This is it and exactly why I can't see the move happening. I'm sure his agent has already had conversations with Real Madrid. They would have told him to wind down his contract, get a £10-£20m signing on fee and double his wages.
Eriksen vs Fernandes
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I've liked Erisken since his Ajax days, it's not even close.
Do you think that Eriksen is the best No. 10 / CAM we could have? Do you rate him above Havertz/Dybala?
Shouldn't this be on transfer forum?
Eriksen,it’s not even close.Fernandez was incredible last season,he scored an unbelievable number of goals for a midfielder but Eriksens been doing it for years now in the PL...
Eriksen as we need some experience now if we're going to progress.
Saying that it goes against the profile of player we're supposed to be targeting and people have been moaning about such players.
Saying that it goes against the profile of player we're supposed to be targeting and people have been moaning about such players.
Matic is unlikely to start. And Eriksen has an exceptional workrate. He often played as one of 2 holding midfielders for Spurs last season when they were chasing a result, and, even though it's not his best position, he was very good (and gave them most of what they've lost without Dembele in the build-up).
100% Eriksen
Weird. None of them genuinely excite me, wouldn't be bothered about signing either unless it was on the cheap. So if ignorance is bliss, then I should go with the one I know least: Bruno
Bearing in mind that i know Bruno much better than Erikson I'd say the Danish is the most consistent player of the two. Bruno's touch isn't as tight nor he is used to the PL level but i believe he has something more in his locker and can win games on his own on a good day.
Eriksen by 2 miles
Bruno only because he is younger, and is more likely to come. Spurs are not selling Eriksen to us for sure. No reason why they would sell arguably their best player to a direct competitor for top 4.
We won't get either but Erikson is one of the best midfielders around. Bruno has merely aced it in a weak league and doesn't look a special player to me. He may turn out to be great but he's a far less known quantity.
Eriksen all day long… It would actually be my dream signing for United. Get him and have Pogba at least another year at our club. I think most of us don't really now how good Bruno really is. Most of us only saw the YouTube-clips. Me too, I only saw two games of him on television. As mentioned here before, we all know what Eriksen would bring us. Bruno would need maybe a few months to get going. But at the end of the day we need one of them before the season starts in my opinion.
Eriksen obviously.
I'd say Eriksen for his immediate impact, though Spurs might come out with the better deal in the long run.
Let's do a Juve and sign Eriksen on a free next season.
Eriksen no doubt. At this current time he has way more credibility and consistent years in the EPL. Obviously I rate Fernandes and think he will translate well into the EPL but that is still an "IF" at the end of the day where as Eriksen is a sure thing IMO.
As long as he does not do an Alexis Sanches and completely forget how to play football
As long as he does not do an Alexis Sanches and completely forget how to play football
Both Bruno may need time to adjust and even if he hits the ground running its good to have options already in the team for when Pogba leaves.
This is essentially the life blood of the caf. Extra hype if it's an exotic name as well.
Eriksen without question as it stands. Would be a much tougher question if Fernandes had come to the PL and performed similarly well but as it is, he's a real gamble in my mind
PL proven is a huge plus
Eriksen all day. PL proven and it would weaken a league rival.
Tough call but I'd go with Fernandes. He's younger than Eriksen and played at a higher level last year then I've ever seen from Eriksen.
Eriksen to be our David Silva, Pogba to be our De Bruyne.
Bruno cos he new and shiny
Danny James to be our Bernardo?
I'm leaning towards Fernandes but only because he is younger and I have the feeling that Tottenham is only willing to let Erikson leave so they can fund a move for Fernandes...
Eriksen but either would be fantastic. Hell, even Mario Lemina is starting to look good at this point.
I've never seen Eriksen cry. He looks way too cool to cry.
Now, Bruno! He would play his heart out for United. AND he has skills.
And, of course, the "right kind of character".
Now, Bruno! He would play his heart out for United. AND he has skills.
And, of course, the "right kind of character".
I'd go for Bruno as well because of exactly what you said.
Eriksen is obviously the better player and has EPL experience but I think Bruno would offer more defensive work than Eriksen and given either one would be in with Pogba I think we need that little bit extra work rate that Bruno would provide.
I agree with the Bruno minority.
We've signed super-stars before. It's time to unearth the next big thing.
We've signed super-stars before. It's time to unearth the next big thing.
Eriksen is definition of PL proven and Ole seems to love players familiar with English football. Bruno's talent is clearly visible and young age is what Ole looking for to rebuild United with fresh energy.
Both are needed. Every signing of Eriksen/Bruno or even Dybala is a win, as United's brand needs players with technique and imagination
Both are needed. Every signing of Eriksen/Bruno or even Dybala is a win, as United's brand needs players with technique and imagination
I'd take Eriksen right now. He's in the right age for a midfielder. We have too many 18-24 yr old's in our team. The team needs some maturity.
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Eriksen' pros:
Overall Eriksen is much better on paper, but if getting him means that we lose Pogba, then it's questionable it he is the better option.
- much better player
- PL proven
- weaken a rival
- rare opportunity to sign 100M player for half price
- would be strengthening both our midfield and attack
- he might be motivated to leave Spurs, because he is frustrated by not winning anything, which means he wouldn't be so keen to join us and an uninterested player is not what we need
- high wage
- opens the option for Pogba to leave to Real
- we might become a bit too attacking with him and Pogba in the same team, so would need another transfer to upgrade DM
- hungry and willing to come to us
- younger
- opens the option for Spurs to sell Eriksen to Real, and for them to drop any interest in Pogba
- not PL proven and much bigger gamble
Overall Eriksen is much better on paper, but if getting him means that we lose Pogba, then it's questionable it he is the better option.
Pretty easy decision. Eriksen
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We shouldn't not sign players because we're scared Pogba will leave... by that logic we should not address our CM deficiencies at all