Regular readers will know that we believe there is a semblance of truth about most transfer rumours, regardless of how outlandish they seem.
But this one is just too ridiculous. Manchester United spent nearly £30m in the summer on a player who will become one of the best left backs in the world. They also spent £16m on Marcos Rojo, who has played most of his career in that position. And they signed Daley Blind, which makes left-back one of the strongest areas of the entire squad.
Unhindered by the overwhelming evidence against such a move, reports suggest that Manchester United will sign another hugely expensive left-back in January:
Manchester United are plotting a January move for Real Madrid defender Marcelo after reportedly being told by the Spanish outfit that they are ready to sell the Brazilian.
Let’s tuck this one in and put it to bed shall we? Louis van Gaal has mentioned a lack of balance in the Manchester United squad that he inherited on more than one occasion. Having bought three players in the summer who can comfortably play left back, including Shaw who will be better than Ashley Cole, do you really think that LvG will spend more money on that area? Do us a favour please.
Any further investment this season will be on a centre-back, a central midfielder and a right sided wide man, in that order.
Let’s see Marcelo in action anyway. Manchester United fans: is this story a load of tripe?
Lawrence MALTA
Oct 22, 2014 at 9:52 pm
MARCELO is a fantastic player at left back but also a good winger. You cud hve seen that today against LIVERPOOL.
He is still young 26years and a vry good tackler. UTD will be investing in a rel good player.
Forget what UTD have presently at left backs.
nnoli Chinedu
Oct 22, 2014 at 9:53 pm
We dnt need Marcelo at all,coz if we buy sombody like Vidal is likely dat Blind ll go to d left back and even if we did nt buy any DM nd buy CDs like Hummels nd Vlaar,i think dat Rojo,Blacket nd Shaw re there to control dat wing,so we dnt need him.LVG should nt go there @ all.