I think Ole would grasp at the chance to have Messi in the team for a couple seasons, even with ideals you can make exceptions for exceptional circumstances such as this. And I don't think it would be going against what he's trying to do in any case.
Lionel Messi \ Signs for PSG
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Any chance he's been a secret evertonian all these years?
Absolutely mind boggling that there’s even a discussion about a club being bailed out financially by its league because it was financially irresponsible like a spoiled entitled child that never had to suffer the consequence of his actions. Simeone is doing God’s work with Atletico.
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I mean Ole brought in Cavani as a short term solution so I don’t think he’d be against it. Thinking of the marketability etc I’m sure that someone at United is crunching numbers to see if it’s viable.
PSG makes the most sense though especially if it softens the blow of Mbappe going to Madrid.
I think if you have any ambition, you go for it and see what ends up happening. To not even go for it because there's a belief the player won't be interested is silly. As the great Michael Scott once said, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take.
Wouldn't mind if Perez offers Messi a contract just for shits and giggles.
And ship 6 goals every other match?
Messi is even more useless than CR when it comes to defensive work. Playing him and any other 3 and you are guaranteed to lose the midfield battle. PSG may be in for a shock trying to fit him, Neymar, Mbappe in the same team. The MSN worked because he worked more back then and Suarez worked like a mad man for a striker.
Such a shame
Dying during the heists. No value in doing them.
I'll never forget you Issy, what a guy! @Damien (can't remember who else was in our group now)
Messi to Real Madrid
Heard here first
Heard here first
City have already signed Grealish, it's confirmed.
They really are broke if the side of the road is their offices
Hope we're no where near this. Would be absolutely ridiculous wages.
Perez is suing La Liga
Attention seeker and greedy bugger.
Feck me, it's been a lifetime since thenDying during the heists. No value in doing them.
I'll never forget you Issy, what a guy! @Damien (can't remember who else was in our group now)
No he doesn’t.But he earns them more money than he's getting
That's some negotiating tactic from Barca
Not even a chance for the "Time To Say Goodbye" rendition from Brightman and Bocelli?? That's a bit harsh.
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Quite the advanced ploy this...
It's Messi, the world's best player. I have a feeling that even Ole cannot say no to this once Woodward/Murtough already got their starry eyes.
If Man Utd were still intent on being the 'worlds biggest club' they should make a move for him. Although, PSG looks likely.
PSG can surely afford his wages if they can offload Mbappe to Real for a hefty sum.
Do Real have the money, though?
Do Real have the money, though?
I think it’s very convenient for both sides to blame La Liga personally. Messi will want a CL before he’s finished and PSG are more likely than Barca and will offer him a shed ton. For Barcelona they need to move on - they should have taken the money last year. This way Messi can say he never wanted to go and the new Barca board can’t be held responsible as it’s the evil La Liga president that did it. I don’t think it’s posturing - I think he’s PSG bound.
I'm sure Barca fans will love that.
Yep. Goodbye videos already being shared. All just seems like calling La Liga’s bluff.
If united don’t enquire I’d be surprised: united and Adidas can make it happen
I hear you, it’s a lot of money but it seemed like letting Messi go was never an option and knowing how much he means to La Liga they would’ve figured something out. Some say this is a power play from Barca to force Tebas’s hand but it’s all wishful thinking
Greedy wanker.
Where will he go? City & PSG are the only ones who can afford him & they are stacked in his position.
Hate Barcelona and know what they're up to here but it literally was an emotional watch.
Arguably the best player to ever play the game, he’s allowed to be.
Bolt on to sign for United on a 2 year + 1 IMO.
Madrid must be in Dreamland at the moment. Perez can kill 2 birds with one stone by having Barcelona's greatest player leave them while they're in ruins, while opening up a move for Mbappé.Wouldn't mind if Perez offers Messi a contract just for shits and giggles.
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