Benzema/Berbatov/Huntelaar

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 14th January 2008, 11:15

Just imagine Rooney, Ronaldo, Tevez, Anderson, Nani and Benzema in one team

Feels like fecking Football Manager

[Hellboy]17 · 14th January 2008, 11:20

We'll have to pay £25m + for Benzema ...

dev1l · 14th January 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

Benzema because he sounds like a disease or something, you can go around saying we've got benzema

Yes he s the cousin of eczema ...

mojo · 14th January 2008, 12:16

Mifsud's the man for us.

Ferguson · 14th January 2008, 15:23

Tottenham have made an offer for Fred(as has PSG). I don't see Tottenham buying another striker unless they are about to sell one of their strikers. Perhaps Berbatov?

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 14th January 2008, 15:27

Trio eye Ajax ace

A trio of Premier League sides dispatched scouts to run the rule over Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar at the weekend.

The likes of Manchester United and City, along with Liverpool, all wanted to know how the Holland international is performing.

They are unlikely to be have been disappointed with Huntelaar after he netted a brace in Ajax's convincing 6-1 romp over AZ Alkmaar.

Huntelaar, 24, has been capped nine times by his country and has an impressive 55 goals from just 66 appearances for the Amsterdam giants following his switch from Heerenveen.

The striker was not the only player to come under the microscope, with keeper Maarten Stekelenburg being watched again by a scout from Tottenham.

Paul Robinson's future at White Hart Lane has come under question of late after being dropped by Juande Ramos, with Radek Cerny being given a chance between the sticks.

Representatives from both Blackburn and Sunderland were also reportedly on hand to view Ajax's clash with AZ, although it remains unclear who they were watching.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...046685,00.html

mosesfromtala · 14th January 2008, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

I've only seen Benzema once, and Huntelaar never.

We need another striker, and he needs to be quick

Saw Benzema a good few times on the tele. looks awesome , big strong fast and powerful.

Saw Huntelaar here in Dublin and he was great, his pace didn't register one way or another but his positional sense and technique were outstanding ... looked like a striker as opposed to a footballer, there'd be very little chance of him dropping too deep ...

Cal? · 14th January 2008, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Giggs1973

You know I've never heard of Benzema....I feel like a bit of a prick as you lot seem to know all about him and rate him highly.

What's he like and who is he??

You'll see when the CL resumes, he plays for Lyon...

Sonny1972 · 14th January 2008, 21:22

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Originally Posted by [Hellboy]17

We'll have to pay £25m + for Benzema ...

You will get Huntelaar for 12/13 mill.

Rahul · 18th January 2008, 16:18

Huntelaar record for this season

23 appearances in total
21 goals in total

I'm not prome to muppetry, but if we can get him it'd be fucking happy days.

Van Piorsing · 18th January 2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Rahul

Huntelaar record for this season

23 appearances in total
21 goals in total

I'm not prome to muppetry, but if we can get him it'd be fucking happy days.

That's feckin brilliant statistic.

He's a cyborg in Ajax.

Rahul · 25th March 2008, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Van Piorsing

That's feckin brilliant statistic.

He's a cyborg in Ajax.

Make that 30 goals in 32 appearances now

27 league goals in 27 appearances

Only behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the goal stats

http://www.goal.com/en-india/Articol...enutoId=608149

Plechazunga · 25th March 2008, 20:19

I've never seen Huntelaar, but I was listening to two genuine cretins on the bus the other day, they were gooners, one of them wanted Arsenal to buy Huntelaar, the other said he wasn't a good enough footballer, could finish but would cock up their dinky little moves.

sincher · 25th March 2008, 20:37

Don't worry, they've probably never seen him either.

Plechazunga · 25th March 2008, 20:38

If so, he'd have that in common with deodorant

Dippersripper · 25th March 2008, 20:38

Berbatov. He is a proper united style player.

sincher · 25th March 2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

If so, he'd have that in common with deodorant

Deodorant would be a superb player for Arsenal.

Plechazunga · 25th March 2008, 20:45

I don't even know why that's funny

REd FUn DevIl · 25th March 2008, 20:51

Deodorant is overrated. It seems that Madrid will sign Huntelaar.

