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What's the harm in at least giving it a goIf I were them, I would stick around at Real than joining United. Zero chance of us prying them loose, this summer at least.
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What's the harm in at least giving it a goIf I were them, I would stick around at Real than joining United. Zero chance of us prying them loose, this summer at least.
I’m confused. Aren’t you the same one who said in the Tchouameni thread that this wouldn’t happen in a million years, literally today?What's the harm in at least giving it a go
You don't think we could have possibly expected to get more than 10m euros up front for a Brazil international midfielder who's been a starter for Man Utd for most of the last 4 years and has very good stats?Henderson yes but I don't think we could have feasibly expected more for the other two.
Yeah but tonight's transfers is giving me stupid belief we should give it a goI’m confused. Aren’t you the same one who said in the Tchouameni thread that this wouldn’t happen in a million years, literally today?
Haha a go to what end? Ask Real if any of their young CM stars are available, and they say: “Come back with £150M and we’ll talk”, is that the scenario in your head? When Rice or Caicedo go for what they went for, is there even the tiniest possibility that a Valverde or a Tchouameni be any less than that? And even if we somehow miraculously sign one, where do they even play? Benching any one of Casemiro, Bruno or Mount?Yeah but tonight's transfers is giving me stupid belief we should give it a go
Worry about where they play when you actually manage to get them through doorHaha a go to what end? Ask Real if any of their young CM stars are available, and they say: “Come back with £150M and we’ll talk”, is that the scenario in your head? When Rice or Caicedo go for what they went for, is there even the tiniest possibility that a Valverde or a Tchouameni be any less than that? And even if we somehow miraculously sign one, where do they even play? Benching any one of Casemiro, Bruno or Mount?
This mentality is what got us to sign Pogba, Ronaldo, Sancho, etc. Chasing after the hottest names with no real plan what to do.Worry about where they play when you actually manage to get them through door
Be totally honest, you've seen that Liverpool have a shiny new player and you're just feeling a bit jealous aren't you?Worry about where they play when you actually manage to get them through door
I am absolutely shitting it with our midfield quality,we shouldn't wait until Casemiro is declining before planning for his successorThis mentality is what got us to sign Pogba, Ronaldo, Sancho, etc. Chasing after the hottest names with no real plan what to do.
Like OverratedOpinion said, you should chill out for a bit and see what transpires over the next year or two.I am absolutely shitting it with our midfield quality,we shouldn't wait until Casemiro is declining before planning for his successor
I’m not shitting it but for meI am absolutely shitting it with our midfield quality,we shouldn't wait until Casemiro is declining before planning for his successor
So are you in the Pavard/Todibo camp in regards to a backup CB then. Also should we go for Lavia or Amrabat for that backup midfielderBe totally honest, you've seen that Liverpool have a shiny new player and you're just feeling a bit jealous aren't you?
We don't need a starting holding midfielder right now, we need backup and also need a backup defender on a finite amount of money.
Once we need a new starting midfielder in that position (assuming Mainoo hasn't worked out) we will sign one don't worry. There will always be good players to sign.
If I had my choice out of those 4 I'd go with Todibo and Lavia.So are you in the Pavard/Todibo camp in regards to a backup CB then. Also should we go for Lavia or Amrabat for that backup midfielder
I would only go with Todibo IF that's who Erik sees as his Varane successor. However if he's still not sure then would sign Pavard for the experience and flexibility to play two positions.If I had my choice out of those 4 I'd go with Todibo and Lavia.
Fair enough, I'd worry about getting pinned back aerially if Varane was unavailable and we were starting Martinez and Pavard.I would only go with Todibo IF that's who Erik sees as his Varane successor. However if he's still not sure then would sign Pavard for the experience and flexibility to play two positions.
Pavard is not a complete mug in the air,also keep hearing contrasting things about Todibo in terms of aerial abilityFair enough, I'd worry about getting pinned back aerially if Varane was unavailable and we were starting Martinez and Pavard.
