Whilst I don’t agree with all the negativity that currently surrounds David Moyes, even his most ardent supporters must surely view the Cesc Fabregas saga as a mistake. I’m sure Manchester United began negotiations with the best of intentions. Maybe they thought Fabregas was tired of playing second fiddle? Maybe they thought Barcelona was a little strapped for cash following their splurge on Neymar earlier this summer?
Either way, their bids for Fabregas were always doomed to fail. His connections with Arsenal are just too strong. I’m sure he still holds grudges against United players from his time in the Premier League. Unlike Robin Van Persie, he doesn’t seem to be a man that’s willing to forgive and forget.
The Dutchman was able to do this, because Manchester United provided him with a chance for success. Cesc has already enjoyed success at the Nou Camp and must be hungry for more. In particular, he must be keen to prove that he’s capable of making it at his boyhood club, despite competition from big names like Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
It comes down to this: Barcelona aren’t interested and neither is the player himself. So why have Manchester United wasted so much time on Cesc Fabregas?
It’s time to move on and start looking at other more viable targets. According to The Metro, United are ready to switch their attentions to Borussia Dortmund midfielder, Ilkay Gundogan. They even suggest that he’s been given a ‘glowing reference’ by his former team-mate, Shinji Kagawa.
The 22-year-old German midfielder is among the best players in his age group, with excellent technical ability, attacking flair and work-rate. He’s also willing to track back, put in tackles and support his team-mates.
He’s got just two years left on his Dortmund contract, so United may be in a position of power when it comes to negotiating. Dortmund have also brought in Henrikh Mkhitaryan, so may well be willing to let another midfielder go. It’s thought that they could snap him up for £20m.
That’s a lot of money, but Gundogan’s stature in the game justifies that kind of investment. He’s a great all-rounder, who will add serious depth to Manchester United’s midfield. He could well be United’s missing link. What’s more, he’s considerably cheaper than Fabregas would be.
What’s your take? Would Ilkay Gundogan be a good alternative to Cesc Fabregas?
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This is a far better option than everyone else
I beg Moyes. Let him get us fellani and forget fabregas. Moyes should also remember that we the fans ll never forgive him if he cannot get us a good mid fielder b4 the transfer season closes
Yh. Gundogan is a good midfielder.he can be use as an attacking midfielder,central midfielder,defensive midfielder.get gundogan,fellaini,reus,garay and baines.all just £110 million.
We do need to forget these players that aren’t interested.watched Gundogan on many occasions.class act.Old Trafford the right stage for him.knows Kagawa also.
Yea gundogan will be a will good option for united
Finally!! They have smelt the coffee! Go Full Steam For Ilkay!! Snap him up…
Too much tome wasted on fabregas time to move on gundogan would be the ideal signing.
my brother u are right , moyes should look else where for a milfilder and forget about fabregas we are tired of speculation we need action
Yeah,sure Gundagon would be a superb addition to united midfield.I think its time for Moyes and Woodward to turn their attention to Germany.let’s forget cesc and move forward.we needs to build team before its late,coz it would be too bad to loose against Chelsea.please Moyes do the right thing at the right time.
You talk as if this transfer would be a walk in the park. Although he is a great player, Gundogan would cost a lot more than the £20m you’re touting + he is about to sign a new 4 year deal and Dortmund can’t really afford to let another midfielder go as Mkhitaryan was a replacement for their other midfielder. Also, I know the move looks dead in the water, how do you know Fabregas has ruled out a move. Yes he did a few months back but, since the bids were made, he’s actually kept quiet on the matter. Hopefully all will be resolved next day or 2…
I like this guy so much,he is the real deal 4 me as a United fan.trust me i hope there get him I will get his jeasey ok.GO go red Army
Y not?united should take the advantage of 2yrs contact left to sign him n also sign baines, fellinai n garay to strengthen the cos city n chelsea are very strong now.
extreamly he will be avery good replacement instead of fabregas who is more of attacking yet united needs adefensive midfielder….
moyes shld go for this guy,i prefer this guy more the fab ok,nd he shld play butter the guy is a nice player pls,moyes shld play for us or wil re not go to see top four this season pls,moyes,save us
pls get him moyes he is better fab im tackling
I think Moyes should go 4 this guy and stop wasting our time on Fab.there ar other better players out there,it must not be Fab
yeap go for ikay forget fabregas,stop wastin tym on him n dis ow united ar bidding since dis day. If u’ll not sign player don’t sign stop sharing us stroke.
yeah i agree baines gundogan and fellani garay for now we will get bale or ronnie next year i like zaha and lingard too doh lookng good both i just hope the first five games not too soon big games
this is the answer to our midfield problems Moyes wake up and smell the coffee mr manager
Gundogan is my ideal signing. However I don’t think Dortmund would sell him. Maybe most of the fabregas money should be reinvested on him. For Gundogan I think it would be worth it. Also, Khedira could be another option.