Of course I would rather him than Fellaini.
I think we could spend the big fee that it'd probably cost to sign Matuidi elsewhere, rather than on him.
Summer Transfer Tweets 2016
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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I think we could spend the big fee that it'd probably cost to sign Matuidi elsewhere, rather than on him.
He was in London apparently.
Me neither. The Mamadou Sakho of midfield (and by that I mean playing style and not skin color).
They seem to react to twitter etc. Someone says he has been allowed to leave the French camp, to come to England, so it must be Manchester and it must be us.
Chelsea?
Another CM? A- This does not bode well for Pogba. B- I really like Schneiderlin I wish Jose would show some faith in him
Would quite like Matuidi here. He's a bit older than I'd like for an all-action midfielder, at 29, but his passing is among the best in the world. Over 91% pass completion in all games over last season. Comparing him to Carrick at 86% shows why players like Matuidi are so important in the modern game.
Could still be us given Eds HQ is in London.
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Arsenal
Chelsea
Tottenham
West Ham
So it's going to be one of those five you'd think. West Ham probably doubtful but they are throwing silly money around. Tottenham do need midfield reinforcements and if that story about Mason is true then they do have some extra cash floating about. Doubtful Arsenal would go for him given they just signed Xhaka, could be Chelsea if Mikel is off.
Is Matuidi to Utd link based only on MEN's reports and because we have bought 2 of his players this summer, or is there something more to it?
29 year old...too old!
Matuidi's passing is among the best in the world? Is that based solely on his pass accuracy and his assist last night? Matuidi is a pretty average passer imo. If we compare with other French midfielders, his passing would edge Kante's but it would be far inferior to Pogba's. But saying that Matuidi strong point is his explosive box to box game, so passing isn't as important in his game.
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feck me.
feck offWould rather we go for Kante then Matuidi, is his contract running out again or ?
Why are none of these lower table teams with a sudden dose of cash on the hip not bidding silly money for our deadwood!
Sell, sell, sell!!! £1million loss.
Liverpool can't believe their luck
That's what I was thinking too, I mean, surely we can at least get £30 million for the likes of Mata? (Not that I necessarily want to see him sold).Why are none of these lower table teams with a sudden dose of cash on the hip not bidding silly money for our deadwood!
Perhaps it's because the majority of our players are on big wages.
I cannot believe Liverpool will recoup their money on Benteke. This league is haywire.
£5million add-ons based on them qualifying for Europe, which are not going to be applicable. So, it's actually £27millionSell, sell, sell!!! £1million loss.
He keeps things simple and builds from the back. Pogba is certainly the better passer over 50 yards but you need a player that can find angles with those quick short passes and Matuidi is an expert at that. His engine is also excellent, but I'd worry if we sign a 29-year-old based on his engine.
£31.5m for Benteke and we can't even find a taker for Rooney.
Never say never.
Unfortunately, that's probably because I don't think we're looking for a taker.£31.5m for Benteke and we can't even find a taker for Rooney.
£27million is still good for the donkey, the only downside is your club would spend it on another donkey & also Benteke would surely score against Liverpool in the leagueNever say never.
When Liverpool so often buy and can only attract the "best" midtable dross in the first place, it makes perfect sense they would have players which other midtable clubs would desperately and realistically want.
It really isn't anything to be elated about, as it's a reflection on the quality of players the selling club attracts to the club.
It really isn't anything to be elated about, as it's a reflection on the quality of players the selling club attracts to the club.
Wouldn't get near Tottenhams midfield
In all seriousness, at his age, If it was us, I wouldn't want a big fee. Being PSG and the wages he is on, could be costly. Other than that, a good player
Benteke reportedly earns £120k p/w at Liverpool so there's hope for us yet
Hopefully he turns them down. Fight for your place man!
Think the figure spent by the PL clubs this transfer window will be phenominal.
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EDIT: ON Matuidi flying to England. Apparently not true.
Oh come off it. This is not funny anymore. I'd be buzzing if we sold all of Rooney, Fellaini, Young, Rojo and maybe Valencia for £100m, even throw Jones in there. C'mon China!
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The infamous 'told friends'
Thank god.
Yes exactly, he keeps things simple, which is exactly the reason for his high pass accuracy. I feel that whenever pass accuracy is compared, you have to compare the average pass length along with it. Yeah I've said the same earlier, I wouldn't want Matuidi as he's not at an age where his main assets in his game will drop. Saying that if he costs less than £20m, then it's not too bad (especially considering PSG signed imo the superior Krychowiak who's also only 26 years old for around £23m.)
Well when he last told friends stuff it was that he was confident of landing the job as manager, so in Jose telling his friends stuff I trust. It's happening.
Fair enough. Although he might have flown over in the afternoon. Flight from France from London is what, an hour?
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