The No.10!
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I guess I'll be the first one today to say it.
"Today's the day. Sanchezter United!"
"Today's the day. Sanchezter United!"
Well his "24 hours" comments was about 21 hours to go.. so another 3 hours for him to get it right!What is Wenger´s clock saying?
I am not in a position to answer most of your queries but I would really like to know why do you feel it's a gamble? It's not like he is an unknown quantity or another player coming from an inferior league who may or may not adapt to the PL. He is as proven as they come.Hey, Oldham fan here. Got a few questions for a few of you.
1. Is Alexis Sanchez worth the wages that are being offered to Manchester United, and how will that have an impact on future transfer windows- if let's say his wages stop United from landing a top target like Bale who would command a similar wage?
2. Would any players be offloaded to fund this deal? Where does this leave Juan Mata, with the current contract situation, will he have to leave?
3. Was this transfer, worth it just to stop City and Pep from further pulling away? Are there not other younger targets who United could have got on less wages/more value for money, or is it worth it to United to act now before he moved to City?
4. Where do some of you think Sanchez will play and who will come out of the side for him?
5. Who would you want United to target in the summer to go alongside Sanchez? How many players will be brought in? Does this mean Griezmann isn't a target and will City/Chelsea move for him instead? If he signed for either one, how would you feel about that?
6. What do you think Sanchez will bring to the team and for the rest of the season? Will his impact help you catch City?
Personally I think it's a gamble but it's a gamble worth taking due to the current situation United are in, and looking at City- they're flying and adding Sanchez would be even worse for everyone else in the league. So I think United needed to act now- whatever the price.
Hey, Oldham fan here. Got a few questions for a few of you.
Welcome!
1. Is Alexis Sanchez worth the wages that are being offered to Manchester United, and how will that have an impact on future transfer windows- if let's say his wages stop United from landing a top target like Bale who would command a similar wage?
Top players cost top money, wages aren't really a problem since we have among the lowest wages in the PL in percent compared to our turnover. We can probably have a few more Sanchez on the payroll without any problem. Media are making this deal look like after we sign him we're skint, which is far from the truth. We'll probably spend 200M+ this summer even with Sanchez.
2. Would any players be offloaded to fund this deal? Where does this leave Juan Mata, with the current contract situation, will he have to leave?
Mkhi was offloaded for this deal and we'll probably lose Zlatan and Carrick at the end of the season, both on high wages.
3. Was this transfer, worth it just to stop City and Pep from further pulling away? Are there not other younger targets who United could have got on less wages/more value for money, or is it worth it to United to act now before he moved to City?
For me it was worth it because we need top players to compete for the title, that we screwed City is just a bonus. We got him for almost nothing looking at what a player he is and h'es only a month older than Mkhitaryan.
4. Where do some of you think Sanchez will play and who will come out of the side for him?
Either behind Lukaku or on the right wing, maybe even as striker if Lukaku is injured, resting etc.
5. Who would you want United to target in the summer to go alongside Sanchez? How many players will be brought in? Does this mean Griezmann isn't a target and will City/Chelsea move for him instead? If he signed for either one, how would you feel about that?
Wouldn't need Greizmann if we get Sanchez, think most on here feel we need a partner for Pogba so he gets more freedom. Don't really care where Greizmann goes as long as it's not Liverpool.
6. What do you think Sanchez will bring to the team and for the rest of the season? Will his impact help you catch City?
I rate Sanchez very highly, some wont but I personally think he'll produce alot of chances and goals for us opening more space for our other attackers. No way we're catching City this year but watch out next season!
Personally I think it's a gamble but it's a gamble worth taking due to the current situation United are in, and looking at City- they're flying and adding Sanchez would be even worse for everyone else in the league. So I think United needed to act now- whatever the price.
Welcome!Hey, Oldham fan here. Got a few questions for a few of you.
Yes, definitely worth it as he's eligible for the Champions League games, and since Mkhitaryan is going the other way around, the gap is not that big for United.1. Is Alexis Sanchez worth the wages that are being offered to Manchester United, and how will that have an impact on future transfer windows- if let's say his wages stop United from landing a top target like Bale who would command a similar wage?
So far, there is no need to offload someone, only Mkhitaryan is expected to go the other way.2. Would any players be offloaded to fund this deal? Where does this leave Juan Mata, with the current contract situation, will he have to leave?
United has plenty of young prospects already: Martial, Rashford, Lingard, McTomminay, Fosu-Mensah... Pogba, Shaw, Lukaku and even De Gea are not that old too. So what United needed was a star player if they were to go for a January transfer target, which does not happen often anyway.3. Was this transfer, worth it just to stop City and Pep from further pulling away? Are there not other younger targets who United could have got on less wages/more value for money, or is it worth it to United to act now before he moved to City?
