I'd take Nani on the cheap over any of the other options.
Other Wingers?
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If we are going to play with a front of 3, I would like to see someone like Draxler. How much PSG paid for him?
I think it was about £35m, we missed the boat on that one.
Would have to be a punt on young players with potential for circa £50m:
Gelson martins, Thomas Lemar, Bernadeschi.. I actually think Balde Keita is great business for west ham if they get him for £32m.
Gelson martins, Thomas Lemar, Bernadeschi.. I actually think Balde Keita is great business for west ham if they get him for £32m.
So many wingers, so few with the tracking back and defensive capabilities that Jose clearly wants from a winger, to make this current team tick.
Would work brilliantly with Valencia.
It doesn't really matter too much whether we sign someone for the left or right - we have versatile enough players to make it work. Mkhitaryan played on the left for us a few times last season, signing someone who predominantly plays on the right doesn't have to mean we're giving up on him.
Someone capable of playing both wings might actually be preferable considering we also have Martial who plays almost exclusively on the left.
When it comes to left-footed wingers or left backs, the PL is rather skimpy in terms of quality it seems. Maybe go with Willian, but he's right-footed which we already have with Martial. Baines would be a good stopgap at LB for a year or two.
Carrasco, Forsberg far better than Perisic
Probably too old now. Might have lost a bit of pace too. He was never great at dribbling - just ran past players and made poor crosses.
Throw 55m at them and see how quickly they change their minds....
Gelson Martins is worth looking at
In a world where PSG are about to sign Neymar from Barcelona....you don't think that we (a bigger club) can buy Dembele from Dortmund??
In the words of Adrian Durham..."Do me a favour"
Julian Brandt anyone?
Why people want Nani when most couldn't wait to get rid in the first place.
I think I was just a little bit sick in my mouth
Pay the £50 for Perisic. He's one of the best crossers going.
Not a fan of the ox then?
Also, just realised that you were posting on here when I joined the caf back in Feb 2001. We're both forum veterans. Niall should be giving us each a carriage clock soon
Lemar for me
Crosses a lot but poor in his delivery.
I didn't really mean our pulling power - although Ousmane himself could be a bit reluctant to make the move now, as he seems smart and knows he needs minutes more than anything else - but mainly the manager and our current needs. I don't think this will happen, as Mourinho probably prefers a more experienced and proven player, especially as we already have quite a few diamonds yet to be polished.
Two-way left winger who could, if needed, have the brain to play as a left wing back...name those players not named Perisic.
So true. And his shots: 99.9% were always 20 feet over the bar.
Pretty boring winger. Atleast Perisic offers pace.
Understand it'd be unpopular but I'd take di Maria.
I think van Gaal ruined him & Adm played his best under Mourinho at Madrid
I think van Gaal ruined him & Adm played his best under Mourinho at Madrid
If di Maria came back committed and motivated by Mourinho, and he played his best under Jose indeed so there might be a link, he would be an amazing signing and I think we would have the best attack in the league.
Although I'm sure Neymar to PSG won't happen, this could be a good chance for a cheeky bid
You forgot the only player that played the position on the only two occasions that, according to the manager, we played that formation last season. I'll let you guess who. You also forgot Lingard, who played very well the other day precisely as leftwingback.
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He's not? And I thought he just played our last friendly there…
Martial's best position is as a Left forward or a left winger, cant believe people still debate about this as much as they do.
Either way, if we really have to get a winger and theres only absurd prices for Perisic, theres only two other wingers worth buying in my opinion and that are at least somewhat realistic buys.
I would go for Carrasco as the first option, but I doubt they'd sell and United probably have some sort of verbal agreement with Atletico regarding Griezmann and the next window so I doubt they'd want to lose Carrasco as well.
Next on my list would be Mahrez, I would want him for a similar price to what we are offering for Perisic to be honest, as I actually think hes worse. But he still provides crossing for us, an additional free kick threat, and an additional creative threat. Plus he has Premier League experience.
As much as I'd love Dembele, hes not a realistic buy.
The fact is (provided Matic comes to us), the oldest members in our starting eleven will at best be a year or two off 30. We really need to challenge for the league this season, perhaps even win it, I think. A manager of Mourinho's experience will not gamble on having a squad with little professional experience, especially in winning trophies.
It's why I wholeheartedly would welcome Matic.
Either way, if we really have to get a winger and theres only absurd prices for Perisic, theres only two other wingers worth buying in my opinion and that are at least somewhat realistic buys.
I would go for Carrasco as the first option, but I doubt they'd sell and United probably have some sort of verbal agreement with Atletico regarding Griezmann and the next window so I doubt they'd want to lose Carrasco as well.
Next on my list would be Mahrez, I would want him for a similar price to what we are offering for Perisic to be honest, as I actually think hes worse. But he still provides crossing for us, an additional free kick threat, and an additional creative threat. Plus he has Premier League experience.
As much as I'd love Dembele, hes not a realistic buy.
The fact is (provided Matic comes to us), the oldest members in our starting eleven will at best be a year or two off 30. We really need to challenge for the league this season, perhaps even win it, I think. A manager of Mourinho's experience will not gamble on having a squad with little professional experience, especially in winning trophies.
It's why I wholeheartedly would welcome Matic.
We are very stuck. I would say throw big money at Lemar, guy oozes potential.
