It's hard to answer this as they offer different things. I actually like having both, and I think we should look to replace Ighalo with a similar kind of striker if he moves on at the end of the season.If we had a lone striker up top, then I actually prefer Ighalo right now. Its got feck all with the opposition too, its just obvious he's more of a natural striker, makes better runs, is stronger and has that poaching ability on top.
Martial can be more talented, obviously, but Ighalo just seems a better fit as a striker.
Nah, I mean come on..Does a Martial-Ighalo-Rashford front three give anyone else a hard on besides me?
Not if We plan to sign Sancho for 200m. Edsloadsamoney.Ed is in dreamland right now. If Ighalo turns out to be a success, he can reward him with a full-time contract and forego the option of buying a striker in the summer.
Winner winner, chicken dinner.
It's also about systems. Ighalo fits a system where you have one up front holding up play and scoring those strikers goals.Just the fact this thread exists is a proof enough that Martial just isnt good enough for us.
Now Ighalo vs Martial? Hard to say. I can see the argument for both. One fits better, the other is more talented. In the end it probably doesnt make much difference.
It's more a case of euphoria that grips fans as soon as they see someone scoring. Happened with Lukaku; went from being a cult favourite to cnut within monthsThe fact that a thread such as this one exists shows how brainwashed lots of people on here are.
He's becoming a fans' favourite partly because this spell with United is going to be the highlight of his career for him, something you can't say about all our players. On top of that, at the moment he's doing exactly what he was brought in to do (although as you say, supporters can be fickle).It's also about systems. Ighalo fits a system where you have one up front holding up play and scoring those strikers goals.
Martial suits the 3 pronged attack with pace. I think Ole want this more than the former. And if we're going with that central striker then there are better options. As much as I think Ighalo is becoming a fan's favourite, knowing the fickle nature of supporters, it'll just take a couple of missed chances, his head dropping etc for him to be 'shit.' 'get rid.' etc
Jimenez is a far better option for the former option- quick,brings players into play,strong, scores a variety of goals
This is exactly what I think will happen.I can see Iglaho getting 8/9 goals for us during his loan spell and earning himself a contract and scoring 2 goals in total next season.
Not to mention his ability to do what he’s told (stay in the middle) and workrate/ethic.He's becoming a fans' favourite partly because this spell with United is going to be the highlight of his career for him, something you can't say about all our players. On top of that, at the moment he's doing exactly what he was brought in to do (although as you say, supporters can be fickle).
I know there really should be no room for sentiment, but I love seeing him in our shirt because I know he wants to be a United player first and foremost.
NoDoes a Martial-Ighalo-Rashford front three give anyone else a hard on besides me?
For the present let's go with what we have eh?No
Rashford-Martial-Sancho
This would ^^
Rashford would have to play on the right then, as the other two obviously can’t/won’t. Rashford-Martial-Greenwood gets me more excited with our current squad atm though. Greenwood is completely two footed, maybe even more of a lefty, so should give nice balance with him playing RW/RAMFor the present let's go with what we have eh?
Rash-Martial-Ighalo is fine. Only drawback;they're all righties. Would love a leftie in there to give it balance
Buendia would be my choice right now.
That's a great shout.Rashford would have to play on the right then, as the other two obviously can’t/won’t. Rashford-Martial-Greenwood gets me more excited with our current squad atm though. Greenwood is completely two footed, maybe even more of a lefty, so should give nice balance with him playing RW/RAM
This is exactly what I think will happen.
You will need to spend £50m for that. There is no point spending that money just for the sake of it when there are other areas to improve on.It's not too far fetched.
We definitely need a striker of Ighalo's type in the squad full-time as he offers something completely different to what we have. BUT....We need one a bit better than Odion, if I'm being honest. Now, I know some will say "but Ighalo is happy to be a squad player, he won't demand a starting place" which is all well and good, but I WANT a striker to want a starting place. If that means displacing Martial as the starting striker due to good form, so be it because guess what - that would mean our team improving.
You will need to spend £50m for that. There is no point spending that money just for the sake of it when there are other areas to improve on.
We either buy a striker who will come in and displace Martial or someone like Ighalo who will give Martial run for his money.
if its £30m then I agree with you. I am sure the scouting team can find someone for £50mI don't disagree with that, I don't consider striker to be a massive issue (as we need to prioritise a RW and a couple of midfielders immediately) but Ighalo himself will probably cost around £30m, man. You think we're going to get him for peanuts, especially if he does well enough here to warrant a permanent contract offer? I actually think we'd end up spending north of £30m which is why I think an extra £15-20m for a much better version would be good. Who that is, I have no idea! Just shooting the breeze.
