Never Ending Transfer Roumours!!

I don’t know about you, but, are all these transfer rumours starting to really bug you? I think it could just be the fact that there is no football on at the moment but the rumours are in full swing now, and they’re everywhere I look. My Twitter and Facebook feeds are full of articles about certain players going to certain clubs. There is so much money being spoken about its frightening.

The Gareth Bale saga is going to drag on al summer and I can understand why the big clubs want him, but you just know its going to go on all pre-season and he’ll end up staying where he is. Which I believe is the best thing for him, for another year at least.

Since the appointment of David Moyes at Manchester United I have seen so many players being linked to the club. The fact that United need to bolster their midfield is no secret but it seems every decent midfield player is heading to United. Then there’s the Rolando link and the Lewendowski situation at Dortmund which refuses to go away. I personally think the biggest thing United need to do is to convince Wayne Rooney to stay on before making any “major” signings.

Of course it would be great for the old Trafford club and the fans if United signed the players they are linked with but can they really sign them all and keep Rooney in the process? I’m not too sure. Here’s a few players that have been mentioned in the media over the last few weeks.

Eziquel Garay

The argentine defender has become a well sort after player after some cracking performances for Benfica this year. Sir Alex sent scouts to watch him and fellow team mate Niko Gaitan several times last term and Moyes is also an admirer of the clever centre half. But United do not lack options in that position with Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Smalling and Phil Jones, I don’t think he will be a priority for Moyes

Leighton Baines

Baines has been linked with the red devils in the last two transfer window and with his former boss Moyes now running things at United it wouldn’t surprise me if this happens. Even though united have Evra, Buttner and the returning Fabio to fill that position David Moyes is clearly a fan. With Evra being linked with his former big spending club Monaco this is one rumour that could very well be true.

Kevin Strootman

The Dutch central midfielder has also been on United’s radar for a long time. He was sounded out as a replacement for Scholes the first time the United legend retired. Although I see him as more of a Roy Keane type of player rather than a Paul Scholes. Strootman is currently captaining the u21’s in Israel at the moment and will not answer question son his future until after the tournament. He has been urged to join united by Holland national team manager Luis Van Gaal and his club PSV may be forced to sell their man.

Thiago Alcantara

The young Barcelona midfielder is also in Israel for the u21’s tournament and will also decide his future after it finishes. The Spanish u21’s rely heavily on Thiago who’s magnificent eye for a pass is almost Xavi like. He is the driving force of the young Spanish team and with his price tag dropping from £38m to just £18m due to lack of 1^st team appearances for Barcelona last term and the world cup in brazil next summer both Thiago and united would welcome the move. Moyes wants to build a young team at united which has both potential and hunger and Thiago could be the 1^st “big” name in the old Trafford door

Cesc Fabregas

As much as I would love to see Cesc in a united shirt, I cannot see this transfer happening. Both player and club (Barcelona) have come out in the media and have said that no deal will be done to allow Fabregas to leave this summer. Even though the Catalan club have purchased £50m brazil star Neymar, Vilanova sees Fabregas as a key player for him next season. When Cesc is eventually allowed to leave the Nou Camp I cant see him being disloyal to his arsenal roots and going to old Trafford. He may even go back to the emirates. This is another transfer I cant see happening for united.

Marouane Fellani

Am I the only person who thinks Fellani is nothing more than an average player? He certainly doesn’t warrant his price tag. He’s very ill disciplined and only has a handful of ‘good’ games every year. Yes he’s an awkward player to deal with but I don’t think he is Manchester United material. I really hope this transfer doesn’t happen because I think he will be a huge flop at united and cause more harm than good!

Yohan Cabaye

The Newcastle ace has been a terrific signing for Pardews men and his class performances has made him a regular in the French national team. He recently spoke of his admiration for Manchester united in an interview and suggested he would like to play there under the new Moyes era. As good a player as Cabaye is, its whether or not the Frenchman can stay fit for the duration of such a long season that united encounter. Similar questions were asked of Van Persie I know but with Cabaye I think it would be a huge gamble giving his injury background.

Robert Lewendowski

There is no denying the polish striker has had a fantastic season and there is no wonder he is being linked to a host of top clubs other than united. You don’t score four goals against Real Madrid and fly under the radar. Even though he has been on United’s radar for some time now there is a very good chance that the player will be heading to German and European champions Bayern Munich. But if Wayne Rooney decides to leave old Trafford then you can be sure they would want Lewendowski to replace him. This transfer really hinges on whether or not Rooney stays, which will be the best thing for Rooney and United.

Christiano Ronaldo

Its all I have heard from other United fans is the return of fan favourite Ronaldo. It was in the papers the weekend that a deal had actually been done and the player would be unveiled to the English media and the united faithful on the 8^th of august in time to play in Rio Ferdinand’s testimonial. These allegations are clearly wide of the mark with the player willing to discuss new terms at Madrid. Ronaldo, apparently is asking for silly money to stay at the Bernabau. A reported £615k a week, that’s £32m a year. How true those figures are we don’t know but I can’t see Madrid giving him that. He would play at united for far less even though Sir Alex isn’t in charge anymore. He formed a good relationship with the scot and always saw him as a father figure, but would still relish the challenge under Moyes, especially with Fergie upstairs. Whether united will follow up any interest with a formal bid is another matter and I personally don’t think they see Ronaldo as a necessity but would still jump at the chance should he become available.

Now with all the hype surrounding new managers at new clubs and players getting tipped to go here there and everywhere its no wonder many people get sick of the rumours flying about the place, ‘cause that’s all they are at the moment is rumours. There’s nine top players I have just named there and I’m sure there will be a lot more being linked to the new era at united, not to mention other clubs.

I just can’t wait for transfer window to open officially on July 1^st and the rumours that are forever circling will start to come to a close.