Utdstar01
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I think he would be perfect for Leicester. Not sure he'll be suited to Chelsea's zombie football.He was fantastic today, should go to Leicester, they desperately need a couple of wingers.
I think he would be perfect for Leicester. Not sure he'll be suited to Chelsea's zombie football.He was fantastic today, should go to Leicester, they desperately need a couple of wingers.
James in the championship didnt get anywhere near this lad.The next 'big thing' in the Championship that some will think, " Is he good enough for Utd?" Who knows? We never envisaged dan James playing for Utd let alone the Pl but here he is
That was the Championship. A lot of things go to make up a PL player, even more to make a PL player playing for one the world's most famous clubs.James in the championship didnt get anywhere near this lad.
I was simply pointing out that the James comparison didnt make sense. He wasnt that special in the championshipThat was the Championship. A lot of things go to make up a PL player, even more to make a PL player playing for one the world's most famous clubs.
Grealish,Zaha et al looked good if not great in the Championship so yes he could be anything.
It's just the nature of the Caf to see a player tearing it up in there and all of a sudden he's top 5 club quality...
And yet we bought him...I was simply pointing out that the James comparison didnt make sense. He wasnt that special in the championship
Wish I still didn't tbhThe next 'big thing' in the Championship that some will think, " Is he good enough for Utd?" Who knows? We never envisaged dan James playing for Utd let alone the Pl but here he is
That was the Championship. A lot of things go to make up a PL player, even more to make a PL player playing for one the world's most famous clubs.
Grealish,Zaha et al looked good if not great in the Championship so yes he could be anything.
It's just the nature of the Caf to see a player tearing it up in there and all of a sudden he's top 5 club quality...
At Utd? I doubt very muchBut if they don't get a chance at this level, we'll never know how they're going to perform. With his skillset, I would love to see him being given a chance.
James has been pretty poor to be honest, not the greatest example to make.The next 'big thing' in the Championship that some will think, " Is he good enough for Utd?" Who knows? We never envisaged dan James playing for Utd let alone the Pl but here he is
We stopped doing loans so that won't wash - what's the point in developing over teams players for them and paying them for the privilege too! Got rid of the Academy for similar reasons after losing players to United and that lot down the road in blue!14 goals 9 assists this season with 3 more games to go. Terrific numbers. I think we would be foolish not to look at him. Brentford could get promoted as well, which could raise his price. Maybe having Garner and Chong go out on loan to Brentford to sweeten the deal.
Definitely an exciting player but I have a feeling he's headed to Chelsea. I don't think he's on United's radar. We seem to be blindsided by Sancho. I won't be surprised if he's the only person we end up getting this transfer window. Whoever ends up with Said is getting one cracking player. He's got shades of HazardWe stopped doing loans so that won't wash - what's the point in developing over teams players for them and paying them for the privilege too! Got rid of the Academy for similar reasons after losing players to United and that lot down the road in blue!
Said though - what a player love his enthusiasm, attitude and nutmegs! If he has to leave I'd love it to be to united!
Ever since he has arrived that's how I've been describing him to fans who know nothing but the Premier League the "Championship Hazard"Definitely an exciting player but I have a feeling he's headed to Chelsea. I don't think he's on United's radar. We seem to be blindsided by Sancho. I won't be surprised if he's the only person we end up getting this transfer window. Whoever ends up with Said is getting one cracking player. He's got shades of Hazard
Well that's an interesting point actually, Mbuemo has settled into the English game a lot faster than Benrahma did when he arrived in 2018 that is certainly true, Benrahma took a while to adapt. Since the re-start though he (Said) has to be the most inform player in the country and certainly in the league.From what I've heard, many Brentford fans think Benrahma is class technically but flatters to deceive too often and that Mbeumo has the higher ceiling as an all round player. I might have totally misunderstood their comments but that's the jist of what I heard.
EDIT - This was prior to the restart. It seems that they reckon Mbeumo has struggled a bit since then whereas Benrahma has added incredible work rate and seems determined to end the season strongly and play for a top move away.
So does talent. Which is why James has looked distinctly average and limited for us aside form the first 2 months.And yet we bought him...
Attitude,temperament and application go a long way
I think a phone call from Giggs had something to do about it. James offers nothing but speed off the bench. If he doesn't have space to run into, he has nothing to offer and can be nullified easily.And yet we bought him...