Benzema wont move anywhere and Berbatov is staying at Spurs.

Manucho is the only addition and waiting for work permit.

charlenefan · 25th March 2008, 21:04

I want Berbatov, just pure class

Sam#1 · 25th March 2008, 21:06

Don't want Huntelaar, don't want Berbatov, Benzema won't move.

Next...

mr.suave · 25th March 2008, 21:36

Benzema would be class for United, but he's off elsewhere I think. I get the feeling he'd probably even stay at Lyon ahead of joining us.

Berbatov would cost a bomb but can you imagine how fucking good he'd be for us with the movement of players like Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez around him? He'd end the season with about 40 assists to his name. Would also give us another attacking option with the ability he has in the air.

Only seen Huntelaar once or twice. He didn't impress me that much but I didn't really see enough of him to make an accurate judgement. Can't argue with his goalscoring over the last few seasons, though - phenomenal record.

GusHiddink · 25th March 2008, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Kaiketsu_Zorro

Seeing as we've been linked with those three strikers for quite a while now, which one of them do you think would turn out to be the best for us?

I personally would go for Berbatov as he's already proven in the Premiership and is at his peak. At the other hand however, both Huntelaar and Benzema look excellent prospects and are just 24 and 20 respectively.

Your thoughts?

Berbatov would be unreal. Better than bergkamp. He'd show so at utd.

Sam#1 · 25th March 2008, 22:03

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Originally Posted by GusHiddink

Berbatov would be unreal. Better than bergkamp. He'd show so at utd.

I watched him closely on Saturday Gus, vs Pompey, and I have to say, I was very disappointed. The guy just can't be bothered. The amount of times he just stands there, expects a perfect pass, and then when it doesn't come, he just stands there waving his arms, moaning. There is no doubt that when he turns it on, he's class, but he doesn't that often. There were also countless time that, if he just ran full out he'd get on the end of a pass, but again, he couldn't be bothered, and would just turn round, wave his arms again, and have a little moan. Now I don't know if he just doesn't have the motivation anymore at Spurs, but it's either that, or he can't be bothered.

He also doesn't play the role we need, he very much plays the Rooney/Tevez role of going very deep.

He's worth £10 million, maybe even £20 million , but 30 ? Not a chance.

kanchelskis14 · 25th March 2008, 22:06

Benzema first choice, Berbatov second has always been my order. Nobody else that's gettable even seems worth getting in my view.

Rahul · 25th March 2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

I've never seen Huntelaar, but I was listening to two genuine cretins on the bus the other day, they were gooners, one of them wanted Arsenal to buy Huntelaar, the other said he wasn't a good enough footballer, could finish but would cock up their dinky little moves.

I've seen him a couple of times, and in terms of flair, lets just say i wouldn't say he's up there at all. But this boy has amazing precision with his finishing and i fully expect him to move on from Ajax in the summer to seek a better club.

Imo , i reckon he would do well at United. Ronaldo is our best finisher by a mile but Huntelaar wouldn't be too far behind.

If Benzema was an option than i'd obviously say lets go for him, but he won't be available this summer.

Take a chance on "The Hunter" i say.

GusHiddink · 25th March 2008, 22:22

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Originally Posted by Sam#1

I watched him closely on Saturday Gus, vs Pompey, and I have to say, I was very disappointed. The guy just can't be bothered. The amount of times he just stands there, expects a perfect pass, and then when it doesn't come, he just stands there waving his arms, moaning. There is no doubt that when he turns it on, he's class, but he doesn't that often. There were also countless time that, if he just ran full out he'd get on the end of a pass, but again, he couldn't be bothered, and would just turn round, wave his arms again, and have a little moan. Now I don't know if he just doesn't have the motivation anymore at Spurs, but it's either that, or he can't be bothered.

He also doesn't play the role we need, he very much plays the Rooney/Tevez role of going very deep.

He's worth £10 million, maybe even £20 million , but 30 ? Not a chance.

