Went up for the summer and back down to around £85 mill from january.
Antoine Griezmann| Catalunya Radio say Griezmann to Barcelona is done for €100m
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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The rumour was that the release clause doubled just for that first window. As soon as the window closed the clause went back down to it's old level.
Personally, I think that rumour was bullshit anyway. We didn't hear anything about the clause doubling until Barcelona were supposedly trying to buy him (which I also don't believe). From memory it was a terrible source who originally made that claim, and since then everyone just jumped on and repeated it until everyone acts like it was fact.
He'd be a game changer at United. Regularly scoring goals, driving at defences and probably gaining a lot of assists. We'd be foolish not to go for him if he's available.
He could literally take the place of any of our attackers and I'd be happy.
He'd play off Lukaku though I imagine, which would surely add some dynamism. He's better than Mhki, and younger so number 10 would work well for us. Or could even play on the right by the sounds of it. If Lukaku got injured he would be next in line for me there too.
#10, he's substantially better than anything we have there. To be honest I think it's one of our biggest weaknesses, makes the attack quite disfunctional.
If we sign him, we'd still need another attacker imo.
Our right wing isn't good enough.
Our right wing isn't good enough.
Yeah, agree with that.
Also I agree with the above posters, yes, Griezy would be a massive improvement on our attack, but not 100% needed right now. If we can find a similar player for the wright wing, it would be bigger priority imo.
It doesn't matter if Griezmann's position clashes with Mkhi/Mata, 100M is a no brainer @ this hyper-inflated market condition. Not to mention the "marketing discount", especially for United #7.
I firmly believe we will go for him.
It is a question of him choosing us or our rivals. Simple as that.
I firmly believe we will go for him.
It is a question of him choosing us or our rivals. Simple as that.
He will have to get rid of that 80's Madonna hairstyle if he comes.
Watching Griezmann regularly in Liga, he is definitely a level up from what we have in Mkhitaryan/Mata/Martial with all due respect to these 3.
Can easily slot in as #10 or can be our iconic #7. Utd should definitely go for him if he is available in Jan. That will elevate our prospects of QF finish in UCL to fighting for the trophy on the 26th May 2018.
Can easily slot in as #10 or can be our iconic #7. Utd should definitely go for him if he is available in Jan. That will elevate our prospects of QF finish in UCL to fighting for the trophy on the 26th May 2018.
He won't play in CL. Unless you believe him not being at Atletico will impact us that much, it doesn't matter for CL campaign if we have him or not.
Its' Ogden. No sources and just rehashing everything we already know:
- We wanted him, he liked us: That was publicly known, check.
- Deal didn't happen because of Atleti ban: Common knowledge, check.
- We only shelved interest in him but didn't drop it completely: Woodward briefed that, check.
- Costa signing replaces Griezmann's goals: No shit, Sherlock.
- Atleti will let him move in the summer: He himself has more or less stated he is staying only 'cause of the ban. Again, stating the obvious.
- We may come for him in the summer: 2+2 = 4.
Nothing new at all. Don't blame Ogden though, his job is just to write something even when there is nothing to write about.
Oops my bad - got carried away I think.
I could have possibly said "He will elevate us in Europe from a likely QF chance this year to title contenders next year".If his release clause is 86m, and his true value is hypothetically 150m, his agent will squeeze at least 30m out of the transfer for the Griezmann camp.
Griezmann is a good player, but I'm not sure he is a good fit for us at this point. Presumably he will play #10, but more like a shadow striker role rather than a creator role (which he isn't really WC for). Miki would have to be the main source of creativity, playing out on the right.
We don't really have good width; maybe Valencia (who can't exactly cross).
We don't really have good width; maybe Valencia (who can't exactly cross).
What about Griezmann RF, if he's happy to do so?
Signing on fee is my guess.
He would have to have multiple teams triggering his £90m release clause at the same time to even remotely have a chance of doing that, and they would have to be willing to go up against each other in bidding. I doubt it would happen.
