Christian Pulisic | Signed by Chelsea

[Affirmation]

I have been following Christian Pulisic for a while and I can confidently state he is indeed worthy of the hype and is a player with huge potential. However he also already posses incredible ability and would be an instant upgrade on our right side of attack. He has the impressive capability to run at players, track back and link up with his team mates which is something that would serve him well here and at the age of only 19 there truly is no limit to his overall progress.

These assets to his game are being showcased a lot more recently especially under the new regime at Dortmund. I certainly would not be opposed to a potential deal involving Anthony Martial going to Dortmund considering there outstanding interest in the player and Christian Pulisic coming to United. It satisfies our need for a player more capable of playing on the right side and also represents value which would appease the United hierarchy as well.

 

[Sarni]

Well season starts in 3weeks. If he doesn’t mention our defence being beplited for options by the end of August I’ll eat my words.

That will have nothing to do with Dalot being injured. You don’t decide who to sign based on their short term injury outlook.

 

[Mainoldo]

Dalot, Bailly, Lindelof, Pogba, Lukaku, Fred.

Give it up you’re talking utter nonsense and it’s very boring. I actually wish you would eat your words instead of making us suffer them on here.

Beplited?

So Lukaku and Pogba are devloping? Fred is far from Pulisic in football minutes. Last time I checked Bailly and Lindelöf never started the Fa Cup final. So Who’s the one chatting rubbish.

Prove me wrong!!

 

[kirk buttercup]

Would be a good Deal, can't see it happening .

 

[Mainoldo]

That will have nothing to do with Dalot being injured. You don’t decide who to sign based on their short term injury outlook.

My point is he will use it as an excuse!

 

[Cliche Guevara]

So Lukaku and Pogba are devloping? Fred is far from Pulisic in football minutes. Last time I checked Bailly and Lindelöf never started the Fa Cup final. So Who’s the one chatting rubbish.

Prove me wrong!!

He signed all of those players. What is wrong with you?

 

[Mainoldo]

He signed all of those players. What is wrong with you?

Mate he might have signed them. My point is he doesn’t bloody use players that need developing. You want flipping Pulisic here. He won’t bloody play.

Pogba didn’t need developing. Lukaku needed developing at Chelsea and guess who told him he could leave.

So like I said above. Get your points together and prove me wrong?

 

[Sarni]

My point is he will use it as an excuse!

No, your initial point was mocking that deal because he would be injured for three months.

 

[Champagne Football]

No, your initial point was mocking that deal because he would be injured for three months.

The truth is that he is yet to develop a young player since arriving. Hopefully that changes. The likes of Young and Valencia got back to performing at their peak under Jose. Lingard has improved but not to a point where you can say Jose has developed him. Buying Fred and Lukaku who are already developed are brilliant buys so no complaints there. As long as he keeps buying 25 year olds who are mostly developed then I have no complaints but it would worry me if he sold Martial and bought Willian or Perisic as you're getting just a couple more seasons out of them when for the same money you can maybe get a Pulisic or Zaha and 8 years service.

 

[Smores]

The truth is that he is yet to develop a young player since arriving. Hopefully that changes. The likes of Young and Valencia got back to performing at their peak under Jose. Lingard has improved but not to a point where you can say Jose has developed him. Buying Fred and Lukaku who are already developed are brilliant buys so no complaints there. As long as he keeps buying 25 year olds who are mostly developed then I have no complaints but it would worry me if he sold Martial and bought Willian or Perisic as you're getting just a couple more seasons out of them when for the same money you can maybe get a Pulisic or Zaha and 8 years service.

Lingard would have been absolutely no where near the england team if it wasn't for Jose. Not sure why people need to twist the truth to make a point

 

[AndyJ1985]

Lingard would have been absolutely no where near the england team if it wasn't for Jose. Not sure why people need to twist the truth to make a point

Lingard is in the England team because England have a squad full of dross. He's not suddenly turned into a world beater.

 

[andersj]

Lingard would have been absolutely no where near the england team if it wasn't for Jose. Not sure why people need to twist the truth to make a point

Wow. Jose playing Lingard on the wing was good for his development? LvG started playing Lingard centrally in his last season. Jose came in and used him out wide (where he is lost) for at least a year.

 

[Mainoldo]

The truth is that he is yet to develop a young player since arriving. Hopefully that changes. The likes of Young and Valencia got back to performing at their peak under Jose. Lingard has improved but not to a point where you can say Jose has developed him. Buying Fred and Lukaku who are already developed are brilliant buys so no complaints there. As long as he keeps buying 25 year olds who are mostly developed then I have no complaints but it would worry me if he sold Martial and bought Willian or Perisic as you're getting just a couple more seasons out of them when for the same money you can maybe get a Pulisic or Zaha and 8 years service.

Atleast you get it.

 

[Mainoldo]

No, your initial point was mocking that deal because he would be injured for three months.

No I don’t remember me mocking the deal. Good signing just don’t see how it benefits Mourinho and this season will show it.

 

[Smores]

Wow. Jose playing Lingard on the wing was good for his development? LvG started playing Lingard centrally in his last season. Jose came in and used him out wide (where he is lost) for at least a year.

