I can't see us signing both Silva and James (I can't really see us signing James at all tbh). We need a striker as well, and I doubt we're signing three attackers this window.
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We need about 3. 2 minimum
Not a huge fan. Talented but nothing exceptional.
I don't really disagree that we might need three, but we have needs all over the pitch and I just don't see us signing 6+ players. Plus, attacking players are the most expensive. Signing three starting XI quality attacking players in one window would leave little room to fill those other needs.
We need someone like James more than we need someone like Bernado Silva
Yeah it's either or. To be honest either of those two I'm happy with. We need a striker James/Silva type and probably another pacy winger.
If we can get three players James is the best fit for the #10 role, then the duo from Monaco Lemar and Mbappe would slot in great.
I don't think we can get Mbappe at this point so maybe Lemar is more obtainable.
He'd play off the right but he's a floating playmaker akin to David Silva/Isco. It's broadly the same position I'd expect Griezmann/James to play in if they arrived so the links to all three in the media may well be a result of United cultivating 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice options.
This would be a typical post Fergie Man United signing. Unproven and very expensive.
Don't let this Monaco team fool you. They are a well oiled machine. Their top scorer flopped big time when he came here.
Don't let this Monaco team fool you. They are a well oiled machine. Their top scorer flopped big time when he came here.
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Exactly my thoughts. Cannot expect to move one element from that team to another and assume he'll fit right in.
I am sorry i had transfer tweets open i thought i was posting there.
Yes yes yes please 
He is magic, he has the rare ability to get me out of my seat. Would be a fantastic signing
He is magic, he has the rare ability to get me out of my seat. Would be a fantastic signing
Same here. I've only seen Belotti like 6 times but I already want the bank broken.
No more inside forward type wide players unless it is Gareth Bale. Our goalscoring in big pitch at OT looks like playing an away game. We already have Mkhi, Martial and Mata.
Monaco are well oiled but Falcao was directly coming back from an ACL injury.
You genuinely made me laugh.
Why? Are you saying youtube videos are fiction? He's tiny as feck and would disappear in loads of game. No doubt a frustrating player. A small Nani.
Instant quality injection plus great investment for the future. His English is already on a great level so there should be no problems with telling him to attack the space.
He'll be pony in the PL. Same as Mkhitaryan.
Or he'll be great like David Silva.
A lot of Messi-esque Wednesday night at Stoke stuff in this thread.
Nani? He's nothing like Nani. What's his height got to do with anything?
Can he play left back in an injury crisis?
Agree. Honestly think he'd struggle, seems to have zero attributes conducive with our teams needs.
If we had a different manager I'd be absolutely delighted to sign him, mildly excited at the minute.
I do love the mentality of the transfer period. Here's the pattern.
-Player has a great season: PLEASE SIGN HIM HE'S EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED
-We get linked to him: Be a good signing. Hope it comes off.
-Reports we are in for him: he's like Nani. Do not want. Rather buy someone who were arent linked with.
-Player signs for a rival: "fecking hell, Mourinho."
-Player has a great season: PLEASE SIGN HIM HE'S EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED
-We get linked to him: Be a good signing. Hope it comes off.
-Reports we are in for him: he's like Nani. Do not want. Rather buy someone who were arent linked with.
-Player signs for a rival: "fecking hell, Mourinho."
Not at all excited, we need pace on the wings, would much rather have PL tested Mahrez within our side. We already have Mkhi and Mata.
It may not be a popular opinion on this board but I honestly rather James than Bernardo Silva. His goalscoring record is quite poor considering he plays for a very attacking Monaco side that scores billion goals.
He can also be a creative & attacking force for Champions League matches but who cares these days...
I've nothing to add to this thread apart from that he's the closest thing to David Silva that I've ever seen. They're like clones. If we sign him at 22 it'll be an incredible coup. Although I quite fancy Hamez as well. Sign both feck it. As I think Mata will probably leave either this summer or the next.
What are his main attributes? And why shouldn't we go for him?
Our David Silva
This is more like it. The worst thing English clubs can do is fund European heavyweights by buying their subs to fund their bids for the real stars.
We would never catch up
We would never catch up
Technical ability on the ball, close dribbling. That's probably it.
Edit: mainly because he's the next fad player who has performed well and looks good in an expansive, free flowing team. United are not Monaco; so getting a fairly lightweight, pretty looking player who is surrounded by fast runners and movement, in a league with less physicality and pace than ours, where he can take his time, pick passes, dribble and risk losing the ball all the time because the team is so focused on attacking against poor defenses most weeks, doesn't inspire me with confidence.
Case in point, Ben Arfa looks like a world beater in France.
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Creativity, passing abilities, playmaking abilities, technical abilities.
What else do you want? The only thing he isn't is a speed freak but he takes players on better than most wingers anyway. At 22 he's only going to get better.
I have never gotten the David Silva comparisons beyond the last name and left foot. David Silva relies less on his pace (which he really doesnt have much of) and is suited to playing through the middle while Bernardo Silva is more suited to the flanks.I've nothing to add to this thread apart from that he's the closest thing to David Silva that I've ever seen. They're like clones. If we sign him at 22 it'll be an incredible coup. Although I quite fancy Hamez as well. Sign both feck it. As I think Mata will probably leave either this summer or the next.
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