After yesterday, I hope we do alot of deals like this. Keylor Navas (if we cant afford someone younger), Morata, Ziyech, Rabiot and a right back.
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After yesterday, I hope we do alot of deals like this. Keylor Navas (if we cant afford someone younger), Morata, Ziyech, Rabiot and a right back.
When we bought Lukaku and Morata went to Chelsea, I was sure that we had chosen the wrong striker. Then I watched Morata at Chelsea. There's a reason why he packs his bags every couple of seasons.
The "big club aging cast-offs" model then?
Navas has the same weaknesses Dave does, what on earth would be the point? Diogo Costa would be a better option, we've scouted him and he's got plenty of development in him
Pure speculation, do we reckon there may be anything in the idea of a swap deal involving Ronaldo to Juve, with Rabiot and Morata moving here? Would Juve want Ronaldo back, and would Ronaldo want to go back? I don't recall on what terms he left them.
Would make sense to me from United's perspective. Not sure the logic of bringing in Morata whilst we still have Ronaldo and Martial, when other positions are in need of reinforcement. But Morata and Martial between them would be enough cover for the striker position.
Would make sense to me from United's perspective. Not sure the logic of bringing in Morata whilst we still have Ronaldo and Martial, when other positions are in need of reinforcement. But Morata and Martial between them would be enough cover for the striker position.
If Morata came, Martial could then be used for depth/rotation on the LW so it makes sense. Our attacking line is very thin as it is across all fronts so adding Morata even if Ronaldo stays and in addition to Martial is still good.
He's an terrible striker but if we're scraping the bottom of the barrel than I guess it's better than Arnautovic.
There should be a disclaimer in the thread title pointing out that Morata is an Atletico Madrid player.
He has actually spent 4 seasons at Juve in his career and has never fully been their player.
You can add Kezman, Mutu, Eto'o, Ba, Remy, Pizarro, and Batshuayi. I say only Drogba, Costa, Anelka, Giroud, and maybe Crespo can be considered as a success during Abramovich era.
Yeah, maybe. I think we need to change our setup though cos at the moment we have our wingers very wide (which they aren't good at) with underlapping full backs. Not sure that would suit Martial or he'd be happy in that role. If we switched to the more traditional 433 then Martial would be good at LW. But it's also where Sancho is best, and Rashford, so it seems awkward to me. If Ronaldo is staying then a RW would be a much higher priority for me, and either a young CF or older backup for depth.
He's played for some good teams for a crap player.
Why not? But I've come to the point where I don't see at all why anyone who plays with just a bit more quality than most would want to sign with us. Why sign with a club where the whole team is in a huge crisis and nobody believes in their own abilities? Why sign with a club where the management will not take the necessary initiatives to renew and improve the club and its conditions?
We cannot attract top players in the state the club and the players are in now. Therefore, Morata is perhaps the highest level we can reach. Sad but true.
We cannot attract top players in the state the club and the players are in now. Therefore, Morata is perhaps the highest level we can reach. Sad but true.
He’s a wonderful player, with an awful mental block when putting the ball in the back of the net.
The reason he’s played for so many good clubs is that they all think they can finally “unlock” him, and if not, he can still be a very good backup striker.
Needs a coach who can really get through to him, Fergie would make a world class striker out of him.
The reason he’s played for so many good clubs is that they all think they can finally “unlock” him, and if not, he can still be a very good backup striker.
Needs a coach who can really get through to him, Fergie would make a world class striker out of him.
Morata who doesn't score just scored a nice goal 
Morata who doesn't score just scored a nice goal
Guess i was wrong,sign him up.
Don't think he's leaving, has played well in pre-season and started Atletico's 1st game today.
Scored by look of it as well.
Spanish Welbeck.
Welbeck would be far and away our best forward right now given the work he puts in for Brighton.
Deary me...
They're insane turning down that money for him but I'm glad if it's from us
They're insane turning down that money for him but I'm glad if it's from us
They want Ronaldo anyways, why not send him their way and might as well get this guy? Just in case if this was not suggested already.
Two goals today, his price just increased by 20m.
But he's not a goalscorer remember
Typical Morata, he'll play the game of his life today, get a huge transfer fee and contract to come here and then he'll be absolutely terrible here.
40 odd million pounds? The guy turns 30 in a couple of months.. they’re mad to turn that down for him.
We should get him on a loan.
Rather have Arnautovic than Morata... Please no.
What's this about Juve not buying him for 35M?
If that was the asking price, tack on 10 for United's desperation and 45 should be the magic number is my guess
If that was the asking price, tack on 10 for United's desperation and 45 should be the magic number is my guess
During the 2018-2019 Morata scored 18 goals in 49 matches between club and country. Vardy scored the same amount in 36 matches while Arnautovic scored 16 goals in 39 matches. Meanwhile De Jong played that fantastic season that lead to him signing with Barca while Rabiot had a half decent season with PSG enough to persuade Juventus to sign him a year later. I am pretty sure that we're using the scout reports of that time
Straight swap Ronaldo for Morata please... Or however which way. Just get him in and get Ronaldo out
They have an obligation to buy, though. So it's not quite as black and white
Scored 2 tonight
Doesn’t look like that's even an option
I know it's rather controversial but me too. I don't rate Morata at all.
Yeah you often feel he flatters to deceive
Rather have Arnatouvic than Morata? Christ…
Morata isn’t great by any stretch but that’s still a ludicrous statement to make.
Enrique is still calling this guy up for Spain. He’s a good player but as previously mentioned, struggles with mentality issues and confidence in front of goal. As a back-up and with the options on the market, he’s the best choice if the price is right imo.
Morata isn’t great by any stretch but that’s still a ludicrous statement to make.
Enrique is still calling this guy up for Spain. He’s a good player but as previously mentioned, struggles with mentality issues and confidence in front of goal. As a back-up and with the options on the market, he’s the best choice if the price is right imo.