LvG didn't start anything that was always Lingards role and where he'd played in all his loan moves (off Ulloa for instance), he hardly played there much and I'm pretty sure was wingback one point.
Lingard just had his best season for us which says all. Must be LvGs magic foundation though

 

[Mainoldo]

LvG didn't start anything that was always Lingards role and where he'd played in all his loan moves (off Ulloa for instance), he hardly played there much and I'm pretty sure was wingback one point.
Lingard just had his best season for us which says all. Must be LvGs magic foundation though

He played RWB once and got injured. He can back and played along the front 3. He’s come along playing for Mourinho and fair play to Mourinho for using him. However he’s always been a very smart player he just ended end product. But I think this is as good as it gets. Which isn’t bad.

 

[Darwin09]

I'm failing to understand the fact that a move to United or another EPL team has not happened yet. A 19-year old, exciting attacking player, telegenic to boot, from the still hugely untapped TV market that is the United States. United used to be a standard-bearer for these types of moves, buying the likes of Ji-Sung Park and Javier Hernandez, yes both talented footballers, but also with an undeniable marketing appeal due to the size of their countries.

All things equal, there are certainly a few highly-rated young wingers to go for. But all things are not equal, and buying a young guy who will inevitably become one of the biggest sporting stars of a nation of 300 million would be the type of move that got United to become the financial powerhouse it is today. Can't let the likes of Liverpool or Arsenal take the chance!

 

[Sarni]

No I don’t remember me mocking the deal. Good signing just don’t see how it benefits Mourinho and this season will show it.

I will refresh your memory:

Smart business by us.

 

[Loublaze]

Why on earth would Martial like to play for Dortmund? They are so not the club they once were anymore - and their squad looks incredibly average. Harsh on Dortmund (a might fine and honorable club indeed), but they are playing in a one-team league and have grossly mishandled their squad lately. Too many sales mixed with mediocre acquisitions. Martial surely has higher ambitions than that

I agree about Martial having higher ambitions but Dortmund have been collecting some of the most exciting young players in Europe for the last few seasons. The squad is far from being 'incredibily average'. Jadon Sanko (18). Christian Pulisic (19), Mahmoud Dahoud (22), Jacob Bruun Larsen (19. being called the new Reus), Dan-Axel Zagadou (19) are all highly ranked youngsters in their first team squad.

 

[Mainoldo]

I will refresh your memory:

Thanks! To which I explained Mourinho will use it as an excuse. He wanted a RB we gave him an injured one. Best believe this was a name drawn up by the scouts not a Mourinho hand pick.

 

[Sarni]

Thanks! To which I explained Mourinho will use it as an excuse. He wanted a RB we gave him an injured one. Best believe this was a name drawn up by the scouts not a Mourinho hand pick.

Yeah I get it, you hate Mourinho with passion ever since he ate your children and murdered your pet. We would have won 2011 CL final if it wasn’t for Mourinho too.

 

[Fer]

Now that Barcelona is signing Malcom instead of William, I think Chelsea could go for a winger like Pulisic/Bailey/Chiesa while Mourinho signs William.

 

[Beachryan]

I'm failing to understand the fact that a move to United or another EPL team has not happened yet. A 19-year old, exciting attacking player, telegenic to boot, from the still hugely untapped TV market that is the United States. United used to be a standard-bearer for these types of moves, buying the likes of Ji-Sung Park and Javier Hernandez, yes both talented footballers, but also with an undeniable marketing appeal due to the size of their countries.

All things equal, there are certainly a few highly-rated young wingers to go for. But all things are not equal, and buying a young guy who will inevitably become one of the biggest sporting stars of a nation of 300 million would be the type of move that got United to become the financial powerhouse it is today. Can't let the likes of Liverpool or Arsenal take the chance!

This is exactly my thinking. But if we were going to do it would have been done before a tour to the US!!!

 

[Rob Bowman]

I'm failing to understand the fact that a move to United or another EPL team has not happened yet. A 19-year old, exciting attacking player, telegenic to boot, from the still hugely untapped TV market that is the United States. United used to be a standard-bearer for these types of moves, buying the likes of Ji-Sung Park and Javier Hernandez, yes both talented footballers, but also with an undeniable marketing appeal due to the size of their countries.

All things equal, there are certainly a few highly-rated young wingers to go for. But all things are not equal, and buying a young guy who will inevitably become one of the biggest sporting stars of a nation of 300 million would be the type of move that got United to become the financial powerhouse it is today. Can't let the likes of Liverpool or Arsenal take the chance!

Yeah this move puzzles me. We desperately need a real right winger and this kid has not only the ability we need on the field but also so many off the field traits.

Why are we not in for him?

 

[L1nk]

If we are not in for him it's because Mouringo has zero interest in him

 

[SportingCP96]

Is he long term a definite winger or does he seem like a one day Am? Not watched much of him.

He is quite effective in both but I feel he is more effective when he drifts inside to a more AM role.

 

[littleman]

A couple of his interviews from 2 years ago indicates he's an MUFC fan

 

[Harry190]

United bit voyeuristic. Likes to wait and see and will go in as soon as others submit bids.