Sanchez, in my opinion, will play on the right like when he was at Udinese or Barcelona.4. Where do some of you think Sanchez will play and who will come out of the side for him?
This question will induce a personal answer for each fan, but in my case, if Sanchez is here, Griezmann does not need to come. Plus, the whole story last summer left a bitter taste anyway and the #7 would now be taken.5. Who would you want United to target in the summer to go alongside Sanchez? How many players will be brought in? Does this mean Griezmann isn't a target and will City/Chelsea move for him instead? If he signed for either one, how would you feel about that?
A winning mentality, the technical ability to provide dangerous balls and to score when required.6. What do you think Sanchez will bring to the team and for the rest of the season? Will his impact help you catch City?
Every player is a gamble unfortunately. Exchanging Mkhitaryan for Sanchez is an exceptionally good business, and only possible because of his particular contractual situation.Personally I think it's a gamble but it's a gamble worth taking due to the current situation United are in, and looking at City- they're flying and adding Sanchez would be even worse for everyone else in the league. So I think United needed to act now- whatever the price.
No way this is done before midday. He would have to have medical at 9ish and unless he and mhiki have already travelled that ain't gonna happen.7 hours to register him to put him on the bench against burnley. Looks like he wont be playing for us this weekend unless they have got this through overnight.
Or it could be United marketing. They love a good cheesy unveiling and doing so takes time.The main sticking point for the transfer is Mino Raiola, hes probably holding it up so he gets more of a commission from the deal.
He could already be in Manchester and we wouldnt know until he arrives at Carrington so it is still possible besides it only takes an 1-2 max to get a helicopter/private jet up from london.No way this is done before midday. He would have to have medical at 9ish and unless he and mhiki have already travelled that ain't gonna happen.
Will drag into late next week.
This was supposed to be mata, schweinsteiger ibra and now SanchezSanchez will be the new Cantona, the new talisman
Berbatov comes to mind too. Mainly because he was a moody striker who looked like he couldn't be arsed, so the press ran with it.This was supposed to be mata, schweinsteiger ibra and now Sanchez
Unless they have both already travelled this ain't getting done before midday.He could already be in Manchester and we wouldnt know until he arrives at Carrington so it is still possible besides it only takes an 1-2 max to get a helicopter/private jet up from london.
Sanchez is joining a better squad than any of those 3 did. IMO this signing along with the right addition in CM this summer an RB to deputize for Valencia and perhaps an LB dependong on Shaw are the final pieces required to give the ideal balance in the side.This was supposed to be mata, schweinsteiger ibra and now Sanchez
True. Mata was because we bought a rival’s best player, schweinsteiger because he was once world class and ibra because he is also an arrogant striker.Berbatov comes to mind too. Mainly because he was a moody striker who looked like he couldn't be arsed, so the press ran with it.
We thought the exact same thing when we signed those players though (except mata possibly). That our team is finally complete.Sanchez is joining a better squad than any of those 3 did. IMO this signing along with the right addition in CM this summer an RB to deputize for Valencia and perhaps an LB dependong on Shaw are the final pieces required to give the ideal balance in the side.
Maybe you did, but I didn't, definitely not with Mata or Schweinsteiger. And no, when we signed those players I don't think most people felt as certain about the positive trajectory of the core of players on the team as we do now.We thought the exact same thing when we signed those players though (except mata possibly). That our team is finally complete.
1. Possibly. Clearly we're willing to pay him, but is any player ever worth the wages they earn? We're also losing some high earners, so I don't think we're stretching ourselves to thin. I also doubt the press has the correct figure. When you talk about value and worth, they're something that you can only really answer after time. We spent £25m on a player with only a year on his contract and only really got one great season out of him, which doesn't really sound good, but you try finding someone on here who doesn't think RvP was value for money.Hey, Oldham fan here. Got a few questions for a few of you.
1. Is Alexis Sanchez worth the wages that are being offered to Manchester United, and how will that have an impact on future transfer windows- if let's say his wages stop United from landing a top target like Bale who would command a similar wage?
2. Would any players be offloaded to fund this deal? Where does this leave Juan Mata, with the current contract situation, will he have to leave?
3. Was this transfer, worth it just to stop City and Pep from further pulling away? Are there not other younger targets who United could have got on less wages/more value for money, or is it worth it to United to act now before he moved to City?
4. Where do some of you think Sanchez will play and who will come out of the side for him?
5. Who would you want United to target in the summer to go alongside Sanchez? How many players will be brought in? Does this mean Griezmann isn't a target and will City/Chelsea move for him instead? If he signed for either one, how would you feel about that?
