No way we go back for Jack if Brooks comes in
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No way we go back for Jack if Brooks comes in
jesus that would be underwhelming!
Bundle Josh King in too and that's the forward options sorted.
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Yeah, you're right. I don't agree with that, either. I should've quoted a higher price for Brooks which I wouldn't be surprised if Bournemouth actually do.
I do though think we will see a drop in prices come next summer due to the crisis.
I thought Sancho was the upgrade for Lingard/Mata? In that we'd have option to choose 3 from MMMS with one as sub?
Not sure where Brooks fits into a squad that also includes Sancho (& James). Sounds like he is the replacement for Sancho. And if so, thats totally unacceptable.
Yeah totally unacceptable if he is
Our captain and the worlds most expensive defender was relegated in a team that conceded for fun.
You are comparing Phil Jones to James?
This appears more to be a replacement for Pereira or Lingard, which nicely addresses the lack of squad depth. I wouldn’t have a muppet meltdown over Sancho, which seems to be chugging along at Ed’s snail like pace.
Yeah, hence why I don't want him.
Jack is a far better player. People are really underestimating how good Jack is. He will give Rashford and Bruno genuine competition. That's what's its called real depth.
A fit David Brooks keeps Bournemouth up in my opinion
Not a replacement for cam or freakish. Most likely a rw alternative for sancho. Squad backup and hope mason plays well
Sport Witness is a news aggregator, not a reputable journalistic source. And they just claim they were "informed". By whom, they don't say. It's hard to take this seriously.
Yes. There both crap. What are you debating exactly?
That is a very risky strategy from Ole
For the money I’d sacrifice Jack for Brooks. I think Jack will be priced out of a move so we can always relook at him next summer.
I would prefer Grealish, too.
Not only is Grealish a better player than Brooks. But Grealish is also a very different style of player from Bruno. I like the idea of our rotation options being plan Bs rather than inferior versions of plan A.
But I definitely wouldn't mind Brooks. He's a decent player.
Yeah so would I prefer Jack as well but unfortunately Utd don't seem that willing to offer much for him
They have quite clearly seen that £80m asking price even though probably not real and just run a mile
That's the right value of squad player who can provide good competition not more than 55m-80m like Grealish.
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Before his injury, he seemed to be developing well - but that was a real brick wall for his progress.
Can't be understated how big of an injury that was. A year off the pitch. Two surgeries, because in his own words he was still in constant pain after the first. Even as recently as July he's talked about still having twinges and needing more downtime after matches.
Football wise, I think it's best to go to people who watch him week in, week out - Bournemouth fans - and they are unanimously negative about his performances since returning.
It's understandable, of course, after a year out....but are we really the club that wants to be taking a fairly expensive punt on both of these factours? Form and fitness? Maybe even some lingering mental hurdles.
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Before his injury, he seemed to be developing well - but that was a real brick wall for his progress.
Can't be understated how big of an injury that was. A year off the pitch. Two surgeries, because in his own words he was still in constant pain after the first. Even as recently as July he's talked about still having twinges and needing more downtime after matches.
Football wise, I think it's best to go to people who watch him week in, week out - Bournemouth fans - and they are unanimously negative about his performances since returning.
It's understandable, of course, after a year out....but are we really the club that wants to be taking a fairly expensive punt on both of these factours? Form and fitness? Maybe even some lingering mental hurdles.
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Yeah and they’re renowned for analysing pieces to cut through the bullshit, so I doubt they’d be bullshitting themselves. It’d go against their whole model!
I’d take Brooks over Grealish 100%. We don’t need to spend £80m+ on a squad player. If we end up getting Sancho we still need to look at getting a centre back and a defensive midfielder, both of which could be bought with the money saved from Grealish if we scout a couple gems.
I was much more onside with his transfer until I saw this reel.
Seems very one-footed to me
I was much more onside with his transfer until I saw this reel.
Seems very one-footed to me
It's a cracking comp imo, shows plenty of variation to his game.
Most players are very one footed.
Grealish is the better player at the moment but he is 18 months older than Brooks and for one reason or another has a lot more experience and games under his belt.
Brooks can become a player of similar quality and he has massive potential, he just needs a bit more time to develop. He'd also offer a different dimension/option to the United front 3 as a left-footer. He'd essentially be a younger Mata/replacement, and would be significantly less expensive than Grealish, who may end up being another Zaha being consistently priced out of moves to better himself.
As the only attacking addition I could understand fans being underwhelmed because a proven option like Sancho is definitely needed this summer but Brooks would be a good signing.
Brooks can become a player of similar quality and he has massive potential, he just needs a bit more time to develop. He'd also offer a different dimension/option to the United front 3 as a left-footer. He'd essentially be a younger Mata/replacement, and would be significantly less expensive than Grealish, who may end up being another Zaha being consistently priced out of moves to better himself.
As the only attacking addition I could understand fans being underwhelmed because a proven option like Sancho is definitely needed this summer but Brooks would be a good signing.
Was quality last year and probably would’ve kept Bournemouth up if he had been fit this year.
We need to fill our squad with better players and he's a better player and by the looks of it someone that might fit in with our core group of players.
Had he not been injured, there would be rave reviews on here rather than disappointment. He’s got great potential.
Is he a better player than Dan James ?
In his PL debut season he was nominated for young POTY.
Chong's better.
Completely different type of player, and much better technically, it would be akin to signing someone like Mata in my opinion, rather than a pacey winger, which is why I think it's be a great bit of business if we ship out Lingard/Pereira and maybe even Mata as well
Sign him anyways and then if you don’t rate him loan him to us 
After that comp, I made the mistake of clicking on a Kai Havertz one. Now I'm officially mourning
Utd seem to like Jack so maybe this is an attempt to lower the price for him,however have a feeling this strategy won't work with Villa.
He would be a replacement for Sancho.
Are Dortmund signing Brooks?
I just can't stop myself drooling to imagine our attacking option if we sign Sancho & Brooks this summer. Please Ed & Matt, make it happen!
A 23 year old Brooks is a good signing as back-up - especially as he will probably be available for £20-30 million