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I was thinking the same. He's at least fit and available unlike Martial.If he's available for under £10m we should keep him for backup
I would say he is a fairly average forward, but hey, look at where we are with all of these star 'skillful' forwards we have on massive money! If he keeps scoring the odd goal and contributing, then we keep him. A very decent squad addition in both the short and longer term.He is doing a job but he has also been fairly average so far.
Definitely shouldn't waste any transfer money on him. There will be a couple of free agents in the summer who could do this role better than him.
We need depth up there and we should look to offload Martial this summer. Although I’ve said that for the last 3 years you get the impression that Ten Hag might actually be able to do it, that way we can get a decent forward in hopefully.I was thinking the same. He's at least fit and available unlike Martial.
Who?He is doing a job but he has also been fairly average so far.
Definitely shouldn't waste any transfer money on him. There will be a couple of free agents in the summer who could do this role better than him.
Benzema, Thuram, Dembele, and Zaha.Who?
of the four you’ve named, only 1 is a striker and two are average wingersBenzema, Thuram, Dembele, and Zaha.
And the one striker he's named wouldn't be arriving here as a depth option, unlike Wout.of the four you’ve named, only 1 is a striker and two are average wingers
Another old bloke on massive wages, two average wingers (one who already couldn’t make it here) and another who’s an absolute crock and would play as often as Martial.of the four you’ve named, only 1 is a striker and two are average wingers
I didn’t really delve into Dembele because it *could* have been Moussa who used to be at Fulham and Celtic and has been alright for Lyon. He’s no better than Wout either but I was giving the benefit of the doubt.Another old bloke on massive wages, two average wingers (one who already couldn’t make it here) and another who’s an absolute crock and would play as often as Martial.
Wout highlights the difficulties any striker be it osihmen, kane or vlahovic would have at Utd.Doing well, in a difficult role... remember, we're not the most prolific of teams, and we're still benefitting from individual form, rather than a systematic approach to creating an scoring goals. Look at Antony, who is now having to be played more centrally because he is ineffective as a winger. Wout works that No 9 shirt, is a genuinely hungry, committed team player who wants to be a better player... I really respect that, because it earns the respect of players, coach and fans, and compliments the team in many ways. I like him. He's scored, and if he keeps notching a goal or two along the way, then that's fantastic. Look at the disallowed goal from Rashford... that was all about Wout. Great No 9 play. We need that as an option when we are all over teams.
I believe Thuram has been playing up front for a while now?of the four you’ve named, only 1 is a striker and two are average wingers
Exactly and given our track record we could spend 50mil+ on someone underwhelming/injury prone/who doesn’t fit. He’s doing a needed job in providing cover and a different option so I can’t see why anyone would be worried especially as he is cheap and has the right attitude. We have been propping up the wrong people’s careers for far too long and far way more expense-see Martial, Jones, Bailey, et alWout highlights the difficulties any striker be it osihmen, kane or vlahovic would have at Utd.
As you said we are very individualistic rather than creating for each other. Any striker who comes in would get frustrated.
If we could get wout for cheap, id keep him as a bench/cup/alternative striker up front. He does all the right things and he has the right comitment and desire.
Oh for sure hence the question. If we can get him for a decent price, as a squad player it's worth having in addition to a top quality centre forward. Would help flesh out the squad and help us for the number of games we aim to have (if we want to compete for all again)I doubt he is good enough long term, maybe as a back up option
Apparently Rashford was the first player to greet him when he arrived for his first day of training and really made him feel welcome. It must always be nervy going into that sort of situation, especially with some of the super stars in our squad and all the noise about him being a big lump on loan from Burnley, no matter how experienced a player you are.He's doing fine. Seems to like Rashford I noticed.
Thuram is pretty much a striker at this point, and he's a pretty good playerof the four you’ve named, only 1 is a striker and two are average wingers
Yeah making him permanent alongside a Kane/Osimhen would be absolutely idealI mean if we must then I'm fine with signing him on the cheap, but I really think we should do better if we have any sort of budget for the summer.
Agreed. He's playing his role well.After watching Ronaldo walk around the pitch for months, Wout is a breathe of fresh air.
Sure he's not individually going to win us a game, but he is running his ass off for the team. He links up well, holds the ball - he's doing a great job so far IMO.
