Daniel Taylor of Guardian reckons...

[redlester]

Is this true, or just guesswork?
David Villa was offered to #mufc but they said no because of his age (28 ) & fee (£30-35m). Just imagine Villa/Rooney together . .

How silly. How could that possibly represent value.

Seems like Torres is as off the pace as Rooney so far. Both the sole lynchpin at their clubs, and both looking utterly fucked in terms of sharpness or lack of.

[WATPOAE]

That does sound familiar.

But sure we're not in for that type of malarkey anymore don't you know (aka buying great players to make us better). We have other priorities now, buy low, sell high and keep the fucking bankers at bay.

[be back in two weeks]

I believe while Fergie's still at helm he will NEVER make same mistake again as he did with Berbs. Veron was sour enough but Berbs topped that. There will be 5 mil (value) players or someone on a free.

[Jasper]

To be honest I'd agree.

I don't see the point in spending a huge amount on a player who turns 29 this season.