Not at all. Just remarking that we've been in the 'rebuilding stage' for quite a few years now. Maybe there should be a point when we stop telling ourselves that we are still rebuilding?
Why not?
Are you forgetting the kids english?
Well, it doesn't matter. Real or Barca has some allure be it their location or onfield success or appeal. Its a fact.
As long as we keep pursuing players with obnoxious prices, feels like this will always drag into infinity.
Just watched his highlight. Is he a backup for Luke and William? Why haven't seen much of him in the first 11? Hopefully in Europa league well see him every game.
He also said that Owen was a one season wonder (???) while admitting only looking at his wiki page. Owen was truly a generational talent, injuries robbed him his pace. There is a reason he won ballond’or at such age (whether justified or not is another story).
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Ed should pass whatever he's smoking.
A year ago an almost 30 year old Hazard with less than a year left in his contract went for 100m+ and a less proven 18 year old for 130m from the portuguese league
In what world can you expect to sign a 20 year old potentially world class forward for less than we paid for slabhead??
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Ed should pass whatever he's smoking.
A year ago an almost 30 year old Hazard with less than a year left in his contract went for 100m+ and a less proven 18 year old for 130m from the portuguese league
In what world can you expect to sign a 20 year old potentially world class forward for less than we paid for slabhead??
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Ed should pass whatever he's smoking.
A year ago an almost 30 year old Hazard with less than a year left in his contract went for 100m+ and a less proven 18 year old for 130m from the portuguese league
In what world can you expect to sign a 20 year old potentially world class forward for less than we paid for slabhead??
My guess is games without supporters for approximately one more year/season and an even lower market next year. If Sancho has a mediocre season on top Dortmund stand to lose loads of money. They are acting like they are in a good spot, they are not. His contract is expiring in a couple of years also.
You are always rebuilding until you make it. That's my point, that you don't fix everything in one (or even two go's). I'm not trying to make excuses for Ole or Woodward and have doubts over both of them. But it is true that you have to make strides towards where you want to be. Hopefully we make big ones this summer.
Absolutely. This is pretty much the perfect time to sign him. In terms of momentum, availability and competition.
The market might be even worse next year, and the clubs you mention even in deeper financial troubles. COVID is spiking all over Europe atm. It is a HUGE gamble paying a ridiculous premium in this climate.
I think I'd disagree. Right now, they have a willing buyer, who history suggests will pay somewhere close to the top end of the market, if they just hold on long enough. Maybe we'll call their bluff but one of the things that's giving us a free run at Sancho is the elevated price. If that comes down to something like the same level as Sane, whether now or next summer, I'm not so sure we'll be the only show in town.
I don't think. United are extremely rich. Life will move and we'll continue to make tons of money. When you can sign the very best, you should.
No one knows. See my posts above. It’s actually very harsh criticising the club if they won’t pay Dortmund’s ridiculous fee. As it would be a major gamble. That 120 million could be a lot more valuable next summer.
We don’t have limitless funds and are also hit by having no supporters in the stadium. Luckily we have a superb commercial department.
This. And to add to what you said, its also quite clear that Dortmund are happy to sell, just need to find the happy middle ground.
He's had a few injuries that have stopped him from breaking through but hes been training with the first team. He played against Astana and scored against Rochdale in the FA trophy. He's a right back but very comfortable on both sides. He scored over 20 goals from left back in the u16s one season.
Totally, we just have to wait until the NYSE opens on monday.
They know Sancho wants to leave, they've been talking about the idea of him leaving since last summer.
What would you do if you were him right now?
My thoughts exactly, the risk of eventually missing out on him next year to a better placed rival should be considered and avoided. It's a difficult situation with COVID but we have to put out all stops to get him because the potential upside is immense.
Difficult to know exactly without knowing the current intricacies. Maybe not do the same thing I do every year that has led to 7 years of abject failure?
I agree with you. And I'm not criticising them, rather stating the (obvious) point that from Dortmund's point of view, they have a team that in the last has overpaid for players, willing to sign one of theirs. If we hang back, which I can see the logic in, then it's entirely possible that might work in our favour, albeit I would say it's just as likely that it would turn it into an auction next summer, which suits Dortmund (not as much as selling for €120m this summer, but circumstances may dictate).
I don't know what you're talking about when I was simply commenting on Dortmund being justified in their asking price given how much he has left in his contract and the fact that they're much better served keeping arguably their best player under the present circumstances filled with uncertainty unless a club gets close to their valuation. Especially when the main club being linked has a documented history of overpaying for talent, it's smart business on their part.
Announced on their deadline of Aug 10th, first thing Monday morning NY time after a weekend of rumors of a physical and flight tracking to London and Manchester. I can see it now.
