Don't want him, his best days are behind him and we have been declining players pay day for too long. If he wants Real Madrid, good luck with that.
Christian Eriksen | Signs for Inter
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Stay well clear, he has no intention of moving to United and even more so given he'll only have 6 months left on his contract come January and plenty of big clubs will be interested in a player of his calibre on a free. I expect him to sign for Real Madrid come the summer.
Get your big pay day elsewhere buddy
Sorry, I know it’s fashionable to shit on the club and all that but how the feck are Spurs and fecking Leicester in better positions as clubs than Manchester United?
Especially when Spurs didn't block any moves for him. So the fact that none of his preferred destinations came knocking should be motivation for better performances to attract their attention but alas he is crap.
I’d love to take him off Spurs’ hands. I don’t believe he’s burnt out at 27 and he’d be the the perfect player to give us some creativety from midfield. And he works like a horse so should be able to handle Klopps’ demands.
Because the league table as it stands shows where everyone will finish.
He isn't burned out he is 27.. He is just in his last year and Spurs are in shambles at the moment. Would love to have him.
And not only this season but for the rest of these player’s careers!
He's one of the best in the league, if he was interested in coming here, of course you would have him.
But he's already declined us in the summer, so we should move on. It's Bale 2.0.
We should target hungry talented players who have the desire to prove themselves. The likes of Havertz, Odegaard & Olmo would be much more sensible options for us.
But he's already declined us in the summer, so we should move on. It's Bale 2.0.
We should target hungry talented players who have the desire to prove themselves. The likes of Havertz, Odegaard & Olmo would be much more sensible options for us.
It's the new trend to look at the table and shit on the club. Unfortunately, this will not go away as long as we don't have a winning streak. Players and Ole have to do everything to show some momentum right now to counter that negative thought.
If he would want to come ofcourse we would take him. You guys saying you do not want him must be totally insane.
He would make us a top 4 team immidiately, even if his «best days» are over.
He is not motivated now because of the shit salary he had the last couple of years, while beiing one of the best in the PL at what he does. Nothing wrong with thinking about the future and wanting to be paid the same as others.
He would make us a top 4 team immidiately, even if his «best days» are over.
He is not motivated now because of the shit salary he had the last couple of years, while beiing one of the best in the PL at what he does. Nothing wrong with thinking about the future and wanting to be paid the same as others.
Yeah there's nothing wrong with not fulfilling your professional duty as a player and actually showing some fecking effort. He's been offered big contracts but wants even more, which yeah is absolutely is his right to do, but he could at least give the fans one last decent season and focus on now rather than when he leaves. Instead he's decided to amble about and not be arsed, which is an absolutely stinking attitude. Gone from a fan favourite to hated in a very brief amount of time for the way he's conducting himself.
Exactly
Maybe already in declining at 27 yo
It wouldn’t be the first case in this sense
It wouldn’t be the first case in this sense
I m.sure he also covered more Ground than all those mentioned.
(I mean running not rolling on the ground. In that case Neymar comes tops
)At 27 yo anyway, free agent, I think it would be a risk zero operation
I m very skeptical about "free" agents. Usually they pretend higher wages and are ready to sacrifice everything for money.
he is 27 not 29 or 30. this is the last time i would go for him, now or summer free, but he still has football to play
And they usually sign fo Juve
Needs to change into a deep-line CM and he will blossom again. Hopefully he's interested in the move he could innovate a new United.
Agreed, many cases when a players performance dips they don't get back to the same level.
Did you manage to speak to Kane though?
Yep. He’s up for it
For about two summers running he would have been high on my list of players I would definitely want United to sign. Now, not so much. After Sanchez, I’m very wary of players who’s “levels have dropped because they want away” versus actually losing a level or two of performance.
On his day one of the best playmakers in the PL but maybe his best days are behind him. I’m skeptical.
He surely has another 2 or 3 years left in the tank. The issue is getting him motivated again and up to speed. A lost year takes its toll on anyone, and with a move of scenery, nobody knows how he will adapt. He has to click instantly for the club to pay off. That being said, i dont see him here. I am not sad about it, plenty of top talents running around that people have mentioned here as well.
Considering that Pogba will probably leave this summer, we need a player who is already proven at high levels and Eriksen is one of them, and especially he is unquestionably better than the likes of Fred, Pereira etc. If he returns to his former self he would instantly lift midfield's quality.
I can see him going to Juve. They'll sell someone they got cheap/free for a profit & pick up CE on a free to cover.
He'd certainly improve United but he's not the type of midfielder you'd need. Him and Pogba in the midfield would not do the dirty work for the team. He'd be a decent replacement if Pogba left but I think you need a genuinely a good, mobile DM with a box to box midfielder to play alongside Pogba/Eriksen who isn't afraid to press and get busy.
I agree with all of this, I worry that he will want a 5 +1 year deal and his first years could be acceptable but there is a risk of him deteriorating to Matic/Mata levels of disaster over the last three years.
Would rather we break the bank for someone hunger and hungrier. Havertzy or Maddison, even though I'd like the latter to improve his creativity beyond set pieces and crosses or maybe I am being too harsh?
If there’s any opportunity he’d come we should be all over him. I don’t get the Sanchez comparisons.
We've got a good box to box in Mctominay. What we don't have is a top DM or a midfielder who can help to control a game when we need to step up or slow down the pace. Eriksen would be ideal for the latter role.
Bit concerned about his form though. He's either downed tools or is struggling and neither is a good look.
I'd prefer having 10 men to Eriksen if you catch my drift.
Didn't think I would say this 2 years ago or even last season, but not sure anymore. He should be in his peak now and tearing up the league, last year of contract or not. Something doesn't look right, especially as we absolutely need players with right mentality at this point.
Could there be any truth in the rumours of strife In camp between Eriksen and Vertonghen? Could explain his drop off in performance.
Would be a great pickup, currently it looks like Eriksen is being mismanaged. Usually once a team does well its thanks to the players, but once a team does poorly it comes down to the manager, by the looks of it, the opposite is happening at Tottenham. Their manager really should be drawing circles around Eriksen, claiming that talents like him is the reason for their success, and that he will be a integral part to bringing Tottenham forth another level, but instead, it looks like Eriksen is being made the scapegoat when the team performs badly. So yeah, quality player up for grabs.
Scott's a good shout, he does have the legs for the role of a box to box midfielder. I don't see Eriksen as deep lying midfielder...I don't think you technically need him unless you lost Pogba. Declan Rice or Ndidi would be a better fit in terms of protection of the defence, the ability to press quickly and to cover positions for fullbacks for when they join the attack. Granted Ndidi's and Rice's game isn't geared toward creating more a deeper position like how Pirlo or Scholes used to but they are good at recycling possession and keep the play ticking. Of course they both would require a premium in terms of transfer fees so might not be realistic but personally I feel the main responsibility of a DM to protect the back line and allow his two midfield partners to control and dictate the game.
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