dakid007 Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 If someone offers the release clause do we 'have' to sell him? If we can keep him & add to the squad we can go to about 10th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Dogg Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Mandzukic is in Turin for his medical at Juve. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Benteke go to Atletico as his replacement. Would rather that than have him sign for another English team. They'd have to break their transfer record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Mandzukic is in Turin for his medical at Juve. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Benteke go to Atletico as his replacement. Would rather that than have him sign for another English team. No they are signing Vietto and the Porto striker Martinez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I'm no longer as confident that he is leaving. With that in mind, I'm pleased. Really? You wanted to flog him for 10mill in jan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Seems a lot more likely he'll be staying now, which I 'll be more than happy with. A full season, injury-free, with an improved squad behind him and we could start to forget the last four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 If someone offers the release clause do we 'have' to sell him? If we can keep him & add to the squad we can go to about 10th Yes, but only if he wants to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Seems a lot more likely he'll be staying now, which I 'll be more than happy with. A full season, injury-free, with an improved squad behind him and we could start to forget the last four years. Why is it more likely he'll be staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Talksport saying Man Ure have made an enquiry about Benteke. Bit of a non story from an unreliable source, mind. Manchester United have enquired about Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke. Louis van Gaal is looking to improve his striking options next season, following the departure of loanee Radamel Falcao, who has moved to Chelsea, while Robin van Persie's future at Old Trafford is far from certain. Liverpool and Tottenham were thought to be leading the race for the Belgian, but United have been monitoring the situation. talkSPORT understands the Red Devils have been put off by the forward's £32.5million release clause, but that does not mean it would be impossible to do a deal. The former Genk hitman is not United's No.1 target, and they are reluctant to meet the Midlanders' valuation, but would consider an offer should they drop the asking price. Alternatively, Van Gaal could be tempted to trade in one or two of his fringe players in a cash plus player deal. Read more at http://talksport.com/football/exclusive-manchester-united-make-enquiry-about-aston-villas-christian-benteke-150622151712#2jlLgGtDMjuoRdCA.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Anyone else hearing he will renew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Seems a lot more likely he'll be staying now, which I 'll be more than happy with. A full season, injury-free, with an improved squad behind him and we could start to forget the last four years. Why is it more likely he'll be staying? Liverpool looking elsewhere and not seeming inclined to offer more than £20m. Falcao to Chelsea, Wenger seems happy with Giroud. Really don't think Spurs will cough up enough either. Just seem to be fewer links being made. (Apart from the Utd one ^^ - can't see that happening though). May just be feeling optimistic today though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCarew Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Sky Sports have put on their transfer centre live app that we have had NO offers for Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farlz Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Have been thinking for a little while that he'd stay, just can't see anyone paying the £32m and we have no need to sell him for less anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PieFacE Posted June 22, 2015 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) This is why it's really good that Sherwood came out and said that Benteke has a release clause. Can you imagine the amount of speculation that would be in the papers about a 20m bid, 25m bid, 30m bid etc etc.... What it has done has told clubs to pay up or piss off, and it seems most clubs have decided to piss off. There's not much room for the media to create stories because the situation is very simple. Edited June 22, 2015 by PieFacE 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 BREAKING NEWS ON SSN. There's no news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan81 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 situation where he wants better but no one is willing to offer the sum we want/stated looking like hes got a choice.run his contract down n leave for less next summer ( because we couldnt ask for the clause amount with a year left as risk of losing him for nothing ) or sign a contract renewal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 BREAKING NEWS ON SSN. There's no news. Now claim he won't sign a new deal. Which is something we knew for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan501 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Ssn saying benteke will not sign new contract with aston villaGet rid of him get capoue and townsend and 18mil and get rid asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Sky saying he will turn downany new contract offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted June 22, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) That's fine by me, earn less wages if you want, Christian No doubt once the window closes he will be willing to negotiate a new contract. Edited June 22, 2015 by PieFacE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 SkySports doesn't even know his age... The 28-year-old, who was signed by former boss Paul Lambert in a £7m deal from Genk, has scored 49 goals in 101 appearances since making his debut against Swansea in September 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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