''I'm very flattered to see that one of the biggest club in the world such as United bid for me'' #MUFC "It was clear to them that they had to pay the clause in order to talk to me, I've said this. " I don't feel bad that United dropped their interest. I'm just happy the champion of one of the biggest leagues wanted me." "I feel very valued. But if the club wants to speak to me, I'll always listen." "I think the club (Athletic) acted perfectly. They did what they said they would; they don't negotiate. That's the club." "I'll just continue doing what I'm doing at Athletic, like I have ever since I came here." "Those lawyers who showed up at LFP were not my representatives. I have no idea who they were." "I'm just telling you exactly how things are and I never talked with Manchester United." That's what he said at a press conference today, shame that he didn't join us, it seems that he wanted to join us but he's happy enough to stay at his hometown club.
Despite being a versatile player, I don't think the price was justifiable. Fellaini will do until January.
You may get your wish http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...a-open-joining-Manchester-United-January.html
It all has a whiff of panic in the end to me. It looks like " our midfield needs reinforcing. Who are around? quick let's make a bid for a midfield player before the window closes." Never heard of the guy. Is he what we precisely need? will he fit ? what does he add to the team? It is possible after due consideration he is not the player we need after all and that it was a lucky escape.
I've heard of him, he's a good player, his idol is Iniesta, i think he's good mates with De Gea wghich will help if he does join us in january or next summer.
Yes, a good player and a very promising one but its a lot of money for a lad who hasn't featured for Spain if I recall correctly. Nevertheless would give us more that nothing in CM.
I've heard of him before, we played Bilbao last year in europa league, he tore us to pieces that night.
It was only the Europa wasn't it? and the players were definitely not up for it after being dumped out of the CL... But at that point in time I remember thinking that any decent team with any decent attack will have turned us over.