Cant agree. I would advise you to watch him more often...and rightly or wrongly in a meaningful game...which means this season is pretty much out!! The guy's already gone i think. Id be very surprised if he stayed. The other thing you need to bear in mind is the number of times he does something decisive...e.g. bringing a difficult pass down like its nothing and playing e.g. keane or jenas through on goal only for either to squander the chance. If the chance is taken that piece of skill is remembered far far longer..and you have to think the conversion rate would be higher were he playing someone like rooney

or ronaldo in.

The bit im saying you've got wrong is his ability to play the role we need. Yes he can drop off...but he's excellent leading the line. The fact he can do both is perfect for our team because there will need to be times when its rooney going beyond the other striker even if rooney is playing the second striker role.

For spurs he drops off plenty, thats because robbie keane is all about balls over the top or more frequently down either side. He doesnt really drop off. Ive seen dimi play as a sole striker and the guy was immense. He can do either.

The whole not bothered thing is deceptive. But id expect that element to improve if he moved to utd. Almost always does with this sort of character, partly because of our manager and partly because he wouldnt be the biggest fish in the pond.

I usually do well second guessing ferguson when it comes to strikers..(my position for what its worth)...hence my real surprise at the tevez signing. Id be amazed if we dont try again to get the guy, He's got the assets to turn this team into a side up there with our other great sides.

I know you get fed up with me going on about it because you dont think it will happen but the thread starter did ask!! I just hope it does, because very very quickly our fans will discover just how good he is/can be....and i say can be because id expect him to improve playing with better players day in day out.

The only slight question mark i would have is he aint the quickest...nor is he the slowest but its always nice to have a bit of gas up there. His guile more than makes up for it though.

Benzema (age factored in) or berbatov and i would be on cloud 10.

Sam#1 · 25th March 2008, 22:30

As I say, the guy has class, infact he oozes class. But I do have my reservations about us signing him, those being price, speed, attitude (although I think that could well be the whole big fish in a small pond thing) and age. Had we got him 2 years ago for the price Spurs did, I'd be delighted, but hey, I'm sure he'd do a very good job for us, but then again, so would younger, cheaper players.

On the playing as the main striker, I'll take your word for it, for 2 reasons 1) You've seen far more of him than me 2) You know what your talking about and don't lie.

Tibs · 25th March 2008, 22:58

Buy all 3

Sell Rooney

Scholesy · 25th March 2008, 23:01

Id take Berbatov for £20M max. Id take Benzema for £30M max. Huntelaar £12M max.

GusHiddink · 25th March 2008, 23:06

I say just get it paid. How you can sit there and type a 20mil max for a key striker when we've paid 18 mil for the likes of hargreaves and carrick is beyond me.

GET IT PAID.

14th January 2008, 11:15	#41 (permalink)
Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,337	Just imagine Rooney, Ronaldo, Tevez, Anderson, Nani and Benzema in one team Feels like fecking Football Manager

14th January 2008, 11:20	#42 (permalink)
[Hellboy]17 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berba-Town Posts: 4,712	We'll have to pay £25m + for Benzema ...

14th January 2008, 12:16	#44 (permalink)
mojo Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,950	Mifsud's the man for us.

14th January 2008, 15:23	#45 (permalink)
Ferguson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,765	Tottenham have made an offer for Fred(as has PSG). I don't see Tottenham buying another striker unless they are about to sell one of their strikers. Perhaps Berbatov?

14th January 2008, 15:27	#46 (permalink)
Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,337	Trio eye Ajax ace A trio of Premier League sides dispatched scouts to run the rule over Ajax striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar at the weekend. The likes of Manchester United and City, along with Liverpool, all wanted to know how the Holland international is performing. They are unlikely to be have been disappointed with Huntelaar after he netted a brace in Ajax's convincing 6-1 romp over AZ Alkmaar. Huntelaar, 24, has been capped nine times by his country and has an impressive 55 goals from just 66 appearances for the Amsterdam giants following his switch from Heerenveen. The striker was not the only player to come under the microscope, with keeper Maarten Stekelenburg being watched again by a scout from Tottenham. Paul Robinson's future at White Hart Lane has come under question of late after being dropped by Juande Ramos, with Radek Cerny being given a chance between the sticks. Representatives from both Blackburn and Sunderland were also reportedly on hand to view Ajax's clash with AZ, although it remains unclear who they were watching. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...046685,00.html

18th January 2008, 16:18	#50 (permalink)
Rahul First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 5,239	Huntelaar record for this season 23 appearances in total 21 goals in total I'm not prome to muppetry, but if we can get him it'd be fucking happy days.

