Had the same thought.
Aleksandr Golovin
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Indeed.
I thought the Cafe wanted us to buy the De Ligts rather than the Alderweirelds.
Why is everyone suddenly having a problem with us buying the best upcoming players?
Oh because we need quality now
Then what's wrong with Toby and Sandro?
Too old?
Well experience comes with age, there are very few proven accomplished players aged 22-25
Why is everyone suddenly having a problem with us buying the best upcoming players?
Oh because we need quality now
Then what's wrong with Toby and Sandro?
Too old?
Well experience comes with age, there are very few proven accomplished players aged 22-25
Can't speak much to his individual quality but a 22 year old CM known for his creativity and offensive play and is clear first choice for his country seems like a logical signing to be our 5th CM in a group with Pogba, Fred, Matic and Herrera since we'll need creativity when Pogba is not on the field and Herrera can be the backup 6 (I thought he played well when Matic was out).
Reminds me of Herrera of Bilbao days. Also has a bit of Lampard in him. I hope he achieves his full potential in Utd shirt.
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Of all the YouTube vids I’ve watched of these players I know feck all about he’s the one that stands out for me, tenacious, skillfull and forward thinking and rather him than Arnautovic.
The last Player we let go we didn’t want to let go was Ballack. 12 years ago. And even he had to run down his contract. So, go figure why this isn’t such a likely transfer.
Golovin is a midfielder.
I just can’t see Mourinho wanting someone who didn’t fancy staying last year when our midfield was what it was. You may be right though, I wouldn’t mind though!
The Caf is hilarious. If Spurs were being linked with this lad, people would be falling over themselves to bash the club for not getting in early on such a highly rated kid.
Golovin would be a quality signing. The other 2 I hope are just 2 names being thrown out there just like the other 100 we’ve been linked to already.
I like him. He's cocky but kind and very very marketable. However Sergei is the brains between the two.
I know, from those clips it seemed fairly obvious to me.
Isn't Smolov in the same mould as Arnautovic? And perhaps as talented? Haven't seen much tough tbf.
If Mou is on the hunt for a experienced back up to Lukaku it's not impossible?
The club really can’t win.
So I doubt it's either Golovin or Arnautovic. Probably both or none.
Your kind of covering all bases here buddy lol
I don’t think anyone but insiders at the club know our targets buddy to be fair. It will be interesting to see who we buy and how many come the end of the market.
Bayern don’t sell players they want to keep. So I’m am 100% correct in what I am saying.
I would have thought we need at least one established world class performer though, someone in the mould of Greizmann or Kroos.
What is this Reddit rumor??
Looks tenacious in the tackle and gets his head up early looking for a forward pass. Impressive compilation but you can't really judge properly from a YouTube video.
I do like young signings though.
I do like young signings though.
Yeah he did.
All the moaning feckers in here are that big of a fan they don't even recall this.
Speaks volumes.
An established midfielder like Fred and a young talented second midfielder like him makes a lot of sense.
Can he operate as a 10?
@Ban another young signing to get the muppet juices flowing my friend 
Not sure about Kroos (he’s brilliant albeit) but would like someone more dynamic like Bale or Griezmann personally.
Just as long is not Arnautović, am I right or am I right, wink wink.@Ban another young signing to get the muppet juices flowing my friend
This lad looks really good.
Just as long is not Arnautović, am I right or am I right, wink wink.
This lad looks really good.
Dead right man, and he looks decent for sure
I know nothing about him other than he was probably the best player on the pitch outside of Kanté during Russia-France.
I know nothing of him, never seen this lad or never heard of him.
We do need midfielders though, I've always said we should sign Fred and use Periera next season, but if a good player is available who can develop I'm all for it.
Herrera/Matic wont have many seasons left after all.
From the hype - it sounded like Barella was a better talent but this is based on nothing but chatter. Who knows who is better
We do need midfielders though, I've always said we should sign Fred and use Periera next season, but if a good player is available who can develop I'm all for it.
Herrera/Matic wont have many seasons left after all.
From the hype - it sounded like Barella was a better talent but this is based on nothing but chatter. Who knows who is better
He isn't that big or strong, despite being quite tall (1,87 m) — he is someone more akin to Aguero than to Arnautovic. Plus I doubt that he'll want to come as a substitute striker, I think he spoke at some point that he doesn't want to go abroad and sit on the bench. He wants to go abroad, but to the club where he would play — and he isn't good enough to realistically bench Lukaku
Anyone have an idea of what kind of midfielder Golovin is?
If we are getting Fred who is more B2B, I think our second midfield signings should be a number 6 who can defend and be able to dictate the play from deep. Basically someone to rotate the number 6 role with Matic and eventually replace him.
Oh and has there ever been a Russian player from the Russian League who has done well in one of the major European Leagues? Can't think of anyone from the top of my head
If we are getting Fred who is more B2B, I think our second midfield signings should be a number 6 who can defend and be able to dictate the play from deep. Basically someone to rotate the number 6 role with Matic and eventually replace him.
Oh and has there ever been a Russian player from the Russian League who has done well in one of the major European Leagues? Can't think of anyone from the top of my head
First Russian since Kanchelskis. That would be exciting.
Didnt we play CSKA in the CL group stages last year?
Anyone have an idea of what kind of midfielder Golovin is?
If we are getting Fred who is more B2B, I think our second midfield signings should be a number 6 who can defend and be able to dictate the play from deep. Basically someone to rotate the number 6 role with Matic and eventually replace him.
Oh and has there ever been a Russian player from the Russian League who has done well in one of the major European Leagues? Can't think of anyone from the top of my head
How old are you? Kanchelskis, Arshavin, Zhirkov, Onopko, Karpin and um......Odemwingie
How old are you? Kanchelskis, Arshavin, Zhirkov, Onopko, Karpin and um......Odemwingie
25, Kanchelskis was before my time as I didn't start supporting United until 2001/2002! Ah forgot about Ashavin!
He was good for Arsenal. Zhirkov failed at Chelsea, no idea who Onopko and Karpin were until I did a quick Google search and Odemwingie is a legend! He was actually linked with them a couple of times throughout the yearCheers!
Maybe West ham will replace Arnautovic with him...
It's not a reddit rumour, they're just talking about the Di Marzio article.
He said we want a striker and a young CM to take the place of Fellaini if he leaves.