If we bought all three the European Lad on Twitter would have a nervous breakdown
Jurriën Timber | Arsenal player
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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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Maybe one of those will come but even then it's unlikely. Ajax don't want or need to sell and it looks like Timber doesn't even want a move.
That fee for Pereira is going far
We should sign only one of them, two max. Bringing 3 players from the Dutch league in one window would be incredibly risky.
Starting the season with the crap we have would be incredibly risky.
It's not a binary choice though
Those 3, De Jong & Eriksen
No way Ajax are selling them all though, after losing Mazraoui, Gravenberch and Haller.
I still think Timber is wanted to play RB. Antony holding the width on the right and Timber stepping into CM as the inverted FB would allow us to play an Eriksen type with De Jong - he could do some serious damage between the lines in that space Antony’s width creates. Having Timber also fits with the Raum links - an attacking LB of that ilk who acts like a wingback keeping the width on the left hand side allowing Sancho (or even Bruno from the left) the freedom to go roaming - with the stability of Timber forming a 3 behind them as FDJ fills that left space to pick the ball up and progress. Add the ball playing left footed CB and it would look like a rather good balanced squad.
I see the how the puzzle can come together but that will cost 200+ and leave us with a rather large squad for a Europa league season.
AWB, Telles, Williams, Axel, Bailly and Jones can all reportedly leave.
True, but we'll need buyers......is Telles listed?
I think we’ll get buyers - obviously the issue is how low we have to go on the fees due to their wages! Stone said earlier this summer Telles wanted more first team football.
Good post. Worthy idea to consider for our new season.
I really don't understand comments like this. Why buy a player to play him out of position. ETH likes to play with a high line. Its clear timber would partner Varane.
We need a new RB if we sign Anthony. Does Timber have the ability to contribute in the final third as a attacking / overlapping fullback? If not then we are in for him at CB.
@Raees on his Pythagoras in Boots video on Anthony explained that Anthony like to cut in and relies on a over lapping fullback to create width so he can cut in from the right wing.
On that basis i dont think timber is the RB we are looking for.
That’s one way to do it. Like I’ve said in my post - Timber can push into CM giving Eriksen the freedom to rotate into those spaces. Walker does similar for City.
Think is going to be one of Timber or Martinez. I hope we can get both Antony and Timber, both superb players.
Yeah certain it's only one of them & Antony, however even getting that looks a big ask with the sales of Mazraoui and Gravenberch already.
Dumfries would be a much better tactical fit with an Antony.
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Only three of them??????
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“Coward”
United fans really are like spoilt children when things don’t go their way
Coward, more like smart.
He made his decision, I respect that. Ajax is a great club for young players, but I do wonder if he doesn't make a mistake.
Our new manager is Ten Hag, he coached him before, knows Timber's strengths and weaknesses. Yet still wants to sign him. So Ten Hag believes Timber is ready for the step up.
Our new manager is Ten Hag, he coached him before, knows Timber's strengths and weaknesses. Yet still wants to sign him. So Ten Hag believes Timber is ready for the step up.
We should be in for their midfielder, might as well.
He took a shot at us. He is our enemy now.
Still means not forever.
Erik got this I think.
Erik got this I think.
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the intent could be interpreted anyway you choose to do so whether an ajax supporter or united supporter
Why does he put 3 X signs?
There are three crosses on the Amsterdam flag.
Yes, only Timber, Martinez and Antony from Ajax because De Jong, De Ligt and Brobbey are contacted to other clubs and Eriksen is a free agent. I think 7 "old boys" plus Malacia should help change the culture of the club in Ten Hag's image.
Clear out all the deadwood, and hopefully some of the talented youth team can be moulded to Ten Hag style of play. This, combined with a couple of sensible additions, like Nkunku next summer, has the makings of a very good team.
I would imagine that even if we sign Martinez we will likely be back in for him next year anyway.
Maguire will be 30 years old, and we have no idea if he'll even recover his form. Likewise with Varane, who will also be 30 and we have no idea if he can be relied upon to stay fit, his time at United seems to suggest otherwise.
Lindelof probably won't ever be anything other than a squad player if/when we sign Martinez.
Maguire will be 30 years old, and we have no idea if he'll even recover his form. Likewise with Varane, who will also be 30 and we have no idea if he can be relied upon to stay fit, his time at United seems to suggest otherwise.
Lindelof probably won't ever be anything other than a squad player if/when we sign Martinez.
We should sign him next season
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That contract extension probably adds 15m on top. The winter transfer window it is.
He’s being rewarded for staying, that’s all
Unless there's a release clause it's a very stupid move. Schreuder won't let him leave for several years.
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