Before the Neymar transfer I would've agreed with you. However, at that price and with Barca needing some big signings, I can see us and Barca at a minimum IMO.
But Griezmann is WC at shadow striker/ main striker, not RF. It could work in a more dynamic system, but not sure we have the right coach for that.
I mean, he would probably still be good at RF, but, I doubt he would be worth the $.
Griezmann will probably prefer us and Barca, but can always use the following teams for leverage, which I believe may be interested for 90m.
Liverpool
Bayern (if they sell Lewa)
Chelsea
AC Milan
Ultimately, Griezmann will move to wherever he wants to play. If there are loads of clubs after him and he wants to play along side Pogba, Martial, and the rest of our French speaking contingent, and for the club of his boyhood idol, then its a done deal. Few if any clubs are going to pay the types of wages that we are, so when you combine all factors, he is coming here.
No doubt, he moves where he wants. Same for most players nowadays really. See Diego Costa.
When you put in all factors, I agree Man Utd should rank highest in his choice.
My point was more in response to posters thinking that we are getting Griezmann for a bargain of 90m (relative in today's market), so the risk is low. Transfer markets nowadays don't work like that, agents have a lot of power to wringe higher fees and wages, especially if the player is in demand.
"....sources have told ESPN FC," is tantamount to sources have told Ogden. That alone justifies the article.
I'd love to see him in the PL, I think he could work really, really well with Lukaku as well.
SS in a 4-4-2 (4-2-2-2/4-2-3-1 whatever you wanna call it) and RW in a 4-3-3. Simple.
SS in a 4-4-2 (4-2-2-2/4-2-3-1 whatever you wanna call it) and RW in a 4-3-3. Simple.
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I think most footballers could do wonders with the extra 2 players on the pitch
Still, I agree he would finish up the top half of our team, would be almost the perfect addition.
Given the shit we let Pogba and Fellaini get away with he will be right at home.
If he really wishes to be a United player for a spell, and we can buy him, then we should. He is a class act, and would improve our first XI. he is better than Miki, Martial... and some one mentioned Mata, and, respectfully, I will not even respond to that. Mata needs to consider why he cannot complete 90mins and how he has to be more effective to hold down a shirt. It's only because he is a leftie... that's all I can see. If Bale has itchy feet, Mata may as well forget it.
I think he could work well with Lukaku, as a 2nd striker sort. The doubt I have is regarding the balance of the rest of the team.
Who will play the two wingers in 442?
On the left, Martial will not track back, and Rashford will be too deep to counter effectively with pace.
On the right, Miki is no winger, and Mata has no pace.
433, Griezmann roving in from the right, who will provide the width? Valencia can't cross effectively.
I think most footballers could do wonders with the extra 2 players on the pitch
Still, I agree he would finish up the top half of our team, would be almost the perfect addition.
My bad.
I would prefer Dybala over him. If there is a slight chance to sign Dybala, we should go all out for him. Think he would suit our team more, especially for Lukaku.
Griezmann more proven big match player than Dybala and French connection. Wouldn't say no to either tbh
I know United are rich, but Griezmann would be £80m due to his buyout clause, and Dybala would probably be at least double that amount considering the crazy transfer fees. Buying Griezmann, who is top quality, also allows us to spend another £100m say on a fullback and winger, whereas Dybala eats up all of the budget.
True. We should definetly buy a fullback or two. I would still prefer Dybala though. He's younger and has more potential. Would be very happy with AG7 too, don't get me wrong. I don't think we'd mind spending crazy money on a player like Dybala. He will be far more difficult to get though.
I'd love Griezmann at United but you know what...
Not at the expence of Rash and Tony and it has to be said now Lukaku too. Can he do the Mkhi/Mata role?
Not at the expence of Rash and Tony and it has to be said now Lukaku too. Can he do the Mkhi/Mata role?
There's only one position he could play here. That's behind Lukaku.
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