He's not great honestly.Pavard is not a complete mug in the air,also keep hearing contrasting things about Todibo in terms of aerial ability
Whoever Erik chooses I will fully back the decision,personally think we could sign both & Amrabat if we sold McTominay tooHe's not great honestly.
Over the last year he lost 1.28 aerial duels per 90 and won 67% of his aerial duels.
That puts him just above average compared to centre backs. Then when you consider nearly half his starts were at right back where he would have been competing with winters who are typically not as good in the air as strikers.
That might be fine but he'd be covering for Varane who is one of the most dominant defenders in the world in the air.
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Varane only lost 0.66 duels per game and win 77%. Both put him in the 97th and 99th percentile (basically the best in Europe or very close). I think this is hugely important for Martinez.
Todibo is much closer to Varane than Pavard in this aspect. He only loses 0.87 aerial battles per 90 which puts him in the 90th percentile compared to Pavard who's in the 54th percentile for this stat.
For Martinez’s partner aerial ability and pace should ideally be the two main qualities we need (defending aside). On the ball, between Martinez and Onana there’s a lot of ability in playing out of the back.Pavard is not a complete mug in the air,also keep hearing contrasting things about Todibo in terms of aerial ability
We won't sign both.Whoever Erik chooses I will fully back the decision,personally think we could sign both & Amrabat if we sold McTominay too
Based on this, neither of the options seem to be the right fit for us unless we have seen potential for improvement in this aspect.He's not great honestly.
Over the last year he lost 1.28 aerial duels per 90 and won 67% of his aerial duels.
That puts him just above average compared to centre backs. Then when you consider nearly half his starts were at right back where he would have been competing with wingers who are typically not as good in the air as strikers.
That might be fine but he'd be covering for Varane who is one of the most dominant defenders in the world in the air.
Same stats
Varane only lost 0.66 duels per game and win 77%. Both put him in the 97th and 99th percentile (basically the best in Europe or very close). I think this is hugely important for Martinez.
Todibo is much closer to Varane than Pavard in this aspect. He only loses 0.87 aerial battles per 90 which puts him in the 90th percentile compared to Pavard who's in the 54th percentile for this stat.
Yeah actually not in this window,however could always pick up Todibo in JanuaryWe won't sign both.
I don't think Todibo is a bad option based on the stats (not going to lie and say I've watched him play a dozen times).Based on this, neither of the options seem to be the right fit for us unless we have seen potential for improvement in this aspect.
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That’s got to be some of the worst advice ever. You sign players you need in certain positions to improve your team, not sign players that might be available because Liverpool have bid daft money.Worry about where they play when you actually manage to get them through door
We've still lost Fred and VDB though, think we definitely need to bring someone in.Presumably dead in the water now we're keeping the Scottish Zidane.
I don't think Fred and VDB will cover his fee, I thought most reports said we'd only be going for someone if we sold all 3.We've still lost Fred and VDB though, think we definitely need to bring someone in.
According to Romano we’ll move for Amrabat as soon as Fred and VdB‘s moves are finalised.I don't think Fred and VDB will cover his fee, I thought most reports said we'd only be going for someone if we sold all 3.
Can't really blame him for going. Chap been waiting all summer for us to make a move and seems we are slow trying to offload players.Tweet
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Our third goalkeeper is also leaving for 8M. This must get done or we're going to be so short handed.I don't think Fred and VDB will cover his fee, I thought most reports said we'd only be going for someone if we sold all 3.
I think I would lose a lot of hopePresumably dead in the water now we're keeping the Scottish Zidane.
It was never dependent on Scott. Romano always said it will be done after Fred and Donny departure. United have never been seeking to actively sell Scott.Presumably dead in the water now we're keeping the Scottish Zidane.
No report said that. Romano has said multiple times Utd will go for a new CM once Fred and Donny leave.I don't think Fred and VDB will cover his fee, I thought most reports said we'd only be going for someone if we sold all 3.