I will admit that I'm reading between the lines but look that interview, and it's not the first time that he answers that way.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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van Gaal was only a director at Ajax (briefly) while Zlatan was there, and that was 8 or so years ago. Sure both have mellowed since then. Maybe they'd learn to love each other 
We completely missed the boat on Ibra. Should've moved for him in 2006ish when Ruud left. He would've been epic at OT.
We absolutely have to take the risk and sign him. He's probably the only available striker out there that we can get who will have a big enough profile to see Rooney on the bench.
Sign him.
For 2 seasons. The guy is the footballer's equivalent of Mourinho, he travels around.
Why? Rooney is much better. LOL
Throw loads of money at him, just get him in.
No chance... You may see Rooney as the no10 but you won't see him benched
Can't someone get Raiola's number and pretend to be Woodward (like the Villa supporter re Benteke)? Persuade Zlatan to take the next flight to England. He'll show up at Woody's office ready to sign, how could we refuse?
We would not lose today with Zlatan.
Slam face won't go for him. He is a way too stubborn prick to do that. Ibra would vastly improve us though.
Except that he's not available...
Of course he is. PSG want to ship him out. LvG is a stubborn prick though and won't go for him as Ibra told him the truth once.
Zlatan will be a great momentary addition this summer. I just hope it will not become a case of playing Rooney with Ibrahimovic if he arrives. They are both too static, but Ibrahimovic technical quality is on a different level, so that will be a big improvement already. We should then fix our striker problem next season with long term acquisition like Kane, Morata and/or Gabriel Jesus if they become available.
It is technically possible we could've lost today with Zlatan.
He does move around a lot, to be fair, but most of the time it was for understandable reasons. Messi was being transitioned into a central role in a 433 at Barca, so Guardiola was never going to play him in his right position - they also had a falling out. He was far too good for AC Milan and Inter (who sold him to Barca, a move not many players would turn down). It's not like he is solely looking to get a pay-day from the highest bidder - whichever team has him is nailed on to win the league. I would definitely have taken him at OT in 2006, and I would take him now.
Even if he can only give us one or two seasons, he'd most likely score 30-35 in each, and would turn us into clear second favourites for the title, if not first.
Technically speaking Rooney would/should have scored 2 goals today.
At least Zlatan would have at least kicked somebody/something (preferably football in the direction of Fabianski).As tempting as it is to believe Zlatan would've casually scored a hattrick of kung fu goals today, he still wouldn't have been able to prevent our defense from switching off for both Swansea goals.Technically speaking Rooney would/should have scored 2 goals today.
Hard to disagree with that. But still we would have a better chance to take something from the game.
Starts for PSG tonight.
Everyone will concede goals now and then... I'd blame the goalkeeper for the second anyway. The reason we lost that was because Romero fecked up what should have been a simple save, and Rooney fecked up 3 chances when he was basically put in on goal.
An 18yo Brazilian who's done feck all.
No. We lost because our entire defense switched off. They should've never even had the two chances on goal.
Closest thing to Cantona in world football today. A bit mental, a bit of a cnut, brings a league-winning mentality to his teams, strong as a bull and almost flawless technique. He'd be a good fit alongside a quick and nippy forward making runs in behind.
We could definitely use him for a year, but he's the opposite of a van Gaal type of player.
We could definitely use him for a year, but he's the opposite of a van Gaal type of player.
He would have scored two of Rooney's chances today definitely
And a few of his own, which Rooney has stopped doing since years
Would be a dream signing. Can't see it..
A young upcoming striker from Brazil. He is more of a long term solution, than a short term one, which is why I stated "and/or." As I would want another striker alongside Jesus.
Great pass today for PSG second
Zlatan on a 2-3 year contract would be the best panic signing. He's still got it, unlike Falcao. That was a complete bet that didn't work out.
The only problem that could arise is his relationship with LVG.
The only problem that could arise is his relationship with LVG.
Just played a great ball for Cavani's second. Very rusty, as it is his first game back from injury, but he's still a class above the rest.
I'd love to sign him as a short term fix.
He'd be entertaining as feck.
He'd be entertaining as feck.
It's sad that LVG is probably the reason we're missing out on him now. He would be perfect for us right now, but egos got in the way.
He'd be worth it for the interviews alone.
LOL. So people are bumping every thread now? There's no way he can work with Van Gaal and it's already too late/no source linking him to us.
Desperation at the caf. Will remain like this for 48 hours I feel
Desperation at the caf. Will remain like this for 48 hours I feel
He wouldn't press all over, harassing defenders, true. He likes to be on the ball a lot, he doesn't hide, so he would come deep and help the midfield build play. We would start to see more attacks through the middle rather than this constant wingplay. He would be our central creative force. He likes arriving late in the box to finish the job. He can score from anywhere. He shoots with power and accuracy. He himself says he's not good with his head. Sure, he doesn't score many with the head but as a target man he does a great job in the air to help bring others into play. He is awesome.
Can't see psg selling him
Surely if they wanted to they would not have played him tonight
Possibly if he was for sale and didn't want to join you can blame lvg... But I don't see how you can blame lvg for psg wanting to keep him
We are doing our best to keep it on the front page should Woody stop byLOL. So people are bumping every thread now? There's no way he can work with Van Gaal and it's already too late/no source linking him to us.
Desperation at the caf. Will remain like this for 48 hours I feel
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