Sheff Utd confirm they want to "SIGN" not loan O' Grady this month

[jamie the seagull]

"The intention all along (was to sign) and I don’t think it has changed. We are still hoping it is going to happen this month.”

http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/sheff-utd/sheffield-united-blades-lodge-two-transfer-bids-1-7038589

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

IMO he's off.

By the sound of that interview he's had a really tough time settling down here. With the timescales I just can't see a new manager and one good game being enough for him to change his mind.

 

[clippedgull]

I'm guessing that he will move permanently back up North, but maybe not till seasons end.

Depends upon who we sign in this window whether Sheff U can sign him earlier.

 

[*Gullsworth*]

£850 000 and he is your player United.....Ta muchly.

 

[Brian Fantana]

IMO he's off.

By the sound of that interview he's had a really tough time settling down here. With the timescales I just can't see a new manager and one good game being enough for him to change his mind.

I'd agree with this.

Let's hope we can get a replacement lined up in good time to allow both deals to be concluded promptly. This more than any other year, we need to nail down our transfer business and start gelling the team under CH.

 

[Dan The Man]

if we were all hearing this pre xmas, no-one would be bothered as he just wasnt finding his form and it clearly hadnt worked out. But strangely his been back for two games, made a difference and am now feeling a bit more sympathetic about giving him a chance....

Oh sod it, sell him off.....

 

[LamieRobertson]

IF he is to go ..replacement first ..if not...no deal..simple as that really..he might like it up North but also am sure he would prefer to play in the Championship

 

[Papa Lazarou]

His return to form might work in our favour here. Previously, I'd imagine Sheff would be happy to go for a season loan, but now, with the possibility that he might stay, they've been forced to go for the purchase option to ensure they get him. Don't get me wrong, he proven himself to be a far better player than he looked under Hyppia, and could do a job for the rest of the season with us, but I'd prefer a clean end if it has to come, and a sale would do that.

We can then re-invest.

 

[Surf's Up]

Offers over £1m

 

[Jim D]

Some time back we tried to get a player from Norwich when Hughton was manager there. He refused on the grounds that he may be required later in the season. I would expect the same response here.

 

[greyseagull]

£10m and he's their's

 

[Ernest]

Get back what we paid for him is a must

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

I sense that Clough is playing the media over this, much like his dad did in his day. I doubt that he will be wanting to pay anything like a £500k fee but I do have confidence in CH and the current set up at Albion much more that what we had previously.

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

Sell him.

Sounds like they are pretty keen, so we should get our money back.

I would sell CMS too, I think his contract is up, and he'll go for nothing in the summer otherwise.

Use the money (remember it's their wages, not just the fees that will be freed up) as a replacement.

Also get Kaz to sign a new contract too, otherwise he's another who will go for nothing in the summer.

 

[TheDuke]

It's a great shame for us not to get our money's worth out of COG as he has looked tasty the last 2 games but I really think his heart is returning to his roots and home area. Wish it was different tho. We must, however, recoup the full transfer dosh we paid....Shef Utd obviously want him badly, so we should stand firm on the money.

 

[Hornblower]

'Ands orf!

 

[BensGrandad]

Provided we can recoup our expenditure let him go and use the money to put towards buying a better replacement.

 

[Premiership Dream]

I really like the bloke, but he just isn't good enough.....if we can get our money back and replace him with better then he has to go

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Looks like we need strikers to replace COG, Bent, and maybe CMS if he is sold to stop him walking away for free in the summer.

It looks a bit of a mess up front really.

 

[Javeaseagull]

Sheffield United are still in both cups so should be minted! Let's see how much they want him.