KopTalk.com Forums Football Liverpool FC Forum Downing for 16mil or we turn to Mata

Their debt level indicates that's not an option!

Yeah, we thought united's debt level indicated the same, yet somehow they managed to splash out. I am not saying that they will go for or get Downing, but I would definately not say that they won't spend more than 15 million on a player, especilly after they were confirmed to be after Mata, who weknow is valued at over 15 million and Arsenal know they would not get him for 15. Tome that shows that they are willing to spend.

Interesting to hear that Arsenal have made an approach for Downing today but according to ssn he'd rather a move to Liverpool. Refreshing to see that the lure of playing for our club is well and truly still alive an kicking.

And to prove my point, Koptalk is reporting that Arsenal have tabled an 18 million pound bid for Downing. So, there you go,you heard it from me on here this morning.

thanks murph

So Marko but you where 4 minutes to late.

Armi I like to do my bit.

Haha yep,didn't see your post Murph...although I did mention it a couple of posts earlier this morning. The reported interest from Arsenal..check pages 16 or 17

The thing is united have stock pilled a load of cash from Ronaldo and a tight wallet the last two seasons. Them spending 60+mil still equates to them being in the black, albeit from a transfer point of view. This has been carefully choreogrphed by the Glazers to give the impression that they are 'splashing' the cash. In reality they are not, a Manu friend reckons between 40+60mil has gone missing even if they buy sneijder. He also reckons that money spent so far has not improved the team in the short term as the loss of Neville, Scholes, VDS, and the fringe players were better than new buys. Bizarre thoughts!

That's an interesting point of view but I am not sure I buy it. How much was it that united recieved for ronaldo? Since then they bought Hernandez and a few other players, and with 3 signings this year and the possibility of Sneijder, I am sure they are not in the black.

From what I understand their from in the black.