Signing Mata looks to be a mistake so far if we bought Eriksen we would have made that mistake six months earlier granted, for a lot less money.
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Signing Mata looks to be a mistake so far if we bought Eriksen we would have made that mistake six months earlier granted, for a lot less money.
But some people think that Eriksen would do better, and he might have done.
He might not impose himself enough, but Eriksen at least positions himself in the correct zones for a proper number 10. Which can't really be said of Mata, to be honest.
I think he's much more intelligent with his movement and positioning (probably to be expected from an Ajax graduate), whereas it's a bit of a weakness for Mata. When the team is squeezed higher up the pitch, Mata doesn't seem to know where to go.
So I think Eriksen would at least offer something different in that respect. However, I don't think now is the time for him to move, or for us to go for him.
I think he's much more intelligent with his movement and positioning (probably to be expected from an Ajax graduate), whereas it's a bit of a weakness for Mata. When the team is squeezed higher up the pitch, Mata doesn't seem to know where to go.
So I think Eriksen would at least offer something different in that respect. However, I don't think now is the time for him to move, or for us to go for him.
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Agreed.
An attacking midfielder, with 2 assists, with Kane in the team - those are extremely pretty poor numbers.
If we sign an attacking midfielder, we need to sign somebody who helps score goals (this is our major problem right now - we dont score enough goals).
Why would we buy a player who is unable to get assists or score goals?
Eriksen has scored 11 goals so far this season, 9 in the league. Is that a "pretty poor number"?
I'm still pissed we never bought him! Said it for years on here. (One of my few, " I know about this" moments)
The guy is class and will only get better...Those saying "Oh his stats are poor" need to wake up and see what he brings to this Spurs team.
Weren't we the very seem ones who praised Falcao for being fouled against Sunderland for the penalty?!
The guy is class and will only get better...Those saying "Oh his stats are poor" need to wake up and see what he brings to this Spurs team.
Weren't we the very seem ones who praised Falcao for being fouled against Sunderland for the penalty?!
We're crying out for some creativity and pace. Eriksen offers the former but not the latter. I suspect we'll make a move for him and it will annoy people on here as we have Mata and Herrera already, but with him plus a pacey wide player we'd look very strong IMO.
Disagree. I think he's found his level at Spurs and would not be an upgrade over Herrera/Mata in any way. Remember he has been playing non-stop first-team football at a very high level since he was 18. He may only be 23 but I don't expect him to improve much from now.
Not United quality imo. With Van Gaal's Ajax and Dutch connection, he will definitely know about him, but there's no chance of us signing him. We might get a superior 10 though.
I think he's class, probably Spurs best player tbh.
I never suggested otherwise so I'm not sure what you're disagreeing with.
I can see LVG sticking with Mata out wide and he clearly doesn't see Herrera as an ideal number 10 either. Bringing in Eriksen (or a similiar style player) strikes me as something he would do.
So are people wanting to sign him because he had a good game against an injury ravaged Bournemouth? The same Bournemouth that our players might have a good game against soon? We can do better than him.
When do we play them ? Hopefully soon
...although you just know they'll raise their game big time for us.That's sort of what I've been thinking as well. But on the other hand every time he's been asked to play at a higher level he's done that without too much trouble.
Eh? Strawman if I ever saw one.
He's 23. Claiming that he's "found his level" is a bit premature, I think.
Maybe as squad member for a UCL team, but not as a starter for a club with United's aspirations. With our resources, we should be aiming for being a top 5 team in Europe at least.
But he's been a first-teamer and a focal point in his team since he was 18. A bit like Rooney, he has been exposed to more football at 23 than most players.
I honestly can't believe he's only 23.
He's head and shoulders above pretty much all of the other Spurs players in terms of technical ability and influence on games.
Not a chance I'd want United in for him though as Levy would take the piss. I mean if he valued Kane at £40m after one good season, what would Eriksen be going for? £70m?
He's head and shoulders above pretty much all of the other Spurs players in terms of technical ability and influence on games.
Not a chance I'd want United in for him though as Levy would take the piss. I mean if he valued Kane at £40m after one good season, what would Eriksen be going for? £70m?
I'd absolutely love him here. A pacey winger should be priority though.
There haven't been any rumours, right?
There haven't been any rumours, right?
Good player. We can and should be aiming for a bit better though.
Only players better than him would be De Bruyne, Isco, James, Silva and Götze IMO. Don't see any of those as realistic signings.
This. Ridiculously stupid thing to say.
Absolute class, although he'd be best played in the position we are currently playing Herrera.
Griezmann? Koke? And I think one of Gotze or Isco will be available this summer if they can't establish themselves as key players at their respective clubs. Gotze more so than Isco.
I don't see Griezmann or Koke as that type of player, obviously both could play at #10, you're right. The Götze/Isco theory seems very vague to me.
Dot see us signing him personally, but he's outstanding.
Lacks pace, in our attack hes not going to be any better for us than Herrera/Mata IMO. Excellent player though
Better at what? He's nowhere near this lot.
Greizmann plays as a second striker for Atletico as it is. That's the type of player Van Gaal prefers in that position. Both Gotze & Isco both have 2 years left on there contracts this summer. If they don't renew by the summer, I think they're very much on the market if the right offer is made.
Meh. He's good but I expected more when he first came in the PL. He's still quite young, of course.
Edit: I admit I haven't watched Spurs a lot this season. My current impression is based mostly on last season.
Edit: I admit I haven't watched Spurs a lot this season. My current impression is based mostly on last season.
Gotze isn't worth the money. Isco will have every team lining up for him. United don't really need either of these two.
Lies, we could do with Isco, and probably Gotze, one of them. We just brought Lingard off the bench vs City....
Isco plays a similar position to Herrera who already struggles for game time. Gotze is a worse version of Mata. Neither should be a priority for you. Its just spending for the sake of it.
Herrera - struggles for game time for stupid reasons. Rooney is finished and doesn't need to be considered for 10. We definately need another versatile attacker, and Isco can play wide as well as 10, so would be a good addition IMO.
I would obv prefer a Griezman though.
Griezmann makes sense, Isco is frivolous.
Better at being creative playmakers for our #10 position. What did you think?
We've got better at the club already. Pereira will also be a better player in the long run.
Eriksen is a good player but that's about where it ends. He's doesn't even enter the same conversation as Silva, Ozil, Mata, James and co.
If you mean Herrera or Mata, then I disagree. Plus, it's not certain that Pereira will become Eriksen's level or even better.
Of course he's not as good as James or Silva, but I already mentioned that the only players that would be better aren't available, if Isco becomes available, I'd prefer him, obviously.
Herrera and Mata are much better players and I don't use the word "much" lightly.
Mata in particular has had an impact on the Premier League Eriksen could only dream of matching.
Isco would be fantastic addition he could cover three positions, he would be better from the wing than Mata would be massive alongside Herrera while MOrgan playing as no 6...
Erricksen goes missing quite often but has the pass in him to decide a game, great set pieces too, he's actually best corner taker in the league with JWP..
He is still yet to kick on to the very top level, maybe he's still getting used to the league, like Ozil was, maybe it's because he plays from the left more often than centrally. He is still 23, plenty of time to become top drawer but I don't see him being better than Mata or Herrera right now..
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