 

[Red_toad]

Was hoping the bump was for some speculation but no...

I'd very much doubt Jose will want a right side of the team being both work in progress, once Dalot breaks through I'd expect he'll have an experienced player supporting him on the right side. Would really like him at United, but would need a far more progressive manager to have us interested him him.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

Pulisic is probably just not available this summer. Dortmund are probably hanging up the phone if someone calls about him. Dortmund's board responses after losing Mkhi, Dembele, etc shows they really hate this feeder club staus they have been tagged as.

 

[MrMarcello]

I agree about Martial having higher ambitions but Dortmund have been collecting some of the most exciting young players in Europe for the last few seasons. The squad is far from being 'incredibily average'. Jadon Sanko (18). Christian Pulisic (19), Mahmoud Dahoud (22), Jacob Bruun Larsen (19. being called the new Reus), Dan-Axel Zagadou (19) are all highly ranked youngsters in their first team squad.

Larsen is 19?! That dude is built like a tank. I thought he was like late 20s and had been some scrap heap pickup now getting his chance. I don't follow Bundesliga/Dortmund though.

 

[MrMarcello]

Yeah this move puzzles me. We desperately need a real right winger and this kid has not only the ability we need on the field but also so many off the field traits.

Why are we not in for him?

Two-footed as well from what I've seen. He did well on his second goal (first was PK) but felt this movement below is what he could/would bring to United that may prove the most crucial contribution.

 

[KingMinger22]

He would cost a lot, for sure. Probably something insane like £100m.

Maybe more.

Worth a punt.

Ed and the Glazers must have semis at the thought of him being the real deal ($$$$).

 

[Mainoldo]

Yeah I get it, you hate Mourinho with passion ever since he ate your children and murdered your pet. We would have won 2011 CL final if it wasn’t for Mourinho too.

You can say the same about LVG. So I wouldn’t be so smug about it.

 

[Bestietom]

I cannot understand how we have not shown a lot of interest in this young player. Everyone else seems to get a mention before him. He is top class and going to be even better. Go for him Woodward.

 

[VanHaal'sRedArmy]

If there's truth to rumors that Martial is unhappy, I'd consider a swap deal with Dortmund.

 

[do.ob]

Two-footed as well from what I've seen. He did well on his second goal (first was PK) but felt this movement below is what he could/would bring to United that may prove the most crucial contribution.

How can you say he is two footed before posting a clip that has him shooting a ball like a school girl with his left?

 

[Pyro19]

I'm failing to understand the fact that a move to United or another EPL team has not happened yet. A 19-year old, exciting attacking player, telegenic to boot, from the still hugely untapped TV market that is the United States. United used to be a standard-bearer for these types of moves, buying the likes of Ji-Sung Park and Javier Hernandez, yes both talented footballers, but also with an undeniable marketing appeal due to the size of their countries.

All things equal, there are certainly a few highly-rated young wingers to go for. But all things are not equal, and buying a young guy who will inevitably become one of the biggest sporting stars of a nation of 300 million would be the type of move that got United to become the financial powerhouse it is today. Can't let the likes of Liverpool or Arsenal take the chance!

Too attacking for Mourinho. Likes to play a forward pass too much and doesn't keep it simple.

 

[Alfie092]

I'm American and that colors my view of Pulisic. At 19 he's as good as peak Dempsey (20 goals from MF at Fulham) or Donovan. The question is how much better will he get. He's apparently very mature and tactically advanced so improvement will likely have to come on the pitch.

If United want him this window would be the right time. *If* he continues to improve his price would be hugely inflated due to his nationality.

He plays on the right for his club but, like all our attackers does seem more dangerous on the left.

He's kind of a Mata/Lingard hybrid. His movement is great and he pops up to score in the box like Mata. A very good dribbler who is tough but small.

The pressure of being an expensive American at United is the main reason I'd stay away were I inclined (and not a US/United fan) to do so.

I think he'd cost over €70mm this window.

He appears to be at the right club to further his development. Pulisic does seem very mature from the interviews I have seen of him and seems very intelligent.

From what I have seen of Pulisic I do believe he would instantly improve us if he was to play on the RW, how much he would improve us by I am not sure. You also stated he is more dangerous on the left, sadly that’s not what we need right now, so it’s either we play him on the right and give him the time to improve playing on that side of the pitch or we just forget about him altogether.

In my opinion, it may be best for him to stay at Dortmund for another year playing regular first-team football in a competitive league and playing for a team in the Champions League. However, the risk is his valuation and stock may rocket up and we may miss out on him to a team like Real or Barcelona if he has an exceptional season.

I would take a punt on him this season, purely because there are not too many outstanding right sided players and the ones that are quality, like a Bale, they seem to be unrealistic signings. Pulisic is clearly a young talent and will only improve.

 

[Loublaze]

Larsen is 19?! That dude is built like a tank. I thought he was like late 20s and had been some scrap heap pickup now getting his chance. I don't follow Bundesliga/Dortmund though.

So you winged it and dissed them without having all the information. Don't be like Trump!