I can see Liverpool getting him right under our nose. If we are to get Benteke, that means we might play a 1-4-2-3-1 rather than a 1-4-3-3. And with the amount of midfielders we currently have, I can't see us playing with a midfield two. Disregarding possible departure, it is hard to see us getting a striker like Benteke as he will change our hypothetical predicted 1-4-3-3 system for the new season. However, I m not against the signing, as I feel he will do well at United.
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We need a Remy. A player who's not expecting to start, but when they do play, they do the job.
Once we're ready to ease Rooney out, then we should go for a top class striker. Buying an expensive striker now likely means Rooney as a 10, which negates the advantages of having top midfielders like Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Schneid and Herrera. Not to mention Mata, who is much better there, would likely be 'sacrificed'.
Once we're ready to ease Rooney out, then we should go for a top class striker. Buying an expensive striker now likely means Rooney as a 10, which negates the advantages of having top midfielders like Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Schneid and Herrera. Not to mention Mata, who is much better there, would likely be 'sacrificed'.
I think we could still play 4-3-3 even with Benteke. We will be involved in alot of games next season and there will be more than enough games for Benteke to play in. Benteke also has attributes like pace and power combined with good technique that will Give us a different dimension in attack.
Could see this one and Kane gathering a bit of pace. But both will be relatively expensive for what they are. So not sure we'll progress either.
Austin although I do really rate at a level, would he do a better job / score more goals than Hernandez probably not. Dont think we would ever be in for Austin.
Think bringing in a striker from abroad would be the option and thus any of the top ones would be big money. Interesting to see what LVG is thinking.
Austin although I do really rate at a level, would he do a better job / score more goals than Hernandez probably not. Dont think we would ever be in for Austin.
Think bringing in a striker from abroad would be the option and thus any of the top ones would be big money. Interesting to see what LVG is thinking.
I'd rather have Cavani than Benteke.
I agree with this. Players like Cavani, Benteke etc. are not what we should be looking at. In a one striker system, we need a capable, dynamic player who is content with riding the bench for the bulk of the season.
He'll be Liverpool bound... wouldn't be surprised if he's there number one target.
I'd generaly be happy with his addition to our squad, however the thought of bringing in Lacazette (however unlikely it may be) just seems to make every other striker we're linked with seem underwhelming.
It seems an absolute banker that he's off to Liverpool alright.
You would think after him stating he wants out, that some kind of agreement is in place? Else why isn't there much noises from clubs? He would do well at whatever club - providing there was good service.
Aye, which means he'll go from being a decent option to 'shit/overpriced' fairly quickly!
He'd be a great signing for them.
I reckon he would be a class signing for them to be honest. His all-round game is questionable but he has plenty of strong points and he will get them goals. But yeah if he goes there, he'll automatically be shit. I think Sterling is a bit shit and a waste of money these days.
Am I the only one who don't want a new striker? We could do with Rooney, Hernandez, and Wilson for the season.
Rooney is 30. Hernandez is not rated by LVG and is completely unsuited to the formation and style. Wilson is 19.
We desperately need another striker. Benteke would be ideal.
You probably are the only one, yes.
Benteke has one heck of a presence and i'm sure most defenders hate playing against him.
Being back in the champions league i still think he'll get plenty of game time. It's a smart move in my oppinion. I'm just not sure if we're really interested.
Being back in the champions league i still think he'll get plenty of game time. It's a smart move in my oppinion. I'm just not sure if we're really interested.
What striker would want to be on the bench? And Rooney is still very good, at 30 a striker is in his prime.
We need a striker more then we need a Centre-Back in my opinion. If it were a simple case of one or the other, I'd definitely say striker.
Maybe Wilson will do a Muller? One can hope
Maybe not, I mean I know his build up and hold up play leaves much to be desired which would suggest in a possession system he'd be found wanting.. But I keep thinking back to those Rooney comments on what LVG wants from his striker which is to have minimal touches but still score regularly, then Neville said how the striker role in our system should be used to keep the 2 opposition centre backs busy. Does sound like Chicha could do a job there but you're right the boss doesn't seem to rate him.
Hernandez will be gone, I don't doubt. If we sign Benteke we'll be left with Rooney, Benteke and Wilson for the rest of the season which is a good number to have for an entire season. Rooney and Benteke can rotate based on form.
He scored 15 goals in 33 appearances last season, which isn't that great, but he also didnt start scoring till December.
He was out with injury and then suspension for quite a bit last season I think
Really? I'm the other way round. Cavani has expensive mistake written all over him. He's a good striker, don't get me wrong, but Benteke knows how to score goals in the Prem even with a p*ss poor Villa midfield supporting him.
That being said, I'd probably prefer to take option C, although I'm not really sure what option C is. Kane?
We are certainly in need of a new striker but I'm not on board with this transfer at all. In spite of what others have said I don't rate his touch and link-up play at the correct standard for Utd. He's great in the air, a good athlete and can finish but there have to be better options out there for upwards of £30m.
Yeah but he still managed to get a lot of games, but with his injuries and the bizarre situation at Aston Villa i can see why he initially struggled to get the goals.
Yeah I remember his first game back from injury, vs Spurs I think. He was brilliant for about 45 mins then got sent off. Think Kane scored the winner in that game (his first EPL goal). Benteke went a bit cold when he came back from suspension, until Sherwood got him back up and running again.
Still at £30m I wouldn't want him tbh, thats a bit steep for him
We could offer 25 + incentives, he has already proven himself in the EPL, 15+ goals in front of that Villa midfield.
Have a feeling Liverpool are going to be rinsed of half their sterling money.
I thought they'd already spent the Sterling money in advance on Firmino, Clyne and the Ings tribunal fee?
31m is his release clause. Doubt Villa will sell for less than that.
That's not necessarily true, it depends if we know in detail what the budget is. True you could argue those balance each other out, but you have to bear in mind 2 high wage earners in Gerrard and Johnson have left, and probably other players will be sold too.
I haven't a clue what our summer budget is.
I think a striker was a priority irrespective of Sterling going.
Oh well, cant argue with that.... just think a player who is capable of scoring 12 goals in 12 games (in the EPL) should at least be in the conversation.
I think he'll join Liverpool but think they'll have to pay the full £32.5m release clause.
I wonder how many any of our strikers would have gotten playing in a pretty dire Aston Villa team last season. Shame the lad isn't tearing up the league in France, then everyone would be clamoring for him!
I feel the same way, but i can understand why some fans dont feel like we should sign - they aren't necessarily right or anything but i can understand, it also doesn't help that he plays for Aston Villa....i mean imagine a player like Lacazette(who seems to be the preferred option around here) playing for West Brom or Crystal Palace.
Yeah I don't rate him at all but it's clear that Lambert's tactics would've ruined any striker. Under Sherwood he could've got 20 based on the rate he scored whenhe came in.
I agree. I think he's the best option available. Well, Kane might be better but he's probably a bigger risk.
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