Mainoldo
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Sancho, Rice & Pau Torres.
Can you define what you would expect from a RW over and above James? Apart from crossing from both wings being generally p*ss poor, we don’t play a target man i.e RvNI still think RW is everything. Get some balance in the team again and then build from there. Sancho, for me, would be more important than Haaland to us being able to compete with the best teams. Ideally we get both but let's not be greedy
Yeah there is no doubt that this team lacks balance without a proper RW but also lacks an absolute predator in the box as well and like you say there is no way in a million years you can get both players. I could live with only Haaland if we gave Axel an opportunity to be Harry's CB partner, Amad a chance to make that RW spot his own and of course kept hold of Pogba as well.I still think RW is everything. Get some balance in the team again and then build from there. Sancho, for me, would be more important than Haaland to us being able to compete with the best teams. Ideally we get both but let's not be greedy
No white text? I like James from a work ethic perspective and appreciate he's probably better on the LW but he's lacking as an elite RW in many areas. I don't get the crossing point, we haven't played with those kind of wingers for over a decade or so.Can you define what you would expect from a RW over and above James? Apart from crossing from both wings being generally p*ss poor, we don’t play a target man i.e RvN
We could have best crosser in the world but there would still be no one in the box to target.
Nice try - unfortunately, I don't think Solskjaer reads the Caf!Sancho for 90m, Tolisso for 50m and you're set.
Lacking in what areas? I’m not saying he is answer but only asking what you define as key attributes required. Didn’t understand “No White Text” sorry ?No white text? I like James from a work ethic perspective and appreciate he's probably better on the LW but he's lacking as an elite RW in many areas. I don't get the crossing point, we haven't played with those kind of wingers for over a decade or so.
James is a good backup across the wings but I'd say he's not amazing at anything. He's rapid and works hard which is great and he's not a bad finisher coming off the left but you only need to look at his decision making in attacking areas to see the issue. Even if we didn't get Sancho, imagine just having a player who knew the role positionally, provided genuine width and then could contribute a healthy number of assists and a few goals. I don't think he's created a single big chance this season in the PL or has a single assist & most of our good work comes down the left.Lacking in what areas? I’m not saying he is answer but only asking what you define as key attributes required. Didn’t understand “No White Text” sorry ?
For sure Sancho would be a dream signing but I’m not sure if “genuine width” helps so much when we have such poor numbers in the box , especially in the slow build up play we now see so often. Haaland Sancho ? Would be simply epic.James is a good backup across the wings but I'd say he's not amazing at anything. He's rapid and works hard which is great and he's not a bad finisher coming off the left but you only need to look at his decision making in attacking areas to see the issue. Even if we didn't get Sancho, imagine just having a player who knew the role positionally, provided genuine width and then could contribute a healthy number of assists and a few goals. I don't think he's created a single big chance this season in the PL or has a single assist & most of our good work comes down the left.
Rashford - Greenwood - Sancho is much better than Rashford - Haaland - James for example, in my opinion.
Would be impossible to sell that much.Kounde - £55m
Rice - £70m
Grealish - £70m
Sancho - £80m
Haaland - £100m
Spend - £375m
Sell
De Gea - £30m
Tuanzebe - £20m
Pogba - £50m
Van de Beek - £30m
Martial - £40m
Pereira - £10m
Lingard - £10m
Dalot - £10m
Jones - free transfer
Total - £200m
Net Spend around £175m.
We’d still have solid depth as well.
Henderson
Grant/Romero/veteran backup signed cheap
Kovar
AWB
Laird/Williams
Bailly
Maguire
Lindelof
Kounde
Mengi
Shaw
Telles
Rice
Matic
Fred
McTominay
Grealish
Garner
Sancho
Amad
Pellistri
Bruno
Mata
Mejbri
Rashford
James
Shoretire
Haaland
Greenwood
We’d never do it but if we were serious about competing then one big summer is going to be needed at some point. Chelsea tried it last year. We’ve seen PSG get Mbappe and Neymar in the same summer. Real Madrid have done huge summers before when they got Kaka and Ronaldo etc.
Haaland +cm+cdm+wingback+cb i hopeFor sure Sancho would be a dream signing but I’m not sure if “genuine width” helps so much when we have such poor numbers in the box , especially in the slow build up play we now see so often. Haaland Sancho ? Would be simply epic.
