Would you take Zlatan for a year?

[Cardboard elk]

Yes. He can score goals still. He can not press and run as much as some years ago though (I think) so my guess is Ole would not want him, due too long term planning.
But I actually think he could have reached a decent amount of goals just as a super sub. And as others mention, his winning mentality and wardrobe effect.
Don't see the Glazers buying him free though and Ole propably wants to give playtime to the youngsters.

 

[Enigma_87]

No. It would be taking sentiment too far. I agree that he’d probably still be capable of the odd big moment but Llorente, all things considered, would be a better option. He played quite a bit of PL football last year and it’s not like we are looking for a striker to be the main source of goals, we just need someone to take the heat off Rashford and Martial every now and then.

Zlatan is much better in the build up against teams that sit back.

 

[Unam333]

At first, no. However, he speaks so fondly about us, even though he was with us for 2 seasons.

Further more, we're pretty light upfront. So, both Llorente as Zlatan please.

 

[arthurka]

He left EPL in the middle of the season for a reason. He's ever slower than Matić.

No he is not. Plus his style of play allows him to be slow.
I would take him into this young squad they would only benefit from it.

 

[jeff_goldblum]

I'd take him back in a heartbeat if he'd be happy not being a nailed-on starter. Great option to have off the bench against packed opposition.

 

[Enigma_87]

No he is not. Plus his style of play allows him to be slow.
I would take him into this young squad they would only benefit from it.

Can't be possibly slower than Mata who recently got a 3 years contract.

 

[UnofficialDevil]

Id rather have Rooney back.

 

[Jimmy_Bond]

Once again it's unbelievable how fickle and inconsistent some people are.

We need a rebuild, a change of style and a change of culture. Then, a 200 year old Zlatan, who wasn't good enough 2 years ago becomes available and people want him, presumably for the name alone.

I really like the guy, but no, no and no.

 

[Class of 63]

I'd have him back as a plan Z

 

[AaronRedDevil]

In a heartbeat. With a 10 year contract. His presence and arrogance alone is worth it.

 

[Gandalf Greyhame]

Mate he's playing in a pub league and he's got the speed and the agility of a brick shiithouse.

He left because he saw that the game was past him.

He is experienced enough to know how to adapt to a lack of pace. We have enough pacy forwards, we don't have clever ones who make the right decisions, can win aerial duels against the Dunks and Duffys of the PL or can outmuscle players like Diop. I have no doubt he'll contribute to our build-up and chip in with some goals, too.

Also, I'm not sure if you understand what agility means. Zlatan is extremely agile, even at this age.

Also, here's what he was doing just a month ago:

 

[Unam333]

Once again it's unbelievable how fickle and inconsistent some people are.

We need a rebuild, a change of style and a change of culture. Then, a 200 year old Zlatan, who wasn't good enough 2 years ago becomes available and people want him, presumably for the name alone.

I really like the guy, but no, no and no.

He has a great personality and mentality and this team lacks a leader. His qualities off the field could be quite helpful to help guide these young players.

I just feel that in the season we won the Europa League the players looked more united. I can't help but feel that Zlatan played a big part in it.

 

[AltiUn]

He'd be pretty important for a bit of leadership, but I have serious doubts a 37 (nearly) 38 year old would be able to deal with the PL in its current state. Wouldn't mind being proven wrong though.

 

[Jimmy_Bond]

He has a great personality and mentality and this team lacks a leader. His qualities off the field could be quite helpful to help guide these young players.

I just feel that in the season we won the Europa League the players looked more united. I can't help but feel that Zlatan played a big part in it.

Granted. If he was willing to come for £20k per week knowing he's hardly going to play, I'd be up for it. My only potential worry under these circumstances would be him underminding our unproven manager.

 

[Alemar]

No. It’s better to start Greenwood and have someone like Elanga on the bench

 

[Offsideagain]

He looks fit and would kick arse to get certain players playing. Worth having him just for that. Not as much of a gamble as Sanchez although I imagine his wages would be similar. Depends if Ole plays Greenwood more often and he scores goals. Z not available until December when we could be anywhere in the league.

 

[harms]

I'd take him back even as a glorified mascot.

 

[ariel]

As incredible as he is, he was so slow three years ago and, in my opinion, didn't play that well (though he did score plenty).
I can't see him suited to our new style of play.

And it has to be said that the MLS is no standard in comparison to the premiere league.

So all in all, no. Not really

 

[Kostov]

No.

 

[AlwaysRed66]

Talk about back to the future. If our problems weren't bad enough now, make them even worse. I was never a fan of him being here in the first place, & for all those comments about how marvellous he was, I disagree. Yes, he scored some goals, but this was down to the team being turned into team Zlatan & everything going through him, whilst the players all went around in a walking pace. Despite this he will always be remembered for getting us to a whopping 6th, in that amazing run when we remained the same. Now he wants to come back three years later a lot older & no doubt even slower. Thanks Zlatan, but no.

 

[Freak]

Yes please. Maybe he can put some brains into Rashy’s play. Probably bollock him for taking stupid Long range shots.

 

[shamans]

People just getting into his hype. He's finished. In fact, had we signed a proper mobile striker that first season of his we would have converted more chances.

 

[shamans]

Talk about back to the future. If our problems weren't bad enough now, make them even worse. I was never a fan of him being here in the first place, & for all those comments about how marvellous he was, I disagree. Yes, he scored some goals, but this was down to the team being turned into team Zlatan & everything going through him, whilst the players all went around in a walking pace. Despite this he will always be remembered for getting us to a whopping 6th, in that amazing run when we remained the same. Now he wants to come back three years later a lot older & no doubt even slower. Thanks Zlatan, but no.

