Well. Not really, apart from suggesting how important the full back position is while recommending we spend a chunk of our budget on a winger.
Riyad Mahrez | 2017/18 Performances
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Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
I don't disagree that he could be a upgrade on the right, but so would playing Martial on the left and Sanchez on the right be. Mourinho has said himself he is happy with attacking alternatives now.
Most of us can also agree that we need fullbacks and a new cm and cb. With each fullback of decent standard moving for 50m pounds that will mean we can't just get everything from the money side either, and bedding In 5 or so players would take time.
I'll be happy if he is signed, but that's not what I commented on. I think it's wrong to say we must go all out for him.
A goal and an assist today, and what an assist! vardy's goal remind me of Robin's a few year ago against villa. they definitly aren't going to regret keeping him, he could be the difference for them between finishing 7th or below.
Potato quality, that's the only one i found for now.
Here's the goal:
Potato quality, that's the only one i found for now.
Here's the goal:
Been pretty much turning out great performances all of this season and the title winning season, still maintain that he'd be class here, he's one of those players you can just see the talent with.
Glad City didn't get him, but was sad that we didn't even attempt to sign him in Jan or the summer which means we probably won't go in for him. Though I thought he'd be attainable at around £50m like was being said in the summer, but clearly prices have inflated now. Would still get him for £75-85m as he'd solve our issue on the right, but don't think it's very likely to happen.
Glad City didn't get him, but was sad that we didn't even attempt to sign him in Jan or the summer which means we probably won't go in for him. Though I thought he'd be attainable at around £50m like was being said in the summer, but clearly prices have inflated now. Would still get him for £75-85m as he'd solve our issue on the right, but don't think it's very likely to happen.
Obvious answer to our RW problems. How can Mourinho not see this? It just makes sense. A PL winner. PL proven. An amazing player and is available for the right price.
Nailed on to go to City.
It's makes too much sense. Bin Mata and upgrade with Mahrez. But we aren't going to do it.
Times were reporting it yesterday I think. He's such an obvious choice.
Didn’t they turn down £80m from City?
I think he’s the perfect player, but he would cost a fair whack. Should have bought him last summer.
Anyway, I think 80 million was due to January window where players always go over market value. I'd guess 65 million would probably get him this summer. Unfortunately, he's City bound.
Fecking City adding another quality wide player to their collection, while we struggle to find a single one.
This transfer hasn't even happened yet.
Stop being rational.
They offered around £60-65m, but Leceister wanted £90m.
Since we haven't made a bid for him in 2 years where he's been actively looking to leave, looks unlikely that we'll sign him. Shame, I think he'd be quality for us
The problem I think is Mahrez only came to prominence after Leicester started challenging for the league under Ranieri when it had already been realised that he was by far the best player on the team and therefore given license to slack on defensive responsbility in favour of saving himself for attacks.
It's therefore assumed that's all he is by scouts that go to see him now - a lazy Ben Arfa type - without the skill level of Ronaldo to play like that for a side as good as Manchester United.
In actual fact I remember he was a very solid worker under Pearson with regards to defensive responsbility, particularly in the Championship.
Thats not true. Even when they won league he started so many attacks from deep. Look at his performance against spurs and from which positions he started attacks.
Nice theory though, if only it was 60s and there wasn't a decent video available of Leicester games before they won league for scouts and coaches to analyse.
1 goal and 2 assists today. 12 goals and 10 assists in 34 games.
We really should be going all out for this guy in the summer.
Not only does he provide goals, but he's very creative too. Always seems to pick the pass on the counter. Along with that, he's good at set pieces, is great in 1v1 situations and would provide that flair that we sometimes lack in the final third.
We really should be going all out for this guy in the summer.
Not only does he provide goals, but he's very creative too. Always seems to pick the pass on the counter. Along with that, he's good at set pieces, is great in 1v1 situations and would provide that flair that we sometimes lack in the final third.
Seems destined for City, but then again so did Sanchez.
I’d take him - he creates chances. He knows the league and has a lethal delivery from set-pieces. More importantly, he is readymade for our right side. We cannot go into a new season with gaping holes in our first team like we’ve done this season and the last. That’s what I’m most envious about when it comes to Spurs and Liverpool, you just know what’s coming when everone’s fit. Son/Alli/Eriksen/Kane and Mane/Firmino/Salah - every player knows the others, lots of synergy. We’ve got Sanchez (sometimes Martial or Rashford), Lingard/Mata, Rashford/Mata/Martial and a hopeless Lukaku failing to understand what’s going on behind him. New setups every week, no wonder why our attacking approach looks so incredibly weak sometimes.
In a perfect world we’d have Sanchez - new player - Mahrez and Lukaku (ain’t getting rid of him unfortunately). Mahrez would also make Lukaku much better with his very tidy crosses.
In a perfect world we’d have Sanchez - new player - Mahrez and Lukaku (ain’t getting rid of him unfortunately). Mahrez would also make Lukaku much better with his very tidy crosses.
Haha, can you imagine us taking both of their targets.
Thing is, we'd be able to offer Mahrez a lot more games.
In Sterling and Sane, City have specialised wingers. Bernado can play there too.
Although we play Mata and Lingard on the right, neither of them are specialists there, and it's so obviously we need a right winger.
Mahrez would slot right into that right winger spot.
A front three of Sanchez, Lukaku and Mahrez would be quite tasty.
Would instantly improve us.
Doesn’t defend nearly as much as Willian (who’s sitting on 5 goals and 6 assists while playing for a superior team), not a good fit for us. Better get used to it we’re safety first club.
