Again, it’s been reported we’ve agreed terms with the player. If we’re just having our name thrown about, why would that be the case?
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This is more believable than anything else.
Cuz whenever we played it, it always looked good and now we would have even more reason to play it cuz we can fit in DVB along with Pogba and Bruno in the midfield, by playing that formation we get the best of both worlds, we have our 3 creative midfielders together yet we dont need to worry as much about not having a true ball winner defensive midfielder, that formation takes care of it more.
Also that would be great creativity from our midfield. DVB and Telles together with Pogba and Bruno with AWB being more of a defensive wingback.
I am sure Ole will consider it especially in big games if we get Telles and due to personnel it should look much better and far more menacing going forward than last year.
Yes I think Tuanzabe has good potential, but if you cant stay fit for a period of time, not even makin gup the numbers. We have seen it affect the careers of Jones who surely would have become a better player without all the injuries than he is, we are seeing it with Shaw as well and even Bailly.
If we have talented injured players for our defenders....we are then left like last season with Lindelof playing every game and forget the defensive stats of a poor defensive premier season from almost every club.....that simply isnt good enough as a player or a partner for Maguire if we are to progress in my opinion.
I actually have a really good feeling about Mengi long term, bizarrely from his interview last season after appearing. For a teenager he just seemed to exude confidence, determinaton and calmness....just an aura of quality about him which I hope he can transform to the pitch.
Zahavi also has a relationship with United, so it is possible that the club is helping him out.
We have only looked half decent using that formation against big teams where we completely gave up on possession against the teams where we need to take initiative we have usually looked toothless and mostly had to change formation midway. Van De Beek would get enough games to play we don't need to change complete set up to accomodate him 4231 would do just fine .
It’s also been reported that we haven’t agreed terms and we’re still in the “just looking” phase.
Well youtube shows him crossing a ball so that is one thing he has up on any of our players..... oh wait theree is nobody in the middle to meet the cross 
Would love to think we could get Alaba as he can play CB but his wage demands are huge
I agree with you that 4-2-31 (or 4-3-3 now) will be our preferred approach but this is an option too. And a great option at our displosal.
If we get Telles and with DVB we now have much better personnel to play 3 at the back is all Im saying.
Read somewhere that the agent himself wants 20m fee.
that’s why I think we need to get Sancho this window because we can’t miss out on Haaland next summer when he comes on the market. Surely we will go back in for him. If Ole is still here and we’ve made top 4 then I reckon we’ve a good chance of getting himWell youtube shows him crossing a ball so that is one thing he has up on any of our players..... oh wait theree is nobody in the middle to meet the cross
Yeah Alaba and his management aren't hiding the fact that they are looking for a big payday.
Zahavi hasn’t been involved in a Utd deal since Rio.
He does ?
He was Rio’s agent.
That was some time back.
Exactly.
True and it was Gill in charge back then.
No, it was Kenyon.
It would have been Gill by the time Rio left or did he leave Pini for another agent before that?
5 years? He's 28 this year.
Maybe someone should tweet Rio to see if there's any truth in this.
Ice caps melt quicker than we make bids!!
Yes, he has been mentioned as one of the agent that we used as an intermediary in recent years, he was also supposed to be the one bridging the Glazers with Saudis last year and he is friend with SAF.
Yeah so? 33 is still physical prime. He'd be turning 33 in 5 years.
Yes I will hold my hands up and admit he hasn't the dribbling ability of Reguilon but IF we got him then Bruno would have rival in the setpieces stakes.
Reckon he could also provide quality of delivery similar to Trent but need the players to get on the end of it of course.
Reckon he could also provide quality of delivery similar to Trent but need the players to get on the end of it of course.
His dribbling looks a bit shit and I don't see much in the way of his deliveries. If I'm not mistaken he plays a wingback sort of role and also takes penalties. So this will account for a lot of the nice stats. He's not that fast either.
Honestly speaking I'm not as bothered about this transfer.
Honestly speaking I'm not as bothered about this transfer.
Err, what? Physical prime is 18-22.
Why can't this club just get shit done? We are absolutely shocking at this transfer thing.
How has he not retired yet?
Sounds far more likely than we've 'agreed a 5 year contract'.
Could we sign him quickly so that he plays today already?
If you look at contract negotiations yes but I’m more looking at negotiating to bring players in
More like 25-30.
Why would they even offer a 5 year contract,
Surely a 3 year with the club to have an option for 4 would make more sense.
What happened to the days when 30yo players were only offered yearly contracts.
Surely a 3 year with the club to have an option for 4 would make more sense.
What happened to the days when 30yo players were only offered yearly contracts.
The only thing I care about is getting a squad capable of winning honours. I'd rather see squad and first-team weaknesses eliminated before buying superstars. Before you reply: Greenwood on RW is not a 'weakness'.
For strength, probably yes. Endurance and recoverability, no.
Uh... no mate. 25-30 is prime. 18-22 your body is still growing.
Are you suggesting 27 is the new 30?
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