Dunk would not be that.
Centre Back... Who do we go for?
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You know what to do Woody. Collect all the Golden Boys. Martial, Pogba, and De Ligt? Soon to be Greenwood?
Probably Rio, which turned out well.
My point is not that Dunk is in his league, but I think the prices being quoted for anyone who is approaching that level are too high and could be better spent elsewhere. I think Dunk’s physical presence alongside Lindelöf would be a decent partnership until we uncover the next up and coming gem.
We would be better off giving Jones a contract extension. Dunk would not be an improvement on any of our CBs including some we have on loan. He is probably not as good as Lascelles, Tarkowski, Keane, etc who are also far from good enough.
I think he’s at least as good as them, but crucially has the physical presence we lack right now, specifically height. We were out jumped consistently against Spurs.
We have Smalling who provides us a physical presence. And Smalling is a lot quicker and more agile than someone like Dunk. And Jones aerial stats tend to be decent. But, overall we should be looking at the defenders who can be good in the air but, also great on the ball.
Smalling has same aerial duel % and also wins more headers per game. Don't think we should be adding anyone just because they are good at heading the ball.
Although this has prove successful for us previously, as you don't have to be concerned about the time it may take for someone to adjust league. This is becoming increasingly harder to do as there is now so much money in the game that Premiership teams can afford not to sell to rivals unless they make a ludicrous offer. So we can't go and cherry pick rivals best players anymore.
But, sadly Liverpool current side are proof you can still find good signings from mid to lower table sides in the league. Since the likes of Robertson, Van Dijk, Mane, Wijnaldum and Shaqiri were all signed from PL sides.
That graph doesn't seem very accurate, and if it is then not very effective.
Looking at that Graph Ramos would be the worst passer of them all, but that's clearly not true.
Dunk has looked nothing but average when playing for England IMO.
Looking at that Graph Ramos would be the worst passer of them all, but that's clearly not true.
Hidden by a defensive formation. Just like Keane was at Burnley.
Dunk has looked nothing but average when playing for England IMO.
It pains me to see them doing this but fair play to them for being able to do this. If we could get in Premiership proven players of quality of some of the above I would be happy as I personally wanted Mane and Shaqiri before they signed them. I am all up for weakening our rivals while strengthening ourselves the same time.
In his one appearance?
I think you are right. When trying to buy from another Premiership club they are going to charge a premium plus I think they will add a bit more on because it is us but it is something we are going to have to get used to.
Pay silly money for Premiership proven players or move on to the next target sadly.
Kouilabaly looks increasing unlikely to happen. Hope the big fishes arent in for him this summer, we might have a bidding war on our hands. A Keita like deal with him joining us in the summer would have been excellent.
Which players outside the top 6 would you put on their level? Zaha, Neves, Anderson come to mind
Maybe Ndidi as well.
Zaha, Neves and Ndidi for sure. They're all players who would improve us as well. Wouldn't mind if we would be in for any of them but I think they would all cost a lot of money considering their clubs aren't in any trouble. Also, I don't think Zaha would want to come back. Not so sure about Anderson.
Hopefully we use that 100m Jan transfer kitty on Manolas (36m) + Militao (68m).
Them two & Smalling should settle all our needs till the summer.
Them two & Smalling should settle all our needs till the summer.
Can any regular follower of the Italian league brief us of Romagnoli? I know captaining this Milan side is no big feet, but I like what I've seen of him in the few rare occasions. Is he a good enough option to solve our CB problem?
I agree on the players you mentioned and to that list I would add Richarlison and Ndidi, who I have liked for a while.
If we were to bring In one CB this window that we could realistically get now, then I would go for Manolas. He could certainly help make our defence much stronger for the second half of the season, and for a fee of 32 million.
We could still go for Koulibaly in the summer when we shift more out.
We could still go for Koulibaly in the summer when we shift more out.
It's not Football Manager.
We need to shift a couple of CB's before we can even consider buying one, plus Axel should be introduced into the squad.
I'm not talking Football Manager. If we don't tighten up in defence by bringing in an experienced CB we will be caught out. Stevie Wonder could see this.
He's potentially the next great Italian defender, he also plays on the left side of the defence which is an area we're currently short on. Would be a great signing along with de legit.
Lindelof is not a young CB nor is he an old CB. He is a quality player at the right age to grow into a long term CB for United. He can shine alongside an older or younger player. As long as that player is an actual footballer and not Jones or Smalling. It is frustrating watching a player like De Ligt be linked to other clubs. Barca will sign him for 80m or even 100m. Eitherway he will be a top player for 10-12 years or more. The same way we signed Jones while Madrid signed Varane, it is laughable. If we were a serious club we would get rid of all of Smalling Jones and Rojo and sign two CBs. The fans got their scapegoat in Jose and now the pressure is off the leeches at the top of the club. Alderweireld and De Ligt would be better than signing just Koulibaly.
I keep hearing that and he looks very solid, a leader as well. Would he be a good option to play alongside Lindelof? I'm not sure to be honest, pace worries me in that combo.
Don't think they have that much money to spend considering just how big a chunk of their income goes on wages, also they're not very keen on doing business with far rat cnut raiola who's representing the player atm iirc.
And they have already signed Todibo
Yup, that too, I've forgotten all about that tbh. Really can't see them going after De Ligt considering the CB's they already have and his price tag.
I don't think just one CB is enough, Linderlöf is playing well ATM, but the rest are just plain average, I agree with those who say sell Smalling, Jones & Rojo, I'd buy Milenkovic & Koulibaly, keep Bailly & Linderlöf, and develope Tuanzebe.
Milenkovic + Zagadou and we wouldn't have to worry about losing headers in the box anymore.
Another game, another comfirmation that we need a CB, (left footed or comfortable playing Left CB), he would need to be very dominant in the air as that's where we look particularly vunerable.
I really think it's the difference between making top 4 or not, the problem is that I don't think the club will buy anyone while we have 5 senior CB's, and because Ole is only caretaker he may not be allowed to make such big decisions.
I really think it's the difference between making top 4 or not, the problem is that I don't think the club will buy anyone while we have 5 senior CB's, and because Ole is only caretaker he may not be allowed to make such big decisions.
De Ligt please.
De Ligt, Koulibaly and Zagadou.
I'm scared of Ole's relative success to date. It gives the Glazers and Woodward an out- do you think they'll make the required investment in the summer if we finish in the top 4? Take into account Woodward's claims at meetings with shareholders regarding his focus (commercial).
It's very bizarre that with United doing well and gaining a foundation we're not spending. We barely did any business last summer and we're making ridiculous profit. We now need the owners to finally step up and pay to improve the team. I honestly can see this team winning a cl or domestic trophy with a CB in Jan.
Are there not CB's in La Liga ready to make the step up?
Not sure but for me would sooner be older, experienced and a leader than inexperienced one with potential. Imo we have Lindelof and Bailly to pick from who could be very good with the right guidance.
We've got young centre-backs in Lindelof and Bailly so i'd go for an experienced player like Alderweireld or Koulibaly.
That said De Ligt looks a real talent.
That said De Ligt looks a real talent.
I get the call for an experienced CB, Koulibaly paired with Lindelof has a lot of potential, but I don't consider de Ligt the same as other CB's his age, he looks different gravy.