Jack was wounded when he realised he'd missed the TOWIE Finale
With two sterling performances for England, over the past six days, Rodwell has catapulted himself back into the minds of not just United fans, but many other clubs looking for a bright young midfielder with a proven Premier League pedigree.
Rodwell’s performances for Everton this season, have been a marked improvement on last term when he seemed to disappear somewhat, possibly under the weight of expectation. Although his performances weren’t terroble last season, they didn’t live up to the hype that had been made of the youngster.
So far this season Rodwell has more than lived up to the hype, playing with the confidence of an experienced Premier League veteran, he’s also shone for England, which will only help increase his standing amongst potential suitors.
United’s transfer policy of late has been to buy young promising players who’ve already shown they can hack it at the highest level. With the exception of Ashley Young, all of Sir Alex’s last few additions to the United squad have been similar to Rodwell in age. Part of the problem in buying a player who’s now a fully blown England international is the price you’re forced to pay, but in Rodwell’s case it may not be the fortune some expect.
Everton have shown recently that they’re well and truly a selling club, forced to relinquish their prized assets when the money’s right. I may be wrong but a bid around the £18-20 million mark, may just be enough to tempt them, or possibly a cash plus one of our surplus strikers offer.
Whether United have a spare £20 million in the kitty is of course up for debate, but you would imagine with such an interest in Wesley Sneijder, even after the signing of Ashley Young, David De Gea and Phil Jones, there must be a few quid in the Old Trafford coffers.
The only real question that remains is do United really need Rodwell? The point is, Rodwell seems to fit number of central midfield roles. be it, as protection to the back four as he did when replacing Jones against Spain. while against Sweden he was used in a more attacking role. Rodwell looks as though he could be a genuine box to box type.
With Phil Jones often needed in defence- although I still believe he’s a central midfielder, Tom Cleverley not always available and question marks surrounding practically every other United central midfielder, would the signing of Rodwell be such a bad idea?
In the past I’ve not been his biggest fan if I’m completely honest, but lately, Rodwell’s convinced me he just may be good enough to wear a United shirt.
Do you agree? Feel free to comment, abuse and suggest below:
surely we can get better for that amount. rodwells not that good. i think sir alex should deploy phil jones as a mid. him and cleverly gona be crazy
Great point mate regards Phil Jones in midfield been superb in the last two games for England against Spain and particularly Sweden.
Rodwell is coveted but there are better out there mate! Trust me.:)
Yann M’vila is for all purposes a better player, is more advanced in his development, has more experience at top-level football, is a regular for his national team and most importantly available for more or less the same price as Rodwell…
Fair comments mate on M’villa I agree, watch the media early January breaking news.We do trust you!
Its mutual..right?
Sterling performances, are you on something.If that was sterling what does that make most of Europes midfielders.It looks like Jemba Jemba,Kleberson,Veron,Oberton,Bebe etc etc.Utd dont want any more completly overrated English players who are not anywhere good enough in Europe.Utd need recognised top Europian midfielders and a top coach.
We do have Europian midfielders mate, i thought we played in the European Champions league?Remind me how many Champions League finals have we been to in the last four years?Top coach….Get out of here.Way to sad, for me to respond to.
Dont be silly ! He wont leave Everton. We now have a 100million midfield trio of Barkley, Rodwell and felliani. 1-6 Ha ha What a disaster! Get real cos it over.
Tisk Tisk John…Very poor fair mate.Dont you know we have Leighton Baines on our radar?
Jack Rodwell would be superb…however.
Bear with this.As I try to explain.Take regard to the person who is giving the information!
This morning there was a ‘Live’ blog on the Manchester Evening new site, starting at 11.00 o’clock through to midday.The person anwering the questions on ‘all’ sports, was the Chief Sports Editor of the Manchester Evening News, Peter Spencer.
I had two questions to ask, one on Paul Pogba and another on the loss suffered to United bye selling John O’shea and Wes Brown …Thats why I was there and to see the other Questions and naturally, Peters answers…..Ok so far?
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A question was asked bye a ‘United’ fan “Do you know United, will sign a midfielder in January?
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Peters response “Yes”
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Later on in the ‘Live’ blog.
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A Question from an ‘unknown’ fan..”will SAF buy a midfielder in January? If so whom?”
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Peter the Chief Sports Editor of the Manchester Evening news, response “eriksen:not sven, modric I hope”……He means naturally Christian Eriksen of Ajax and Denmark as I said on the Sneijder thread..
United are the in the forefront but City are chasing as well.
Sorry for the long drawn out story, just to explain the facts and how it happened.
I think we might know one ‘Midfielder’ to be purchased.I think I have a scoop for you Justin, of sorts.
Cheers.
Poor John, you’re freaking crazy dude.
Wat about pogba he has gotta come thru think player plus cash will swing it Gibson and Owen pls 12m lol
Wat about pogba he has gotta come thru think player plus cash will swing it Gibson and Owen pls 12m
id rather buy ross barkley…he looks like a much better prospect than rodwell….plus we already have pogba…so y worry!!!
If Man Utd go for Jack Rodwell. OK fair enough we’ll swop for Tom Cleverly .Fair or not ?