Yup. Especially to the last part.
Robertson and Alexander Arnold have to at least be in the discussion for best FBs in the World at this point. And Joe Gomez shows the potential to be an elite CB.
Ah well I’m conflicted. I loved seeing France winning world cups, and it killed me to see them lose in 2006. But United is unique and comes before many many things in my life, and maybe even more than France... it’s just a special thing.
And this is why my secondary favourites are clubs like Ajax & AC Milan.
And that's because of Klopp. They are world class now because of their achievements on the pitch but players no one battered an eye lid about previously. I'm sure people would want Henderson more now than they ever did before. Hell even Milner to some level.
We’re a rare breed here mate. The country > club people. My country isn’t going to ever win anything of significance or make any kind of note in world football whatsoever, but still even the best United team in the world can’t make me as happy as watching my national team out there and hearing our national anthem playing.
Look at the abuse Rashford got on here. And the ridiculous claims that McTominay was just a Mourinho's ploy instead of a talented player. Or turn the clock back and see how Tom Cleverley received so much criticism just because he "dared" to be called to national team. So yeah... The fans atmosphere right now isn't healthy for our young talented players from acadamy to develop either. Sad, but the truth hurts.
It's because alot of these newer richer clubs needed a quick fire method of getting to the top like Chelsea & PSG. Now the clubs that had been doing this the other way also join them. This quick fire method is a short term method whilst the other method of adapting your youth team to overtake the first team and having them play in a understanding way is a more long term benefit.Look at the abuse Rashford got on here. And the ridiculous claims that McTominay was just a Mourinho's ploy instead of a talented player. Or turn the clock back and see how Tom Cleverley received so much criticism just because he "dared" to be called to national team. So yeah... The fans atmosphere right now isn't healthy for our young talented players from acadamy to develop either. Sad, but the truth hurts.
Bullshit. They don't have 85 million. Not even close. He doesn't fit the profile they're looking for either.
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Yeah he does. They could use a young CB.
Juventus are very healthy financially and they can offload many players. They can easily pay 85 million if they are desperate.
Im personally hoping that we go for De Ligt this year & next season when Barcelona give up on Umtiti we take a chance on him.
One of the long term CBs just retired and Cheillini doesnt have long left either. I actually think Juve would be the best move for DeLigt
Hard to say. He's definitely meant more to the club, as a manager, but as a TD in the early 2000s he had pretty disastrous effect on our academy, in particular, that had to be rectified by Cruijff 7 years later. He ha a pretty strained relationship with Ajax. He seemed quite bitter/vindictive towards us when he was at AZ and sort of distanced himself from the club. The feud between him and Cruijff probably plays a big role in the strange dynamic, as you sort of have to pick a side. Doesn't help that he got instated as CEO by the other members of the board behind Cruijff's back, leading to the court case that blocked the move and led to the whole board being dismissed.
Barzagli has retired, Chiellini is 34, Bonucci is 32 and what comes after that isn't the quality Juve is looking for. So they could very well use de Ligt
If Umtiti’s Knees are as bad as reported then not a chance unless it’s on a free. Can’t remember if it’s similar to Ledley King in that his knee cartilage is damaged/gone or Hargreaves/ Puyol knee injury.
I agree Juve would be a good choice career wise. He would be guaranteed playing time which is what young players need. And fulfills De Ligt's desire to play CL football. I dont think Serie A is up to EPL standard but he could sign a 4 year contract and see where he is at in a couple of years.
Aye . United has been a done dealio for a week now
He's not showing a lack of respect, but telling the lad to enagage the brain and make a decison based on finding the right working enviroment where you can showcase your talent, and grow as person and a professional, and as much as you dislike like what he has said in parts,
This, my head hurt, scouting network, did make, can do, so just do, Jose.
Yes.
I think the that tallies in our favour is his age. Either we get to a stage 3-4 years down the line where we're playing good football and competing again, then I wouldn't be worried about losing him, regardless of Raiola.
Totally agree. There may be negative connotations regarding the wages and whoever is brokering the deal but it's as simple as this: there is no better defender out there available of his level and ceiling. He's young, already experienced, shows leadership qualities, and has all the attributes you want in a CB. What more do you want?
Week of June 11th apparently.
According to Duncan Castles, we made a massive offer to the player and Raiola, but the deal is not going to happen. We have been telling anyone and everyone that it isn't going to happen (hence the raft of reports from BBC etc at around the same time last weekend).
So he can’t showcase his talents at United. Do me a favour. We’re crying out for a top drawer Centre Back. We could be perfect for each other.
I mean, if you're going to judge Ole on the last twelve games, you have to have a compelling reason why your analysis ignores the other 17 matches. Chances are, there isn't one.
Was it ever on? Taking the red tinted specs off, he would be crazy to join us. Even the money isn’t worth it. Unless he’s a die hard Man Utd fan I just couldn't understand why he’d even entertain the idea. I think it’s all mostly paper talk and fans hoping for something.
Nobody underrates the size of our club more than United fans