Bit optimistic hoping to sell Jones for freeKounde - £55m
Rice - £70m
Grealish - £70m
Sancho - £80m
Haaland - £100m
Spend - £375m
Sell
De Gea - £30m
Tuanzebe - £20m
Pogba - £50m
Van de Beek - £30m
Martial - £40m
Pereira - £10m
Lingard - £10m
Dalot - £10m
Jones - free transfer
Total - £200m
Net Spend around £175m.
We’d still have solid depth as well.
Henderson
Grant/Romero/veteran backup signed cheap
Kovar
AWB
Laird/Williams
Bailly
Maguire
Lindelof
Kounde
Mengi
Shaw
Telles
Rice
Matic
Fred
McTominay
Grealish
Garner
Sancho
Amad
Pellistri
Bruno
Mata
Mejbri
Rashford
James
Shoretire
Haaland
Greenwood
We’d never do it but if we were serious about competing then one big summer is going to be needed at some point. Chelsea tried it last year. We’ve seen PSG get Mbappe and Neymar in the same summer. Real Madrid have done huge summers before when they got Kaka and Ronaldo etc.
In my opinion we need 4 signings-1)CB-A top class,speedy,ball playing CB who can allow us to play a high line and play out from the back.Needless to say he should also be comfortable defending 1 v 1.I ask the question because in recent weeks we've seen injuries to Bailly, Pogba, VDB, McTominay & Cavani has left very little room for rotation
Seems likely Mata will go in the summer, if Pogba isn't going to sign a new contract than this is the summer to sell him as well and given his rise in form now's the time to let Lingard go as well
Does this mean then that like last summer this summer will be spent signing more squad options like Telles and VDB rather than players who will improve the starting XI? Because after all it's a lot less expensive to sign 3 or 4 backup players than it is 3 or 4 players top class players better than what we have already
Its a little concerning seeing as many are expecting an actual real title challenge next season
Which would be your ideal two out of those three if we could sell a couple of players and do also have a budget that is going to be around the £80m mark. Not gonna lie would still love to sign Ramos as think he could be our version of Thiago Silva at Chelsea but the lack of pace is such an issue for our CB'sTwo of the below three
A game changing attacker, ideally a right sided player, but if it's a proper goal scoring beast that instead
A reliable, dominant yet pacey centre back
A centre midfield who can pass, yet do what McFred do.
Failure to succeed rules out stepping up a level next year.
I hope we don't buy another expensive bench player who barely gets near it. That achieves very little.
Re the game: I reckon we should play James-Rashford-Amad up front but 100% sure he'll persist with Greenwood.Looking at the starting XI for tomorrows game against Milan will be quite depressing. I know its because of injuries but just shows how bad our squad depth is. The bench will be even worse than Milans..
With that said.. probably 4 signings but dont think that will happen.
Would you take Trippier as a backup RB and yes I know he wasn't great tonight but neither was the rest of them, for Amad to get a run of games it would need Ole to give Mason a proper chance at no 9 and James's form to fall off again totally. Can't see anyone taking Pogba this summer but despite a poor showing in this tie still think Saul could offer us something different on the ball to the others if he did.Re the game: I reckon we should play James-Rashford-Amad up front but 100% sure he'll persist with Greenwood.
If Amad were to get a run of games and keep playing as he has been for U23s, I don't think we'll need Sancho. We've more a pressing need for Haaland, a DCM, a CB and a RB. Yes, I count a backup RB as an essential position to reinforce because - and I'm repeating myself here, but it can't be understated - Wan-Bissaka cannot play another season without competition. It's obvious that Williams is in desperate need for a loan. Tuanzebe needs another loans or at his critical age, would probably prefer a permanent transfer. Matic is past his best and I still think Pogba will leave (swap most likely). Also, will Van de Beek be happy as a backup player? The only chance he really has is if he adapts his game to more of a central position.
