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Honestly think we're better off sticking with Lingard.
But if we drop £30 million + on him then we aren't going to do the same with Mane in the summer, or push hard for Greizmann, Reus etc. Anderson will be expected to be the long term solution on the right.Well he is probably the only person attainable this month and we are in need of a right winger.
I thought Greizmann played through the middle? And Rues from the left, or number 10 role? But we haven't been linked with him since deadline day have we?But if we drop £30 million + on him then we aren't going to do the same with Mane in the summer, or push hard for Greizmann, Reus etc. Anderson will be expected to be the long term solution on the right.
Personally I'd rather wait than just take what is attainable now.
Griezmann has hardly played on the right in his career.But if we drop £30 million + on him then we aren't going to do the same with Mane in the summer, or push hard for Greizmann, Reus etc. Anderson will be expected to be the long term solution on the right.
Personally I'd rather wait than just take what is attainable now.
He's part owner by juventus I believe, so we would have to agree a deal with them also. Wouldn't be cheap.I want him but I wonder why we don't go for Berardi at Sasuolo scored loads of goals and is only 21
To be fair, he does a bit more then nutmegging alone.so... he's good at nutmegging...
Exactly where I am. Personally think this summer particularly was good.I've been quite happy with his signings, just not his style of football. Another manager could make an exciting team out of our squad.
Agreed. He ruins talents.I've been quite happy with his signings, just not his style of football. Another manager could make an exciting team out of our squad.
Lamela was quite good for Roma, and has played particularly well this season. Anderson seems to not be highly rated, in contrast.Lamela Mk2?
There are just big question marks about how he will adapt to English life/football and especially to van Gaal's style. I wouldnt mind him under Fergie, but I see this as another possible and similar Di Maria fiasco. Not suited to our manager's philosophy is my biggest problem. Who knows how long Aloysius will be here.I think people are being excessively negative towards Anderson, many of whom I imagine have barely seen him. He's still developing yes, but he has many excellent qualities. He is a goal threat, can create, and is rapid. Contrary to generalisation of lazy Brazilians, he can also work hard too.
I agree that he is not a graceful dribbler in the Eden Hazard level, but then neither is Gareth Bale. Personally, I think the deal could certainly turn out disastrously, but I also think he could just as well have a Gareth Bale type impact too, as I see them as very similar players. Both are rapid and powerful, both have a great strike on them too. Anderson is not British and may not adapt, Bale has four more years on him and will cost nearly 3x as much.
Anderson will probably go to Bayern if not us, and his thread will become very interesting in the year or two after that.
I'm aware of him being faster than Mata, I am also aware that's he's erratic, mentally weak and has only had half a good season in his career in Europe. You act like h'd come in and just hit the ground running, when it's a lot more likely it would take him months to even adapt to the PL let alone play show any of his erratic ability.Haha that's hilarious. Can you not see how much different he would be compared to Mata on the wing?. His pace is frightening, he can actually dribble and can shoot very well from both feet.
Its quite clear what happened, he had a fantastic season and we came in for him, he wanted to leave and Lazio got greedy and said no. He's ended up getting upset and rowing with the manager/club, and now isn't hitting his best form.
I am sure that if we do go back In for him he will become a real threat for us.
People say "I would rather not spend the money" what a load of crap. At present our attack is VERY slow and obvious, we need too add some flair and imagination.
You say he's not suited to the philosophy but van Gaal keeps saying he wants a fast winger. He's putting the ball in the players court and they are failing to produce. We've seen Memphis and martial go on plenty of individual runs, so they clearly aren't being hand tied, they just need to be braver and take a chance, run at a defender and don't be scared to lose it.There are just big question marks about how he will adapt to English life/football and especially to van Gaal's style. I wouldnt mind him under Fergie, but I see this as another possible and similar Di Maria fiasco. Not suited to our manager's philosophy is my biggest problem. Who knows how long Aloysius will be here.
Lingard is a good squad player but he's not good enough to be a regular, his finishing has been poor and although fairly quick he struggles to beat a man 1v1 and instead passes back.I'm aware of him being faster than Mata, I am also aware that's he's erratic, mentally weak and has only had half a good season in his career in Europe. You act like h'd come in and just hit the ground running, when it's a lot more likely it would take him months to even adapt to the PL let alone play show any of his erratic ability.
I'd rather not waste money, there's a difference between spending it and wasting it. We need a goal scorer more than anything, Lingard can play on the RW instead of Mata in the current squad.
Both average players in my opinion. We'll have to wait until the summer for an interesting player to be available I'm afraid.Honestly think we're better off sticking with Lingard.
Quite impressive considering Lazio didn't play todayScored a goal today. A GOAL. Sign him.
Quite impressive considering Lazio didn't play today
Some football fan you are...Scored a goal today. A GOAL. Sign him.
Yeah, I've read that Bayern are taking an interest. If he goes there and is a success, everyone writing him off here will be berating the club for not getting him. Just like Douglas Costa and Griezmann.I think people are being excessively negative towards Anderson, many of whom I imagine have barely seen him. He's still developing yes, but he has many excellent qualities. He is a goal threat, can create, and is rapid. Contrary to generalisation of lazy Brazilians, he can also work hard too.
I agree that he is not a graceful dribbler in the Eden Hazard level, but then neither is Gareth Bale. Personally, I think the deal could certainly turn out disastrously, but I also think he could just as well have a Gareth Bale type impact too, as I see them as very similar players. Both are rapid and powerful, both have a great strike on them too. Anderson is not British and may not adapt, Bale has four more years on him and will cost nearly 3x as much.
Anderson will probably go to Bayern if not us, and his thread will become very interesting in the year or two after that.
Everyone in this thread will also pretend they always rated him too.Yeah, I've read that Bayern are taking an interest. If he goes there and is a success, everyone writing him off here will be berating the club for not getting him. Just like Douglas Costa and Griezmann.
This guy doesn't seem to be cheap either. Fee in the range of 35 million being quoted by the papers.He's part owner by juventus I believe, so we would have to agree a deal with them also. Wouldn't be cheap.
There's no indication that Lingard can't improve and while I don't personally see him as a long term starter I think he offers as much as Anderson would for this half season, he's quick enough and his off the ball movement is very intelligent.Lingard is a good squad player but he's not good enough to be a regular, his finishing has been poor and although fairly quick he struggles to beat a man 1v1 and instead passes back.
The club at present has shed loads of money, what's wrong with taking a risk? We will just wait until he goes to Spurs or Southampton and then pay triple once we realise yeah he can actually play.
Great...Lamela was quite good for Roma, and has played particularly well this season. Anderson seems to not be highly rated, in contrast.
No shit.Quite impressive considering Lazio didn't play today
Quite impressive considering Lazio didn't play today
People are never happy mate they want the EXACT player they want specifically and everyone else is awful apparently.I really dont understand why people wouldn't want to sign him, are people really that worried that LVG will just mismanage him and he will be rubbish?
Years ago we would of been begging to sign a flairy brazilian winger like him, people like him with that pace and 2 footed ability are very very rare.
It's more-so the fee that bothers me(yes I know it's not my money). I think that money could be spent much better.Don't want to get into an argument about whether he's good enough but how is buying someone in January you tried to buy the previous summer, screaming of panic buying?
like how?It's more-so the fee that bothers me(yes I know it's not my money). I think that money could be spent much better.
I would much rather Candreva even with age against him.He played LW more than RW last season and 50/50 this season.. Candreva mostly plays RW for Lazio.