He better not be, or the Senegalese Dan James. I’m heading over to YouTube.
Ismaila Sarr
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Then we have a perfectly stacked front line.
Rashford - Martial - Sancho
James - Greenwood - Sarr
I don't think we'll get both, it's 1 or the other. We're facing another season with no fans which is a big hit, Dortmund aren't going to drop their price and we haven't been able to afford that this summer as it is.
I want a good dribbler, someone whos good 1vs1. World class talent. We already have pacey winger from Championship in Daniel James. Where would we need another pacey Championship winger? He looks average. I really hope this only negotation tactic. Better to go with Greenwood and James than use 40M for Sarr.
I don't even want him but it's slightly unfair to label someone a Championship winger when he has 1 appearance in the competition.
He's Daniel James 2.0 fast and thats about it. Really limited player, I hope we don't waste 40M on him.
Klopp wanted him. But Watford wanted payment up front.
Surely he must have more to his locker than pace.
When he ripped VVD a few months ago he looked more than a sprinter.
If Sancho isn't signed before the window closes and Sarr is instead will highlight once again the lack of ambition the United board has.
If it was a situation where we had made significant improvements in other key positions but decided Sancho wasn't worth the money then (based on what I've seen of him) I'd be quite happy with Sarr. He wouldn't be in any way a transformative signing but he wouldn't really need to be. He'd be more depth in a position where we badly need more depth and would fill out the profile of the squad. And, who knows, maybe more than that.
The problem is we haven't made that significant improvement elsewhere. So any signings we make between now and the close of the transfer window really need to be able to do a lot of heavy lifting over the season. Signing Sancho wouldn't help our other problem positions but (if he proves to be as good as we think) he could have the sort of impact that helps carry the team over its other faults. With the best will in the world, Sarr isn't going to do that.
If we were to end up signing him, I'd be reminded of what Van Gaal said since leaving:
"I didn’t always get the players that I want....I thought always Manchester United can buy every player because they have a lot of power. Seemingly a few players were not reachable for Manchester United. I cannot understand but it was like that.....I was satisfied, because [Di Maria] was a creative player, but I had other players on the list..... I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead. Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar. If you are at United, you have to think big. He was also interesting for the club in terms of selling shirts, and I wanted to have quick wingers. For that reason, I also tried to get Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez. Thomas Muller was on my wish list, too, and in central midfield I wanted N’Golo Kante. I even tried to sign James Milner, who was already quite old but very multifunctional and possessed leadership skills. For the defence, I wanted Sergio Ramos and Mats Hummels, because ours wasn’t the strongest in building from the back.....Those were my top targets, but we couldn’t get any of them. I don’t know why, because as the manager I wasn’t involved in any negotiations....After I left, players like Mahrez and Kante ended up at Manchester City and Chelsea, while United couldn’t get them. I found that very odd....."
I suspect Solskjaer might have a similar tale to tell if his time here ends in failure.
The problem is we haven't made that significant improvement elsewhere. So any signings we make between now and the close of the transfer window really need to be able to do a lot of heavy lifting over the season. Signing Sancho wouldn't help our other problem positions but (if he proves to be as good as we think) he could have the sort of impact that helps carry the team over its other faults. With the best will in the world, Sarr isn't going to do that.
If we were to end up signing him, I'd be reminded of what Van Gaal said since leaving:
"I didn’t always get the players that I want....I thought always Manchester United can buy every player because they have a lot of power. Seemingly a few players were not reachable for Manchester United. I cannot understand but it was like that.....I was satisfied, because [Di Maria] was a creative player, but I had other players on the list..... I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead. Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar. If you are at United, you have to think big. He was also interesting for the club in terms of selling shirts, and I wanted to have quick wingers. For that reason, I also tried to get Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez. Thomas Muller was on my wish list, too, and in central midfield I wanted N’Golo Kante. I even tried to sign James Milner, who was already quite old but very multifunctional and possessed leadership skills. For the defence, I wanted Sergio Ramos and Mats Hummels, because ours wasn’t the strongest in building from the back.....Those were my top targets, but we couldn’t get any of them. I don’t know why, because as the manager I wasn’t involved in any negotiations....After I left, players like Mahrez and Kante ended up at Manchester City and Chelsea, while United couldn’t get them. I found that very odd....."
I suspect Solskjaer might have a similar tale to tell if his time here ends in failure.
He’s physical and can outpace anyone when given space.