Yeah, I would. Can ping a ball which is something we miss from the right side. As for Mason, unfortunately, he's been off the pace this season and I believe Amad would be a more effective presence as a goal threat and providing for Rashford. I would loan Mason out next season. I would love Saul, but I don't think Atletico would be a big enough club for Pogba. Only thing is, we would miss our chance at a Spanish trio again as De Gea and Mata will most likely be off. Not a deal breaker, but the vibes wouldn't be the sameWould you take Trippier as a backup RB and yes I know he wasn't great tonight but neither was the rest of them, for Amad to get a run of games it would need Ole to give Mason a proper chance at no 9 and James's form to fall off again totally. Can't see anyone taking Pogba this summer but despite a poor showing in this tie still think Saul could offer us something different on the ball to the others if he did.
Trippier is 30 years old. He could “ping a ball” in but there would be nobody to get on the end of it. We are becoming a more technical passing team now and , in my humble opinion, only need to go all out for Haaland. Martial,Fred,Pogba out.Yeah, I would. Can ping a ball which is something we miss from the right side. As for Mason, unfortunately, he's been off the pace this season and I believe Amad would be a more effective presence as a goal threat and providing for Rashford. I would loan Mason out next season. I would love Saul, but I don't think Atletico would be a big enough club for Pogba. Only thing is, we would miss our chance at a Spanish trio again as De Gea and Mata will most likely be off. Not a deal breaker, but the vibes wouldn't be the same
Striker !!! A striker is the number 1 priority right nowIn my opinion we need 4 signings-1)CB-A top class,speedy,ball playing CB who can allow us to play a high line and play out from the back.Needless to say he should also be comfortable defending 1 v 1.
2)DM-A deep lying playmaker who can control/set the tempo of a game for us.
3)RW-This has been a problem position for years now.We have to move heaven and earth to sort this problem out for good.
4)RB-An attacking full back who can challenge/push AWB on the right.
The first 3 should be our main priority though....If we want to take the next step in our progression,then we just have to iron out these weaknesses in our squad...
To finish what chances? Tbf hold up play can bring others in. I think we’ve sorely missed pogbas creativity in midfield hence the dour football of late.Striker !!! A striker is the number 1 priority right now
Well, I wouldn't say Trippier is the only option. And being 30 doesn't hold much relevance as a backup, especially while he's not yet over the hill. I do believe we need a decent crosser when we struggle to break down teams who just sit back and defend (which teams are starting to realise is our weakness). Harry is powerful, tall and loves to get forward and could get his slab on it. It's definitely something he should work. If Greenwood/Martial, can't be trusted to head the ball, then again, surely it's something to work on as a CF regardless of our passing ethos? I mean, the passing itself isn't great, let's be honest. A lot of players, Rashford especially, constantly pick the wrong option. If we are truly going to be this tiki-taka team then there is a way to go. And the trouble is, when playing the technical game, you need great technical players which cost a lot of money or they simply aren't available, especially during these times.Trippier is 30 years old. He could “ping a ball” in but there would be nobody to get on the end of it. We are becoming a more technical passing team now and , in my humble opinion, only need to go all out for Haaland. Martial,Fred,Pogba out.
Bring in obvious talent and nurture a team and not a group of misfits.
Ole is learning all the time and I believe he has the potential to take the team to the top.
Yes but he would be wasted in those positions.Can he play centre back & right wing?
I’m with ya on Trippier, he makes sense for next year if we keep Cavani but presumably for his price and wages we can find a 25 year old RB with more potential defensively and a better passer than crosser to suit Mason and Rashford and Bruno. Max Aarons seems like the obvious name, though there’s presumably others.Trippier is 30 years old. He could “ping a ball” in but there would be nobody to get on the end of it. We are becoming a more technical passing team now and , in my humble opinion, only need to go all out for Haaland. Martial,Fred,Pogba out.
Bring in obvious talent and nurture a team and not a group of misfits.
Ole is learning all the time and I believe he has the potential to take the team to the top.
I keep reading this (bolded) which I find quite odd because they play different positions. As much as I think Grealish is a great player, his two favoured positions, LW and AM are the least of our worries right now. If Pogba leaves, I'd rather have a progressive CM who specialises in that role.Mad that we’re in a position where acquiring what we need to challenge seems impossible already.
fast CB - kounde
CDM - anyone who can do what fred/Mctom currently do.
RW - sancho
ST - ideally haaland but will never happen.
I think Laird is ready to be back up at RB, Grealish is essential if Pogba leaves.
So yeah, we’re not winning the league next season either.