Neither was Sanchez till we bought him. I would rather get Ben Yelder
Aubameyang - yay or nay?
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Would be unbelievable.
And not in the great way Van Persie was.
And not in the great way Van Persie was.
Agreed. He was a bit of a nightmare when we played them this year. He was a constant pain in the ass and a defensive weapon. I just recall him being everywhere.
I’ve always felt Auba was a bit hit and miss. Always scored goals but missed so many easy chances I was surprised he scored as much as he did.
Nay
To the people saying no, who would you have instead that will cost less than the £56m (not that I agree he'd cost that little) that has been reported?
Anyone who thinks we are signing a 30 year old from Arsenal for £70 million should call their psychiatrist quickly.
Totally 100 % agree
As long as his pace doesn't go for the next three years I think he would be a decent signing at £56m if that is correct but that is a big ask which probably wont happen so nay.
For that money I’d rather get Ben Kenobi
Chilean striker laying eggs in his natural habitat.
Not sure why there seems so much reluctance to want him here. He scores goals, Martial and Rashford don’t.
Swap him for Lukaku.
I'm pretty sure that's how our board thinks/operates these days.
I'm pretty sure that's how our board thinks/operates these days.
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You made a fair point, although I think it may be that some people are concerned that his pace will go soon and we will sign another player from them who is coming to the later stage of his career who won't be as effective for us as he was for them.
Feck no
I'd rather have pineapples on my pizza than signing a player who'll be on insanely high wages and is past his peak
There is nothing wrong with getting a new forward but not a 30 year old for a possible 70m. Who will also want a big long contract.
Rather Lacazette
Just want to say those saying he relies on his pace are wrong. Used to think the same but having watched him the last 18 months , I would say about 2/3 of his goals max (out of 40 odd) were because of his pace. His main quality is getting goalscoring opportunities , he’s not the most clinical funnily enough but he’s outstanding at sniffing out chances. For example Lacazette is a better finisher but Lacazette can’t find the space in the box that Auba does.
If he was realistically available, it would be a no-brainer IMV. Fantastic striker. I remember saying at the time we were linked with Morata and Lukaku that Aubameyang would be my preference. And he's shown he can score plenty in the league.
He’s shite so nah.
Nay, why pay 60-70 million for Aubameyang when it would probably be feesable to get Vardy for half the money and he brings more qualities to the club that aubameyang doesn't have
If the club wants a player who is a laughing stock like Aubamayang then they might aswell sign me I'm 6 ft 15stone I like chinese and I'll do the same job as Aubamayang up front. Nothing but count my wages.
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Yay if they take Sanchez back.
If we were spending big £ on a old forward I’d rather Vardy who despite being unfashionable is a better player imo.
Probably because neither are that good. Similar(ish) level to Lukaku (all have their own strengths, naturally) but none are elite level.
It might not take 70 mil to get him . If we could get him for less would you still be calling your psychiatrist
Lacazette was about to sign for Athletico before their transfer ban so not sure that’s accurate. Aubayameng will always score goals but questionable as to whether he does enough apart from score goals. Both a level above Lukaku though.
What does (actually not) signing for Atletico have to do with anything?
Neither are a ‘level above’ - that’s absurd talk. And I don’t particularly rate Lukaku, either.
Goalscorer, but his overall play is not great.
We need someone who has a lot more about them, in my opinion.
We need someone who has a lot more about them, in my opinion.
The poster before said there was a free hit for Arsenal to sign both when there wasn’t. Lacazette had a deal all but agreed with Atletico but it couldn’t go through because they had a transfer ban.
Lacazette all round game is better than Lukaku but both have a similarish record in front of goal and Aubameyang has finished as golden boot winner in both the Premier League and Bundesliga , don’t think it’s absurd at all to think they are a level above even if you don’t think United should sign either.
No thanks.
Lacazette is better. Reminds me of Tevez.
Lacazette is better. Reminds me of Tevez.
No.
Very good striker but it's 2 years too late for me.
Very good striker but it's 2 years too late for me.
He'd be an upgrade on Lukaku, but an expensive upgrade.
I really like him as a player but I doubt we'd be able to reach an agreement with Arsenal regarding his value.
I really like him as a player but I doubt we'd be able to reach an agreement with Arsenal regarding his value.
Jose didn't rate him highly from what I remember.
He's 30?! Feels like he's only been around for 4 or 5 years.
Nay.
Yes, but because we've had our fingers burnt with older players recently, and are now on some 'young players only' fixation, then it's unlikely.
But if we could get him for £50 m, on a lower risk 3 year deal, then we'll do well to better it, & £15 m or so is coming right back at us if they buy Zaha with the proceeds.
But if we could get him for £50 m, on a lower risk 3 year deal, then we'll do well to better it, & £15 m or so is coming right back at us if they buy Zaha with the proceeds.
Hell no. There is a reason why Lacazette won player of the year ahead of Aubameyang. The guy is vastly overrated.
You couldn’t possibly have seen him actually play last year if you think he has gone UP in value since Arsenal signed him.
You couldn’t possibly have seen him actually play last year if you think he has gone UP in value since Arsenal signed him.
I wanted us to go for Aubameyang after we lost Ibra.... Figured that would also bring Mhiki's mojo back... only for him to go to Arsenal instead. At the age of 29/30, he did turn it on immediately and became joint top scorer in his first full PL season. I would take him if he was offered for 40m. The number being quoted in the press which I believe is 70m is way too much. I would rather have Martial go back to playing as a LF instead and compete for that position with Rashford. We do need a RW/ RF though that needs to come in.
He's not though.
Goalscoring wise he did very well, but if he doesn't score he's totally invisible. Seems to barely get involved in play and it's like having 10 men on the pitch for them at times. Feck me the EL final with him and Ozil, Arsenal were basically starting with nine men.
He's got superb shooting technique (although he fecks up some easy chances) so scores some lovely goals, obviously has pace and is great at getting in behind .. but most of the time you'll struggle to realise he's even on the pitch. I guess if he's scoring goals people don't care about that.
I honestly don't think he's that much better than a player like Vardy. Similar attributes with Auba having better technique but doesn't work as hard off the ball.
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