Modric to United?

[S.E.Arising]

Speculation in the media linking Modric with a move to United. What do we think?

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

The question here is will he score goals? He will definitely provide more goals than Carrick did last season. Carrick had just 1 assist last season, very poor in my opinion. If Modric provides the goals, will he need to score 10-15 a season? 5-10 will be enough in my opinion because he'll probably create 5+ goals. Modric can also play on either wing. Would keep a lot of people happy as it would be that "big" money signing people have been after since Ronaldo went.

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

Modric has signed a new 6 year deal with Spurs. End of.

[se7en]

35 million jeez. Think i would rather we go after Sanchez instead.

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

I'd like us to go for De Rossi at Roma. 27 years old, would be a good if not great short term option while we wait for the likes of Pogba and Morrison to develop.

[se7en]

De Rossi is such a **** lol

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

While that might be true, he's also a very good player and if we're looking short term, he's got to be high on the list.

[IrishManc.]

Think we might try Sneijder again this summer but Modric would have to be high on the list to replace Scholesy. Sanchez is a winger/striker and De Rossi is a defensive midfielder so they won't be considered as a replacement for Scholesy.
Chances are we might sign a defensive midfielder, a winger and a creative midfielder like Modric. If the Quataris take over then who knows! But being realistic the Glazers will probably be our owners this summer so we should prioritise and spend big on a world class creative player... Sneijder or Modric would certainly fit the bill, can't think of many others though

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

I wasn't talking about replacing Scholesy when talking about De Rossi, and I think he's got more about him than a DM/Holding Mid, likes to get forward a lot too, especially for Italy. More Box To Box from what i've seen.

Moussa Sissoko could be another option and more of a long term option than De Rossi.

Would love Modric or Sneijder but their price tags could be off putting, both only signed new contracts last summer.

[se7en]

Would De Rossi even want to leave Roma? I cant see him wanting to go, Roma runs through him.

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

Doubt he would, he's been there since a very young age. Was just stating that I thought he might be a good option if he was to become available. Don't think Sneijder wants to leave Inter either, more likely to leave though as he hasn't been there for his whole career. The reason I don't think Fergie will go for Sneijder though is that he won't work in a 2 man midfield, so unless Fergie's planning on going back to 4-2-3-1 it's unlikely we'll go for an AM, box to box midfielders are more likely to be bought. I'd love Sneijder though and i'd love if we went back to 4-2-3-1.

[se7en]

Yh Sneijder is a great player, its not going to be easy to get the right player in. I have high hopes for Cleverley.

[Irishtotti]

With Roma's ownership problems leaving the club incredibly unstable and looking like they might not even make Europa League, a re-building job at Roma is likely during the summer, freeing up De Rossi to leave with excuses. He has the physicality to deal with the Premiership and can cover the pitch from box to box with ease. A great player who needs a move to a club like Utd. This transfer could only work out well for both player and club.

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

Interesting. Montella became manager of Roma today. Odd decision?

Would be great if we could get de Rossi in my opinion. Could do with a bit of aggression and bite in midfield.

[Irishtotti]

Montella has only coached the U14's for Roma, he's an easy fix for them while their new buyer finishes the paperwork. Roma can't do much worse for the rest of the season. A stop gap until Ancelotti can come in in the summer. (crosses fingers)

[JSNFRMN_MUFC]

I heard Benitez is free... haha.

[S.E.Arising]

Full article here - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...969693,00.html

[se7en]

He would definitely cost more than Sneijder.

[Geoff]

Full article here - http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...969693,00.html

Don't forget that the Spurs board were unwilling to sell Berbatov and Daniel Levy most certainly didn't want to let him go. What happened? Berba left.

Money talks whatever Spurs and Modric's agent say but it's up to Modric really if he wants Champions League football this season or if he's willing to wait.

[se7en]

Redknapp: "We are not selling Luka, Gareth, or Sandro. We are looking to build a team at Tottenham, not dismantle one."

[Geoff]

Redknapp: "We are not selling Luka, Gareth, or Sandro. We are looking to build a team at Tottenham, not dismantle one."

Par for the course.

They were building a team with Berbatov in it before we bought him. Redknapp and Levy will make these noises about keeping Modric- to be expected really.

[Sideshow Bob]

He would definitely cost more than Sneijder.

Including wages?

[se7en]

I dont know how much Modric would ask for in wages... guesswork

[Sideshow Bob]

Yes, fair point. I would assume Sneijder's wages to be double that of Modric's.

[Sideshow Bob]

£20m and £16m for Henderson and Jones respectively.

What is Modric's transfer fee? Today's signings are bound to inflate the market in England. Less so for Sneijder.