Manchester United’s Ed Woodward has been, and will continue to be, a very busy man in August.
Having had a baptism of fire with David Moyes a couple of years ago in the summer transfer window, he knows that the buck ultimately stops with him in relation to summer acquisitions.
Because he is the deal closer and Manchester United fans expect more signings this summer.
It was to the consternation of many that United didn’t go for Nicolas Otamendi, with the Argentine international now destined for neighbours Manchester City.
But perhaps their plans never included the 27 year old. Because many areas of the media suggested this week that Ed Woodward was in Spain not just to complete the Pedro deal but also to scout one of soccersweep’s favourite young players.
The Star says:
Man United chief has secret £36.5m (51.8m Euros) second reason for Pedro transfer trip
MANCHESTER UNITED supremo Ed Woodward checked on Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte last night.
We have always been huge fans of this lad and feel that he would be the very best choice for Manchester United at centre back. Because he has so many qualities.
He has the youth and ball playing ability of John Stones. But he has the power and no nonsense defending skills of Nicoals Otamendi. He’s also really quick and reads the game beautifully.
At 21 he may represent something of a gamble. More likely he will take a little time to settle at Manchester United.
But with Smalling and Blind performing so well together right now, and Jones and Rojo as back up, Laporte could have all the time he needed to settle.
But within a couple of years this lad would be a superstar for Manchester United.
Let’s take a look at him in action.
Manchester United fans: would you like to see him in the red jersey?
FRANK
Aug 19, 2015 at 6:54 pm
story for the gods……same old stories!!!!
Eshimikhude John
Aug 19, 2015 at 7:35 pm
Comment:Man Utd only arise the curiosity of the FANs but never really materialise their objectives. Any way,I think they’ve done some Good business this summer. But if actually they can bring in Saido Mane,then,UTD will be the TEAM to beat this season. How ever it goes,”keeping my fingers crossed”.
Rob Mac
Aug 19, 2015 at 7:58 pm
Witsel, Anderson(Lazio), Hummels (got fed up with the messing around from UTD),Bale,Ronaldo, Ramos, Otamendi, Cavani, LLoris, Kane, De Vriej, Gundogan, Pjanic, Coleman, Benteke, Clyne, Strootman, Laporte, Cillesen, Reus, Kruse ……Can you spot the common denominator and the common theme……Little Teddy Woodward..and attempting to sign players that he had no intention of buying because his bosses will not spend it …….We are getting the same funds regurgitated from last year…We almost missed Schneiderlin, and Sweinsteiger as well……so let us look at this so far……A new keeper (a cross between Roy Carrol and Taibi)….a free……Great new Right back at 12 mill , Sweinsteiger at 7 million….Schneiderlin at 25(They messed about with him too)….and Depay at 25 million…total 69 million less 45 million for Di Maria, 5 mill for Nani, 5 mill for Van Persie, Buttner 6 million, and various fringe players 10 million…..So we are in profit……but we did sign DONACO…..WHO?…DONACO …our latest business partners from ….Cambodia…….Rooney needs to go…..He has never been a big game player…..for United or England…..we need a goalkeeper……Central defender, and two strikers……….I have not even told my Grandkids about Pedro and Otamendi…….Doing the rounds soon will be the ‘Hitler scene’ and the closing line will be…..”At least we will sign Muller”……knowing Little Ted as we now do….It will beanother sponsorship deal with Muller Yoghurt!
OLUWOLE SAMUEL ELABOMAI
Aug 20, 2015 at 12:35 am
Comment:UNITED WHY STORIES