I'd say there couldn't be a better time to try and get either Dembele or Pulisic from Dortmund.. One would replace the other at right mid, depending on who leaves. Even though Dembele is the more talented and developed player out of the two, Pulisic is a utd fan so I think it'd make more sense for us to try and buy him instead.
Not out & out winger. Felipe Anderson pretty much stuck on right wing, while left winger is more priority.
The thing is fullback positions (on both wings) are in high demand. Left back in this case is even more a fierce battle. PL alone there are Chelsea & City are in the market looking for one. Juventus doesn't want to sell, while Mendy had this breakthrough season, but still a lot to prove. He wasn't that impressive with Marseille. The options are limited then price may be more expensive than it should be,
Buying left back means the end for Shaw. Let's leave feeling aside, still Shaw should have his chance. He wouldn't be happy being just mere sub, with his contract situation & injuries we would be robbed trying to rid him. He is now a player to fill our homegrown quota. Ridding him now mean we have to find a homegrown player in other position to fill this role. That would again bei more expensive with 2 purchases
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We need an right winger more than we need a left winger..
We have this discussion on this board quite often on here lately. The idea is Valencia is to provide width for right wing with a wide attacker (not out out winger) to provide penetration. On the left wing, our attacking left back options will be out for awhile & haven't impressed. There is no player who can provide width in attacking phase; and Pogba has the tendency to drift left more. Therefore it would be a bit crowded with all the players on left wing cut inside, overstepping each other. An out out left winger should help give the team balance.
Continue on my point in previous post: in case Shaw after his injury healed, progresses well. Perisic can be move to right wing at time with Shaw & Martial being the partnership on the left just fine.
There are some rumor PSG wants to rid Di Maria. Thing is I doubt Di Maria would want to come back to the city of Manchester, Mourinho or not. Those burglars sure are brutal.If di Maria came back committed and motivated by Mourinho, and he played his best under Jose indeed so there might be a link, he would be an amazing signing and I think we would have the best attack in the league.
Although I'm sure Neymar to PSG won't happen, this could be a good chance for a cheeky bid
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I'm not convinced buying a left back is the end for Shaw. You can have 2 good players in one position. Far far FAR better players then Shaw have been used in squad rotation with no complains. So he should just focus on getting fit and getting his chances which will surely be given if he works hard.
The reality is that Shaw's had a handful of good games in 3 years marred by injury and lack of fitness. I hope he turns things around but the reality is he can't be relied upon atm. If he kicks on it'd be a bonus but for now we gotta plan almost like he's not here.
If anything, signing a left back will most likely mean that Darmian returns to Italy.
The thing is his contract is almost out. With a new left back, it's a very narrow door for Luke. In this case, we should leave some breathing space for him. The new left back should start most of the time given the money (likely high given the market rate, & the demand), so Luke only has some scrap minutes, it's hard to build form. If he just gives up for a year then move on to another club, we're losing far more than adding few millions for a left winger.
In term of actual quality/ potential, Mendy may not be that much better than Shaw. Monaco defense ain't impressive as an unit. Mendy is more impressive for attacking role given the team as a whole clicked. And we as the moment doesn't have a dedicated DM to cover for when our full backs to go gungho yet (until someone get signed). If Hererra & Pogba continue as 2 man midfield, the fullback would be required to be more defensive astute, which I have my doubt on Mendy. There is reason for L'pool not taking Bertrand from their B team, while Chelsea & City look else where. Outside of those, there ain't much to see hence the point of tough market for good left back.
The main point I am trying to say is, in this market we should try to sign the less players but make sure it fix our problem. Left back signing as I am trying to explain may give us more work to do as it concern more people (players) & requires a bigger change in plan. We don't really want to keep getting too deep in this market climate. It's quite tiresome already. Let's say Perisic signed. We may not get the DM, but it's still workable with our midfield option due to Perisic can offer a lot defensively as winger. Signing LB, we can't rely on Carrick as DM, so must get that DM & clubs would take us to the cleaner, knowing we can't but bite. This last point is what I interpret from Mourinho's interview in the other thread, that he's saying if we can get this third, even if we don't get the fourth, it's Okay.
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Left Wingers: Forsberg, Corrasco, Pulisic, A. Pereira
Right Wingers: Bernardeschi, Lemar, Mahrez, G. Martin's, F. Anderson, L. Moura.
I can see why Inter are asking a premium £49m for Perisic, there aren't that many Left Midfielders / Left Wingers out there. I'd rather have Forsberg over him to be honest.
Right Wingers: Bernardeschi, Lemar, Mahrez, G. Martin's, F. Anderson, L. Moura.
I can see why Inter are asking a premium £49m for Perisic, there aren't that many Left Midfielders / Left Wingers out there. I'd rather have Forsberg over him to be honest.
Someone who guarantees a good amount of crosses into the box for Lukaku. Lemar is a good option
Forsberg is good but much more of a no 10/playmaker. Perisic is an explosive, traditional winger.Left Wingers: Forsberg, Corrasco, Pulisic, A. Pereira
Right Wingers: Bernardeschi, Lemar, Mahrez, G. Martin's, F. Anderson, L. Moura.
I can see why Inter are asking a premium £49m for Perisic, there aren't that many Left Midfielders / Left Wingers out there. I'd rather have Forsberg over him to be honest.
Not Mendes merchandise I think, sporting and Mendes won't mix