Alexis Sanchez | Done deal

[Kapardin]

And he started the season flying, yeah his form fell away, but he was far from the only one.

Not really. Even when he was racking up the assists, his overall play was piss poor and he was invisible umtil the time he popped up with the assist.

His performances were close to last season's Rooney, stat padding while playing badly. That sort of performance is not sustainable and predictably, the assists dried up.

 

[Tosicsleftpeg]

Miki hasn't been a total failure for me. He played well last season in the Europa and was a massive part of us winning a European trophy so I think that alone was worth it.

Domestic competition however yes he's been very underwhelming indeed. His only real moments I remember we're his goal against spurs and that crazy bicycle kick last year. He's been underwhelming but not a waste of money and certainly not a complete failure.

 

[crossy1686]

That failure of a signing scored six goals and played a massive part in us winning the Europa League last season, including the important 2nd goal in the Final, a result that probably kept Mourinho in his job. Maybe Mourinho should think on that before he bins him off.

He's absolutely gash and hasn't got the mentality to make it at United. He was great in the Europa league because that's his level, mid-tier Europe shiteness.

 

[Class of 63]

So? Macheda got probably the most important goals for Utd post 08, can anyone classify his career at Utd as anything but a failure?

For a player supposedly in his peak, signed to be a first teamed and being afforded plenty of leeways over two seasons, yeah, let's say I'm not impressed.

Also, had he not been utterly wank in the league, maybe those Europa's heroics wouldn't be needed to get us CL football. Come to think of it, if our goal is to do well in that competition, may as well keep Depay and play him. He destroyed the likes of Midgetland after all.

I hold no ill will towards the guy, he's simply not good enough and fair dos if he's trying to get as sweet a deal as possible. Even if he insists on staying and blow up this deal, I wouldn't blame him, but let's not pretend that the way his Utd career has panned out so far is due to evil Mourinho masterminding a sinister plan to ruin him.

Not sure Kiko's goals against Villa and Sunderland kept SAF in his job but thanks for reminding me of one of those never to be forgotten moments, that i'd forgotten all about -


Mamma Mia indeed

Sorry I stopped reading after that, teary eyes and all

 

[haram]

Class of 63 fella will look for anything to have a dig at Jose about.

 

[AmanNits04]

If real or barca come calling mikhi wont stay a minute more with us. Loyalty is strangely two way street. Progress means ruthless chopping and upgrading. Sanzhez is a better player. And the club should do it.

Although I agree with this. But the amount of abuse that Mikhi is getting here is not fair.

 

[Class of 63]

He kept disappointing when he was given more chances while others in his position played better. It's only normal he was dropped.

Nothing wrong with being dropped if you're not performing, but to be totally removed from the squad and to have your character questioned(again)by the Manager when you probably need an arm round your shoulder(and you'd be surprised how many top players actually need that) was brutal from Mourinho.....

Anyway i'm going off topic.

No Agenda

 

[redspoony]

Even though this is the Sanchez transfer thread, why would anyone “hate” Mkhi?

Yes he’s been underwhelming, but in the event he departs this window there’s certainly nothing to hate about him or his time here. It didn’t work out, he’s got an opportunity to try elsewhere and he had some significant moments for us last season.

Exactly this. Some of the behaviour towards him on here is RAWK worthy.

 

[TMDaines]

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Thought that was interesting so I did this:

Stats from start of 2015 season, includes Zlatan at PSG, Mkhitaryan at Dortmund in stats etc. My stats are from whoscored so though the tackles and interceptions are different to what that image says, at least it is consistent.

1 interception?! How is that not more widely known and pilloried? Lukaku is fast too, so this looks more like laziness.

 

[jymufc20]

Exactly this. Some of the behaviour towards him on here is RAWK worthy.

He's like that old toy your kid tosses aside when they get a shiny new one.

 

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[Class of 63]

Not really. Even when he was racking up the assists, his overall play was piss poor and he was invisible umtil the time he popped up with the assist.

His performances were close to last season's Rooney, stat padding while playing badly. That sort of performance is not sustainable and predictably, the assists dried up.

