Luckhurst: United prepared to move for a holding midfielder in January

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Can't believe people were happy to spunk 100m on Kane to get a "proper striker who scores goals" in but now that we've signed possibly the best striker in the world for cheap it's not as much of an upgrade as signing Ruben fecking Neves.

Get a grip. I've been banging the "we need a DM" drum for 2 years but if you want to win finals and big games this is the player you sign.

 

[jderbyshire]

Link?

Struggling to find the exact moment, but it was in the last 5-10 minutes of the stream.

 

[lysglimt]

Let us good that midfielder in now - and we can match any team in the world.

 

[Crashoutcassius]

Can't believe people were happy to spunk 100m on Kane to get a "proper striker who scores goals" in but now that we've signed possibly the best striker in the world for cheap it's not as much of an upgrade as signing Ruben fecking Neves.

Get a grip. I've been banging the "we need a DM" drum for 2 years but if you want to win finals and big games this is the player you sign.

I'd say these people - myself included - don't think he is the best striker in the world

 

[Spoony]

I'd say these people - myself included - don't think he is the best striker in the world

I think a 36 year old Ronaldo is a better striker than Kane.

 

[hungrywing]

Struggling to find the exact moment, but it was in the last 5-10 minutes of the stream.

It's around 20:34 for anyone curious.

 

[UNITED ACADEMY]

Thread should be locked or are we changing the title to ‘’4th’’?

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

I'd say these people - myself included - don't think he is the best striker in the world

He’s no less than top 3

 

[Valar Morghulis]

Rio spoke highly of Woodward and Judge, and alluded to inside knowledge of what's going on. 20:35 mins in, says "here's a hint, deadline day is going to be madness."

 

[pratyush_utd]

Rio spoke highly of Woodward and Judge, and alluded to inside knowledge of what's going on. 20:35 mins in, says "here's a hint, deadline day is going to be madness."

Howson has also just tweeted about Saul.

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[Judas]

Camavinga to be our deadline day signing, I want to believe

 

[Chairman Steve]

Ah yes, the ‘third significant signing’ was quite something. To the fourth then

 

[Ali Dia]

Just listening to Rio's podcast live on YouTube.

He's been talking about how he was texting Ronaldo last night, etc.

And he's just said something along the lines of:

"You need to be watching my channel on transfer deadline day, because it's gonna be a crazy one... That's just a little hint that I'm giving ya"

Interesting.

Cama cama cama cama chameleon!

 

[sewey89]

I still think we’re getting Trippier. I dunno why

 

[pratyush_utd]

Camavinga to be our deadline day signing, I want to believe

It was mentioned that we consider him as the best talent out there so we will go for him if there is an opportunity regardless of other option. So yes this will be my bet as well.

Saul on loan won't be bad as well

 

[HaliRed]

Didn’t ole say there might be a surprise or two a few days ago? I genuinely reckon we will go for a midfielder too. Camavingaaaaa Ronaldo Varane Sancho. Best. Window. Ever.

Now I know it's been a day of miracles, but surely this is a step too far for Woody and the team...He would be 75 by now...

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Ah yes, the ‘third significant signing’ was quite something. To the fourth then

This will be like watching Line Of Duty waiting for the mystery man to be revealed.

It'll be Harry Winks

 

[hobbers]

I still think we’re getting Trippier. I dunno why

The fact we seem to be happy to sell Dalot would suggest there's still legs in it.

 

[youmeletsfly]

Just listening to Rio's podcast live on YouTube.

He's been talking about how he was texting Ronaldo last night, etc.

And he's just said something along the lines of:

"You need to be watching my channel on transfer deadline day, because it's gonna be a crazy one... That's just a little hint that I'm giving ya"

Interesting.

Lube has been ordered for deadline day.

Also I think it's smart from the club to let Rio kind of be the front of stuff like this.

 

[Lynty]

I watched the stream and took it that they are doing a transfer deadline day special with Fabrizio. Akin to Skysports news deadline day.

I don't think it has anything to do with another United transfer.

 

[Pathwayz]

No he is not.

He is not even better than lewandoski.

I think a 36 year old Ronaldo is a better striker than Kane.

 

[MrSingh2002]

I predict Trippier in along with Pogba's replacement Neves with Pogba going to PSG after they get their Mbappe money.

