Maybe like Lewis-SkellyThat carlos agusto at inter seems to be quite versatile, think we'll either go for the best we can or someone who can cover a few positions l.
He's a crap LB in my eyesMaybe like Lewis-Skelly
I meant to provide cover at LBHe's a crap LB in my eyes
Yeah, but I'd like someone I rate there! Even if it's cover.I meant to provide cover at LB
Williams at Forest, yes know he used to play for themYeah, but I'd like someone I rate there! Even if it's cover.
Wouldn't mind him at all to be honest. He really improved last season and finished the season strongly.Williams at Forest, yes know he used to play for them
Wonder if he is the son of Salinas who played at Euro 96Seeing more links with Jorge Salinas today but none of them are traditionally reliable sources. My gut's telling me he is a strong possibility though. It would be around £13m (release clause).
Also we should probably use this as the lb thread instead of all the lb talk being in the Lewis Hall thread, given the potential of that move specifically looks dead
Agreed that dorgus potential is high. The club could be banking on molding him since Hall didn’t work out. Maz is a good backup LB. I’d prefer him over Dalot on the right but doesn’t seem he’s giving us what he did when he showed up. The lack of fullbacks in today’s market is crazy, should have sured hall up the same time as midfield signingsWe have uncertain potential on the left side with Dorgu. Shaw could be injured or play bad all season and if Dorgu isn't up to it, we'd be in a bad position. However, we offer nothing on the right side even with all players fit. I love Maz but he should be a backup to someone better, and thats not being picky. You can rely on Dalot being the weakest link in the team and to just ignore that and accept it because of his availability is such a poor way to improve the team.
It's the same with Rashford. You can't just rely on people who you know will let you down, and expect different results. I loved both Rash and Dalot's potential but honestly they've had all the time and opportunities to iron out their weaknesses now. At some point you have to recognise the player for what he is and these guys are about 3 years off from being 30, yet we're somehow waiting on whats to come. Let these guys go and get some fresh blood in, someone hungry and willing to learn, someone with better competitive energy and clearer strengths in the game.
Seeing majority somehow accept Dalot's overall performances combined with United apparently being incapable of using the transfermarket to extensively build for the future, I can totally envision him cruising along this wave of mediocrity and reach a testimonial at the end. Scares me
Sounds expensive- how old? He’s another mediocre on both sides or what does he giveThat carlos agusto at inter seems to be quite versatile, think we'll either go for the best we can or someone who can cover a few positions l.
David Raum apparently has a 34mil release clause and is in the last year of his contract at Leipzig. We should be all over that
David Raum apparently has a 34mil release clause and is in the last year of his contract at Leipzig. We should be all over that
Always a risk with any players coming from a different league. His skill set is perfect though. One of the best crossers of the ball in Europe. Would get more out of sesko given they've played together before, even off the wide overlap improve our left side with Cunha and Rashford liking to cut insideI've not seen much of him.
Do you think he can make the step up from Bundesliga?
If we really think Dorgu is a winger rather than a FB then we realistically need a LB this summer and another new LB next summer (as Shaw's contract is running out and we really should not be extending that based in his age and reliability). Comparable but slightly different to the Maguire situation as I think he is more of a leader than Shaw, something we needed to keep hold of with Casemiro leaving, plus positionally a CB can perform to higher levels for longer - so for me it wouldn't be worth extending him.Some aggregator accounts making a link to United. But he's 28. I suspect the decision makers want a more long-term replacement for Shaw (and so would I).
Sorry, missed this.Agreed that dorgus potential is high. The club could be banking on molding him since Hall didn’t work out. Maz is a good backup LB. I’d prefer him over Dalot on the right but doesn’t seem he’s giving us what he did when he showed up. The lack of fullbacks in today’s market is crazy, should have sured hall up the same time as midfield signings
Sounds expensive- how old? He’s another mediocre on both sides or what does he give
David Raum anyone ? Sounds like another Vivell special....
Certainly the kind of signing we would doRaum would be an excellent pick up.
David Raum anyone ? Sounds like another Vivell special....
I was just about to say the same thing. Kid is 20 and 6'1 and looks rapidSome chatter about Methalie moving to Sunderland. I have never seen him play but he sounds hard so we should buy him.
Didn't realise that, would give us flexibility thenJoaquin Seys is surely the play? can play off of his right rather comfortably so can cover both sides.
As someone said looking at preseason Mount has been playing at CM and Lacey as CAM. On the other hand, Dorgu has only played as winger which suggest Carrick prefers him there. Mbeumo has been a striker. So when you look at all that you'd expect we only sign a LB this month and work with options we've got in midfield and attack.Would it not be worth investing the time and effort into trying to get Dorgu to learn how to play left back this season from Shaw? Then we would have Shaw + Dorgu/Maz for left-back,. Dalot + Maz for right back. Cunha + Rashford for left side attacker. Amad + Mbuemo + Lacey for right side attacker.
Then we could invest all into another CM...Wharton for example. If we got Wharton in I would rate our chances at winning the title.
Injury recordI have found an interesting player at Monaco: Christian Mawissa, 21 year old, 1.84 tall, very athletic, versatile defender who can play both LB and CB well (has even had games as LM).
If we can't have Hall, we need to get creative with the targets and I would prefer this guy over Salinas.
I can’t see him being that much cheaper - I think they’d want 55+ for him at least.Guys what do you think of Truffert from Bournemouth? I liked what I saw from him last season, do you think he would be a cheaper Hall alternative?
It is. He also recently extended until 2030Lewis Hall
Alphonso Davies
Davide Bartesaghi
Joaquin Seys
Alvaro Carreras
I'd take any of the listed. Davies is risky, but at age 25, I don't mind if the wages isn't crazy. And Davide Bartesaghi seems like a good young player, but maybe more suited to wing-back I guess.
Jorge Salinas not seen play to comment.
Alejandro Balde.. Way too injury prone.
Malick Diouf - Way too raw. But he has some potential for sure.
