David Gill’s Transfer Comments Restore Hope Amongst United Fans
While speaking on MUTV, Gill said “Edwin made it known that last season would be his last so we had planned for a new goalkeeper well in advance. With the others, the opportunities came along and we were comfortable with that. We’ve made three signings. We’re looking at one more player to bring in.” Gill went on to add “Nothing is happening and nothing imminent is going on at the moment, but we’ll see what happens when we get home. There is still be 31 days of the transfer window to see if anything develops. But I’m not working on anything at the moment, in that respect.”
The news from Gill will bring renewed hope to fans, who only a few days earlier had believed that they would see no more signings this Summer. But with contradicting views from both Manager and Chief Executive, it does leave slight confusion amongst fans as to where exactly United stand. It would not be the first time that after claiming United were no longer in the market, Sir Alex would go out and complete a transfer, however it is confusing as to why Sir Alex would make that statement, only to have David Gill make a completely contradicting view only days later. You have to imagine that Sir Alex can not be best thrilled to have been undermined in such a way, but the relationship between Sir Alex and David Gill has proven in the past to be a successful one, and it is doubtful that any hard feelings between the pair will stem from this situation. Confusion aside, the news from Gill leaves United fans in a much more comfortable position than it had appeared earlier in the week, and it again fuels speculation on a number of potential targets for United, with the most likely option being a certain Mr Sneijder.
With no confirmation from within the club, it is still unclear whether or not it is a central midfielder that United are looking to bring in, although it is unlikely that they would be seeking players in other positions where new talent is not required. With the news from Gill that it is a ‘world class’ player that they are currently seeking, it looks more and more likely than it will be Wesley Sneijder who finds himself playing at Old Trafford next season. However, with sources close to Inter Milan stating that Sneijder has no desire to leave, and with him also being at the centre of a new formation debuted by Milan earlier this week, there are also still clear signs that he may indeed stay at Inter Milan. If that is the case, there is also still the possibility that Arsenal’s Samir Nasri may be the one to join Manchester United, but he also found himself the subject of another of Sir Alex’s statements, when it was claimed that United would not be signing Nasri, but it has been proven this week that Sir Alex may not be entirely truthful when talking to the media.
The arrival of Nasri would be a great signing for United, however it is no secret amongst most fans, that the player they sought after the most is indeed Wesley Sneijder. If United are able to get Sneijder, it would bring to an end one of the transfer sagas of the Summer, and would arguably be one of the biggest signings of the Summer, and with Sneijder possibly being the face of the new United midfield, it would be very hard to bet against United not only retaining their Premier League title, but also once again becoming the marquee team in Europe.
No need for United supporters to get hot and bothered. SAF knows what’s needed, and will do what it takes. The money is there, as SAF has always said.
There’s still the £30 million left over from the Ronaldo sale (the best bit of business United have done in years), and the £25 million set aside for each off season any way.
SAF never said there’d be no more buying, he said he was happy with his squad “at the moment.” The papers are just enjoying whipping up stories.
I’ve seen some of the pre season games. It seems to me that SAF may move park/giggs in to the CAM role? there have been many instances where SAF played with only one outright midfielder.
Park may very well convert into the box to box midfielder that United need at the moment!
there are other options out there besides Sneijder. Carrick and anderson are good, but not good enough against the top team in the EPL and Europe. We need a better playmaker, it does not have to be Sneijder (hopefully Sneijder), just someone better than those two
this time just put the deal David Gill can be silly
final push on Wesley Sneijder will join Manchester
United I saying if not another player
he saying about 1 more player