EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United plan to sign Adam Lallana

[Saint-Armstrong]

[Saint Charlie]

Daily Star worthy of a new thread?

[Batman]

Would be hard to keep hold if they want him

[adrian lord]

Would our loyal captain have his head turned?

 

Is this not the work of Xmas skeleton staff at the Star making up stuff fuelled by mince pies and cheap wine?

 

I didn't know Adam had a "camp", where on earth is it?

[Wade Garrett]

I don't reckon he'd go.

[adrian lord]

He would seem to be an answer to their midfield woes...

[trousers]

Daily Star also reporting that we'll finish 8th...

 

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/357395/A-predicted-Prem-table-Liverpool-champions-Chelsea-second-Arsenal-third-Man-Utd-sixth

[DuncanRG]

I'm not surprised, he'd be a great signing for them.

 

He won't be leaving though.

[Saint_clark]

Lalla land is exactly where they are if they think they'd get him.

[ThreeSixty]

He does seem to be a target of theirs. Would be tough to see him go, but wouldn't resent him moving to a club the size of United.

[Jonnyboy]

Over my dead body.

[bpsaint]

No chance, he'll still be with us for a while I reckon.

[Smirking_Saint]

Umm why exactly wont he leave ?

 

Firstly, Adam is exactly the player cleverley should be and Utd need right now, added to the fact Moyes has a tangiable warchest and HAS to spend to appease fans over their poor league position.

 

I agree we are in a strong position right now but every club has a selling point and if Utd REALLY want him he will go. He will find it hard to turn down Utd too I reckon. If I were him out of all the top four Utd or Arsenal would be my only head turners.

 

Its unlikely but certainly possible and the way he is playing we are guaranteed to have offers.

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

So that's Lallana out, Vela in? Would rather keep our skipper although if Vela wants to join anyway, that'd do.

[John B]

I don't reckon he'd go.

 

You usually posted sensible comments so why he go

 

MORE money Champions League Football almost certain on the plane to the World Cup I think he might want to go.

[Barry Sanchez]

If a serious bid came in for Lallana from

 

United

City

Chelsea

Liverpool

Spurs

Arsenal

 

He would go, you have to ask why wouldn't he? What would the reasons keeping him here?

[Smirking_Saint]

If a serious bid came in for Lallana from

 

United

City

Chelsea

Liverpool

Spurs

Arsenal

 

He would go, you have to ask why wouldn't he? What would the reasons keeping him here?

 

Id agree with Arsenal or Utd but not the rest, perhaps Liverpool if the improvement continues.

[ThreeSixty]

Why did Le Tiss not leave at the first sign of a big club coming in?

 

Not saying Lallana will stay or go but give the lad some credit, he stuck with us through the thick and thin already.

[John B]

Why did Le Tiss not leave at the first sign of a big club coming in?

 

Not saying Lallana will stay or go but give the lad some credit, he stuck with us through the thick and thin already.

 

MLT wasted his talent no medals no world cups not much money but that said the PL was a different place in those days now the power and the money rests with the big city clubs which provide most of the England squad

[Olallana]

Daily Star also reporting that we'll finish 8th...

 

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/357395/A-predicted-Prem-table-Liverpool-champions-Chelsea-second-Arsenal-third-Man-Utd-sixth

 

Man City will finish 5th but have a GD of +75!!!!

[aintforever]

They would have to stump up a sh!t load of cash to temp Cortese into selling.

[Badger]

They would have to stump up a sh!t load of cash to temp Cortese into selling.

 

Far more than the £15m mentioned in that article.

[Turkish]

Lalla land is exactly where they are if they think they'd get him.

 

You think Lallana going to Man United it unrealistic?

[aintforever]

Far more than the £15m mentioned in that article.

 

Yeah, they would have to double that to get any interest IMO.

[Turkish]

It's hilarious the amount of people claiming there is 'no chance' of him going to Man United, like its the most ridiculous thing they've ever heard. Its Man United FFS! they might be going through a sticky patch but they are still on one the worlds biggest clubs who can offer a player champions league football, the prospect of medals and a shoe in to the England squad. If this is serious I'd be very surprised if he stays and you wouldn't blame him for going.

