He can't be instead of Pogba, because logically it wouldn't make sense due to how massively different they are as players.
Blaise Matuidi
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It'd be a good signing as a replacement for one of our current midfielders, but would be underwhelming if he's our only midfield signing.
Don't think a 29-year-old Matuidi would be able to make a massive difference in our midfield.
Don't think a 29-year-old Matuidi would be able to make a massive difference in our midfield.
Pogba could be a nonsense story. What if Mata was in Mourinho's plans, Matuidi would make sense.
I was so eager for us to buy him two years ago but for some reason I'm not really excited now.
It could be, but there's just a ridiculous amount of smoke, and I'm not one who believes in these smokescreen theories. We might not get Pogba, but I think its quite obvious we're interested.
I understand Matuidi has spoken with United yesterday and will be probably your new recruit.
Matuidi is an instant upgrade on what we've got in CM. And for 25m euros?
There were some rumors on Schneiderlin to Everton at about the same sum. That would be great business for us and immediate upgrade.
Matuidi will not prevent us getting Pogba, they can very well play together.
There were some rumors on Schneiderlin to Everton at about the same sum. That would be great business for us and immediate upgrade.
Matuidi will not prevent us getting Pogba, they can very well play together.
There isn't a lot of smoke though, I only see journos plugging unsubstantiated rumours even Di Marzio's claim haven't been confirmed by a sighting of Raiola in Turin. For the moment there is nothing in Pogba's rumours.
Some say Bayern, some say United. I'd really like Matuidi here - both him and Pogba please!
Mourinho loves this kind of player, so we probably will.
I cant see this as a priority signing since Jose could not know PSG were signing the Sevilla player. This is purely taking advantage of a situation imo.
I like him, not a great passer of the ball but he has a lot of energy and can drive forward.
Matuidi isn't leaving because of Krychowiak.
Matuidi is miles better than any midfielder we have, yet some dont want him.
In a midfield two I guess Morgan and Matuidi makes more sense, but all this Pogba talk makes this a lesser signing 
I also think he would be an upgrade given the fact United has lost the battle midfield in many games.
Assuming it would be 4-2-3-1 it's Krychowiak and Verratti in CM with probably Pastore at #10? I thought Krychowiak was his direct replacement?
I don't see Matuidi as an alternative Pogba. If we do get Pogba, and I hope we do, though it seems like long shot, we are going to need somebody whose responsibilites are mainly defensive. Matuidi is full of energy, his work rate is great, very good tackler, excellent passer of the ball, he would be ideal besides Pogba, just like he is for France.
As a PSG fan has Matuidi declined since a recent injury as some posters have said?
He is an upgrade but he isn't sexy at all, I want sexy.
Quite strange if we're going for matuidi. I really rate him but we have a slightly inferior and younger version of him in schneiderlin. Unless Mourinho too somehow seems schneiderlin's best role as that of a holding mid, it's a signing that'll put schneiderlin out of the 1st team reckoning and leave our #10 with a lot of creative burden. Given its likely to be Rooney for a good while and we don't have anyone else in the squad atm who can take up the mantle, it's not a good idea imo.
I'd much rather we get a more creative CM.
I'd much rather we get a more creative CM.
I like this signing a lot. We've been bullied in midfield far too many times over the past few years.
Not the best passer of a ball I've ever seen but his driving runs will help us a lot.
Not the best passer of a ball I've ever seen but his driving runs will help us a lot.
Why not both?
I think Mourinho wants both.
If Matuidi is the 4th one then Schneiderlin, Matuidi, Carrick, Schweini for midfield two and Rooney/Herrera for no. 10? Mourinho talked about 4 primary targets to strengthen of which 3 are done and 4th is in progress. Other transfers which may happen later will be because of some players leaving. So if Matuidi talks are really in advanced stage, it can't be both him and Pogba.
Yeah thought this too. DIifference is James for Pastore.
I think he means 4 positions not necessarily 4 players.
Doubt it given the number of CMs already at the club.
Matuidi and Pogba are very different players. It won't be either/or. Assuming we even want Matuidi, we'd still want Pogba.
Good player but is not the calmest on the ball and his passing is awry at times. We need a better player to transform the midfield. Schneiderlin and Herrera are fine for now.
Yeah, could be James as well. They also have Rabiot and Motta to play in CM.
Seems likely that he's the 4th. Hope it's enough if so....
No, because he wasn't injured last season if my memories are good. 2015/16: he has played with PSG & France 62 games so far.
However, he started very well last season by scoring many decisive goals but has slightly declined in quality from October
In any case, nothing to do with the story of Falcao (there is a before & an after January 2014 regarding the Columbian).
What does @BBRBB think about Matuidi?
Probably because he'll seem like a poor man's Pogba now.
Fellaini, sure. I don't see BFS leaving though. I think it'll be BFS/Carrick + Schneiderlin/Herrera + Rooney/Herrera as the 3 CM options. With matuidi coming in, it gives us 6 players for 3 spots which is fine. 7 is overkill seeing as we'd be bringing a starter in.I could see Fellaini and Bastian leaving and being replaced by Matuidi and Pogba
He is replacing Thiago Motta, you replaced Matuidi with Pastore who is an inferior player. And Emery said that he doesn't have a system yet, that it could be 433 or 4231 depending on the players.
But most importantly apparently Matuidi asked to leave months ago.
Don't think so. Jose today said we're looking to get the 4th one soon not before end of August which would suggest there's still work to be done(Pogba most probably). On the other hand this one seems to gather pace pretty fast and can be wrapped up even at the beginning of next week.
It's more likely that they'll play 4-3-3 with Krychowiak in behind and Matuidi and Verratti in front. Matuidi is at his best making bursting runs up the pitch to support the attack while Krychowiak is much more defensive. Their defensive midfielder last season was Thiago Motta, who must be about 400 years old at this point. I see Krychowiak as his replacement.
Probably plays a part. He's also just not as good as he used to be though.