Yeah, I'm a fan of his personality and how good he can be but this guy hung around goal trying to turn in chance after chance. For his age, in the premier league, he did extremely well but we aren't a platform for aged veterans to make a final name in the premier league.

We missed a ton of chances and lacked mobility upfront as well. It's not surprise we finished 6th. I still remember his "I'm a winner wherever I go" speech after winning the league cup...

Not to mention this is all before his injury after which he looked even worse.

 

[arthurka]

Can't be possibly slower than Mata who recently got a 3 years contract.

No he isn´t and also much stronger. He could help us no question about it.

 

[Giuliano Maiorana]

First post so be gentle. Would I take Zlatan back today? Yes. I would go as far as contribute towards his airfare back to Manchester.

He seems to "get" Manchester United, would be kind of like when we signed Henrik Larsson in my opinion bar the fact this would be his second stint here.

Would be superb for him to offer some guidance to Greenwood and the other young players, he could even play as a number 10 while Jesse Lingard can polish his boots or something.

Pipe dream but you never know, why else would it be reported, especially on the BBC.

Chance of it happening in January 3/10 in my opinion.

 

[Enigma_87]

No he isn´t and also much stronger. He could help us no question about it.

Yes, he's also a leader to boot. Non brainer really, especially with Sanchez off.

 

[edcunited1878]

Mate he's playing in a pub league and he's got the speed and the agility of a brick shiithouse.

He left because he saw that the game was past him.

Then how is Mata a main option off the bench? He is equally, if not more of a brick shithouse with no speed, no agility and no strength. Zlatan is still a matchwinner and from the past two matches, it's blatantly obvious United could do with one in their ranks.

 

[Fracture90]

No he is not. Plus his style of play allows him to be slow.
I would take him into this young squad they would only benefit from it.

Oh he is, plus his style is complete opposite to the style we want to play. Not to mention that playing him would take minutes away from other players.

 

[Fracture90]

He is experienced enough to know how to adapt to a lack of pace. We have enough pacy forwards, we don't have clever ones who make the right decisions, can win aerial duels against the Dunks and Duffys of the PL or can outmuscle players like Diop. I have no doubt he'll contribute to our build-up and chip in with some goals, too.

Also, I'm not sure if you understand what agility means. Zlatan is extremely agile, even at this age.

Also, here's what he was doing just a month ago:

Now your just shifting goalposts in order to justify idea of playing a player you're fond of even though he's clearly not up to the task anymore.

Playing him again would mean we gotta offset our entire gamelan and system and if you remember correctly he was far from clinical. Remember all the times he was going outside of the box, leaving thw area we needed him in, so that he could get a pointless touch? Remember how it almost looked as if he wanted to have the most touches with the ball for the sake of it?

Remember the times where he was dispossessed right after receiving the ball, or after making a heavy touch, or simply the way he was slow to shield the ball just after receiving it? Or when he received the ball in the box in what looked to be a great opportunity only to be blocked or dispossessed because of how slow he was taking the chance or getting in position to shot?

Honestly mate I think it's you who doesn't understand what agility is.

 

[Canagel]

People just getting into his hype. He's finished. In fact, had we signed a proper mobile striker that first season of his we would have converted more chances.

This. He was very wasteful and squandered numerous chances. (Mostly Pogba's passes). Great career but the fans overrate his period here.

 

[Fracture90]

Then how is Mata a main option off the bench? He is equally, if not more of a brick shithouse with no speed, no agility and no strength. Zlatan is still a matchwinner and from the past two matches, it's blatantly obvious United could do with one in their ranks.

Mata is a number #10 though and hopefully that trend is soon to stop, with Gomes getting his minutes.

 

[VP89]

I'd take him as a plan B to break teams down. He's little risk and we've offloaded a fraction of Sanchez wages, Lukaku fully, Herrera fully etc. So we should be more than able to afford it.

His influence on younger strikers is important too. It's so unlikely but if we are linked with Llorente I don't see why Zlatan shouldn't be looked at.

 

[shamans]

I'd take him as a plan B to break teams down. He's little risk and we've offloaded a fraction of Sanchez wages, Lukaku fully, Herrera fully etc. So we should be more than able to afford it.

His influence on younger strikers is important too. It's so unlikely but if we are linked with Llorente I don't see why Zlatan shouldn't be looked at.

No younger striker is gonna appreciate the pensioner zlatan earning twice their amount at quarter of the current skill taking their place in the lineup

 

[VP89]

No younger striker is gonna appreciate the pensioner zlatan earning twice their amount at quarter of the current skill taking their place in the lineup

No striker will see Zlatan as a pensioner. And hed be a plan B, not taking anyone's place.

 

[Goku23]

100% definitely he is world class he made goals himself when he was here first time round. Something Lukaku was unable to do my question is how can we get him is it a January thing or is his contract up at Galaxy soon so we can get him on a free ?

 

[arthurka]

Oh he is, plus his style is complete opposite to the style we want to play. Not to mention that playing him would take minutes away from other players.

What players?

 

[lex talionis]

We brought in a Swede in January once before and it worked out very well.

Seriously, I'd take Ibra back in a heartbeat.

 

[Fracture90]

What players?

Martial, Greenwood, Rashford…whoever Ole sees as a number #9.

 

[JohnnyLaw]

If he’s willing to be a back-up/rotation to Martial then FECK YES. We could use someone with a different skill set in attack, definitely would’ve been handy against Palace for example. I’d hardly believe he’d come here without assurances of playing though and I doubt wether Ole would feel comfortable bringing him in.

 

[shamans]

No striker will see Zlatan as a pensioner. And hed be a plan B, not taking anyone's place.

Theyll see him in training. Hes just MLS level nowadays