morpeth mag Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, Theregulars said: I can see this being the case for PL teams but not abroad - I think in the case of Botman and Carlos their respective teams are in the hunt for trophies and don’t want to lose key players absent crazy money. Lille are not in the hunt for anything Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Not like Man United to burn money. They've already played us twice so enhancing our team to face their competitors would be in their best interests too. Must feel they've got that locked off, what with VAR and Fergie time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 This'll go through I reckon, brinkmanship from Man U. Pencil it in as a deadline day one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 January represents Man Utd's last chance to get any money for him, even if its a loan fee. Got deadline day move all over it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, morpeth mag said: Lille are not in the hunt for anything They’re still in the Champions League and 2 points off European football in the league. Being dismissive without any acknowledgement of reality is basic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Theregulars said: They’re still in the Champions League and 2 points off European football in the league. Being dismissive without any acknowledgement of reality is basic. They won't win their league, qualify for CL or win the CL. I'm not sure they are keeping Botman just to get a Europa spot. More likely they believe they can get us to pay more now or conduct an auction in the summer. Didn't mean to be rude, just succinct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I think they're a few hours back in terms of updates. Fairly sure Athletic said something about speaking to Rangnick but that's not happening now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, Theregulars said: I can see this being the case for PL teams but not abroad - I think in the case of Botman and Carlos their respective teams are in the hunt for trophies and don’t want to lose key players absent crazy money. It all adds up to them not wanting to sell to us. They may have different reasons but all want the same outcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 What the fuck is going on here man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Chris wheeler is usually bang on the Man Utd news, but as mentioned above this may well have been before the athletic story broke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, LFEE said: It all adds up to them not wanting to sell to us. They may have different reasons but all want the same outcome. Agreed - and think that was always going to be an issue this window. I’m not going to criticise them for aiming high, but would revisit that if the back-up options aren’t sensible and available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, morpeth mag said: They won't win their league, qualify for CL or win the CL. I'm not sure they are keeping Botman just to get a Europa spot. More likely they believe they can get us to pay more now or conduct an auction in the summer. Didn't mean to be rude, just succinct. I agree with you that they look unlikely to win the league. I wouldn’t write them off qualifying for the CL just yet. I also agree that they’re unlikely to win the current CL, but they will sure as shit want to play their best possible side. I genuinely think they just didn’t want to get rid of him now absent silly money, because it would dent them on both league and CL fronts - arguably they can’t afford either because, as you rightly point out, they’re a long way off the league (and presumably, given their financial situation, are worried about CL qualification next year) and they need the best they can put out against a good Chelsea side in the CL. I could very well be wrong and they might be haggling knowing he’ll be off in the summer anyway (although they may, again rightly given how much we seem to rate him, think that we will be back in this summer with similar money). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wyn davies Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 10 hours ago, The Prophet said: To be fair, it sounds like Man United are being the unreasonable party in this instance. Don't forget they were one of the protagonist's along with the other 17 I believe who prevented us from sorting sponsorship? Out for a month due to the takeover, bugger them and call it a day.The worst case scenario and hopeful outcome is we survive without getting anymore in and look forward to next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 We’re being played by the media every single day of this window. Make up a rumour, an hour later say a move has been rejected… clicks clicks clicks. Every one of them are at it. Even the ones with the ticks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Wonder if Cantwell is the back up to this ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 SSN reckon we've given up on Lingard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 But make sure you tune in on deadline for more drama. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Are Man U really going to keep him, pay him to sit on the bench and lose him for nothing at the end of the season? I’d understand if it was West Ham or Spurs but there’s absolutely no threat from us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, St1pe said: Are Man U really going to keep him, pay him to sit on the bench and lose him for nothing at the end of the season? I’d understand if it was West Ham or Spurs but there’s absolutely no threat from us. Not now .. but next season could be different.. they want us down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, Gaztoon said: Not now .. but next season could be different.. they want us down We need to calm down. We ain’t competing with Man Utd next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Just now, gdm said: We need to calm down. We ain’t competing with Man Utd next season As it stands we wont be in the same league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Gaztoon said: Not now .. but next season could be different.. they want us down It could take years to get to a level to challenge the top 4 teams. If that’s the aim of PIf it’ll happen anyway so not sure why they’d be such bellends over a loan deal for a nearly out of contract player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: SSN reckon we've given up on Lingard So, are we aiming far too high, or is it just going to be incredibly difficult to sign anyone (other than massively overpriced end of career type strikers from relegation rivals)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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