Jerome Boateng
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Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) discuss United's fantastic win away against Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Europa League.
They also pick out the positives of United's 4-3 loss away at Brentford, and Nik reviews a day out at Old Trafford watching Manchester United Women qualify for the Champions League.
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Not for me, centre half isn't the issue. We have more pressing issues to sort.
Cant he play right back ?
I doubt we would get him anyway.
I'm guessing if I were to look at his contract it will be on 2 years or less
Another injury prone defender 
How old is he now?
I can see the links to us for several CB;s rumbling on, Varane, Toby etc.
Not the most pressing area to address in the squad but if we did get a genuine top class addition we could finally sell Smalling and Rojo
I can see the links to us for several CB;s rumbling on, Varane, Toby etc.
Not the most pressing area to address in the squad but if we did get a genuine top class addition we could finally sell Smalling and Rojo
The same way Phil jones and Chris smalling can
Should go to Juventus. They'd get him fit and get 5 years out of him.
I see he’s taking tips from Sergio Ramos
We don't want you.
If we're signing defenders, 2 new fullbacks should be on the agenda before any CB.
One of the best CBs in world football nowadays.
Staying at Bayern anyway.
Staying at Bayern anyway.
He hated Manchester before, what makes anyone think he’d love it now?
So the actual article is this long:
And it's the Mirror. Hardly worth even discussing.
And it's the Mirror. Hardly worth even discussing.
From his recent quotes it sounds like he might be open to a new challenge, but the Premier League isn't new to him, so I'd not be surprised to see him angle for a move to Italy or Spain, possibly even France with PSG.
Not anymore.
Be a bit pointless signing one of the best CBs in the world to play him at RB.
You just don't say no to that kind of player. Instant buy.
Welcome him with Welcome to Manchester banner outside Etihad stadium would be fitting
Another injury prone defender
This
Thought he was naturally a right back.
I hope you sign Boateng and Bale .
Sule seems quality so it's probably not impossible to get Boateng from Bayern.
But perhaps we are scared of buying older, slightly injuryprone players from them..
But perhaps we are scared of buying older, slightly injuryprone players from them..
I haven't seen that particular interview, but thus far his talking about going abroad was more philosophical than concrete. And like ten days ago he said that he has a contract at Bayern, that he's happy there and doesn't want to leave at all.
"I want to get fit now, play the world cup and then the new season with Bayern starts."
That's another quote from May 8th.
"I want to get fit now, play the world cup and then the new season with Bayern starts."
That's another quote from May 8th.
Really don’t rate him if I’m honest. Would prefer Toby if we were to get an experienced CB.
Always injured ... Great player when he plays ..
The best defenders in Europe are hardly something to sneer at. And no, we don't just need full backs.
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Wouldn't mind that from a Bayern and United perspective. The greater risk would be on the team taking him in since he has had injury problems for the past two seasons, Bayern less so because they have a ready made replacement in Niklas Sule, who is certainly on the verge of being world class (they will have to find a backup CB though).
For United, they will get a defender who is still world class on his day and his experience at the biggest stages will be invaluable for the team lacking a leading CB.
Wouldn't mind that from a Bayern and United perspective. The greater risk would be on the team taking him in since he has had injury problems for the past two seasons, Bayern less so because they have a ready made replacement in Niklas Sule, who is certainly on the verge of being world class (they will have to find a backup CB though).
For United, they will get a defender who is still world class on his day and his experience at the biggest stages will be invaluable for the team lacking a leading CB.
He is 29 turning 30 in a few months. He is very talented and is the leader we need. The injuries are worrisome but we absolutely should look into signing him. His contract runs until 2021 so he won't be cheap.
Would rather Alderweireld.
Whenever I see his name mentioned it always reminds me of this
Seriously this age argument again
It's not like we are going to turn into AC Milan by buying 35 year old every season. 29 is going into the prime of anyone player's career (as long as they look after themselves - not like Rooney). I know your saying we should sign him but it should be due to his football ability, not oh well he's 29 we shouldn't buy him because we are becoming a retirement home
He is a crock. Wouldnt leave if he was fit. He just isnt fit and thus good enough over a season and wants a big fat paycheck. No thanks, stay clear of this one
Seriously this age argument again
Hm, the first few words triggered you so hard that you didn't even bother reading the rest of the post...
Another injury prone defender
The funny thing is that people rave about Anderweireld who has played only 8 more games than Boateng in the past 2 seasons (club level). If we are taking risk on a talented but injury prone players, I`d rather sign the guy who's won a world cup and a CL.
He feels like a Juve signing.
Hope he stays.
Seriously this age argument again
It's not like we are going to turn into AC Milan by buying 35 year old every season. 29 is going into the prime of anyone player's career (as long as they look after themselves - not like Rooney). I know your saying we should sign him but it should be due to his football ability, not oh well he's 29 we shouldn't buy him because we are becoming a retirement home
Are you saying players usually enter their prime at 29?
A good defender but honestly would prefer Alderweireld if he's attainable.
I'd say it's not terribly late for a defensive player's experience to kick in at top gear at 29. But then, I am old...
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