Attitude,temperament and application go a long way
Vastly superior to James on the technical level in fact the only thing James has on him is pace and being a few years younger.
Seems more talented than James. Wouldn’t mind him for like 15m. His output of 16 goals and 9 assists isn’t bad either.
Villa was looking to have him replace Grealish. I think he could be a much cheaper option than Grealish.Vastly superior to James on the technical level in fact the only thing James has on him is pace and being a few years younger.
£15m well depends how much the pandemic has deflated transfer fees but £20m plus addons would start a conversation, Villa tried and failed to get him for around £15m already last summer.
At Utd? I doubt very much
Not saying he’s not good by any stretch of the imagination. Just seen loads of these threads over the years and I’m yet to see a recent one really smash it in the PL.Why not at United, If James was signed and given chances with nothing but his speed as his asset, why not Benrahma. As others have stated, Unless James has space to run into, he is easily nullified as the premier league has shown, but a player with technical skills is far harder to mark out of the game.
Also the thing about players from weaker leagues not being up to the standards, I don't go for that. We had Schneiderlin who I thought was absolute class stink it up, yet we signed player a player like Ole from Norway, Schmeichel from Denmark and they served United well for a long time. It depends on the mentality of the player and how they settle. Even as recently as Fred, he signed from Ukraine, looked clueless at the start but is now a useful player as he knuckled down and worked hard.
If the player has an attitude problem, then that's a different matter.
We took a chance on James and are developing him into a better player. James also has an immense attitude and workrate, a desire to improve. It's clear to see why we took that chance on him.Why not at United, If James was signed and given chances with nothing but his speed as his asset, why not Benrahma. As others have stated, Unless James has space to run into, he is easily nullified as the premier league has shown, but a player with technical skills is far harder to mark out of the game.
Also the thing about players from weaker leagues not being up to the standards, I don't go for that. We had Schneiderlin who I thought was absolute class stink it up, yet we signed player a player like Ole from Norway, Schmeichel from Denmark and they served United well for a long time. It depends on the mentality of the player and how they settle. Even as recently as Fred, he signed from Ukraine, looked clueless at the start but is now a useful player as he knuckled down and worked hard.
If the player has an attitude problem, then that's a different matter.
Only funny if you never believed it when people said it at the time. Otherwise your just as bad.Reading all those “Leicester shit on us” comments now is...interesting
Remember how we thought that Ryan Sessegnon would be great? I don't even know where he is anymoreWe took a chance on James and are developing him into a better player. James also has an immense attitude and workrate, a desire to improve. It's clear to see why we took that chance on him.
Agree with the second part, mentality is absolutely vital. Good examples there too, add Depay to the stink list. One of Europe's biggest talents but he just couldnt apply himself here.
I've paid more attention to Benrahma since all this talk, he's a flair player with an eye for a trick. He looks a decent player. I think his game would need a lot of work to step up to the PL, even more so to a Chelsea or even us. There's no chance half his nutmegs and tricks come off against better defenders in the premiership. Reminds me a bit of Taarabt. Moments of magic in him.
If we couldnt get Grealish - he wouldnt be a bad option but i'd imagine Ole would want a more rounded player this time around
Tbf, he's had injuries and he's still only 20 years old (just turned 20 in May). He's with Spurs btw.Remember how we thought that Ryan Sessegnon would be great? I don't even know where he is anymore
Chelsea hardly need even more attacking players, they have: Mount,CHO,Pulisic, Barkley,Willian,Ziyech and Werner. Billy Gilmour is coming through while Loftus-Cheek can hardly get a game and he has a lot of PL experience. Meanwhile they're fragile at the back.Don't think he'll be going to Chelsea, seems like nonsense. If Brentford get promoted he'll likely stay another season. If they don't then he'll probably move to a Leicester type team.
Rhetorical, I knew thatTbf, he's had injuries and he's still only 20 years old (just turned 20 in May). He's with Spurs btw.
I love a good nutmeg. Easily one of the most effective, and at the same time humiliating, tricks in the book.Seems more talented than James. Wouldn’t mind him for like 15m. His output of 16 goals and 9 assists isn’t bad either.
Only funny if you never believed it when people said it at the time. Otherwise your just as bad.
No chance. It'll take at least £25-30m to convince Brentford to sell, possibly more.
Seems more talented than James. Wouldn’t mind him for like 15m. His output of 16 goals and 9 assists isn’t bad either.