Must have missed that, bloody hell if he was that bad, sell him, give him a free transfer, just get him out of the club asap José

 

[haram]

1 interception?! How is that not more widely known and pilloried? Lukaku is fast too, so this looks more like laziness.

It should be more widely known that Lukaku has 1 interception? No one gives a feck about how many interceptions a striker makes.

 

[Kapardin]

Must have missed that, bloody hell if he was that bad, sell him, give him a free transfer, just get him out of the club asap José

Yeah, that's what we are doing now.

 

[devilish]

Although I agree with this. But the amount of abuse that Mikhi is getting here is not fair.

Why? He's been useless for us

 

[JohnZSmith27]

The amount of vitriol spewed towards Mhki is astounding. Even if you don't think the move has worked out, there's no need for some of hate towards him.

I'm not particularly happy he never lived up to his previous season at Dortmund but I'm sure he isn't either.

Mino hasn't helped things by saying if Mhki doesn't go to Arsenal, Sanchez doesn't go to United. If this deal falls through, I can only imagine the abuse that will be thrown his way. Both on here and from the crowd if and when he plays again.

 

[Hanky panky]

Just for giggles. Would you trade Mata for Alexis?

Of course. It's like would you trade Herrera for Toni Kroos.

 

[Thecarrickfan_2016]

Pedro Hernandez saying on twitter that there's going to be a meeting today and Sanchez could be joining us today.

 

[Class of 63]

Yeah, that's what we are doing now.

Somebody should warn Arsenal that when he'd bad he's Wayne Rooney bad

 

[Josep Dowling]

Only Gary can explain a transfer as if it was buying a car.

In accounting terms that how the transfer would work in the accounts and that’s why he has said it. The cost to City is the same as United in the financial results.

 

[Class of 63]

The amount of vitriol spewed towards Mhki is astounding. Even if you don't think the move has worked out, there's no need for some of hate towards him.

I'm not particularly happy he never lived up to his previous season at Dortmund but I'm sure he isn't either.

Mino hasn't helped things by saying if Mhki doesn't go to Arsenal, Sanchez doesn't go to United. If this deal falls through, I can only imagine the abuse that will be thrown his way. Both on here and from the crowd if and when he plays again.

Don't think the crowd will, but it'll be open season on the Interweb, sadly

 

[Pexbo]

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Another article pulled out a journalists arse. Have they not followed this at all? It’s a swap for Mkhi, there is no £35m transfer fee so no £100m package.

In fact Woodward reportedly told Mourinho that if he wants incomings there must be outgoings so who “won” that battle?

 

[paul cooper]

I think the deal will happen because IMO both Sanchez and Miki passed the point of no return. Can't see them playing for their clubs again after publicly being dropped and having their respective managers admit that they're on their way out.
They can't stay bacause Arsenal fans know that Sanchez doesn't want to play for them and Miki knows that he's not wanted. They have to move now.

agree, the moment miki agent talked to arsenal there`s only one way to go that`s out.

 

[Kostur]

@Class of 63 China called.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

It should be more widely known that Lukaku has 1 interception? No one gives a feck about how many interceptions a striker makes.

He only has one? I bet he hasn't even made any saves.

 

[Class of 63]

Of course. It's like would you trade Herrera for Toni Kroos.

I'd swap Herrera for Swiss Toni

 

[GaryLifo]

We are the angry mob,
We read Twitter every day.
We love what we love
We hate Mihki T
But we're also easily swayed...

 

[Ainu]

Nothing wrong with being dropped if you're not performing, but to be totally removed from the squad and to have your character questioned(again)by the Manager when you probably need an arm round your shoulder(and you'd be surprised how many top players actually need that) was brutal from Mourinho.....

Anyway i'm going off topic.

No Agenda

That's Mourinho's style I guess, he always tries to get a reaction from his players. Not saying I agree with it or I'd do the same, but it works with some players and fails with others. I don't think he's been "brutal" with him though, just a little lacking in tact. I don't believe Mourinho's intention was to humiliate him. I'm fairly sure that, had Sanchez not become available to us this window, Mkhitaryan would've come back into the side eventually.

