according to our beloved BILD, leverkusen's sporting director rudi völler has confirmed that dortmund are bidding for karim bellarabi - so i think the mkhitaryan deal is VERY close to be sealed, if not more or less done already.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan | BVB confirm transfer
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They must've become good friends whilst he was at Dortmund, shouldn't be long before this gets finalised then
We better get Chicha to help push this one through for us then!
Let's get this done. We would finally have someone to fill that right winger spot that currently has a dearth of quality.
Mkhitaryan--Ibrahimovic/Rashford--Martial - I like that (DJ Khaled voice)
Mkhitaryan--Ibrahimovic/Rashford--Martial - I like that (DJ Khaled voice)
Mkhitaryan-Rashford-Martial fluid front 3 is an interesting prospect. Throw in Zlatan and we should score a few more next season.
FIFA 17 is gonna be so fun this year. Hope we get these signings....
Finally be able to cross the ball into the box with Zlatan in the middle.
I think it´s done already, but nothing will be announced until Dortmund has landed his replacement, whether that´s Bellarabi, Schuerrle or somebody else.
crosses that reach the box
So this is actually happening then? Very nice (for you...).
This will be a great summer, for us.
Wow, he must be good.
Not mad on him to be honest, from what I've seen he does a few things pretty well but doesn't really excel at anything.
Out of interest, how did he play against your lot in the Europa League? Didn't catch those games...
How's that?
If we really are in to get him, then United needs to wrap up this transfer fast. If Woody starts dragging transfers then Mou might get frustrated with the slow pace of the dealings.
I remember he scored at Anfield and was generally very good and dangerous until the whole team decided to throw the game so to say.
Can't wait for this transfer, he is really a useful player
I've instead big doubts over Bailly
I've instead big doubts over Bailly
Thought this might be wrapped up today
Always thought you were a Milan fan TBH.
We should play him as a 10 not on the right wing. He excels behind the striker from what I have seen, seems to suit his attributes better. Even if we do sign Mhiki Mouse, we should still sign a pacey right winger.
United fan since 1994
As italian, I supported Inter Milan when I was younger.
He's not being sarcastic
I am OK with his signing, but not really excited. Maybe I have to rethink now!
This seems like an Ashley Young type transfer to me. Decent work rate, good stats, but nothing from watching him play suggests that he'll be a roaring success here.
When you frame it like that it doesn't make it sound like a good idea. If you frame as it is, namely Mourinho attempting to acquire certain skill sets at certain positions for overall strategy, then its a pretty good fit.
I doubt you've watched him much if he reminds you of Ashley Young.
Yeah, hard to discuss one player when the whole team implodes. Like I said, I've seen him a few times and never been wowed by him. Don't think he's a 'wow' type player to be honest. Just a decent all-rounder who'll add some energy and, hopefully, bring plenty of assists.
More like our Sneijder circa 2009So he'll be our Duff then?
You need work on your reading comprehension.
One of the best attacking players in the Bundesliga wanted by one of the best managers in the world classified as "just another Ashley Young".
Ladies and gents, I give you - The Caf.
Ladies and gents, I give you - The Caf.
Sure.So he'll be our Duff then?
You need work on your reading comprehension.
"Good" stats 
It's never enough for some is it
"How many assists did he get last year?"
"87 I think"
"I'd expect at least 88"
It's never enough for some is it"How many assists did he get last year?"
"87 I think"
"I'd expect at least 88"
Doubt Ashley Young ever had stats like Mkhitaryan even in his best days. Farcical comparison. It's another matter that Mkhitaryan is a much better footballer if you watch him.
Looking at Sneijder's career trajectory after 2010, not very promising.
This forums has a tendency in recent years to wet itself with Dortmund and their players, but bar Lewandowski all those who have left flopped, hard. Some of them looked much better than Micky right now.
I don't know what the answer to our wing problem is, and if JoeMoe choose him then I'd wish him to do really well for us, but from the 10+ Dortmund games I catch annually, I just don't think he will be a great success for us.
Well apart from the Treble that year and leading his NT to the World Cup finals, and continuing to have a productive career since. Other than those things, he's been just like Ashley Young!
G/A: 7/11, 5/6, 2/3 in last three seasons with Inter, granted, marred by injuries, sold to Galatasaray, had a shit first year then improved since, in the Turkish league. By the same measures, I'd guess you want Nani back.Well apart from the Treble that year and leading his NT to the World Cup finals, and continuing to have a productive career since. Other than those things, he's been just like Ashley Young!
And for those of you who is outraged, no, I'm not comparing him to Ashley Young playing style wise, but there are similarities in making the step up to United.
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And do you think 10+ Dortmund games you watch annually is enough?
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