[Bucks Saint]

Fellani went for £24m I think? So AL would be £30m at least. Cant see it

 

Also think he is here for life (form permitting) IMHO

[Bucks Saint]

MLT stayed despite not earning much money. Lallana won't have to worry about that. It's not impossible he'd want to stay long-term despite such interest.

 

MLT did what made him happy so hard to say it's a waste. Would have been nice for other clubs to understand just how ridiculously good he was, but glad I got to watch his whole career.

 

This. MLT said "how much money do you need to be happy? I am well paid and very happy".

[Tokyo-Saint]

MLT stayed cause his Mrs didn't want to leave, anything else is borucs.

[Bewildered]

You think Lallana going to Man United it unrealistic?

 

Not unrealistic that Lallana would want to move to United, but I would not think Cortese would sell a player like Lallana in January.

 

Remember, there is a fairly good chance that he will be in the World Cup squad. If he gets into the team and turns in the kind performances that we see him put in for Saints, then his selling price rises sharply.

[colehillsaint]

It's hilarious the amount of people claiming there is 'no chance' of him going to Man United, like its the most ridiculous thing they've ever heard. Its Man United FFS! they might be going through a sticky patch but they are still on one the worlds biggest clubs who can offer a player champions league football, the prospect of medals and a shoe in to the England squad. If this is serious I'd be very surprised if he stays and you wouldn't blame him for going.

 

Same old story of people confusing what they think will happen, with what they want to happen, as they are typing it! Hope he doesn't go though. Has really been pivotal in leading for us this season with game changing performances at times.

[Badger]

I see the Sun has lead with a front page story re AL's marriage. Is it possible the Star are looking to 'spike' this story in a' Lallanafest' ? Timing just coincidental ?

[Turkish]

Not unrealistic that Lallana would want to move to United, but I would not think Cortese would sell a player like Lallana in January.

 

Remember, there is a fairly good chance that he will be in the World Cup squad. If he gets into the team and turns in the kind performances that we see him put in for Saints, then his selling price rises sharply.

 

If he goes to Man United he's guaranteed to be in the England squad! I think he'll go to the World Cup anyway and rightly do, he's been fantastic for us this but realistically if Man United, City or Chelsea come in for one of our players you they'll go and why wouldn't they?

[Roger]

MLT wasted his talent no medals no world cups not much money but that said the PL was a different place in those days now the power and the money rests with the big city clubs which provide most of the England squad

 

I'm sorry waisted? You ungrateful bugger. It wasn't waisted it was a joy to watch.

[Micky]

It's hilarious the amount of people claiming there is 'no chance' of him going to Man United, like its the most ridiculous thing they've ever heard. Its Man United FFS! they might be going through a sticky patch but they are still on one the worlds biggest clubs who can offer a player champions league football, the prospect of medals and a shoe in to the England squad. If this is serious I'd be very surprised if he stays and you wouldn't blame him for going.

 

This. No way can I see it happening in Jan though, but come seasons end then it's possibly on. We have given Adam the best stage in the country to play on, but at best we'll finish 10th or below. We may occasionally flirt with a cup run - but the truth is we are miles off of winning anything. United on the other hand, can offer the European stage, which in turn will makes it easier to get regular world stage appearances. Cup wins? Who will win a cup first; United or Saints.

 

AL has been an absolute legend for us, but if he wants to start to put trophy's on his CV, we are probably not the best club to be playing for.

[Roger]

This. No way can I see it happening in Jan though, but come seasons end then it's possibly on. We have given Adam the best stage in the country to play on, but at best we'll finish 10th or below. We may occasionally flirt with a cup run - but the truth is we are miles off of winning anything. United on the other hand, can offer the European stage, which in turn will makes it easier to get regular world stage appearances. Cup wins? Who will win a cup first; United or Saints.

 

AL has been an absolute legend for us, but if he wants to start to put trophy's on his CV, we are probably not the best club to be playing for.

 

I don't think cortèse will see it like that. God our supporters are negative as.

[Turkish]

I don't think cortèse will see it like that. God our supporters are negative as.

 

Which club is he more likely to win trophies and play in the champions league at?

[Roger]

Utd prob but we will see. Be optimistic.

[aintforever]

He would be better off going to a top 4 club.

[DuncanRG]

I should point out that Man Utd can't guarantee Champions League football to anyone right now.

