According to Dave Whelan, Negotiations to start soon for Valencia

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has told Sky Sports News that Manchester United have made cash offers for Antonio Valencia.

It was reported at the weekend that Premier League champions United and Real Madrid had bid in excess of £16million for the Ecuadorian.

Real - who are set to pay United £80m for Cristiano Ronaldo - have since stated that they have not shown an interest in Valencia since January.

However, Whelan has declared that United have been in contact with JJB Stadium officials for the past two to three months and that they have also submitted offers.

He told Sky Sports News when asked about Valencia: "They (United) have been in touch with us and we will be starting negotiations very shortly, I would imagine.

"United have been in touch with us over Antonio over the last two or three months, expressing an interest and putting cash offers on the table."

He added: "Things will develop over the next seven to 14 days."

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...376544,00.html

16million is alot of money but i think he's a good player and will develop nicely for us, has pace, can strike a ball really well and he provides some really good crosses something which we could do with.

Plus he's 23 and his best years are still to come

:shakehead:

Will be superb for us next season.

Got a peanut head like Nani, though. My only criticism.

I hope we sign at least 4 players.

Young, versatile, skilful, hard working and pacy.

Yes please.

He's only the first, expect 2 or 3 others.

Originally Posted by Aloe Blacc

Young, versatile, skilful, hard working and pacy.

Yes please.

He's only the first, expect 2 or 3 others.

will do. cheers for the heads up, pal.

stop the press

Originally Posted by Jack Duckworth

will do. cheers for the heads up, pal.

on form today duckers

Not totally against the move, he has a few qualities that we could do with - but we're going to end up paying way over what he's actually worth. I wouldn't go over £12M - going towards £20M for him is crazy??

That kind of money should get you a player with much more to offer, it's too much for a basic winger with virtually no goal threat.

Originally Posted by Barracuda

Not totally against the move, he has a few qualities that we could do with - but we're going to end up paying way over what he's actually worth. I wouldn't go over £12M - going towards £20M for him is crazy??

That kind of money should get you a player with much more to offer, it's too much for a basic winger with virtually no goal threat.

Erm. When did we NOT pay over the odds for a player?

Deal with it.

So, we have known Ronaldo was moving for 12 months, and we will begin negotiations in the next fortnight for a player 30 miles up the road.

Now THAT is planning for the future.

Originally Posted by koppas

Erm. When did we NOT pay over the odds for a player?

Deal with it.

I'm more than happy to pay over the top for the right player, or one who will make a difference, a matchwinner if you like.

Valencia to me is just a straighforward quick, direct, basic winger who will knock in 4 or 5 goals per season ... his valuation doesn't seem even remotely in line with what he offers.

Maybe it's just me, I don't know - but £18-20M is an awful lot for a fairly limited player.

Originally Posted by dunk

So, we have known Ronaldo was moving for 12 months, and we will begin negotiations in the next fortnight for a player 30 miles up the road.

Now THAT is planning for the future.

would we have still "known Ronaldo was moving for 12 months" if United had a chance next season for 3 in a row European Cups, rataining the World Cup and cementing a place in club football legend?

Originally Posted by Tumescent Throb

would we have still "known Ronaldo was moving for 12 months" if United had a chance next season for 3 in a row European Cups, rataining the World Cup and cementing a place in club football legend?

Oh ffs.

Everyone knew he was moving this summer - except you.

It is football's worst kept secret - along with Dion Dublin having the biggest #@&%! in the sport.

Originally Posted by koppas

Erm. When did we NOT pay over the odds for a player?

.

phew that's a toughie........no can't think of any, ever

Kanchelskis
Schmikes

Originally Posted by Barracuda

I'm more than happy to pay over the top for the right player, or one who will make a difference, a matchwinner if you like.

Valencia to me is just a straighforward quick, direct, basic winger who will knock in 4 or 5 goals per season ... his valuation doesn't seem even remotely in line with what he offers.

Maybe it's just me, I don't know - but £18-20M is an awful lot for a fairly limited player.

Those well up on South American football and watched him play for Ecuador reckon he has more to his game than just being a straightforward down the line winger. He can play further infield as well by all accounts.

Originally Posted by Jack Duckworth

will do. cheers for the heads up, pal.

He's back.

Originally Posted by gedthemull

phew that's a toughie........no can't think of any, ever

Kanchelskis
Schmikes

Ok, in the past seven or eight years then.

Schmeichel, Kanchelskis, Cantona don't count.

Originally Posted by dunk

So, we have known Ronaldo was moving for 12 months, and we will begin negotiations in the next fortnight for a player 30 miles up the road.

Now THAT is planning for the future.

yep. just as united "gave ronaldo permission to talk to madrid" yesterday.



let's hope he manages to agree personal terms, eh

Originally Posted by dunk

So, we have known Ronaldo was moving for 12 months, and we will begin negotiations in the next fortnight for a player 30 miles up the road.

Now THAT is planning for the future.

Whelan even said that United have been in contact for months.