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We already spent the Lukaku money on Maguire.We have Lukaku money to spend in January. Sooner spend this on a top midfielder.
We already spent the Lukaku money on Maguire.We have Lukaku money to spend in January. Sooner spend this on a top midfielder.
Feck off Inter.
No we didn't. They say we still have this money for his replacement.We already spent the Lukaku money on Maguire.
We have the 80m from the Ronaldo sale too..No we didn't. They say we still have this money for his replacement.
We had Fellaini for that.Hoofing balls up is exactly why we should get him. He'd be our plan B. Plan A is fast and fluid attacking, but when that doesn't work you need a plan B and that's what he'd be.
Had. Also, he was a midfielder not a striker.We had Fellaini for that.
McT is 6ft 5With Lukaku gone we have no real height in the forward areas and nobody who can head the ball.
We'll predominantly be playing on the break this season, but will still come up against a few sides who'll sit deep in a low block, against whom our pace in behind will be useless. For those occasions, a big man to cross the ball to might just grab us a few vital points.
Even saintly Pep Guardiola isn't adversed to sticking a CB up front in the latter stages of games where his side is chasing a goal against a team defending in a low block.
Are you suggesting Lukaku could head the ball?With Lukaku gone we have no real height in the forward areas and nobody who can head the ball.
We'll predominantly be playing on the break this season, but will still come up against a few sides who'll sit deep in a low block, against whom our pace in behind will be useless. For those occasions, a big man to cross the ball to might just grab us a few vital points.
Even saintly Pep Guardiola isn't adversed to sticking a CB up front in the latter stages of games where his side is chasing a goal against a team defending in a low block.
You don't see good clubs resorting to that shit, we shouldn't be either, we never did that under Fergie, we never carried lump players in the squad as Fergie didn't believe in them, same a he didn't believe in pure DM's that offer nothing on the ball. On top of that he's crap, if we'd wanted that type of player then Ole should have been given the money needed to sign Manduzkic whois much better all round.Hoofing balls up is exactly why we should get him. He'd be our plan B. Plan A is fast and fluid attacking, but when that doesn't work you need a plan B and that's what he'd be.
I agree. Getting rid of Lukaku and Fellaini was a good step. Going back to Llorente is a step backwards. Learn to play without hoofing to a big lump up front.You don't see good clubs resorting to that shit, we shouldn't be either, we never did that under Fergie, we never carried lump players in the squad as Fergie didn't believe in them, same a he didn't believe in pure DM's that offer nothing on the ball. On top of that he's crap, if we'd wanted that type of player then Ole should have been given the money needed to sign Manduzkic whois much better all round.
And decent in the air. But, with Matic having regressed to the point where he possesses the speed and turning circle of an oil tanker, we really need McTominay in midfield.McT is 6ft 5
Ideally, yes. But we simply don't have the quality or creativity in the side to break deep defences down. This has been clearly apparent for three+ seasons now and absolutely nothing has been done to rectify it. While that remains the case, having a plan B as a tactical option, is perhaps prudent (not that Llorente would be my choice - as noted above, Mandzukic would have made much more sense).I agree. Getting rid of Lukaku and Fellaini was a good step. Going back to Llorente is a step backwards. Learn to play without hoofing to a big lump up front.
Our midfield and attack clearly aren't good enough to break down tough defences yet. Sometimes you have to be pragmatic. Llorente would be a temporary solution. Can't get Mandzukic now or anybody else in now.You don't see good clubs resorting to that shit, we shouldn't be either, we never did that under Fergie, we never carried lump players in the squad as Fergie didn't believe in them, same a he didn't believe in pure DM's that offer nothing on the ball. On top of that he's crap, if we'd wanted that type of player then Ole should have been given the money needed to sign Manduzkic whois much better all round.
Exactly, we know if we are realistic that this season is a tough ask to get top 4, it should be about instilling the playing ethos Ole wants, and we aren't going to do that by resorting to Mourinho methods.I agree. Getting rid of Lukaku and Fellaini was a good step. Going back to Llorente is a step backwards. Learn to play without hoofing to a big lump up front.
For starers he's crap, but the bottom line is we made our bed with a poor transfer window and now we need to lie in it. I'm already against Matic and Mata taking up bench space over Garner and Gomes as both are finished, and it's going to be Greenwood or James that lose a spot in the matchday 18 if we add another snail to the squad. Top 4 struggles were created by our board, I'd rather focus on trying to see what these kids have got than bringing in desperation lumps who are way past their best that will take the spots of young, dynamic players.Our midfield and attack clearly aren't good enough to break down tough defences yet. Sometimes you have to be pragmatic. Llorente would be a temporary solution. Can't get Mandzukic now or anybody else in now.
PSG can buy these players, we've spent nothing yet. I reckon if you replace Bale who's worth nothing by €50m+ you have a chance to seal a deal.PSG can't buy those players unless they sell neymar first actually
That summer they signed Neymar and Mbappé and we all went crazy about FFP? Well, it finally caught up with them
The difference this year, is that we have Martial who has sharp ball control and trickiness in and around the box.With Lukaku gone we have no real height in the forward areas and nobody who can head the ball.
We'll predominantly be playing on the break this season, but will still come up against a few sides who'll sit deep in a low block, against whom our pace in behind will be useless. For those occasions, a big man to cross the ball to might just grab us a few vital points.