6. What do you think Sanchez will bring to the team and for the rest of the season? Will his impact help you catch City?
Personally I think it's a gamble but it's a gamble worth taking due to the current situation United are in, and looking at City- they're flying and adding Sanchez would be even worse for everyone else in the league. So I think United needed to act now- whatever the price.
Clearly, you are.Ffs... Scouse Lover ??
Hey, Oldham fan here. Got a few questions for a few of you.
1. Is Alexis Sanchez worth the wages that are being offered to Manchester United, and how will that have an impact on future transfer windows- if let's say his wages stop United from landing a top target like Bale who would command a similar wage?
2. Would any players be offloaded to fund this deal? Where does this leave Juan Mata, with the current contract situation, will he have to leave?
3. Was this transfer, worth it just to stop City and Pep from further pulling away? Are there not other younger targets who United could have got on less wages/more value for money, or is it worth it to United to act now before he moved to City?
4. Where do some of you think Sanchez will play and who will come out of the side for him?
5. Who would you want United to target in the summer to go alongside Sanchez? How many players will be brought in? Does this mean Griezmann isn't a target and will City/Chelsea move for him instead? If he signed for either one, how would you feel about that?
6. What do you think Sanchez will bring to the team and for the rest of the season? Will his impact help you catch City?
Personally I think it's a gamble but it's a gamble worth taking due to the current situation United are in, and looking at City- they're flying and adding Sanchez would be even worse for everyone else in the league. So I think United needed to act now- whatever the price.
Feels like those sci-fi movies where a guy keeps waking up and experiencing exactly the same thing day after day. I could have sworn I read this same post yesterday and the day before and the day before. For like a week now.Today is D-DAY! Or A-DAY if you want.
Fingers crossed he signs in time so he can play v Burnley!
1. is there any cheaper top player we can possibly get in this inflated market ? sanchez is the cheapest top player available right now, he literally cost the same with our flop henrik , so i don't care if he is getting +350k. Media wrote about us spending 180m on him when it's straight swap, no money involves, wage has never been calculated and added to transfer fee like this before , this is just because we are united and people are saltyHey, Oldham fan here. Got a few questions for a few of you.
1. Is Alexis Sanchez worth the wages that are being offered to Manchester United, and how will that have an impact on future transfer windows- if let's say his wages stop United from landing a top target like Bale who would command a similar wage?
2. Would any players be offloaded to fund this deal? Where does this leave Juan Mata, with the current contract situation, will he have to leave?
3. Was this transfer, worth it just to stop City and Pep from further pulling away? Are there not other younger targets who United could have got on less wages/more value for money, or is it worth it to United to act now before he moved to City?
4. Where do some of you think Sanchez will play and who will come out of the side for him?
5. Who would you want United to target in the summer to go alongside Sanchez? How many players will be brought in? Does this mean Griezmann isn't a target and will City/Chelsea move for him instead? If he signed for either one, how would you feel about that?
6. What do you think Sanchez will bring to the team and for the rest of the season? Will his impact help you catch City?
Personally I think it's a gamble but it's a gamble worth taking due to the current situation United are in, and looking at City- they're flying and adding Sanchez would be even worse for everyone else in the league. So I think United needed to act now- whatever the price.
Very different situation. Forget the squads.This was supposed to be mata, schweinsteiger ibra and now Sanchez
Berba - different era. And we won. He was not required the way we needed Cantona at the time or the way we need Alexis now.Berbatov comes to mind too. Mainly because he was a moody striker who looked like he couldn't be arsed, so the press ran with it.
Catching up on all the replies since y'day night.. There's a weird nsfw subreddit linked in the comments of that post.. I get a feeling like I have had enough of the internet for today already.. United related pornhttp://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/7rcp6v/if_alexis_sanchez_does_not_get_announced_in_the
This guy will have to get busy soon
Unless they’ve held their medicals already, it’s no going to happen. Medicals can take 6 hours, so they would need to have started at 5am to allow time for document submission.Hopefully both players have already flown/travelled to Manchester/London respectively over the night, are now sleeping away in the respective hotels awaiting the morning when things can start moving again. Please get this past the line before 12pm!
It's Groundhog Day!Feels like those sci-fi movies where a guy keeps waking up and experiencing exactly the same thing day after day. I could have sworn I read this same post yesterday and the day before and the day before. For like a week now.
Medicals are more like a 6 hour thing. They used to conduct Stokes, Crewe’s and others at Manchester Met Unis Cheshire Campus when I went there.No way this is done before midday. He would have to have medical at 9ish and unless he and mhiki have already travelled that ain't gonna happen.
Will drag into late next week.