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He's 26, he can stay with us till he's 32 or 33, then go back and retire there. Everyone's happy!Didn't he say recently that he "wanted to retire" at Atletico?
He's 26, he can stay with us till he's 32 or 33, then go back and retire there. Everyone's happy!Didn't he say recently that he "wanted to retire" at Atletico?
He does have a good range of passing. You'll see in games where Atletico have more of the ball he has the ability to spread the ball wide and find good passes. I'd classify him as a very good passer with a good range. His game is adaptable. He can run with the ball and off it, can pass long and short, play in tight spaces and also has quality in space. He's very good at following the orders of the coach. I would imagine he's one of Simeone's favorite players because he'll always give you his best and do what's asked of him. I think he'd improve us massively and would help put Bruno in that De Bruyne world class category.I hadn't seen him play a full game yet, seems like a strong enough player. Thought his passing was very defensive ie a lot of backwards passing, but that might be due to Atletico's playing style or trying to waste time as they were a lot during 1st half, until the goal. Re the defensive side of his game, seemed okay, 2 of Liverpool's best players though in 1st half were Wijnaldum and Oxlade Chamberlin who were getting all kinds of time on the ball and making untracked runs. The way Atletico were set up, they kind of invite you on to them, so hard to judge the role of a defensive mid in that, essentially the whole team is defensive. You can see why he's sought after. Probably not the best game to judge him on. Be interesting to see him in a more attack minded side
Possibly more attainable tooI like Partey but I would prefer Zakaria now. He's a brute and very good defensively and can score goals from set pieces, especially with Fernandes finding him.
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I’d be surprised if that wasn’t bollocks, considering the opposite of what he’s saying should be true. Firstly he’s got a release clause so Atletico wouldn’t be required to accept the bid, and secondly he’s said he wants to retire at Atletico. If anything it should be personal terms that are the stumbling block.Tweet
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Who the heck is this?
I saw the links pick up again yesterday but nothing about negotiations or anything yet.
If on the odd chance that it actually does happen during the next window, we 100% need to have Ole announce the deal with him and a #ParteyLikeIts1999 hashtag
It wasMas Que Nada was a great song.
Ahhh but that's Sergio MendesMas Que Nada was a great song.
I don't think Bruno can get into that De Bruyne class because the latter's decision making and robotic ability to not feck up passes is way beyond Bruno's, but Bruno can definitely outscore De Bruyne and get up to like 15 goals a year (with penalties), though probably can't lead the Prem in assists.He does have a good range of passing. You'll see in games where Atletico have more of the ball he has the ability to spread the ball wide and find good passes. I'd classify him as a very good passer with a good range. His game is adaptable. He can run with the ball and off it, can pass long and short, play in tight spaces and also has quality in space. He's very good at following the orders of the coach. I would imagine he's one of Simeone's favorite players because he'll always give you his best and do what's asked of him. I think he'd improve us massively and would help put Bruno in that De Bruyne world class category.
I think that proposed line-up would make us a brilliant team provided Ole is able to get them to click. I don't see why they wouldn't.I don't think Bruno can get into that De Bruyne class because the latter's decision making and robotic ability to not feck up passes is way beyond Bruno's, but Bruno can definitely outscore De Bruyne and get up to like 15 goals a year (with penalties), though probably can't lead the Prem in assists.
But agreed completely on Partey, he's a very smooth passer, a midfield of Fred-Partey with Bruno in front of them, Rashford out left and a quality RW (Sancho ideally) would be much better than we've had lately.
Saul > Partey > Zakaria > SoumaréZakaria / Partey / Saul / Soumare
From above four, Which one you buy if you are a manager?
Good Choice.Do you think of any other CM target better than these 4 ?Saul > Partey > Zakaria > Soumaré
Probably not, no. I think a lot of it in general is contingent on Pogba leaving or staying.Good Choice.Do you think of any other CM target better than these 4 ?
Zakaria / Partey / Saul / Soumare
From above four, Which one you buy if you are a manager?
Yeah if we assume Pogba is gone, I think it's pretty clear the lineup has to be this:I think that proposed line-up would make us a brilliant team provided Ole is able to get them to click. I don't see why they wouldn't.
Depends on budget surely. Saul would cost not much more than all the others put together.Zakaria / Partey / Saul / Soumare
From above four, Which one you buy if you are a manager?
