04 Oct 2014 03:29:00
The whole discussion about selling players which includes the likes of Rooney/RVP/Mata is quite interesting. Given the fact that we will be challenging for top honours in the near future, IMO we need to keep our experienced top quality players in the squad.

As others suggested, I would say first get rid of the likes of Anderson, Young, Valencia, Cleverley, Nani, Fellaini, Smalling/Evans and others who are not in LVG's plans, which should free up enough space and give enough gametime to keep everyone happy. Bring in quality CM, CB and a winger(similar to DiMaria) - would prefer players with some real pace. That should complete the squad.

Even if we need to sell the likes of Rooney/RVP/Mata, we need to have a replacement in place already - especially our strikers. Both Rooney/RVP are clinical and can get us 20+ goals a season so, if one of them was to go and say for eg. Wilson was to step in as replacement, initially he should bring in say 10+ goals atleast. Mata's position would be the most under threat, with Rooney already taking his place and the likes of Janujaz/Perriera/Herrera who can also play in that position, it is a complicated situation. He is a pure no.10 with lots of experience and too good to be on the bench. If he feels undervalued and doesn't get enough gametime, he would eventually decide to move on.

IMO, Rooney is pretty much safe, he does score goals and is versatile enough for LVG's tactics. RVP - if he keeps scoring goals, can't see LVG letting him go anytime soon - by the time he is gone, hope Wilson is ready. Mata - a lot will depend on how much gametime he is afforded and if LVG sees him in his plans.

On an another note, really pleasing to see the young lads getting a chance and they are making the most of it. Hope they get more gametime this season and can't wait for Falcao to start banging some goals in.

1.) 04 Oct 2014
Next summer rvp will have 1 year on his contract and be 32.
would you give him a new one

2.) 04 Oct 2014
No, maybe like old days one year extensions but nothing more that is if he is still scoring goals.

3.) 04 Oct 2014
I would be very surprised if RvP hasn't got a clause in his current contract where MU could secure him for a further year if they wished to. Similar to what Berbatov had, similar to that of Evra and all of our signings this summer.

There is also very high loyalty fees built into RvP's contract so it's much more likely that we will let his contract run down. I think it's fair to say that he will probably have 1-2 more seasons at the club. We will see :)

{Ed007's Note - Nice to see you back, Syd, I hope everything's OK pal.}

4.) 04 Oct 2014
Syd
I don't think its much more likely he will stay for another couple of years.
If he has another injury hit season i think he is gone .
if we play 4-3-3 next year which i think we will falcao will be our striker.
I also think if some one offered him a 3 year deal (which united won't ) he might well be off .
Juventus, milan maybe inter

5.) 04 Oct 2014
007, I am okay mate thanks.

Jred, you could well be right, but I think he still offers a lot. Even now whilst he's hit a poor patch he still gets goals. Injuries could well be key to LvG's decision, but financially it could be better for MU to keep him than let him go. If rumours are accurate then a £10m loyalty fee payout is what he will receive if he is sold. He wouldn't sell for much more than £15m due to his age. It may be better to let his contract run down.

{Ed007's Note - Good stuff (y)

6.) 04 Oct 2014
Syd, good that your back.

7.) 04 Oct 2014
Thanks guys, I'm glad to be back, HMP Dartmoor just isn't the same as home :)

{Ed002's Note - Welcome back Syd.}

8.) 04 Oct 2014
Syd
It all rumours but i read he got the 10 mill if he saw his contract out .
But that's all ifs and buts .
time will tell but i wouldn't be surprised if he left

9.) 04 Oct 2014
Welcome back Syd!

10.) 04 Oct 2014
RVP will NOT be in a United shirt next season. He's off. Which gives a bit more 'why' to the Falcao deal.