It's Porto related journalists who are leaking stories about Bruno and Lazio related journalists doing the same about SMS. Selling clubs will always want to hype up their own players. United haven't leaked anything on those two.We are feeding news outlets about Longstaff, Bruno and SMS. We’re going to sign a midfielder.
Dunno they were desperate for a striker.Newcastle just blew a club record GBP 40million on a striker. Longstaff on?
They sold Perez for 30mEven if they get 30 million, it would go some way to claw back the 40 million they already spent.
£25m up front with a load of add ons adding up to £40m in total is my guess.Saying on Talksport that Woodward is not leaving the UK so he can work on this and the Maguire.
Goes on to say that Newcastle are hopeful of 50 million but Utd think we can get up for under 30..... That's a huge bridge to gap. Surely cant strike a deal with such a big difference in valuation ?
Yes because all 3 of those are similar playersEmbarrassing. thomas partey's release clause is under £50m. We should be signing Partey, Lo Celso or Fernandes.
Not just that. We need IMMEDIATE improvement to our starting XI. Partey would definitely provide this. But Longstaff?Embarrassing. thomas partey's release clause is under £50m.
Are they similar to Longstaff?Embarrassing. thomas partey's release clause is under £50m. We should be signing Partey, Lo Celso or Fernandes.
*players of that ilk was the main point. We need DM like Partey and CM or two. We sold Felliani/and Herrera is gone. Lo Celso/Fernandes are suitable.Yes because all 3 of those are similar players
Sean Longstaff is a CM that can play deeper in a DM position. But he lacks experience and he would be seen as a replacement for Matic most likely. A lot of pressure in a very important position.Are they similar to Longstaff?
It won't be enough. What we need is Partey, Bruno (other good CAM) AND Maguire to join with Pogba being kept - and even then we will still need a RW/RF very badly.I would forget about Maguire. and sign both Partey and Fernandes. 4-3-3 Pogba-Fernandes with Partey at DM.
Agree with this really - with Tuanzebe returning we can manage at CB just about but we surely can't go into the season without serious midfield reinforcements can we ? We were getting overrun in this area by mid-table teams regularly... Longstaff or Partey plus SMS or Bruno needed. If Tuanzebe steps up we could save £80 million if not address CB next window.. Problem is I think the club maybe think McT/Fred/Pereira are enough so 1 incoming MF max if that is guess..Sean Longstaff is a CM that can play deeper in a DM position. But he lacks experience and he would be seen as a replacement for Matic most likely. A lot of pressure in a very important position.
Partey is 26. Ghanaian player of the year. Strong Defensive midfielder from Atletico. His release clause, age and experience make him a better fit for us imo.
We need a goal scoring midfielder. Bruno Fernandes can operate in a CM in the three man midfield. He scored 30 goals last season for Sporting.
I would forget about Maguire. and sign both Partey and Fernandes. 4-3-3 Pogba-Fernandes with Partey at DM. I think improving the midfield will make a bigger difference than spending 80M on Maguire who will have Matic protecting him. Our midfield does not control or win the midfield battles. This is the area I would focus on.
Oh shullup. How can it be ‘embarrassing’ that we are pursuing the players that the manager wants, as opposed to 3 who you have decided we ‘should be signing’?!Embarrassing. thomas partey's release clause is under £50m. We should be signing Partey, Lo Celso or Fernandes.
That would be your opinion on what Ole is looking for in a player, without actually knowing what he wants. If he's looking at someone like Longstaff, why would he want a very much different player?Sean Longstaff is a CM that can play deeper in a DM position. But he lacks experience and he would be seen as a replacement for Matic most likely. A lot of pressure in a very important position.
Partey is 26. Ghanaian player of the year. Strong Defensive midfielder from Atletico. His release clause, age and experience make him a better fit for us imo.
We need a goal scoring midfielder. Bruno Fernandes can operate in a CM in the three man midfield. He scored 30 goals last season for Sporting.
I would forget about Maguire. and sign both Partey and Fernandes. 4-3-3 Pogba-Fernandes with Partey at DM. I think improving the midfield will make a bigger difference than spending 80M on Maguire who will have Matic protecting him. Our midfield does not control or win the midfield battles. This is the area I would focus on.
Oh shullup. How can it be ‘embarrassing’ that we are pursuing the players that the manager wants, as opposed to 3 who you have decided we ‘should be signing’?!
I'm happy to let the guy who coaches and picks the team decide. Maybe Partey and Lo Celso dont fit in with what hes trying to do. It's hardly embarrassing.Embarrassing. thomas partey's release clause is under £50m. We should be signing Partey, Lo Celso or Fernandes.
I'd be shocked if we dont sign a CM. Our best form last season was with Herrera, Matic and Pogba. Herrera gone and Matic looks on his last legs. We've no choice.Agree with this really - with Tuanzebe returning we can manage at CB just about but we surely can't go into the season without serious midfield reinforcements can we ? We were getting overrun in this area by mid-table teams regularly... Longstaff or Partey plus SMS or Bruno needed. If Tuanzebe steps up we could save £80 million if not address CB next window.. Problem is I think the club maybe think McT/Fred/Pereira are enough so 1 incoming MF max if that is guess..
A club of our stature ‘could’ get Longstaff and Partey. Any ‘should’ is largely contingent on our manager rating him as a player and being interested in the first place, and there’s no evidence that is the case with Partey. Otherwise, you may as well say that as we are a big club, we should be getting Longstaff and Granit Xhakha.We need two midfielders really. Low quality there and not big numbers. A club of our stature should be getting Longstaff AND Thomas Party for what, 80m combined maximum? Matic can be backup with Fred,Scott and Pereira. Standard depth for a 'big club'.
Next summer goodbye Matic,bring in Garner
Who is going to buy him with a year left? Should have sold him this year itself. Another deadwood we keep too long.Next summer goodbye Matic,bring in Garner
Agreed, Ruben Neves doesn't seem best suited to our league tbh. I think he'd thrive abroad.Would be the most exciting for me if we can sign him. The potential to dictate from deep with his mobility and stamina levels would be something i'd love to see develop here.
I think he'll be a better player than the Caf darling Ruben Neves once he's surrounded by better players. Longstaff is already more mobile and has fantastic endurance levels in comparison.
Then he goes for free. Goodbye to the oil tanker Nemanja Static either way. Maybe 1-2 years too late, but still. Par for the course for us. More likely is we give him a new contract this year til 2022 and a pay rise. Ole will say he's an intergral part of our team.Who is going to buy him with a year left? Should have sold him this year itself. Another deadwood we keep too long.