25th March 2008, 20:19	#53 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,721	I've never seen Huntelaar, but I was listening to two genuine cretins on the bus the other day, they were gooners, one of them wanted Arsenal to buy Huntelaar, the other said he wasn't a good enough footballer, could finish but would cock up their dinky little moves.

25th March 2008, 20:37	#54 (permalink)
sincher Les jeux sont Fait Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: YSC Posts: 13,812	Don't worry, they've probably never seen him either.

25th March 2008, 20:38	#55 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,721	If so, he'd have that in common with deodorant

25th March 2008, 20:38	#56 (permalink)
Dippersripper Educating ignorant bastards about God to achieve a near-perfect world Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: His first touch lets him down, But then he bends it round, inch perfectly, And look who’s on the end of it, Wayne Rooney Posts: 8,514	Berbatov. He is a proper united style player.

25th March 2008, 20:45	#58 (permalink)
Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,721	I don't even know why that's funny

25th March 2008, 20:51	#59 (permalink)
REd FUn DevIl First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I Love Sugarcult Posts: 12,132	Deodorant is overrated. It seems that Madrid will sign Huntelaar. Benzema wont move anywhere and Berbatov is staying at Spurs. Manucho is the only addition and waiting for work permit.

25th March 2008, 21:04	#60 (permalink)
charlenefan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,884	I want Berbatov, just pure class

25th March 2008, 21:06	#61 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leroy Lita Posts: 13,436	Don't want Huntelaar, don't want Berbatov, Benzema won't move. Next...

25th March 2008, 21:36	#62 (permalink)
mr.suave Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 827	Benzema would be class for United, but he's off elsewhere I think. I get the feeling he'd probably even stay at Lyon ahead of joining us. Berbatov would cost a bomb but can you imagine how fucking good he'd be for us with the movement of players like Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez around him? He'd end the season with about 40 assists to his name. Would also give us another attacking option with the ability he has in the air. Only seen Huntelaar once or twice. He didn't impress me that much but I didn't really see enough of him to make an accurate judgement. Can't argue with his goalscoring over the last few seasons, though - phenomenal record.

25th March 2008, 22:06	#65 (permalink)
kanchelskis14 Transfer Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Location: The slums of Hackney Posts: 12,659	Benzema first choice, Berbatov second has always been my order. Nobody else that's gettable even seems worth getting in my view.

25th March 2008, 22:30	#68 (permalink)
Sam#1 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leroy Lita Posts: 13,436	As I say, the guy has class, infact he oozes class. But I do have my reservations about us signing him, those being price, speed, attitude (although I think that could well be the whole big fish in a small pond thing) and age. Had we got him 2 years ago for the price Spurs did, I'd be delighted, but hey, I'm sure he'd do a very good job for us, but then again, so would younger, cheaper players. On the playing as the main striker, I'll take your word for it, for 2 reasons 1) You've seen far more of him than me 2) You know what your talking about and don't lie.

25th March 2008, 22:58	#69 (permalink)
Tibs Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,405	Buy all 3 Sell Rooney

25th March 2008, 23:01	#70 (permalink)
Scholesy biggest idiotic gay in the village Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brap Posts: 3,822	Id take Berbatov for £20M max. Id take Benzema for £30M max. Huntelaar £12M max.

25th March 2008, 23:06	#71 (permalink)
GusHiddink Alex Ferguson will not win another champions league for this club - Gus Hiddink 29/05/2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the berbatov thread trying to push the deal through Posts: 5,705	I say just get it paid. How you can sit there and type a 20mil max for a key striker when we've paid 18 mil for the likes of hargreaves and carrick is beyond me. GET IT PAID.