Florentino Luis and for a cheaper price than any of them other than maybe SoumareZakaria / Partey / Saul / Soumare
From above four, Which one you buy if you are a manager?
Depends on budget surely. Saul would cost not much more than all the others put together.
We don't need anyone for LB. Shaw is playing very well there and Williams is a capable back-up. Dalot can cover there too.Yeah if we assume Pogba is gone, I think it's pretty clear the lineup has to be this:
--------------Martial-----------
Rashford--Bruno------RW
---------Fred----DM/CM------
LB-Maguire--CB----WanBissaka
---------------De Gea--------------------
Greenwood, James, McTominay, Lindelof/Bailly, Shaw, Williams and Romero should be a solid bench, though the RW would really have to be able to play as a 10 or we'd have to go 2 up front (James out left) whenever Bruno is out, or we probably need a creative type, might not be crazy to bring in someone on a loan for one year there (or another position) if we can't make a 5th major signing.
Be surprised if there’s much left of Dalot at United tbh. He needs to stay fit and then hope others don’t so that he gets a run in the side, which he has to take. He hasn’t had a spell in the team since he’s been here, except for as a winger.We don't need anyone for LB. Shaw is playing very well there and Williams is a capable back-up. Dalot can cover there too.
How many times have we said that about Shaw, though? The issue is never on his actual ability — it’s whether or not he can stay fit.We don't need anyone for LB. Shaw is playing very well there and Williams is a capable back-up. Dalot can cover there too.
Came here to say just this. I'd guess Partey / Zakaria would cost similar amounts, and prefer Zakaria from the little I've seen of the two. Seems more dynamic.Zakaria > Partey > Soumare > Saul.
Why?
Saul would cost us our entire summer budget, it's a no brainer. Zakaria is younger so I prefer him to Partey but either of those two, plus RW and another midfielder and I'd say we've had a great window.
I don't think either we or he will be in a rush to do anything other than wait and see. As you say, his chances have been limited more by injury than anything else, so it's not as if he'll be itching to go elsewhere for game time. And his age, his reputation and the small but undeniable signs of his quality in the few games he has managed to play mean we'll be more than willing to keep having a look at him. He's unlikely to be taking much of a wage compared to our big earners.Be surprised if there’s much left of Dalot at United tbh. He needs to stay fit and then hope others don’t so that he gets a run in the side, which he has to take. He hasn’t had a spell in the team since he’s been here, except for as a winger.
I’m still keen to see how he develops because in terms of some of his attributes, he has the potential to be our most balanced full back, but he needs to take a step forward quickly. Based on his reputation prior to joining us, I do think he has it in him.
1. Partey. Perfect player to create stability in a team. Few mistakes, safe passer, excellent shielder of the defence. Unlike Soumare and Zakaria, Partey is a "safe" bet.Zakaria / Partey / Saul / Soumare
From above four, Which one you buy if you are a manager?
Saul for me. Saw a story today United have readied a 70mil bid for him. With Atleti being up to their eyeballs in debt and Coronavirus there is not a hope in hell they won’t need to sell people this window and they can’t expect to hold out for Saul’s full buyout.Zakaria / Partey / Saul / Soumare
From above four, Which one you buy if you are a manager?
So I am assuming you see Pogba leaving? I also assume you see Lingard and Periera leaving as well?Zakaria > Partey > Soumare > Saul.
Why?
Saul would cost us our entire summer budget, it's a no brainer. Zakaria is younger so I prefer him to Partey but either of those two, plus RW and another midfielder and I'd say we've had a great window.
With open arms.Would people be happy if we signed only two
Saul and Sancho?
Based on Pogba staying and Lingard leaving
Find it very hard to believe that we could sign Saul & Sancho but also keep PogbaWould people be happy if we signed only two
Saul and Sancho?
Based on Pogba staying and Lingaard leaving
Ofcourse that would improve us a lot.Would people be happy if we signed only two
Saul and Sancho?
Based on Pogba staying and Lingaard leaving
-I don't think we can contend for the league and Europe and have 2 fullbacks who aren't above average going forward, and Wan-Bissaka is more reliable than Shaw all in all.We don't need anyone for LB. Shaw is playing very well there and Williams is a capable back-up. Dalot can cover there too.