Rene pre match press conference v Sheffield United: a few snippets on transfers

[Zu-Meister]

Meulensteen: Beating Swansea more important than beating Sheffield United.
: Nothing to say about Steven Defour or Ravel Morrison coming in or Philippe Senderos leaving.
: Amorebieta only injury.
: FA Cup and PL are two separate entities, quite a few examples of teams who have very good cup runs and struggle in the league.
: Swansea is a massive game for us.
:  "Alistair MacIntosh is dealing with transfers. I'm focused on training the players."
Meulensteen on Moore: "We've put a bid in but it's up to Alistair Macintosh."
Meulensteen on Boateng: "We've had a bid from Watford and Evian are also interested."
: Burn acquitted himself "fantastically well" against Arsenal.
: If Fulham don't match Sheffield United's passion, it could be a tough game.
RM: "It's great to be in the cup, it's not that great to play Swansea two days later."

[Zu-Meister]

Meulensteen says reports in the press about various transfers are "quite accurate, and I've nothing to add"

[alexbishop]

A lot more open about our transfer dealings in this window than usual

[Northern Cottager]

The fact it's upto the usual fella to get them finalised makes me sceptical that we'll sign anyone of note.

[GloucesterWhite]

The fact it's upto the usual fella to get them finalised makes me sceptical that we'll sign anyone of note.

Presumably Ali Mac is guided by the owner - MAF kept a tight hold of the purse strings in his last couple of years, but surely Khan must appreciate the need to bring in new players? In which case hopefully Ali Mac will bring a couple in.

[Pluto]

Very much like our new open and aggressive approach to transfers. However if Ali Mac can't get the deals done he's going to look like a total mug now much like the United CEO did in the summer (except it's us so no one will care)

[fulhamben]

Very much like our new open and aggressive approach to transfers. However if Ali Mac can't get the deals done he's going to look like a total mug now much like the United CEO did in the summer (except it's us so no one will care)

I care

[Nero]

The fact it's upto the usual fella to get them finalised makes me sceptical that we'll sign anyone of note.

Rene learnt his tapping up from fergie speak about it in the press, lets see if player knows,  see if his club has told him, get the player pushing for the move

[Skatzoffc]

Ali Mac, IMO, is so intent on saving the owner's money we will miss all of our targets. As usual.

[Steven Ageroad]

Ali Mac, IMO, is so intent on saving the owner's money we will miss all of our targets. As usual.

You know that for a fact do you?

He is one of the most respected CEO's in the premiership. Don't start having a moan until Feb 1st.

[Arthur]

Ali Mac, IMO, is so intent on saving the owner's money we will miss all of our targets. As usual.

You know that for a fact do you?

IMO = in my opinion

Clearly he is not claiming it as a fact.

[Skatzoffc]

Ali Mac, IMO, is so intent on saving the owner's money we will miss all of our targets. As usual.

You know that for a fact do you?

IMO = in my opinion

Clearly he is not claiming it as a fact.

Wow! Thanks Arthur

Thought he was gonna do an Osvaldo on me.
lol

COYW!