Borys
Statistics Wizard
Well Ajax must certainly rate this guy if they are refusing to sell for this massive fee we're offering, whether that is 80/100m.
Well Ajax must certainly rate this guy if they are refusing to sell for this massive fee we're offering, whether that is 80/100m.
You forgot mentioning that he is lacking the physicality to play in PL and the defenders here will eat him alive because the refs let a lot go, while on the other hand saying that he will be carded a lot for his dives because EPL refs are very strict. You also forgot to mention that he is a Brazilian and all our Brazilian signings such as Possebon, Anderson, Fred and Casemiro are flops so he is destined to fail. Di Maria vibes, mercenary here for a big payday. Oh and his height too.Too young, has not yet anded in a transfer request, too expensive, not PL proven, do not want.
Am I doing this right?
Exactly, he's a left footed right winger (what we've been crying out for) and got the skill and unpredictability of someone like Saint-maximin, who people love watching.The constant talk of finances puts such a downer on transfers. It's boring.
Is he gonna score goals and help to make watching United fun again?
I was absolutely convinced that we‘d sign him this summer when we got ten Hag. I thought we’d start at 40m and end up paying about 65m and it would prove to be a bit of an overspend. 100m is way too much.
Brilliant stuff. Reminds me of Nani the lad
The constant talk of finances puts such a downer on transfers. It's boring.
Is he gonna score goals and help to make watching United fun again?
You forgot my point
————-Casemiro———-
—Bruno/Eriksen—Fred—
Anthony-Ronaldo-Sancho
And I think that’s us done unless we get a right back. On paper that’s not bad at all.
How can you not be excited? He's exactly what we need.
I agree it does but I find frustrating that other clubs seem to be able to pay sensible money top talent. Diaz to Liverpool for example. Is this guy even that good?The constant talk of finances puts such a downer on transfers. It's boring.
Is he gonna score goals and help to make watching United fun again?
Really don't get why people are worried about the price. Football is a billionaires game now and if we want to remain relevant, nevermind competitive then 80-100m for good young players is the going rate, it's as simple as that.
Doubt he would start many games for them though, if you look at what they've got up front.Antony will be worth 150 million after WC. He is 23 now and will be worth every penny if we get him now. Fans will love him.
Maybe a better idea than to guess is to look at the players that have been starting the past few international games.Doubt he would start many games for them though, if you look at what they've got up front.
LW - Vinicius Jnr, Martinelli
FW - Neymar, Jesus, Richarlison
RW - Raphina, Antony, Rodrygo
I guess in terms of their starting front 3 preference:
1. Neymar
2. Vinicius Jnr
3. Jesus
4. Raphina
5. Antony
Yeah he’s an amazing player. Just not sure about his desire to be kicked about in the EPL but I doubt anyone would turn their nose up at signing him (assuming the fee and wage was attainable).So many people hate Neymar but I’d still love to get him.
From what I’ve read on here, Antony seems to be slightly preferred over Raphinha - or at the very least, it seems 50/50. I say this without having checked any starting/mins stats for the 2 btw.Doubt he would start many games for them though, if you look at what they've got up front.
LW - Neymar, Vinicius Jnr, Martinelli, Cunha
FW - Jesus, Firmino, Richarlison
RW - Raphina, Antony, Rodrygo
I guess in terms of their starting front 3 preference:
1. Neymar (LW/CF)
2. Vinicius Jnr (LW)
3. Jesus (CF, RW)
4. Raphina (RW)
5. Antony (RW)
I rather gamble 100 million euros on his potential than pay 50 for steady and decent gakpo who atm has slightly better end product.How can you not be excited? He's exactly what we need.
Yea he was preferred by Tite over Raphinha as of late before he got hurt towards the end of the seasonFrom what I’ve read on here, Antony seems to be slightly preferred over Raphinha - or at the very least, it seems 50/50. I say this without having checked any starting/mins stats for the 2 btw.
FDJ. Our midfield would be elevated up there with the best in the league IMO, and controlling the midfield will transform us and give our attackers a better platform.Impressed how much he's willing to push for move (De Jong take note). However given the option would people prefer
De Jong & alternative left footed RW
Antony & alternative playmaking CM
Antony doesn't have close to 20 million in deferred wages though. As far as your question, De Jong, obviously. If we had Casemiro-Eriksen-De Jong in the midfield, that would easily transform it into one of the best in Europe from one of the worst. Antony would do a good job, but he isn't a huge upgrade over what we have like FDJ would be over the McFred.Impressed how much he's willing to push for move (De Jong take note). However given the option would people prefer
De Jong & alternative left footed RW
Antony & alternative playmaking CM
His real value is somewhere between 40-60m but Ajax don't have to and don't want to sell many players in one window. Finding replacement this late in the summer is not a good idea.Well Ajax must certainly rate this guy if they are refusing to sell for this massive fee we're offering, whether that is 80/100m.
Antony doesn't have close to 20 million in deferred wages though. As far as your question, De Jong, obviously. If we had Casemiro-Eriksen-De Jong in the midfield, that would easily transform it into one of the best in Europe from one of the worst. Antony would do a good job, but he isn't a huge upgrade over what we have like FDJ would be over the McFred.
We can’t sell Rashford to PSG when there’s no actual interest.Billionaire clubs are getting trounced in Europe though. Liverpool are managing a lot more with a lot less. So are Real Madrid. They buy and sell. Madrid bought Tchouameni for €100M and had no issue selling Casemiro to us for €80M. We only buy and never sell. And for all our "Buy! Buy! Buy!” we have absolutely nothing to show for it.
Paying a large fee for Antony would make a lot more sense if we had sold Rashford to PSG for €70M. We are doing the exact opposite instead. We are paying €100M for Antony while also massively devaluing the asset we already have in that position, so he will likely go for free or for peanuts. Because we can't possibly imagine selling MBE Saint Sigma Rashford. It makes absolutely no sense.
And yet he will still start on Monday nightWe can’t sell Rashford to PSG when there’s no actual interest.
A club that has Neymar, Messi and Mbappe and can afford to buy almost every player would have interest in Rashford, a player who has done feck all in the past 18 months.
We can’t sell Rashford to PSG when there’s no actual interest.
A club that has Neymar, Messi and Mbappe and can afford to buy almost every player would have interest in Rashford, a player who has done feck all in the past 18 months.
Liverpool have stability and structure in place which allows them to spend months or years identifying these targets, allowing them to find players like Diaz at a good price. We're scrambling around desperately trying to grab the best players we can at the end of the transfer window. We're unlikely to find bargains.I agree it does but I find frustrating that other clubs seem to be able to pay sensible money top talent. Diaz to Liverpool for example. Is this guy even that good?
Tells you how Low the club has sunk.And yet he will still start on Monday night
We can’t sell Rashford to PSG when there’s no actual interest.
A club that has Neymar, Messi and Mbappe and can afford to buy almost every player would have interest in Rashford, a player who has done feck all in the past 18 months.
Maybe they will share the minutes. But I just don't see Antony would start many games over Raphinha, especially when they have so many talents on the WF role too. Don't forget Rodrygo is also highly rated and very impressive in CL last season.From what I’ve read on here, Antony seems to be slightly preferred over Raphinha - or at the very least, it seems 50/50. I say this without having checked any starting/mins stats for the 2 btw.