I see no end product, no dribbling skills or close control skills, no passing abilities.
How can this guy be quoted for 40mil when he has nothing to offer?
That Jens Petter looks a lot more promising, but we missed the boat.
I see no end product, no dribbling skills or close control skills, no passing abilities.
How can this guy be quoted for 40mil when he has nothing to offer?
That Jens Petter looks a lot more promising, but we missed the boat.
We know being wanted by other teams is no warranty. Fred and Alexis were Pep wet dreams werent they? see how they turned out.
He played great against Liverpool because they gave him all the space to attack. Like I said, he's like Daniel James, when giving time and space he'll burn anyone on pace besides that he doesnt offer anything much.
5 goals and 4 assists seems really poor for a 40M player dont it? and it wasnt exactly like he was putting great numbers in France either, actually he has never managed to get double digits. I'll call it now, if we waste 40M on him well be talking the same as we do as Daniel James, with the exception that at least James is shit but he cost us half.
I think we will end up wth Sarr as I cant see Sancho happening this week, maybe January or next summer it might be on. I only saw highlights but he seems mainly RF but does mainly play on RW. he looks better than James and is the same age. £40 mill is reasonable for a 22 year old with premier experience.
I'd prefer him over Sancho.
Why?
He’s a Glazer.
Because he cost Watford 30 million last year ffs.
Serious question, how is he that much different to Dan James? Poor alternative to Sancho, what are we playing at as a club!
I don't think Sarr is much of an improvement on Greenwood so what's the point? Just go all in for Sancho instead.
Please no. Rather no one.
It will be the biggest slap in the face to us fans if Sarr comes instead of Sancho. I can't imagine our better players being too impressed either with our lack of ambition and will no doubt start being unsettled after more abject failure this season and more likely next.
I also can't imagine any of them having faith in this club going forward unless fighting for top 4 and getting to semi finals of cups is sufficient enough to stay around and pick up huge wages.
It will be the biggest slap in the face to us fans if Sarr comes instead of Sancho. I can't imagine our better players being too impressed either with our lack of ambition and will no doubt start being unsettled after more abject failure this season and more likely next.
I also can't imagine any of them having faith in this club going forward unless fighting for top 4 and getting to semi finals of cups is sufficient enough to stay around and pick up huge wages.
Hmmm from the little I’ve seen it looks like we will have to take a leap of faith with this one. I don’t really see anything special... Our scouting has still been patchy since Ole came in so I don’t know what to expect. Jota would have been a markedly safer investment for around the same price. we’ve got gaps all over the attack really and another 2 footed player with PL experience would have fit in quickly. Sarr seems like a pretty expensive punt. We could probably get Chiesa for the same who’s surely shown more so far?
He has more strength than a newborn for a start.
He's not an improvement on Greenwood and that is the point. We can't play Greenwood every minute of every game.
Sancho and Sarr then sell James to one of the interested parties and that will be fine thanks
Woodward, promote this man.
Is he a improvement on Greenwood ? No
But is he a footballer ? Yes.
But is he a footballer ? Yes.
No to this
Get Sancho, and spend that 40 mil on CB or a DM like Thomas Partey
We don’t need Usain Bolt in our squad if the only thing he can do is run fast when given space
Yeah if only we had the cash to get a CB or DM with our lack of sales so far
Fred is good.
Signing him instead of Sancho would certainly leave a Sarr taste in the mouth of many fans.
low hanging fruit that I couldn’t resist
low hanging fruit that I couldn’t resist
God damn it its not the time!
From what I've seen of Saar, didnt see much special in him. I also think Sancho is overrated around here. I think the true talent, thats Dembele but yeah anyway, Saar I guess for a low price thats fine but honestly didnt see much special in him. Good player, yeah sure. Just not special. For 40 million would be a great buy no doubt. Just dont expect ballon d'or.
Great backup. Starter? Not so sure. Maybe with time.
Great backup. Starter? Not so sure. Maybe with time.
Haha
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Somehow I don't think if Salah, Mane, Firmino joined us they wouldn't have developed into the players they are today.
40m is way too much for him... he has potential but we just aren't the right environment for him imo. He strikes me as someone who needs to develop into a good player elsewhere before taking the step up, otherwise he won't handle the pressure.
I dont rate him that much, better than Dan James and would take him for cheap as backup but i hope we get someone better
Yeah I was thinking the same thing too,needs to join a mid tier premier league club first
Would be a great option off the bench and provide us with the depth we lack in attacking positions.