Even saintly Pep Guardiola isn't adversed to sticking a CB up front in the latter stages of games where his side is chasing a goal against a team defending in a low block.
Internazionale Space Station MilanWho exactly would want to pay his (astronomic) wages?
Lukaku couldn't head the ball if he was in a fecking bucket truck.With Lukaku gone we have no real height in the forward areas and nobody who can head the ball.
We'll predominantly be playing on the break this season, but will still come up against a few sides who'll sit deep in a low block, against whom our pace in behind will be useless. For those occasions, a big man to cross the ball to might just grab us a few vital points.
Even saintly Pep Guardiola isn't adversed to sticking a CB up front in the latter stages of games where his side is chasing a goal against a team defending in a low block.
Gueye and Diallo, plus Ander's big wagesPSG can buy these players, we've spent nothing yet. I reckon if you replace Bale who's worth nothing by €50m+ you have a chance to seal a deal.
You mean other than the team that just made the CL final by resorting to that. And with Llorente, too!You don't see good clubs resorting to that shit,
Bollocks. Liverpool do it when they need to and they’re European Champions.You don't see good clubs resorting to that shit, we shouldn't be either, we never did that under Fergie, we never carried lump players in the squad as Fergie didn't believe in them, same a he didn't believe in pure DM's that offer nothing on the ball. On top of that he's crap, if we'd wanted that type of player then Ole should have been given the money needed to sign Manduzkic whois much better all round.
This too.You mean other than the team that just made the CL final by resorting to that. And with Llorente, too!
That's Spurs, I want us to aim higher and they did it so rarely it's a flimsy example, tell me do you want Greenwood on the bench or this clod?.You mean other than the team that just made the CL final by resorting to that. And with Llorente, too!
this is a weak argument, pushing your big CB up the pitch at the end of a game to add an aerial threat isn't the same as using up bench space on a lumbering, aging has-been.Bollocks. Liverpool do it when they need to and they’re European Champions.
What makes you think he'd replace Greenwood on the bench?That's Spurs, I want us to aim higher and they did it so rarely it's a flimsy example, tell me do you want Greenwood on the bench or this clod?.
Because Mata wont lose his spot, so it's going to be Greenwood the striker or James the winger, neither of whom I'd want removed from the matchday squad for this junk option.What makes you think he'd replace Greenwood on the bench?
You realize signing him doesn't mean he has to be ahead of greenwood or james in the pecking order?Because Mata wont lose his spot, so it's going to be Greenwood the striker or James the winger, neither of whom I'd want removed from the matchday squad for this junk option.
I realize that he isn't coming in for the honour of playing for United, he'll be getting paid more than Greenwood and James combined which will give him preference, and if the whole point is having this plan B then what's the point of bringing him if he's not on the bench to be plan B? it's the same as right now Mata and Matic are on the bench over Garner and Gomes despite the fact both of them are finished. We already fecked this season up with the crappy transfer window, so I'd rather use it to focus on seeing what this crop of youngsters has which means lots of game time, not sitting behind three washed up snails every weekend.You realize signing him doesn't mean he has to be ahead of greenwood or james in the pecking order?
Very much doubt that would be the case. Think the whole point is to make up the numbers in case Alexis leaves, not for this nebulous plan B. Him being an actually decent and useful player, who also offers something different from any other forward on your team is why you'd go for him instead of some random free agentI realize that he isn't coming in for the honour of playing for United, he'll be getting paid more than Greenwood and James combined which will give him preference, and if the whole point is having this plan B then what's the point of bringing him if he's not on the bench to be plan B?
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A new meeting for Alexis Sanchez is scheduled for tomorrow between Inter and Manchester United. The sides are looking for a definitive agreement on the portion of wages that United will pay for Sanchez.
The total wages owed is €15m net of taxes. Inter is proposing €3m, so Manchester United should pay the remaining €12m. The sides continue to work on a deal, but there is optimism.
Fecking cheapskate club. They probably won't even take up the option to buy, and return him to us after a season a year older.Tweet
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A new meeting for Alexis Sanchez is scheduled for tomorrow between Inter and Manchester United. The sides are looking for a definitive agreement on the portion of wages that United will pay for Sanchez.
The total wages owed is €15m net of taxes. Inter is proposing €3m, so Manchester United should pay the remaining €12m. The sides continue to work on a deal, but there is optimism.
Why are we even meeting them over such a piss take of a proposal?Tweet
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A new meeting for Alexis Sanchez is scheduled for tomorrow between Inter and Manchester United. The sides are looking for a definitive agreement on the portion of wages that United will pay for Sanchez.
The total wages owed is €15m net of taxes. Inter is proposing €3m, so Manchester United should pay the remaining €12m. The sides continue to work on a deal, but there is optimism.
And we sold even more in young players which represents a huge benefit in accounting terms. Dybala isn't a priority at the moment with Cavani, Mbappé, Neymar, ADM, Sarabia and Draxler available.Gueye and Diallo, plus Ander's big wages
If you were in a position to just add new expensive players without selling some of yours you wouldn't be waiting to move neymar before signing dybala
Because its probably not the actual offer, its a journo plucking a figure from his arse.Why are we even meeting them over such a piss take of a proposal?