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STaphouse said:
Mandzukic and Andy fecking Carroll (lol) are not better options than Belotti. You've clearly never seen him play if you don't think he's physical.
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He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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I feel like you're more delusional than the average City fan
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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They are both tall and have pony tails. That's about where the Zlatan-Andy Carroll comparisons hit a brick wall.

Ibra has scored about as many goals in 80% of his first year than Carroll has in 4 years at West Ham.
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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Did your mum ever tell you how special you are?
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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Give your head a wobble ffs :lol:
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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Looking at the time of the post you've obviously been at the pub so we'll ignore this garbage. If you weren't, then sweet Lord stop posting!

Comparing Zlatan to Carroll is like comparing Pamela Anderson to Oprah (and yes, I'm showing my age as I couldn't think of anyone else)
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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What drugs have you been taking? I want the same!
 
Yeah that was a low quality bait.

I've got absolutely no clue what's Belotti's play but I'm a bit afraid of Torino strikers given how much of a failure/mediocre Immobile turned out to be, and I think he was believed to be a great young talent too. (ironically, he's having a great season at Lazio going by the numbers but he's failed in both Bundesliga and La Liga)
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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Are you Andy Carroll, his agent or his mum?
 
Kostur said:
Yeah that was a low quality bait.

I've got absolutely no clue what's Belotti's play but I'm a bit afraid of Torino strikers given how much of a failure/mediocre Immobile turned out to be, and I think he was believed to be a great young talent too. (ironically, he's having a great season at Lazio going by the numbers but he's failed in both Bundesliga and La Liga)
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Immobile cost Dortmund about 10 mil. Belotti will go for many times that amount.
Faster, stronger, more tenacious, and much more prolific.
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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Those comments about Ibrahimovic :lol:
 
Hadnt heard of him before we were linked with him. He's clearly had a good season according to the stats but the season before was nothing remarkable with twelve goals and whilst he's fairly young at 23 he's hardly a wonderkid. The Youtube (i know) videos i watched didnt really inspire me to think 'wow'. I'm just a little cold on this one im afraid, especially in the context of the massive figures people have been quoting.
 
The issues isn't one of nationality. Clearly most good Italian strikers choose to play in their home country, which is why the Prem hasn't seen many of their best.
 
Can he defend on the edge of the penalty area, if not, don't want him.
 
Is he any good on the ball? All I saw in the highlights were headers, tap ins and strength.
 
Since hes a Seria A player, I will wait for Di Marzio to speak on this.
 
I'd take him here. He's not the most aesthetically pleasing footballer, but he seems to have great movement/instincts, good header of the ball and finisher and apparently works his socks off every game.
 
I get why people compare him to Costa but he actually reminds me of Forlan. Similar movement, decent on the ball and can shoot with both feet.
 
Would be a good transfer for 40m, but the 100m that are flying around for him are absolute madness. Griezmann is a complete different level, and you can have him for 100m
 
Celestiale said:
Would be a good transfer for 40m, but the 100m that are flying around for him are absolute madness. Griezmann is a complete different level, and you can have him for 100m
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The obvious issue with that is the attainability, though. Plus, Belotti's wage packet would almost certainly be half - possibly even a third - of what Griezmann would earn.
 
DWelbz19 said:
The obvious issue with that is the attainability, though. Plus, Belotti's wage packet would almost certainly be half - possibly even a third - of what Griezmann would earn.
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That's true. But the price is still way to high for a surprise package..i have seen similar kind of performances by Soldado and Negredo in La Liga (some here would claim to be better then Serie A), and we all know how they panned out. Or Immobile, who couldn't even get a foot down at Dortmund, after a record not much worse in Italy.
 
Dong Fangzhuo said:
I'd take him here. He's not the most aesthetically pleasing footballer, but he seems to have great movement/instincts, good header of the ball and finisher and apparently works his socks off every game.
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This sums him up quite well I think. He has that grit, determination and doggedness that makes him a nightmare to play against. Also apart from his direct goal threat he also likes to defend from the front and harass the entire back line like a Tevez or Suarez type which will allow others to capitalise on mistakes and with the likes of Rashford, Martial, Mhki or a Griezmann ready to pounce on any chances it could make our attack something to behold I think.
 
Can't say I've ever seen him play I don't think.
 
Celestiale said:
Would be a good transfer for 40m, but the 100m that are flying around for him are absolute madness. Griezmann is a complete different level, and you can have him for 100m
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Belotti will come without champions league and Griezmann wont. That is why i think we need to have a list of players we can sign with and without Champions league.
 
Cassidy said:
Since hes a Seria A player, I will wait for Di Marzio to speak on this.
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I think some are putting a bit too much faith in Di Marzio being the only one who knows about this sort of thing. If we are interested in the player, then Ogden, who does have his own sources at United, may well know about it before Di Marzio.
 
Raoul said:
I think some are putting a bit too much faith in Di Marzio being the only one who knows about this sort of thing. If we are interested in the player, then Ogden, who does have his own sources at United, may well know about it before Di Marzio.
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Didn't DiMarzio break the news on Darmian transfer from Torino?
 
AP88 said:
He's physical in the Tevez sense; nothing wrong with that, but with Martial, Griezmann and Rashford the perfect contrast would be Mandzukic. A big, robust bully of a forward who'd offer a more direct route to goal that Jose loves. Played for Bayern, Atleti and Juve, so to suggest he's below United is naive.

Andy Carroll is a bit left-field, but ultimately Zlatan offered nothing on the pitch that Carroll wouldn't have this season; the Ibracadabra artistry he was famous for is long gone, and he was effectively nothing more than a header/tap-in merchant with awful build up play and the capacity to miss 3/4 easy chances per game. Hopefully Rashford has earned Mourinho's trust as a number 9, with Griezmann and Martial also options as unorthodox focal points, Carroll would be the 4th option by default, with a niche as an impact sub against stubborn defenses. In that sense, he's unplayable and could cause absolute chaos for the more refined talents to capitalise on.
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Wait, what? Zlatan pulled of tons of moments no other player could this year, they just either were not finished off or the others were slow to react. His build up play this year has been one of his better traits imo.
 
Wednesday at Stoke said:
Didn't DiMarzio break the news on Darmian transfer from Torino?
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He may well have, I don't remember. My point was that we Ogden's own sources at United are likely more than sufficient to find out whether United are interested in the player. We don't need to hold our collective breath until Di Marzio speaks on the matter.
 
I simply haven't seen enough of him to judge. Is he really that good lads?
 
Raoul said:
I think some are putting a bit too much faith in Di Marzio being the only one who knows about this sort of thing. If we are interested in the player, then Ogden, who does have his own sources at United, may well know about it before Di Marzio.
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I don't doubt that, But in terms of a deal actually being done. Di Mazio also coming out and saying that we're talking or its happening then I'd take notice.
We're linked to an awful lot of players at the moment.
 
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