We should do our best to try to get this guy. He has that drive that will motivate others around him and in a few years, he could be unstoppable. The most important thing would be getting rid of all the deadwood in the squad, starting January. 75 million is nothing IMO for a player of his quality who is still so young. I hope Ole can convince him to join us. Would take him over Sancho and Grealish. Our main problem is that we miss a lot of chances, especially Martial and Rashford. Haaland doesn't miss many. Wouldn't mind if we don't sign anyone in midfield or defense in the summer window if we can get Haaland and Grealish (after selling Pogba and others like Rojo, Jones, Lingard, Romero etc).
Except his family DNA, if City seem as quiet as they have been in the PL by season then I honestly will be surprised if Haaland chooses them over us.
Sure he gets to replace Aguero, but he gets to replace Cavani here.
If City couldnt win the CL all that time with those players and managers, is Haaland the final piece in the puzzle when all the key players are getting older and older and their squad may still look class but always a worse version of what was the season seen before.
Haaland at United seems like the final piece of the puzzle. The Norwegian wonderkid playing under the Norwegian manager who always wanted him and reject him to build his progress somewhere else for 2 years. He had played under him before and had been successful with him before just like most of the squad looks like it might be able to be in early January.
His Dad plays for City, but he is not his Dad - he is a different player and a better player; just like the clubs- he will play for Manchester United not Manchester City.
IMO, the Haalands have a plan for developing Erling's skills at Dortmond and then move to England where Erling was born and his father played. If United continue their current player recruitment and player development model while Ole gets those recruits playing positive, entertaining, and winning football, United will be Erling's choice for the prime years of his football career. Mino won't matter if United are Erling's best opportunity for many years of EPL/CL success.
Agree with this. Look how many times Zlatan moved clubs. Your findings feel right.That's extremely naive. He'll most likely want to move him on again to collect another big agent fee, and plant thoughts in his head. He does this with so many of his players.
I even made a list once where I researched it, and in about 50% of the cases, he didn't bring the big players to a better suiting club for the player / more succes.
Agree with this. Look how many times Zlatan moved clubs. Your findings feel right.
IMO both Dad/son and Mino have a clear plan both in terms of incremental development of player whilst maximising their profit through moves. I can see him moving to slightly bigger club each time and then by around 25 he will aim to be either at RM, Barca or Bayern where he can look to break records in terms of goals and trophies.
I would gladly bring him in for 120M already now, and lift both the PL and EL trophy in May. If we manage to keep him for 12-15 years - fantastic! If we manage to keep him for 2-3 years - fantastic!
I would gladly bring him in for 120M already now, and lift both the PL and EL trophy in May. If we manage to keep him for 12-15 years - fantastic! If we manage to keep him for 2-3 years - fantastic!
What is the lowest offer you expect Dortmund to accept, with 1,5 years left of contract before release clause kicks in?120m? Wow.
We can't force any player to come here, but this would be perfect timing with us most probably topping the league on Tuesday.Haaland and his agent hold all the cards here. Dortmund may be willing to sell for 120m but if Haaland doesn’t want to move now or join us, they can’t force his hand.
Raiola is going to milk whichever club signs him
for all their worth - I expect he will ask for at least Ronaldo type wages. I have a feeling that Haaland may only be financially viable for a couple of clubs - Barca would have signed him for sure if this was 2 years ago and paid him
Silly wages.
This is just bull! This is your 40-60 goals a season striker and he will stay if he is happy and we challenge for the CL and PL on a regular bases.We won't deal with Riaola again once Pogba goes...while Haaland is good he is very young and his performances will drop off - it's inevitable - also once he's moved at great expense then he will be under immense pressure in a new league...he is just Mino's new cash cow
Our trajectory is pointing upwards and this is the kind of signing that also will attract other top talent. If doable it's a nobrainer!This is just bull! This is your 40-60 goals a season striker and he will stay if he is happy and we challenge for the CL and PL on a regular bases.
What is the lowest offer you expect Dortmund to accept, with 1,5 years left of contract before release clause kicks in?
There is no way they will accept 70M now. The release clause kicks in summer 2022.His 70m release clause.
There is no way they will accept 70M now. The release clause kicks in summer 2022.
Us, RM and CityWho in football do you think has 120m to spend?
Us, RM and City
We won't deal with Riaola again once Pogba goes...while Haaland is good he is very young and his performances will drop off - it's inevitable - also once he's moved at great expense then he will be under immense pressure in a new league...he is just Mino's new cash cow
I'm not saying they will, I'm saying they can, for the right player. That we didn't pay 110M for Sancho in the summer was not because it would ruin us, but because it wasn't a make or break deal.Seriously? I'm going to predict you're making a wild guess here rather than looking at actual figures?
EVERY club in football is making a loss. Even City with their wealthy owners have to operate with in FFP guidelines. Real Madrid are building a stadium and have even requested their players to take wage cuts. We refused to pay 110m or so for Sancho in the summer gone.
So why do you believe any of these clubs will spend 120m on one player, in the current climate?
I'm not saying they will, I'm saying they can, for the right player. That we didn't pay 110M for Sancho in the summer was not because it would ruin us, but because it wasn't a make or break deal.
I agree that the market is changing with COVID, and not long ago there would be more clubs able to go in 120M deep for even unproven young players. (AM 120M EURO for Felix, Barca 117M for Dembele, PSG 130M for Mbappe etc.) I am of the opinion that 120M for Haaland now would be good business, and serious injury is the only risk involved.
City have avoided dealing with Raiola and his clients in recent years. It will be interesting to see if they change their stance on this one.He seems to obvious to be joining City. Incredible talent would be a game changer if he joined us. But with Agueros age, Jesus not really shining and proving to be the long term solution, his dads previous time at City and with the release clause, its hard to see him going to us over them.
I guess the only thing stopping it would be if Pep would want a Raiola client
The Raiola situation is unfortunate but worth it to get a player like this. He is a monster. Presumably not going anywhere just yet though.
I think he is Mbappe level and offers something totally different. For 70M in 2022 we would have competition from every top club in the world + enormous sign on fees/wages would come in play. I would much rather cut off the competition now if there is a chance of landing a deal.120m is a lot of money. That kind of figure will only be reserved for the likes of Mbappe.
I'd love Haaland here. Heck, I think he'd be better for us than Mbappe would. But to spend 120m on a player that a year later would maximum would cost 70m, is a lot
He’s probably better than Mbappe now.I think he is Mbappe level and offers something totally different. For 70M in 2022 we would have competition from every top club in the world + enormous sign on fees/wages would come in play. I would much rather cut off the competition now if there is a chance of landing a deal.
