This. I'd still struggle to understand if Martial was in fine form, but he's not.
Erling Haaland / signs for Dortmund
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Plus there are plenty of games. Our players simply can’t start every game
Fabrizio Romano is writing on Twitter that Haaland is now planning with his family and agent. The most important thing for Haaland is to play every week. Can United offer that?
Was about to concur until I got visions of Linda, our passive, Swedish norrman cb.
Haaland doesn't want to play *every* match, but he does want to play as much as possible.
Hell. He's been rested a lot for Salzburg recently either following injuries or simply match fatigue.
He was also not a regular starter for Salzburg until 6 months into his contract. The player is happy to earn his spot.
To move topic from Martial; i think that this demand from Haaland that he must be a starter is a big BS. No way that any player and especially young player would and can demand that. Maybe in third division but at higher level? No fecking way. And no manager in the world can't accept that demand.
Haaland wants to go in club where he will play a lot. It is normal thing and i believe in that but other stuff is a big bs from the press
Haaland wants to go in club where he will play a lot. It is normal thing and i believe in that but other stuff is a big bs from the press
Forget about how Martial feel guys.
Fine form or not if he's not happy to fight for his starting slot then he should go, period. And if Haaland doesn't come just because we can't guarantee him playing every week then we should not sign him either. It's just not the mentality required.
Of course I'm a bit worried about the development of Greenwood and the price tag quoted but if he'd sign for us I'll be over the moon. We're so thin and limited up front tbh.
Fine form or not if he's not happy to fight for his starting slot then he should go, period. And if Haaland doesn't come just because we can't guarantee him playing every week then we should not sign him either. It's just not the mentality required.
Of course I'm a bit worried about the development of Greenwood and the price tag quoted but if he'd sign for us I'll be over the moon. We're so thin and limited up front tbh.
Oh for feck sakes, is Raiola agent to this player too?
He can only expect to play every week if he's performing. And if he's performing, then he'll play every week.
Ole has showed that with Daniel James. Not a chance that he was expected to be a regular starter at the beginning of the season.
Scouse in disguise looking at his post history.
No, he's representing him as a consultant for this transfer. I think his agent is his dad? I might be wrong on that but i'm sure i've heard that.
We're playing Pereira and Lingard every week. That should answer your question.
He’s averaged on 70 minutes in a rotation system in RBS. I think there is enough minutes to go around to keep 4 attackers plus Greenwood happy. I think we’ll get him.
Martial should play as a nr 10. Haaland as nr 9
We could play Martial as a second striker/CAM behind Haaland? At least in the games where we meet low-blocks.
Not sure if mentioned but VG contacted the club last night who denied the £75m + loan him back to Salzburg story. The Sun with their usual bollocks.
You are saying that as if Martial didn't fight and won a spot several times under Mourinho. It's a bit weird.
Martial just doesn't have the passing and creativity required to play as an AM. Plus he's a bit lazy when it comes to pressing and defend.
Second striker yes, we can play like that against weaker teams I think.
I really like the idea of signing Haaland, he'll give us more options and cover up front. Imagine if Martial is injured again...
He has won Austria's player of the year. Will be a star for them at the Euros.
1st - 27 points - Haaland
2nd - 15 points - Sabitzer
3rd - 11 points - Alaba
1st - 27 points - Haaland
2nd - 15 points - Sabitzer
3rd - 11 points - Alaba
1. We don't know if the playing time thing is true, they could just be making that up. I would Imagine Ole will give him plenty of time anyway. We play a LOT of matches, Martial can't play them all.
2. Dortmund have Paco Alcacer, spains number 9. Who's to say they can guarantee him a first team place also? they hardly struggle to score goals as it is.
2. Dortmund have Paco Alcacer, spains number 9. Who's to say they can guarantee him a first team place also? they hardly struggle to score goals as it is.
That looks odd, Alaba and Sabitzer doesn't even play in Austrian league. If it's for Austrian players only then how did Haaland win it.
The new Jorge Mendes, the more unlikable version. What surprised me the most was when Mkhitaryan became Dortmund player Raiola popped out of nowhere and became his agent. And then We all know Mkhi won Bundesliga player of the year. It's like his natural instinct after foods and throwing chairs around is to find good players just before their peak and become their agent.
I thought it stopped there but noooo Haaland's agent is him too for some reason and it's annoying as feck.
He's not.
Not sure if this has been posted before but this video shows a lot of different aspects to Haaland's play
Who's his agent then?
Doesn't look good. Can't see how United or Juve can offer him a starting berth. Dortmund or Leipzig it will be.
His father i think, but they use Mino as a consultant and i think Jim Solbakken(ole´s agent) is involved somehow. Or atleast was at some point.Who's his agent then?
His father and Jim Solbakken (OGS best friend since they were kids).Who's his agent then?
Edit: Oh, and Tore Pedersen.
Why can't we?
Really good player, but he is Lukaku type of the striker and we let him go few months ago, so what is our concept?
I believe he should prove himself in bundes liga first = second RB team is the perfect fit for him I supose..
I believe he should prove himself in bundes liga first = second RB team is the perfect fit for him I supose..
I think Haaland has his own agent but it appears the fat slob has managed to get his snout in the trough.
76m really is a bit strong considering the player’s history. Still, if he fits the plan and it appears he isn’t one of Ed’s silly whims.... lets hope he’s more Rooney than Lukaku.
76m really is a bit strong considering the player’s history. Still, if he fits the plan and it appears he isn’t one of Ed’s silly whims.... lets hope he’s more Rooney than Lukaku.
Guaranteed to start instead of Paco Alcacer? Why would it be easier to oust him than Martial?
Or just become a teacher, my break starts tomorrow and is until january 8.
Interesting. I am assuming Dortmund might be having some kind of wage cap (given the constant moral superiority complex sense one gets from the club and fans, that's likely). We should offer Dortmund wage cap + 1 (in Arsenal-Suarez style) to Haaland.
Id take him as DoF
For what it's worth:
Dagbladet (Norway's second largest newspaper) said a few weeks ago, as previously mentioned in this thread, that a very reliable source told them that United were in pole position. Now they follow up today with "additional information coming forward this week strenghtens that impression". Hard to tell if they're just referring to information from other media or their own sources, but the latter looks most likely.
Dagbladet (Norway's second largest newspaper) said a few weeks ago, as previously mentioned in this thread, that a very reliable source told them that United were in pole position. Now they follow up today with "additional information coming forward this week strenghtens that impression". Hard to tell if they're just referring to information from other media or their own sources, but the latter looks most likely.
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