I'd keep Martial, but him plus 50m is still going to be about 100m short of Levy's valuation. I don't believe us or anyone in the Premier League will pay 200m for him. He seems like a natural replacement for Benzema so let him go to Real Madrid.I know this scenario is impossible and moreso because of Mourinho but would you swap Martial for Kane + 40-50m while keeping Ighalo or would you just keep Martial and Ighalo?
Hell, Dortmund would probably give us Sancho and Haaland for 200m. I'd take that deal every day of the week over Kane for the same amount.I'd keep Martial, but him plus 50m is still going to be about 100m short of Levy's valuation. I don't believe us or anyone in the Premier League will pay 200m for him. He seems like a natural replacement for Benzema so let him go to Real Madrid.
I'd get Sancho (100m?) to solve our right sided weakness, and then shop for another CF who would cost 100m or less. We could do with some cover with Ighalo until Greenwood is ready.
I would say that is too much after checking that his weaknesses far outweigh his strengths,Chiesa for 40m? Really?
Agreed.The Kane ship has sailed. Pure and simple.
The title winning teams in the past decade that had a top CF who were tops of the league goal chart were Aguero, RVP, Berbatov, and Drogba.
Having a top CF leading you to the title is years gone by due to the lack of pure CF goal machines, but more so generating goals from across your front line players and attack minded midfielders, i.e. balance of scoring threat.
Scoring balance and quality depth in addition to a style of play that generates a good amount of scoring chances is what United are building.
No way are we getting two 100 million pound attacking players in one window. Even without Covid-19 that is crazy and cannot ever be expected.I'd keep Martial, but him plus 50m is still going to be about 100m short of Levy's valuation. I don't believe us or anyone in the Premier League will pay 200m for him. He seems like a natural replacement for Benzema so let him go to Real Madrid.
I'd get Sancho (100m?) to solve our right sided weakness, and then shop for another CF who would cost 100m or less. We could do with some cover with Ighalo until Greenwood is ready.
I actually think he is a good punt. He has glaring weaknesses but is super talented at the same time.I would say that is too much after checking that his weaknesses far outweigh his strengths,
And that is playing in Serie A where the pace of the game is a little slower:
https://www.whoscored.com/Players/322971/Show/Federico-Chiesa
Sounds to me like you have just described Daniel JamesNo way are we getting two 100 million pound attacking players in one window. Even without Covid-19 that is crazy and cannot ever be expected.
If we get Sancho we will be lucky in the near future. We can’t really expect anything in the near future at this point, no teams can.
I actually think he is a good punt. He has glaring weaknesses but is super talented at the same time.
If we can make him into a more all round package within a couple of years he could be a great bit of business in the long run. He’s a player you’d pay to watch when on form and will get fans off their seats.
Agreed.As mad as it sounds, I'm not keen on him. I think we can challenge without spending stupid money on him.
Same. 23 year old Kane off the back of a consecutive 25+ goal season would be worth £200m. 26 year old Kane with this injury record, his already more conservative and economical game and question marks over his ankles is not worth that sort of money. He will score a lot of goals between now and his retirement, I’ve no doubt about that but I think it’s more likely to be from 6/7 seasons of 15-25 goals with him often missing for long stretches. £150-£200m should get you a regular 30+ goal striker and I don’t think he’s going to reach those heights again.As mad as it sounds, I'm not keen on him. I think we can challenge without spending stupid money on him.
Yep, all of this.Same. 23 year old Kane off the back of a consecutive 25+ goal season would be worth £200m. 26 year old Kane with this injury record, his already more conservative and economical game and question marks over his ankles is not worth that sort of money. He will score a lot of goals between now and his retirement, I’ve no doubt about that but I think it’s more likely to be from 6/7 seasons of 15-25 goals with him often missing for long stretches. £150-£200m should get you a regular 30+ goal striker and I don’t think he’s going to reach those heights again.
