The one thing Ronaldo hasn’t proven himself in is the Europa League.
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Juventus want to play in a collective way but want Paul Pogba. Something does not add up.
We'd have had a chance with Ronaldo if we were in Liverpool's position. He might have also considered it if it to looked like all we needed was him to get to the top but that's not the case
If we had Ronaldo from the start of the season we’d be top of the league with a game in hand, as he would have added about 10 league goals to our cause compared to Matrial’s 0
And we'd be still in the Champions league as he would have put PSG to the sword at Old Trafford. Truth be told he'd lift everyone with his amazing leadership and workrate.
We couldn't swap a prime Pogba for a 36 year old no matter how good he is though.
Maybe so. But we don't have him and I'd say we haven't done enough to convince him that he'd be making the right decision. Maybe he could decide for once to come to a club that is an actual challenge
Ronaldo himself would lift the team and don't forget what he'll feed to cavani inside the box.
I'd definitely swap him for Pogba, yes he's getting on and would cost alot in wages but he scores goals and we currently struggle with that, he might help Rashford and Greenwood on how to maintain fitness levels and longevity in the game, Bruno plays with him at Portugal so no issues there, unsure if he'd come here thou,
IF we signed Ronaldo in January the instant goal threat he brings would win us the league this year. I 100% believe that. Problem is his age, not his ability.
When you take all of Pogba's situation into account (the expiring contract, no interest in staying, mouthy agent, COVID destroying the market meaning we wont come close to getting our money back) you'd have to think that bringing back Ronaldo must at least be considered as an option.
Club legend returning - great for team, supporters, marketing and sponsors
Still in great condition and could have 2-3 seasons in him if managed well
Bringing that winning mentality to the team
Could add that consistency that's missing in the team and take some pressure off Bruno in terms of playmaking
I'd have stayed away under normal circumstances but if its a way to move Pogba on and not look like we've been completely taken to the cleaners its something of a win
Club legend returning - great for team, supporters, marketing and sponsors
Still in great condition and could have 2-3 seasons in him if managed well
Bringing that winning mentality to the team
Could add that consistency that's missing in the team and take some pressure off Bruno in terms of playmaking
I'd have stayed away under normal circumstances but if its a way to move Pogba on and not look like we've been completely taken to the cleaners its something of a win
Swapping Pogba for Ronaldo would be a reet laugh but doesn’t Ronaldo play as a striker these days?
I don't think a player swap means they have to play the same position.
I'd be very happy with Ronaldo for Pogba. He may not be the dynamic player he was when he left us but his movement and his winning mentality is what we need.
I’m not suggesting that, I’m just wondering where he would fit in regards to the front three.
Missed a penalty tonight
I don't care if their market values differ (which I'm not even sure of) or that Ronnie is much older. The main thing for me would be having Ronaldo back would be exciting and people would be waiting restlessly for every game. How long has it been since that was the case...?
I know I was being cheeky.
He's been playing as part of a front two for Juventus lately.
Ok, well that’ll never happen then, Joel loves Martial IDST.
If he came in, probably one of Rashford/Martial/Greenwood would have to go...
I'm not including Cavani because, well, he was just signed...
Rashford is the one playing better this season while Greenwood obviously has alot of potential, so if Ronaldo came... I wouldn't be able to see a future for Martial here. Have you guys thought about that ?
Either way, I think Ronaldo is highly unlikely to return. We have been linked with him so many times in the past. The closest being reportedly 2013 when Moyes came in.
I just can't see him wanting to come back after 12 years away.
I'm not including Cavani because, well, he was just signed...
Rashford is the one playing better this season while Greenwood obviously has alot of potential, so if Ronaldo came... I wouldn't be able to see a future for Martial here. Have you guys thought about that ?
Either way, I think Ronaldo is highly unlikely to return. We have been linked with him so many times in the past. The closest being reportedly 2013 when Moyes came in.
I just can't see him wanting to come back after 12 years away.
Martial has no future here anyway.
They'd simply go to the bench and get rotated in and out. Its a long league season with multiple cups, so it could work.
Every day and twice on Sundays.
Sure, but how to keep all these stars happy ? You would have about five top players fighting for two spots at most
They probably wouldn't, so one might leave - and that one would almost surely be Martial since he seems to have hit a ceiling. Can't see us getting rid of any of the local kids.
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Ronaldo wanting to play under Ole? That probably ranks higher on the scale of ludicrousness than United thinking Bebe was going to be a star.
Its not so ludicrous when you consider they were teammates at one point and already know one another from his early career days.
Good point but signing for us would effectively mean being out of contention for a CL trophy for the next couple of seasons at least. Ronaldo is a serial winner.
I’d celebrate like crazy if he joined us but I just can’t see it. His wage demands would be a killer too.
I don't think the hunger to win is there anymore, at least to the extent it was during his Madrid days. These days, he seems to be a family guy.
He left real madrid for juventus so clearly winning the CL isn't that high a priority anymore
He has 14 goals this season. damn. ageless
Didnt they progress further than Real his first season and you both went out the same stage last season?
Don'texplainthejokedon'texplainthejokedon'texplainthejoke...
Damn it. Check out juventus record in CL finals
What five top players upfront do we have?
None of our existing players except maybe Rashford would make the starting lineup for any top team in Europe.
I wonder how many he would score in the premiership now
Its hard to know but I'd guess more than greenwood or martial has managed this season so far
That would probably be his first game
Imagine having a striker that can head
Rashford Martial and Greenwood are all very young so they can get better.
Is Martial that young though ? Isn't he 25 now ? Think they all potentially can get better but I don't see Martial getting much better, and I have been a big fan of his. He has great technical ability but his movement isn't great.
Also, why can none of our strikers head a ball ? Its basically nailed on that no forward will score a header.
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