We'd be stupid to give them that deal given that's Bailly's market value is arguably higher and Smalling has been our most consistent CB for the last few seasons. I guess it depends on whether Levy would take say £40m or keep a stronger squad for the second half of the season (it'll be near on impossible for them to replace Alderweireld with a player of similar quality).
And why do you think Aldeweireld would want to leave mid-season, Spurs outrunning us in the league and still being in the CL?
That would be a stupid deal for both sides . Spurs would rather keep him than getting 25m and an inferior defender.
I think he would excel at United especially with the new playing style. He has all the makings of a top CB.
You're right, thats my fault, for some reason I thought he was left footed. But he's still very good in the air, which is something our CBs lack (other than Smalling), good on the ball, and English. I agree that he's not a great CB on his own, but good enough to be a part of a very good defense.
And he plays on the left side, which is actually very important. We have 3 decent enough options but are compromised because neither plays their best on the left.
Yep. The only one that can play on the left is Rojo. And he's not good enough. Infact we should've kept Blind just for that reason . Until someone better arrived. I know he was poor in the air but the Smalling - Blind combo was my favorite of the last 5 years. They complimented each other very well.
I've only really seen Youtube videos of Milenkovic but he looks fairly limited in possession from a ball playing perspective. He doesn't look bad but it looks like he keeps things simple. Those clips may obviously not tell the whole story. He's also playing as a RB for Fiorentina which could limit the time he has on the ball. However, the list of players in my previous comment included those that are more comfortable on the ball (Manolas perhaps being the exception and included more due to his release clause).
