it's only normal for a player to decline into his 30's. Pep is ruthless & knows bastian doesnt have the legs anymore & doesnt fit into his system. whereby once bastian would be first on the team sheet domestically & internationally, that isnt the case anymore. people hold onto past memories for too long, whereby managers like pep are living in the present & moving him on.

[Guest]

But we need some defenders badly!

Looks like we've turned our attention towards Nicolas Nkoulou of Marseille. This is definitely not our first option, surprised we are going back to France for a defender after the shambles of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

El Shaarawy close to leaving Milan to join Monaco (DiMarzio)

[Dolphin Ziggler]

To be fair, if United sign Ramos, Darmian, Schweiny, Schneiderlin and a top striker (plus another back up) then theyve had a sensational window.

[Hammersmith harrier]

As well as Depay don't forget.

It's easy to dismiss Schweinsteiger as a signing but £14mil to us is nothing in the current market so worth the risk for potentially two good seasons.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

now say Schweni's past his best after a slightly below par season!

that's because he is, nothing funny about it. everyone seems to agree with me too, he is past his best, it's only normal for a player to decline into his 30's. Pep is ruthless & knows bastian doesnt have the legs anymore & doesnt fit into his system. whereby once bastian would be first on the team sheet domestically & internationally, that isnt the case anymore. people hold onto past memories for too long, whereby managers like pep are living in the present & moving him on.

I like how you've cut out about the part about Phillips, completely altering he point I was making!

[Nakatomi Plaza]

As well as Depay don't forget.

It's easy to dismiss Schweinsteiger as a signing but £14mil to us is nothing in the current market so worth the risk for potentially two good seasons.

Look at it this way, essentially he's your Darren Fletcher replacement. On those terms he's a great buy.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Indeed, its all a drop in the ocean to Man United. They could spend £200m, come 2nd and probably not be concerned.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Just read that Villa are prepared to pay £15 million for Andros Townsend. I thought the report had left a decimal point out.

[Holymiky]

Newcastle have confirmed the Wijnaldum transfer.

[Guest]

United hoping to get schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin tied up before they go on tour

Id be pretty happy with a midfield three of them two and hererra. Takes the pressure of Carrick who can come in as and when needed

Need a centre back and a striker and i think we'll have done well

[Guest]

Newcastle have confirmed the Wijnaldum transfer.

Cracking signing. Aleksandar Mitrovic to follow.

[Nakatomi Plaza]

Newcastle have confirmed the Wijnaldum transfer.

Cracking signing. Aleksandar Mitrovic to follow.

I saw Mitrovic live at the Emirates last season John. Quite raw, but bit like an old school English centre forward. Took his goal brilliantly. He's the type of forward they'll love on Tyneside.

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