A lot of his problems are linked to the ridiculous dependency on him at spurs and the regular returns when he's not recovered from injuries. Didn't even get a break after the WC iirc. He wouldn't have these problems at a bigger club. For me, he's the best #9 in the world after Lewandowski not named Messi/Ronaldo and a striker like him can transform a team.Same. 23 year old Kane off the back of a consecutive 25+ goal season would be worth £200m. 26 year old Kane with this injury record, his already more conservative and economical game and question marks over his ankles is not worth that sort of money. He will score a lot of goals between now and his retirement, I’ve no doubt about that but I think it’s more likely to be from 6/7 seasons of 15-25 goals with him often missing for long stretches. £150-£200m should get you a regular 30+ goal striker and I don’t think he’s going to reach those heights again.
No you didn’t but the post I responded to did which sparked the discussion in the first place.The thing is, this is the transfer forum and people are discussing signing him. If we want to talk about Kane as a player and RVP as a player, it wouldn't be in this forum mate. I do get what you're saying, but think this being a transfer thread means we can infer we're discussing the signing of Kane.
And I don't think I said they're incomparable?
Not that I am in favour of bringing in Kane for big money but Halland and Kane are nothing alike.Would rather sign Igahlo, give Martial a season hopefully being supplied by Sancho, Pogba and Bruno and if he doesn’t cut it see what the situation is with Haaland if we want a player like Kane. Better yet, take that 200 mil knock on PSG‘s door and see if the rumours of Mbappe not wanting to sign an extension there is true.
Nit saying Kane isn’t a great player but I just don’t think he fits in with what Ole is trying to do and buying him for 200 mil would be like taking 4 steps back in the long run for a temporary gain that I don’t think will be that big of a step.
This.A lot of his problems are linked to the ridiculous dependency on him at spurs and the regular returns when he's not recovered from injuries. Didn't even get a break after the WC iirc. He wouldn't have these problems at a bigger club. For me, he's the best #9 in the world after Lewandowski not named Messi/Ronaldo and a striker like him can transform a team.
I made the post before the article about him being valued for 200m. Levy is out of his mind if he thinks anyone would pay that even before post COVID-19. Might be a similar situation with Bale where they want us to spend stupid money but Madrid would get him for lessI'd keep Martial, but him plus 50m is still going to be about 100m short of Levy's valuation. I don't believe us or anyone in the Premier League will pay 200m for him. He seems like a natural replacement for Benzema so let him go to Real Madrid.
I'd get Sancho (100m?) to solve our right sided weakness, and then shop for another CF who would cost 100m or less. We could do with some cover with Ighalo until Greenwood is ready.
Same here. He's World Class but we'd still have glaring weaknesses if we spunked the summer budget on him, whereas we could spend the same amount on RW, CM and CB and have a complete side.As mad as it sounds, I'm not keen on him. I think we can challenge without spending stupid money on him.
We've tried Martial at RW and he was totally ineffective there as it strips away all his best facets. Total no go.I wouldn't be surprised if we signed him. Him and Martial rotating constantly with Ighalo as cover. Something in me has an odd feeling Martial would do well at the RW if he wouldn't fancy sitting out when Harry is playing. and some games they should play together.
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Yes, around 2-3 years ago. He will never score again 30 league goals. Last four seasons 30, 37, 27 and 20 games in EPL. Not worth of 200M.Genuinely think he has already peaked.
I think Tottenham are on course for some troubled years to be fair.Seems very unlikely given length of contract and expected fee to United. Spurs would have to hit some serious trouble should they sell and while I hope United are moving forwards it's a big risk for Harry too.
Perhaps Harry should he want to go can force a move abroad for something for a more reasonable fee.
Kane is a terrific player and he would no doubt improve our side, however we all have budgets, and other areas of the pitch need investment. I don’t feel he’s the last piece of the jigsaw. We need a midfielder, maybe two if Pogba departs, a right winger and a better partner for McGuire.A lot of his problems are linked to the ridiculous dependency on him at spurs and the regular returns when he's not recovered from injuries. Didn't even get a break after the WC iirc. He wouldn't have these problems at a bigger club. For me, he's the best #9 in the world after Lewandowski not named Messi/Ronaldo and a striker like him can transform a team.
I think Aldrrweireld signed a new contract - but in case he’s not the player he was.I think Tottenham are on course for some troubled years to be fair.
Eriksen has left. Kane pretty much saying he'd leave for trophies.
Vertonghen and Alderweireld's contracts are due this summer.
Mourinho in charge
With the wages they want to pay for players, I think all this is catching up with them