As it turned out though, with him now being part of the Sanchez deal, his treatment seems harsher in hindsight. But I wouldn't really blame Mourinho for the toxic reactions towards Mkhitaryan, which are disgusting to be honest.

 

[Class of 63]

@Class of 63 China called.

Huh ?

 

[Kostur]

Huh ?

I've seen what you've deleted.

 

[Stretch]

Pedro Hernandez saying on twitter that there's going to be a meeting today and Sanchez could be joining us today.

The feck's Pedro Hernandez?

 

[Maradona10]

I think it will be done before next match as both players now would want to avoid playing/ staying at home for the deal to be completed. Seeing and feeling some vitrol towards Mkhi, i think Ot might even boo him if he plays and make mistakes. It would be better for both to be in new clubs for next match. Also if raiola is invoved, i expect him to be pushed through, he has many clients here and will use that as a sweetner to push it through. He also will make a commission only if Mkhi moves, no deal means no money for raiola and Raiola Loves money.

 

[Dans]

I would hope no fan booed Mkhi as a result of perceived lack of progress in apparent negotiations for a swap deal/transfer.

He's an extremely gifted player who I had high hopes for - my guess is that he'll fit better into a counter attacking team. He'll be good again and we'll wonder why we didn't get the best out of him.

 

[Class of 63]

I've seen what you've deleted.

Not sure what happened there, it was supposed to be an image off Swiss Toni

But you've lost me with China

 

[PragueRed]

The amount of vitriol spewed towards Mhki is astounding. Even if you don't think the move has worked out, there's no need for some of hate towards him.

I'm not particularly happy he never lived up to his previous season at Dortmund but I'm sure he isn't either.

Mino hasn't helped things by saying if Mhki doesn't go to Arsenal, Sanchez doesn't go to United. If this deal falls through, I can only imagine the abuse that will be thrown his way. Both on here and from the crowd if and when he plays again.

Absolutely, this is our own player we're talking about, who, for whatever reason, hasn't been able to hit the heights he reached at other clubs. He deserves some common courtesy that some on here are not affording him.

 

[Class of 63]

That's Mourinho's style I guess, he always tries to get a reaction from his players. Not saying I agree with it or I'd do the same, but it works with some players and fails with others. I don't think he's been "brutal" with him though, just a little lacking in tact. I don't believe Mourinho's intention was to humiliate him. I'm fairly sure that, had Sanchez not become available to us this window, Mkhitaryan would've come back into the side eventually.

As it turned out though, with him now being part of the Sanchez deal, his treatment seems harsher in hindsight. But I wouldn't really blame Mourinho for the toxic reactions towards Mkhitaryan, which are disgusting to be honest.

There's talk now that this swap deal has been in the pipeline since the Summer, which suggests, nah i'd better not....

 

[ValenciasDrilledCrosses]

I've seen more comments on here complaining about the perceived vitriol towards Mkhi than actual vitriol.

Will be sad to see him go. Was very excited to watch him after his last Dortmund season and I have Armenian roots. But he's been very poor and inconsistent. I'm thankful for his contributions in Europa but when the opportunity arises to get a world class player like Sanchez you have to take it.

 

[MDFC Manager]

Another article pulled out a journalists arse. Have they not followed this at all? It’s a swap for Mkhi, there is no £35m transfer fee so no £100m package.

In fact Woodward reportedly told Mourinho that if he wants incomings there must be outgoings so who “won” that battle?

This transfer news is like Christmas come early for some of these two bit journalists.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

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Thought that was interesting so I did this:

Stats from start of 2015 season, includes Zlatan at PSG, Mkhitaryan at Dortmund in stats etc. My stats are from whoscored so though the tackles and interceptions are different to what that image says, at least it is consistent.

The defining feature of Klopp's system is the high press so it isn't surprising that Firmino is so highly placed. Mkhitaryan played a similar system at Dortmund. It would be interesting to see his stats at Dortmund compared to United, which might give us an indication as to how different tactical systems affect the results.

edit: just had a quick glance and there was a major drop off in Mkhitaryan's tackle and interception stats after joining United.

 

[el3mel]

If it ended as a direct swap only it will be the best business Ed will ever do.

Replace a 29 years old flop with a 29 years old world class player without paying any fee.