Seems like a classic caf case of he's shit because he's linked with us, whereas if he goes PSG, he'll have been exactly what we need.
Alex Telles - SIGNED for United
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So English journos are reporting on this too now I see, figuring this'll get done this week
I agree with this. I'd be worried signing a guy of that age who hasn't really done a whole lot in his career
He’s 28 according the Caf despite the fact he’s got a 3 months left of being 27. At what point do we start rounding up?
Can't believe we're singing a 30 year old ffs Ed?!
It's sort of understandable though: our signings have a very frustrating tendency of proving to be shit.
The Portuguese posters on here must be reading some of these shite takes and laughing. 
Forgive me. Yes, he's obviously going to make 20 International appearances in the next 3 months.
This is reminding me of the Bruno Fernandes thread from last summer.
In fairness
In fairness he's had Marcelo, Alex Sandro, Felipe Luis and even Dani alves ahead of him on that left side.
That’s Thiago money
Looks like he has made the team of the year in Portugal every season he has been there. Also did so in Brazil at the age of 21.
Don't expect many caftards to even try to put things into context. If he hasn't been called up, he must be shite.
So the players we need most as probably a RW CB and CDM. Yet we will likely just buy a LB and CAM... Right
What CAM are we likely buying?
In the modern game a lot is created from the fb position so if he makes us more dangerous in attack it would be a good deal.
This window is still underwhelming though
We will get a RW too but in regards to CB it looks like we are waiting for Upamecano release clause & CDM will come in next summer too when Ole realises Scott & Fred aren't capable of playing that role.
Think he means Donny already signed
So you really expect Shaw to just stay fit playing at least twice a week for the next nine months?
LB was always a need this summer for me
Ah yeah my bad
Anything justifying Luke’s continuing presence on our team sheet would be ridiculous. My post is just honest opinion. I am sick of watching him in our colours.
I myself don't rate him but he has played well as a LCB. Hopefully he ressurect
I agree, im hoping he can do an Alba. Currently Shaw acts like a lemon when playing as LB. Being a good 1v1, having good pace and passing abilities will allow him to better suited as a CB.
Shaw has played better defensively when playing as a LCB this could be because he had to focus on the defensive side of the game and not the attack. Shaw having good pace and passing ability may allow him to shine in that role. This is all ifs and buts so who knows what OGS is thinking.
I really don’t get these negative views. It’s clear just watching bloody YouTube videos that he is a better crosser than anyone in our team and puts in a more progressive full back performance than any of our fullbacks! He’s been voted the best left back in Portugal like 4 yrs running and it’s not like Porto are shit, they are the top team in that league with the most expectation (along with Benfica) and consistently play Champions League football, something we can’t say currently....
Have you just reduced a LWB to a LB “who bombs forward a lot”
Everyone I have seen talk about him has said he's better in attack than defense. That in my mind is a LWB even if he plays in a 4. That's my Football manager influence there fella.
Definitely think we should get him as our fullbacks are pathetic with the ball.
A very important goal in the title race for Porto last season....
.https://youtu.be/mZxXyETI74U
.https://youtu.be/mZxXyETI74U
He's been touted around the world for 6-7 years. Not one club has gone in for him despite the fact that left footed defenders are in extremely high demand. What does that tell you?
His performances recently have been good - but it's the Portuguese league.
Not sure how he'd do, but if he was as good as everyone says; why's no one ever even made a bid for him?
What's the point of crossing the ball in when we've nobody in the box to get to them though?
Yeah but that was in a back three. If we primarily played a back three we’d be more screwed than we already are against fodder. And just for Luke Shaw, who is hardly a good player? Nah.
Very good signing if true. He will bring some creativity from the fullback area. Not sure who is going to be finishing them off though.....Our players have an allergic reaction to getting into the box to finish off chances.
I’m on the fence. Would have been an outstanding signing about 4 years ago. Would still be useful now. Give them dalot and a bag of peanuts for him
Agree mostly. Doubt he will push Shaw out of the team.
Unless we switch to 3 at the back with Shaw as the LCB as others have suggested.
I think this is where players will need to learn and realise that they have quality crosser and make sure they are getting ready to make run to the box everytime Telles has the ball.
Dalot?
Yeah i just think it would be a strong rotation option or adds that 3 at the back option. I also think Williams would be better at right back as cover for AWB
That does seem to happen often.
Maybe the end game is we get a Raul Jiminez type next summer to compete with Martial? I do think that Bruno and Donny are both decent at arriving late in to the box, similar to scholesy
I couldn’t care less how many caps he has for Brazil. There are many good players who don’t get selected for their national team due to several reasons. Sometimes there are even better players around and sometimes the national coach thinks he has better players available but he is wrong. Carrick got overlooked too often. Gabi (Atletico) hardly played for Spain (if at all).
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