United Chief Ed Woodward returns to Manchester; sparks transfer rumours

TRDS understands that Manchester United's new Chief Executive Ed Woodward is making his way back to Manchester in order to complete some urgent transfer business. What could this mean for the future of Manchester United?

In this blogpost, we present three possibilities which could have encouraged David Gill’s replacement to make an emergency halt to the 2013-14 Manchester United pre-season tour.

TRDS predicts a David Moyes-Marouane Fellaini re-union at OT

         1. Marouane Fellaini

We rate the likelihood of Fellaini’s transfer negotiations to be the highest. The Belgian recently suggested that if given a choice between Arsenal and Manchester United, he would undoubtedly like to join the Red Devils where he would be re-united with his ex-boss David Moyes.  We recently blogged about why Marouane’s case will be a good fit at Old Trafford (Fellaini’s post). Fellaini has a £23.5M release clause in his contract at Everton and Manchester United should easily be able to splash the cash.

The fact Fellaini already owns a house in Manchester further convinces us that he will be playing for Manchester United next season.

2.      Cesc Fabregas

Fabregas to return to Arsenal?

Manchester United recently submitted a bid of around £26M for the ex Gunner Cesc Fabregas which was soon rejected by Barcelona. It is not surprising that Fabregas feels frustrated at his club, Barcelona, due to the fierce competition he faces to feature in the starting XI. Joining Manchester United will be a right step for his career progression with the World Cup 2014 just around the corner. If Cesc can perform well at United next season, he will certainly feature for Spain in the World Cup. This might be a huge incentive for Fabregas, but then Arsenal seems interested in buying back Cesc Fabregas.

We believe Cesc will join Arsenal and the odds of his transfer to United are low.

3.      Wayne Rooney  

TRDS expects Wayne Rooney to apologise again and stay at Old Trafford.

We rate the transfer possibility of the wantaway England striker, Wayne Rooney, to be the lowest. Manchester United today officially rejected Chelsea’s £20m transfer bid for Wayne (source). Wayne is also reluctant to move abroad. Hence, TRDS predicts that Rooney will stay at United for another year. He will simply not be allowed by the club to leave.

All in all, TRDS believes that Ed Woodward’s eratic return to Manchester United signals the signing of a player and we predict that it is of Marouane Fellaini, the ominous Beligian midfielder.

Stay tuned for the updates!

United's possible transfer list for X'mas

This Winter's Transfer Window is expected to be Hot for Manchester United as they look forward to sign some big names and spend the jingle in their bank account especially after Ronaldo's exit!

So who is expected to leave United at Christmas?

1) Nani- Perhaps he should have left last year itself, but seeing Ronaldo joining Real Madrid he stayed thinking that he might be able to take his role but he failed drastically! One should note that he was the first goal-scorer for United this season against Chelsea in the Community Shield Match at Wembley, but he has been in utter shit form since!

2) Maybe Berbatov- I am not saying he will definitely go, but since his arrival at United, he has never been happy with himself or with his performance. So maybe he would like to go back to Tottenham Hotspurs if they want him.

So who might United buy at Christmas?

Well this list will go forever, but I have cut it short!

1) David Silva and David Villa-Valencia- After Valencia clarified that if the financial crisis demand, it is ready to shed off both the players MAYBE to United. Both the chaps are really good and interested in joining United.

The lads fancy some Bhangra as well lol!

2) Frank Ribery-Bayern Munich- It was frustrating the way he responded in the summer transfer window. But now that Bayern Munich are ready to sell him, United have still got his eyes on him. United's fellow bidders include Man City and Chelsea (are they even allowed to buy/sell? LOL)!

3) Tom Cleverley-Watford- The 20-year-old has impressed since joining Watford on loan in the summer and has bagged six goals from 13 Championship starts to date. He left united during the summer and will surely come back if required by United..

4) Yaya Toure- Barcelona mid-fielder - Barcelona's Yaya Toure has been linked to several Premier League clubs after failing to hold down a regular starting place at the Nou Camp this season has admitted his respect for Arsenal and United.

5) Angel Di Maria- Benfica's striker- The Red Devils apparently see the 21-year-old as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Real Madrid in the summer.

6) Igor Akinfeev - CSKA's GK - He made some terrific saves against United in the Champions League and equally frustrated n impressed the Red Devils. Igor will solve the GK problems for United after van der Sar's departure.

7) Marouane Chamakh - Boardeaux's Striker- The Old Trafford club are looking to France for potential new signings, with two offensive players in their sights...

Transfer Season Over

With Sir Alex calling this summer's transfer session ''over'' for manchester united, speculations are still abound that manchester united are not done with their summer signings.

While Sir Alex has completely distanced himself from ''Real Madrid'' and city rivals ''Manchester City's'' enormous spending spree's,the large amount he unearthed by the sale of C.Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez is still jingling in his pocket.

Unlike liverpool,chairman David Gill has reportedly given Sir Alex a free reign, claiming he has asked the Scot to spend as much as he likes to strengthen the squad. Sir Alex was reportedly interested in Lyon's French striker 'Karim Benzema' , but after he was beaten to it by Real Madrid , reports have it that Sir Alex now does not want to spend anymore.

''We have enough depth in our squad to win the epl and do well in champions league'' claims the scott. But after sundays encounter with Birmingham City,many questions have been raised about United's attacking power.

With Berbatov and the new signing Owen missing simple chances, it was again upto United's golden boy Rooney to rescue the red devils against a resilient Birmingham. While united's attacking options are still being questioned, reports say that united are officially holding a bid for spanish and valencia winger ''David Silva''.

But Sir Alex has again quashed these rumours saying that he is satisfied with his squad.
Wether United can repeat their brilliant perfomance from last year, only time will tell,but with their young Portugese winger Nani finding great form,United can hope to rely on him to refill the gap left by Ronaldo.

-ABY