It's anything but exciting mate.
Speak for yourself...
When we try to extend Pogba, what do you suggest to offer him - Paul, you will be playing alongside Fred and Longstaff, with Marcos Rojo and Jones in defence? I doubt it will work out well...
I'd tell him to feck off to Madrid personally
What dictates whether or not a player deserves a chance? Sure, anyone that United sign should be given a chance to prove themselves but it's hard not to be pessimistic when we're looking at signing a 21 year old with 9 premier league appearances from Newcastle.
Hey - it's exciting mate.
I agree.
I find it slightly mad, that people are getting excited about a guy who has played so few Premier games, and basically was understudy at Newcastle.
ahaha sure, but Fred and McTom having nothing to do with Longstaff
Because Garner isn't ready and most likely won't be for a couple of years..
To me it's nothing but blind optimism. It's natural to look for as many positives as possible in a dire situation but there comes a point where we need to demand more as fans. The majority of us were hoping we'd sign 2 central midfielders this summer even before Herrera had decided to leave. With Herrera gone, the possibility of only recruiting one CM with such limited experience is for me a massive disappointment.
Fine boss. Where do I sign my new £400k a week contract?
To be honest it's only the usual suspects that are deluded enough to think he'll be all that from the get go. The same that thought James will.
You only can put 17-year old in your starting XI in certain positions - particularly where mistakes are less costly (forward or CAM). To play as CDM, you need physique and experience - it only comes with time. There are no 17-year old CDMs in world football that play as starters for big clubs, it just doesn't happen.
It is incredible that we've basically shipped Fellaini and Herrera, and like you say, not brought 2 players in.
I think it could hit the "promising" signing category, like James.
Agreed
Do you think Longstaff is ? I'm honestly asking this question . I dont think Longstaff will be a starter next season either
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I dont think Garner will be a starter next season obviously that will be left to Matic , Pogba, Fred ,Mata and Pereira ( read that selection again , not great is it ) but Longstaff wont be automatic starting 11 . Give garner time over the next few seasons he has alot of potential too imo
Wonder who's next in line
Absolutely, but it has nothing to do whatsoever with our immediate squad problems (i.e. lack of high calibre players in many positions - with CDM position being one of the most critical). I wholeheartedly support the idea of developing Garner, giving him minutes at easier fixtures, maybe even some starts at Europa League and League Cup - but we need new midfielders to come as STARTERS and play alongside Pogba, otherwise we simply lack quality in the middle.
Ruben Neves was captaining Porto in the CL when he was 18 years and 221 days old.
We have no choice but to go in strong and take him away from toons, enough is enough.
Yes, I believe Longstaff has shown against City and Chelsea that he would potentially start for us. He's more mobile than Matic with a better passing range and a bigger goal threat due to his shooting ability with either foot. He's also superior to Matic in closing down/pressing the opposition due to his ridiculous stamina levels.
Yes, he could be our next AWB. Garner isn’t ready, although he could be a great player in a couple of years. He needs to bulk up a bit as I think he’s too lightweight to play a season in the EPL at the moment. Hope he makes the squad and gets a few games, but I have my doubts he will make the 25 this season.
I feel that McTominay is a good bet to replace Matic, and arguably Garner could then step into McTominay's shoes as back-up. It's the idea that Fred can fill Herrera's shoes which, as a massive Herrera fanboy, I find laughable. With McTominay and Garner stepping up in their various stages of development, I would have been happy with one big addition in midfield, but it needed/needs to be a seriously good signing. Someone to take responsibility for the midfield in games the way Herrera so often did.
Herrera and Longstaff are completely different players and positions. Agree we need to replace Herrera but Longstaff isn’t the one. Longstaff is a switchable replacement for Matic.
If he could be Matic replacement I would be happy as Matic doesn't have legs to be a regular starter in my opinion.
Yep, that's what I'm saying. A Herrera replacement needs to be someone significantly better/more proven and more box to box.
McTom is lined up for that role methinks. Ole is trying to fix the defensive side this window imo. If we concede 15/20 less goals we are in with a better than good shout of top 4. Get CL then next season we can have a real go in the market for attacking players. Keeping Pogba is key though.
If we get this deal done, Longstaff will absolutely be a starter I think.
Think McTominay has better goal instincts than Herrera as well tbh. Quite similar moulds though.
Do you have much faith in Woody pulling this deal off?
