StevO Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 While we have Lukaku we will struggle to attract a top second choice striker. If somehow we could bring in a player of Rooneys quality to support Lukaku that would be great. Add to that what he could learn from training and playing with Rooney. We also need to get a player to bump the profile of the club. Rooney would do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I would love Rooney... but he's not going to take a major drop in pay and sit on the bench behind Lukaku, Barry, whomever. I just don't see where he fits in our squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 If he came on a, say 25k, contract, I'd have him in a heartbeat because it'd show that he's here for the club. The benefits of having him are enormous but he has to show willing and i think that's the best way to do so. You do realise that is never going to happen in a million years, right? I don't care how much of a blue is he's not taking that heavy a hit in his wages. We'll be needing to pay him 100K a week to get him here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makis Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Rooney would get 100k+ from Everton as well. He's a player who has a lot of worth outside the pitch as well, don't forget that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 No No No not another OAP please, we need younger players who are driving hard to get ahead, not those who are cruising along waiting for their fuel to run out. Way past his best and won't pass his next MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 You do realise that is never going to happen in a million years, right? I don't care how much of a blue is he's not taking that heavy a hit in his wages. We'll be needing to pay him 100K a week to get him here. oh I know, but I'm saying it'd have to be something like that to make the biggest impact. Plus, the money from marketing would cover 100k (which I believe is a big cut for him) so it's not that big a deal. Just being idealistic markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 No No No not another OAP please, we need younger players who are driving hard to get ahead, not those who are cruising along waiting for their fuel to run out. Way past his best and won't pass his next MOT. like ross barkley who you want sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) Sorry that was a typo, it should have read Decent young players.? Edited February 25, 2017 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I'd have him if it was financially favourable, he's still a great player and is very versatile, he could fill in for Rom sit behind or drop into a deeper dictating role All comes down to wages etc but I don't believe for one minute we made a bid for him in January though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Sorry, but its a big no from me. He would be nothing but an expensive bench warmer and a reminder of our past when we need to be looking to the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 50/50 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Would you not say China and the MLS are the same? They both have a similar transfer policy but China have more money to throw at it. Anyway I'd have to say on experience of winning cups etc alone I'd take him for a few seasons, I think he would be more than a bench warmer and our younger players would learn how to cope with big games from him. That said I wouldn't break the bank to get him. Nope, China, albeit its money, is attracting players mid career, there is players in that league who would walk into our squad, MLS has two decent players (Pirlo and Villa), China has a fair few. People who are saying no, is he or is he not an upgrade on Kone, obviously buying someone younger and better is the first option but if nothing else then he still is an upgrade to what we have backing up Rom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 http://www.espnfc.us/story/3070709/manchester-uniteds-wayne-rooney-can-make-everton-stronger-ronald-koeman koeman wants rooney rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hes got a very selective memory when it comes to speaking about players at other clubs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmegwolf203 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Hes got a very selective memory when it comes to speaking about players at other clubs... Yeah he seems inconsistent about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristagi Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Yes. Experience. Winner. International. Proven. Not going to get many people with those attributes cheap. I know this should never be a consideration for a transfer, but also the exposure we get in some international markets would also be a big boost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 He's not going to cost as much as people think, he's 31, will have 1 year left on his contract, they will want him off the wage bill, can see them selling cheap if not a free transfer due to the money they will save / helping Wayne move to us as a gift for his service to United. But then he will cost a fair whack on wages most likely. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 The wages are what I'm worried about. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Its still a no from me. We need to be looking forwards not backwards. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 If we got him on a free and he was prepared to take a cut in wages, say 20-22M over a 2 year deal why not we made far worse deals than that over the last few years. He's 31 with loads of ability and passion for the club, and Barkley would learn loads from him. rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 He's marketable, still a huge name in football, that's what we are aiming for at the moment isn't it? To make the Everton brand bigger, having names like Rooney at the club brings a bigger exposure to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 bottom line is Ron wants him, so its up to Walsh and Bill to see if it's feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I find it hard to believe how anyone could say this is a step back. Is it because of his age? It sure as hell isn't because of his ability as he's a massive upgrade on any potential partner we currently have for Lukaku and is better than Lukaku in many ways. Too many get hung-up on age on here... if we're talking about signing another Kone then fair enough but we're talking about one of the top striker in world football over the last decade. Man U have done it and benefitted from it for years - Sheringham, Larrson (slightly different), van Persie and Ibrahimovic spring to mind. Signing Rooney is a complete no-brainer in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) I find it hard to believe how anyone could say this is a step back. Is it because of his age? It sure as hell isn't because of his ability as he's a massive upgrade on any potential partner we currently have for Lukaku and is better than Lukaku in many ways. Too many get hung-up on age on here... if we're talking about signing another Kone then fair enough but we're talking about one of the top striker in world football over the last decade. Man U have done it and benefitted from it for years - Sheringham, Larrson (slightly different), van Persie and Ibrahimovic spring to mind. Signing Rooney is a complete no-brainer in my opinion. This for me and as Tristagi says the commercial side of it should be taken into account as it could help offset his wages Edited March 1, 2017 by EFC-Paul rubecula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Pipe dream, it's not going to happen anyway so no use on getting your hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Pipe dream, it's not going to happen anyway so no use on getting your hopes up.Think it will definitely happen. Makes sense for both parties in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I'd have him, especially if we are in Europe. Those games where lukaku comes off after 60 or even someone else to start we have had and have Kone/Valencia. I'd see this signing similar to E'to just that Rooney is 1000x times the professional of E'to. He'd be good rotation for Barkley as well as an inside forward behind the striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyblue23 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I find it hard to believe how anyone could say this is a step back. Is it because of his age? It sure as hell isn't because of his ability as he's a massive upgrade on any potential partner we currently have for Lukaku and is better than Lukaku in many ways. Too many get hung-up on age on here... if we're talking about signing another Kone then fair enough but we're talking about one of the top striker in world football over the last decade. Man U have done it and benefitted from it for years - Sheringham, Larrson (slightly different), van Persie and Ibrahimovic spring to mind. Signing Rooney is a complete no-brainer in my opinion. But he doesn't have the goal scoring record that he used to, does he? Two goals in 17 matches, same as Gareth Barry for us this season, in a side that's struggled for goals outside of Ibrahimovic the same way we've struggled for goals outside of Rom. I'm not convinced unless we can get him to agree to a massive wage cut. He is not an Ibrahimovic-type player. While still smart with his decision-making, he's lost too much of his quickness and pace which were crucial to his style of play. Comparing an aging Rooney to an aging Ibrahimovic or Van Persie is comparing an apple to oranges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 But he doesn't have the goal scoring record that he used to, does he? Two goals in 17 matches, same as Gareth Barry for us this season, in a side that's struggled for goals outside of Ibrahimovic the same way we've struggled for goals outside of Rom. I'm not convinced unless we can get him to agree to a massive wage cut. He is not an Ibrahimovic-type player. While still smart with his decision-making, he's lost too much of his quickness and pace which were crucial to his style of play. Comparing an aging Rooney to an aging Ibrahimovic or Van Persie is comparing an apple to oranges. He's not played as a CF every time. This will sound bad but look past goals. He's appeared 29 times for united this season, scoring 5 and assisting 10 - he's affected 15 goals. He's played 1797 minutes for those which means he's either scored or assisted once every 120 mins or. Are you still unhappy with those stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I don't see him as a striker for us. See him more as a behind the striker player that can pop up top when nhe ended. Commercially it would be a no brainier. Barkley it would be a no brainer. Image too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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