Willian has 13 goals and 9 assists this season. Mahrez has 13 goals 12 assists.
Willian has started 32 games, Mahrez has started 37 games. Willian has played in the CL and and was very good against Barca as an ATTACKING threat. Keep up the narrative though.
For comparison, Chelsea's main man, Hazard, has 16 goals, 12 assists.
I was talking EPL only and seems like I stripped off Willian from one more goal and assist making it 6 goals and 7 assists whole season. Not sure how can you call it a narrative when compared to Mahrez output 12 goals and 10 assists for half functioning Leicester side.
You only want to talk about EPL goals to suit your narrative. Mahrez also played a part in Leicester not functioning at their best. Have you considered that? Remember when he fecked off and didn't want to play? Elite commitment and mentality that is.
I've been fairly unsure about Mahrez for parts of the season but now I do think he's what we're looking for, I can't think of anyone better who might be available and I think he's a better option than Willian. I think if Mourinho had his way then we'd have Willian but I don't think Chelsea would be willing to deal with us after seeing how good Matic has been for us this season.
Mahrez would cost a fair bit but we're crying out for someone like him right now, our right wing is very concerning. Still wish we'd got B.Silva last season but sadly that ship has sailed, he'd be a good signing and we'd be able to offer him more game time than City I reckon. Double figures for G+A in three consecutive seasons is no joke. He plays a lot of balls for Vardy that I think Lukaku would thrive off, being able to run onto the ball and finish is something Lukaku excels at and Mahrez loves those kind of passes.
He's very creative too which is something we sorely lack from anywhere on the right. Takes a good set piece too, which we're frankly awful at. Unfortunately I do think he's nailed on for City, been a lot of talk that they're back in for him and they seemed to have agreed personal terms with him in January. Still, never say never, thought Sanchez was destined for City but we pipped them to his signing.
Mahrez would cost a fair bit but we're crying out for someone like him right now, our right wing is very concerning. Still wish we'd got B.Silva last season but sadly that ship has sailed, he'd be a good signing and we'd be able to offer him more game time than City I reckon. Double figures for G+A in three consecutive seasons is no joke. He plays a lot of balls for Vardy that I think Lukaku would thrive off, being able to run onto the ball and finish is something Lukaku excels at and Mahrez loves those kind of passes.
He's very creative too which is something we sorely lack from anywhere on the right. Takes a good set piece too, which we're frankly awful at. Unfortunately I do think he's nailed on for City, been a lot of talk that they're back in for him and they seemed to have agreed personal terms with him in January. Still, never say never, thought Sanchez was destined for City but we pipped them to his signing.
United can have him for me, as decent as he is I don't like his mentality and for £60m I think better options are out there. TBH from a City perspective I'd rather have Vardy.
We don't have a right winger and lacked this position from past 3-4 years. Then there is Mahrez who plays as RW, tearing apart so many defences and wanted out for 2 seasons. Weird that we are not even interested.
We should be ahead of everyone considering among top 6 we have probably weakest RW.
We should be ahead of everyone considering among top 6 we have probably weakest RW.
Happy if he goes to City, he isn’t an improvement on what they have. Not a presser either.
Yep I felt the same about VVD although price was way over board I thought he’d have been worth that to us. I feel the same for our right attack position we need it sorted out as much as left back and that’s worrying, so Mahrez or Bale for me. I’d have loved Demble but that ship sailed. Willian would be great also but I’d like to see someone like Draxler (dream signing for me) come into our midfield 3 behind a front 3 of Lukaku flanked by Sanchez and anyone of Mahrez/Bale/Willian. Add two full backs like Tierney and Coleman and we would be flying. Plus Draxler could step forward and cover our right side no bother at all.
Yeah there is near 0 threat from our right side. We should sign RW and Right back too.
We have to get him somehow. We need him more than City as they already have Sterling and Bernardo for their RW. Just match City's bid and let Mahrez decide where he wants to go.
If Jose wanted him, we'd have him by now. Clearly doesn't fancy him.
A position we're in desperate need
Available
Premiership proven
Assists and goals
Right age
Defends well
Great on the counter-attack
Personally, it's a no brainer.
Available
Premiership proven
Assists and goals
Right age
Defends well
Great on the counter-attack
Personally, it's a no brainer.
Fergie would have bought him
Compared to what we have on the RW position, it definitely should be a no brainer.
Also can't really think of too many better, proven options (available) out there.
Also can't really think of too many better, proven options (available) out there.
Amazing the title winning season, a dip the following year and now back up to a high standard this season.
It's a no-brainer for me, a proven right attacking player at the highest level of the prem and a player who wants to leave his club. A significant improvement on shoehorning Mata into a position he cannot fufill.
Right wing/ right inside forward is the highest priority position for united, given how disjointed abd predictable attack has been (We go down the left). If we sign this lad, then I think we've improved by 25% overnight.
It's a no-brainer for me, a proven right attacking player at the highest level of the prem and a player who wants to leave his club. A significant improvement on shoehorning Mata into a position he cannot fufill.
Right wing/ right inside forward is the highest priority position for united, given how disjointed abd predictable attack has been (We go down the left). If we sign this lad, then I think we've improved by 25% overnight.
Yeah, I’m a fan. He also has the dribbling ability nobody in our team has apart from maybe Martial. That ‘puts the fear of god in you’ when he’s dribbling at you.
He’d be a great signing, we’re desperate for a RW and he ticks all the boxes.
Mahrez or Willian and I’ll be happy.
Mahrez or Willian and I’ll be happy.