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Never seen him but I'm guessing ETH will use him, extensively. This isn't the kind of signing he would make without identifying a weakness in our current options. Everyone kind of clowned Ralf for using Telles but I just dont think Shaw is everyone's cup of tea. I'm guessing it's shaw's delivery because his build up imo is pretty decent. At least I think it is.
 

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Few questions:

- can he play both flanks?

- has he any experience as wing-back?

- Is his final 3rd play being poor an exaggeration?

If he can play wingback, we may see Shaw at LCB as part of a 3 at times this season.
Yes. His crossing isn't great but his link up and general attacking play is good
 

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Is he not very good at attacking then? That’s a bit disappointing
Absolutely not true, he’s as good going forward as any modern LB, his decision making needs work but he’s a menace to deal with, he gave Roma fits in the Conference final, they couldn’t handle him all game.
 

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We've got half a dozen priority areas. LB and CAM aren't priorities so let's make Malacia and Eriksen our first signings. It's what Man Utd do.
We're clearly prioritising CDM/CM the most hence De Jong. Also Shaw was injured for most of the season and Telles was probably our worst outfield player, so surely it makes sense to have someone who is a good backup?
 

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Kind of plays like Lamptey. Wish he was a right back though. Hope he agrees to come. Some good news finally.
 

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Murtough has been waiting for Feyenoord to agree a fee with Lyon so there is no Man Utd tax like it would have been if we had approached them first.

Murtough Madness is real!!
Several reports are saying that we are monitoring the situation with Arsenal and Lisandro Martínez too. Maybe this whole swoop in once a fee is set is a new tactic.
 

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Shaw is probably going to move to CB as Timber is supposedly prioritizing playing time for the Word Cup.

Or we have found a buyer for Telles.

Either way, I'm excited about this signing. Oranje Cafe.
 

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According to the Danish football magazine, Tipsbladet, Feyenoord's Danish technical director, Frank Arnesen, says that Malacia has been sold to United. He will switch if Malacia can agree with United on the contract and if he wants to play for United.
 

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I don’t know much about him but having looked at the YouTube highlights (yeah I know everyone looks great on those) the lad can certainly tackle.
 

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We are finally signing players based on qualities and not names recognition.

This guy would represent alot under ETH. I like Malacias agressivenes.
 

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Shaw is probably going to move to CB as Timber is supposedly prioritizing playing time for the Word Cup.

Or we have found a buyer for Telles.

Either way, I'm excited about this signing. Oranje Cafe.
Every time Shaw has had competition at his position, he has improved his game markedly. First when Brandon Williams seemed to want to take Shaw's position, and then again when Telles was bought.

Maybe the same thing will happen again if we buy Malacia.
 

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Is he not very good at attacking then? That’s a bit disappointing
When we were first linked with him the views from several Dutch posters and scout reports were that he's great defensively, has a tremendous engine, is very athletic and high energy, decent passer but awful at crossing and little final 3rd product, his videos are very similar to AWB.
 

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How did we manage to do a deal like this without Ralf at the club. I’m astonished.

@VP89 you happy now bro. Looks like they can be slow and still get these deals done.
De Jong is pretty much done mate.
 

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Is he not very good at attacking then? That’s a bit disappointing
Well first he’s not the finished product and second you don’t have to cross the ball like Trent to be an attacking fullback. Kyle Walker and Patrice Evra are two examples.
 

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Never seen him play before the UECL final but some people say he's really good, others say he's not good enough for United. Strange signing for another 'prospect' when our current left back situation is probably the least pressing concern with Shaw, Williams and Telles on our books. Also why are we paying more when they agreed to sell to Lyon for 2m less and no sell on clause?
 

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Never seen before the UECL final but some people say he's really good, others say he's not good enough for United. Strange signing when our left back situation is probably the least pressing concern. Also why are we paying more when they agreed to sell to Lyon for 2m less and no sell on clause?
Structure of the deal might be more favourable to us? As in the "spread over three years" mentioned below.

 

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Why are we paying more when they agreed to sell to Lyon for 2m less and no sell on clause?
Yes and no. They wanted €15 million OL would only give it to them with €13 million fixed and 2 in add ons. We are paying then €15 million fixed plus 2 add ons, yes its slightly more if they achieve the add ons but it negates any chance of a pick us or OL situation because OL will have to match us or miss out.
 

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Haven’t minded Telles. Yes he’s limited but he’s got a mean left foot. Decent back up. The only reason he’s had to be more than that is because of that half arsed Luke Shaw. He’s the one we should be cashing in on as I’m sure lots of clubs would pay up.
 

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Hopefully this kid is good enough to play a decent amount of minutes. Telles is shocking and needs to be sold. Shaw picked up a bunch of injuries last season.
 

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Haven’t minded Telles. Yes he’s limited but he’s got a mean left foot. Decent back up. The only reason he’s had to be more than that is because of that half arsed Luke Shaw. He’s the one we should be cashing in on as I’m sure lots of clubs would pay up.
we were led to believe that but I never saw it, I mean he scored that one volley but I thought we was getting a Roberto Carlos type left foot. Tbh I wouldn’t be arsed if either him or shaw left The club.
 
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