oldtype Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Can't see much money being made in Asia with what must be 99% of fans wearing fake strips. TV money? What are the actual cash benefits? BTW it was Beckham that took Manure to the next level in Asia. Look at the sponsors around Man United's home games. Asian tyre firms, Asian betting companies, airlines that fly to Asia. Then their are the local sponsorship deals, when I was in Malaysia (where Man United are massive despite never having had a Malay player) they had sponsorship deals with the local version of pringles, local soft drinks. Add to that a lot of wealthy tourists coming over and taking in a game and a lot of fans buying official merchandise it all adds up. Plus the money they're raking in from Old Trafford Burger on the mean streets of Penang. http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/536439_592483289236_647515578_n.jpg Check out the state of Giggs up there seeing those burgers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Asian market is eye wateringly large, with a massive upwardly mobile middle class with disposable income, it's literally a no brainer from a business point of view. You can rest assured, if ManYoo, Chelsea, Liverpool et al, are busting their nuts to get deals out there, there some good action to be had. As much as I fucking hate them, ManYoo are switched on, American car brands, Asian companies, Middle-East companies, global couriers etc, the list is long (and lucrative) That said, they don't have Pullman Volkwagen on the books, so at least we've one up on them Take that, Whiskey nose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 David Crossan @davidmcrossan Premier League clubs on #cb hunt, it might be time to reactivate Yanga-Mbiwa interest Ian Holyman @ian_holyman @andybrassell Also Nicollin invited clubs for Yanga-Mbiwa. Said he'd "like to be able to say" he'd had offers. Someone should do that deal. Retweeted by David Crossan Do it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Won't be cheap unfortunately. Seems like that new deal was just to bump the price up with an understanding he would be free to go if the right offer came in. Wouldn't surprise me if he has negotiated a cut of the transfer fee too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 What was Yanga-Mbiwa's release clause in his new contract again? €12m was it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 What was Yanga-Mbiwa's release clause in his new contract again? €12m was it? Around that yeah, in theory it should be a no brainer honestly especially considering staying up will pay his and Remy's fee. Unfortunately Ashley won't see it that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 What was Yanga-Mbiwa's release clause in his new contract again? €12m was it? Around that yeah, in theory it should be a no brainer honestly especially considering staying up will pay his and Remy's fee. Unfortunately Ashley won't see it that way. If there is genuine concern in the boardroom that we could go down, I'd be astonished if he didn't see it that way. I just don't think they are at that stage yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 This place sometimes :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 If we're looking at out of form forwards wonder why we're not sniffing around Llorente? He's out of contract in June. He's 6' 5 as well so i'm sure Pardew would have a wet patch thinking about all that 'direct play' we could justify. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Copy&paste from RTG there Lotus? Sorry, but there's just no way we would get Llorente. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Yanga man, fucking class. Debuchy-Yanga-Colo-Santon Too fucking good to be ever true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 A decent centre-back would transform how our back four looks now we've got Debuchy like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 A decent centre-back would transform how our back four looks now we've got Debuchy like. Until Santon demands a move back home, Colo continues his slide into muppetry, and Debuchy ends up being considerably less than the salvation from Simpson that we'd hoped. I was so God damned happy last year that it looked like with Demba and Papiss we were set for a top class striker pairing for the next 5 years. Turns out they never could form a partnership, and one shipped out at the earliest opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 One good player away from a top class back four if people stay fit. Taylor would be good enough backup if he stays fit. As of now I guess we'll go with Santon- - - Debuchy ..for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Mbiwa would be amazing but we cant trump the standard of clubs that will go for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Copy&paste from RTG there Lotus? Sorry, but there's just no way we would get Llorente. Do they think they're on the brink of getting him then? Hadn't seen it there myself. Is he really any less likely than Remy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Copy&paste from RTG there Lotus? Sorry, but there's just no way we would get Llorente. Do they think they're on the brink of getting him then? Hadn't seen it there myself. Is he really any less likely than Remy? err, yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Copy&paste from RTG there Lotus? Sorry, but there's just no way we would get Llorente. Do they think they're on the brink of getting him then? Hadn't seen it there myself. Is he really any less likely than Remy? err, yes. Forgive my inexcusable ignorance , i'm not well informed on the Spanish league, but why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Because teams like Juventus want him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Because he's in talks with Juventus and Man City. Because he's very good and would cost upwards of 100k a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Because he's in talks with Juventus and Man City. Because he's very good and would cost upwards of 100k a week. Righto, cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Wasn't aware of the City talks but with them you shouldn't be surprised Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'd like to see someone in the mould of Arouna Kone/Victor Moses(/Aaron Lennon). A relatively established wing forward who is full of running and can unsettle defences. Doesn't have to be a crackshot striker, but preferably not Gervinho-level decision making either. A flat-track bully would be ideal. Not sure who is out there that we could get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'd like to see someone in the mould of Arouna Kone/Victor Moses(/Aaron Lennon). A relatively established wing forward who is full of running and can unsettle defences. Doesn't have to be a crackshot striker, but preferably not Gervinho-level decision making either. A flat-track bully would be ideal. Not sure who is out there that we could get. Only ever seen him once so could be talking out my arse but does Zaha not fit the bill? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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