 

Making the World Cup squad is possible at either club. Adam knows that Hodgson is watching him at Southampton - perform for us every week and he's on the plane. If he doesn't get regular playing time at United it won't hurt his chances too much but it won't help him.

 

There's obviously a chance that he'll go but the lure is nothing like it would be to most players, or was to Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain etc. I'd expect another year or two from him if he keeps improving, more if he doesn't.

[SaintSteve]

This whole post is based on Daily Star fantasy... its only this season that Lallana has shown real potential to attain to a top four club level.

You lot live in a dream world.. take off those red and white tinted glasses.

[Glasgow_Saint]

If Fellani is worth £24 million and Andy Carroll £30, Adam is worth £40 million imho

[BadgerBadger]

So what would you lot do and why?

Me?.................... I'm way closer to a MLT than I am an Anelka, irrespective of allegiances

[Micky]

I don't think cortèse will see it like that. God our supporters are negative as.

 

No negativity here - I said - he has been an absolute legend for us. I want him to win trophys, be an FA Cup Winner, a European Cup Winner, hell, let's aim for the stars, a World Cup Winner as well.

 

But the fact remains that he has a much better chance of doing all of these things with United, than he does with us.

 

So I'm not negative at all - I want him to win bucketfuls of honours, but to do so, he will have to move.

 

For those people who can't see that, or don't like it, worry not - he is a Saint, we will always have claim to him and he will always have 'Made in Soton' stamped on his ass.

[Turkish]

So what would you lot do and why?

Me?.................... I'm way closer to a MLT than I am an Anelka, irrespective of allegiances

 

Of course there is no middle ground.

 

If I was a saints fan and a professional footballer that had given my club great service for a few years and Man United wanted to sign me I'd be very grateful for having the honour of playing for my club, but as some one that was ambitious and wanted to win things and play at the top level I'd be straight up the m6.

[Dig Dig]

Lallana won't go to Man Utd.

[doggface]

The author Adrian used to work at the echo

[Ohio Saint]

AL is extremely bankable at the moment. The cash is at MU......But what about the prestige? MU is something of a risk at the moment career-wise.

[Frank's cousin]

Of course there is no middle ground.

 

If I was a saints fan and a professional footballer that had given my club great service for a few years and Man United wanted to sign me I'd be very grateful for having the honour of playing for my club, but as some one that was ambitious and wanted to win things and play at the top level I'd be straight up the m6.

 

Which highlights why many have become disillusioned with the elite game. There seems to be a desire to look for short cuts to success, rather than work towards something, build towards it over a number of years. We seem to accept, it's only fans who are loyal, yet in some respects should we not demand more from players?

 

Yet, can we blame them, when fans are also so quick to criticise and insult those that just try and do their best, even though we know they struggle at a certain level?

 

Finally, the thing that annoys me about these sorts of articles and gossip is that what is the point of outlawing 'tapping up' of players, when potentially, a nod and wink, from an agent paper can start to turn heads?

 

.... But can't seem him going anywhere for a 'mere' 15mil, when you consider he would count as home grown....

[CHAPEL END CHARLIE]

We may like to think that we 'know' our players, but it's hard to really understand what makes another Human Being 'tick' isn't it?

 

My take is that Adam seems perfectly happy, both in his private life and his career. I dare say he is now very well payed too. Additionally he has almost certainly rejected attractive offers in the past in order to stay at the club he loves - methinks he will do so again. But that's just my interpretation and I'm no more privy to his private thoughts than any of you lot are.

 

But I'd be very surprised to see him go.

[CB Fry]

Which highlights why many have become disillusioned with the elite game. There seems to be a desire to look for short cuts to success, rather than work towards something, build towards it over a number of years. We seem to accept, it's only fans who are loyal, yet in some respects should we not demand more from players?

.

 

Are you seriously suggesting that Adam Lallana hasn't "built his career up over a number of years" and is only "looking for a short cut to success?". Seriously? After the service he has given us?

 

Adam Lallana owes us nothing, and frankly is not really going to achieve much more at Saints. If he wants to move to a bigger club, good luck to him.

 

Personally I can't see it, mainly because I don't think it is the kind of signing Moyes needs to make right now. Now Man U fan is going to be dancing in the streets if they sign Adam Lallana.