I think Modric could cope with being our 3rd choice buy but then play every week if he came here vs an alternative of being potentially Real Madrid's 5th choice (6th if they sign Vidal) midfielder and seriously risk not even making the bench.
The Fallback Option - Luka Modric...
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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?
Carrick left in 2006, Modric joined in 2008.
Why? Absolutely bonkers.
Would love to see us get Modric. Fabregas would be better, but Modric is certainly not a signing to be sniffed at.
Still, regardless of which one we get, we'd still be pretty shafted if Carrick got injured. That needs to be addressed.
Still, regardless of which one we get, we'd still be pretty shafted if Carrick got injured. That needs to be addressed.
Why are some of you lot comparing Modric and Carrick 
They play completely different roles in midfield. Of course Modric is world class and probably just a good an option as Fabregas is.
They play completely different roles in midfield. Of course Modric is world class and probably just a good an option as Fabregas is.
They just got him. Doubt he's going anywhere.
Was hardly first choice until the very end of last season and they've signed more midfielders since then.
He'd be a fantastic signing.
Meh
I think most of our rivals midfields around Europe would still give our midfield a mauling even if it had Modric in it. We need someone who is, or can go on to be, a difference maker. I just don't think Modric would have that effect.
As with Fabregas he's a fantastic player whom I'd love to see at United but I don't think he's a realistic target this Summer.
Unless he's told in no uncertain terms that he's not wanted by Ancelotti (not likely given he was desperate to sign him at Chelsea) then I expect he'll give himself 1 more year to make a sucess of it.
Unless he's told in no uncertain terms that he's not wanted by Ancelotti (not likely given he was desperate to sign him at Chelsea) then I expect he'll give himself 1 more year to make a sucess of it.
You're the only one who has made that comparison?Why are some of you lot comparing Modric and Carrick
I'm not sure why he would want to leave Madrid and come back to England after just a year. That said, i don't really rate Modric as many here do, but he's of course better than anyone in our midfield bar Carrick
I would normally agree with regarding to just about everyone else. Not Real Madrid, though.
I don't think Modric is a great player. But if Fabregas really is impossible, I don't think we can do better this summer. Not in terms of established players, anyway.
I'd be beyond delighted with either.Why are some of you lot comparing Modric and Carrick
They play completely different roles in midfield. Of course Modric is world class and probably just a good an option as Fabregas is.
Depends what we are looking for really. If you want a midfielder to make his mark on a game and take it over Fabregas has been the best we have been linked with, Thiago is unproven in that regard., Modric is a more subtle player but I have seen him take on a greater burden when playing with Croatia.
They never played together. Carrick was sold in summer '06 and Modric arrived 2 years later.
Modric would be an awesome awesome signing.
We shouldnt hesitate signing him if available. Would be a great signing. But we would have to get a defensive midfielder as well as Modric is not renowned for his defensive play.
Cant see him flourishing in a 3 man midfield with Carrick.
Cant see him flourishing in a 3 man midfield with Carrick.
It's just that simple. I have no idea whether Modric is up for sale, but if he is I'd pay the 30m ransom and be done with it quickly.
Modric is excellent tbf, and would be one of the best 'options'. I don't think current favourite Gundogan is necessarily better than him for example.
How anyone can watch this video and not see Modric as a class player is beyond me.
Watched that earlier today but ran out of hands to post it in this thread. Dare I say it but there are very few midfielders in the world with that level of footwork and panache (Fabregas not being one of them).
Modric is quality. Would love to have him here
His bodywork is just something else. His balance never stays still for even a second, constantly shifting this way and that. Defenders don't have a clue where to put themselves.
Not too mention his passing creativity. There's something very Paul Scholes about his outside right flicks and passes. He's like a Xavi + Iniesta hybrid. Able to dictate like Xavi but has nimble footwork like Iniesta.
Him and Fabregas would be a dream...
Oh Glaston, he never disappoints.
Look at the first page...You're the only one who has made that comparison?
Fallback option He needs to be available in the first place and he looks less available than Fabregas TBH.
He needs to be available in the first place and he looks less available than Fabregas TBH.I actually would prefer Modric to Fabregas (although either would be a fantastic signing).
Modric is more of a true, balanced CM whereas Fabregas is more of an AM for me. One of the reasons Modric has been underwhelming at Madrid is that he has been played in an attacking role which I don't think he is as well suited to as CM. Alongside Carrick it would be an excellent combo, but with Modric we also have the option of pushing him forward or playing him on the wing if required.
Modric is more of a true, balanced CM whereas Fabregas is more of an AM for me. One of the reasons Modric has been underwhelming at Madrid is that he has been played in an attacking role which I don't think he is as well suited to as CM. Alongside Carrick it would be an excellent combo, but with Modric we also have the option of pushing him forward or playing him on the wing if required.
I'd love Modric here but there seem to be zero noises about him leaving Madrid.
A great video on his crazy skills. Looks a little like Scholes in some ways......
Any idea how much he would cost to join Utd? I know we were interested in him before he joined Real.
Any idea how much he would cost to join Utd? I know we were interested in him before he joined Real.
That's a class vid. He's always been a top player. Its just that this is fab & thiago season so people will underrate everyone else.
He's excellent. Would love him here.
He's a top player, I wanted us to get him last year but their was no chance with Levy. I think he's for sale (at the right price), Real have a lot of midfielders and would probably jump at the chance to recoup the money they spent on him.
I'd take him over Fabregas and Thiago tbh.
How much would she cost?
The fallback option... If we only had that comfort.
Blah blah Felaini.