 

[Judas]

I watched the stream and took it that they are doing a transfer deadline day special with Fabrizio. Akin to Skysports news deadline day.

I don't think it has anything to do with another United transfer.

Yeah same to be honest, I didn't think it was transfer related, and I am a massive muppet.

 

[Valar Morghulis]

I watched the stream and took it that they are doing a transfer deadline day special with Fabrizio. Akin to Skysports news deadline day.

I don't think it has anything to do with another United transfer.

Yeah same to be honest, I didn't think it was transfer related, and I am a massive muppet.

There's another signing coming, I feel it. Actually don't think it's going to be Trippier either...

 

[MDFC Manager]

Always thought Rio was a massive muppet, he's now getting in on the act as well!

 

[Bubz27]

Rio spoke highly of Woodward and Judge, and alluded to inside knowledge of what's going on. 20:35 mins in, says "here's a hint, deadline day is going to be madness."

I took that more as they're going to do some sort of show or countdown to deadline with Fab Rom.

 

[Jacko21]

It's handy that Trippier and Saul both play for the same club though.

 

[Valar Morghulis]

I took that more as they're going to do some sort of show or countdown to deadline with Fab Rom.

What's mad about that? Rio knows something, I feel it in my bones!

CR7 coming home has absolutely set me right off. I am convinced we're going to get our midfielder

 

[NoPace]

Can't believe people were happy to spunk 100m on Kane to get a "proper striker who scores goals" in but now that we've signed possibly the best striker in the world for cheap it's not as much of an upgrade as signing Ruben fecking Neves.

Get a grip. I've been banging the "we need a DM" drum for 2 years but if you want to win finals and big games this is the player you sign.

Yeah, obviously a 36 year old can look past it in a hurry, but there's no real statistical evidence for his decline and certainly only Kane and Lukaku look to be in his class this season among proper 9s in the Prem.

 

[IrishRedDevil]

I still think we’re getting Trippier. I dunno why

That would be such an anticlimax.

 

[TheReligion]

No he is not.

He is not even better than lewandoski.

He scored more goals in Serie A than a 28 year old , £100 million pound Lukaku though..

 

[dinostar77]

I predict Trippier in along with Pogba's replacement Neves with Pogba going to PSG after they get their Mbappe money.

I was wondering if Utd would sell Pogba if Mbappe leaves and PSG offer say €80mil. Neves wouldnt be a bad shout as hes Portuguese as well. Though a proper DM destroyer would be handy.

 

[AltiUn]

I think a 36 year old Ronaldo is a better striker than Kane.

Yeah, Kane’s best ever season was once over 40 goals, Ronaldo got 36 and 37 in the last 2. In fairness a 36 year Ronaldo is a better player than anyone not named Messi and possibly Neymar.

 

[Adisa]

We might end up with 5. i think it's inconceivable we sell Dalot without bringing a replacement.
Midfield is a must anyway.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Camavinga could be in play. Signing Ronaldo will make us more attractive to potential signings.

 

[Valar Morghulis]

We might end up with 5. i think it's inconceivable we sell Dalot without bringing a replacement.
Midfield is a must anyway.

True. Dalot doesn't walk out the door unless Trippier is coming in.

Trippier is a maybe for me. But, I suspect a midfield signing is definitely going to be made.

My prediction: Camavinga on deadline day, he's seen as a worthwhile investment because of his potential and the little risk attached. If however he opts not to join us, think that United will pull the trigger on getting Saul in on loan. Either way, I'm convinced one of these two are coming in.

 

[Cassidy]

No he is not.

He is not even better than lewandoski.

Lewandoski is better than Kane though

 

[Bubz27]

What's mad about that? Rio knows something, I feel it in my bones!

CR7 coming home has absolutely set me right off. I am convinced we're going to get our midfielder

I dont think it's mad. I feel like a midfielder is on the cards as well.

 

[Drainy]

I reckon he's completely understanding but imagine being Tom Heaton after this transfer window for the club.

 

[dbs235]

I dont think it's mad. I feel like a midfielder is on the cards as well.

Someone said it in another thread can't rememebr where otherwise I'd quote it. But getting a midfielder too would be ruthless and exactly what we need to make the team genuine contenders for the PL and CL. Surely the expense it would take would be well worth it to complete the team. Don't quit while we're ahead.