Hypothetically speaking, who would be the better fit for United: Mbappe or Kane?

JimmyWils said:
Don't see how there is much debate in this one, has to be Mbappe for sure. Seems like he'd fit way better into EtH's style of play that he's aiming for as well.

Kane would be great as a central focus point but Mbappe would contribute more overall alongside the inevitable tsunami of goals he'd get with the pressing style.
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If you have watched Kane played for Spurs, you'll realise that he's not exactly the out-and-out target man goal scorer like Alan Shearer, but actively participates in build up play. He has about 50 EPL assist so far, and contributes about 1.5 key passes per game, which is not bad for a player who's strength is supposedly only about goal scoring.
 
Mbappe. hes just an infinitively better player. I never feel threatened when we face Kane. Kinda feels slow and has glaring weakness. I feel we would get the England Kane and he'd be very non-dynamic.
 
CM10 said:
Kane. Mbappe's a great player but I don't really see how him and Rashford work in the same team, there'd be no pressing from the front.
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non of our forwards press anyway. Kane is getting too old and slow to press for 90 mins. For England I never see him do this so maybe he does for Spurs or something, I dont know
 
Eddy_JukeZ said:
He is literally the best player in the world, but Kane would be better for every team?

Makes no sense. Also the Saudis don't own City, so them accepting an offer from a Saudi club is irrelevant.
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Not every team obviously and someone can be more talented but a worse team player.

If they accepted an offer from the Saudis, why wouldn't they accept one from Abu Dhabi? City have never had an interest in him because they didn't want him and preferred other targets.
 
Tyrion said:
Not every team obviously and someone can be more talented but a worse team player.

If they accepted an offer from the Saudis, why wouldn't they accept one from Abu Dhabi? City have never had an interest in him because they didn't want him and preferred other targets.
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PSG would never sell to City.

I don't know why I need to repeat this.

If Pep could add Mbappe to his team, he'd be thrilled.
 
The better player is Mmbop, but I would argue that the better fit is Kane. He'd be far less likely to bring back the circus and dressing room divide. He would slot straight into the team in the exact position we need and do the job we need him to do.
 
Von Mistelroum said:
The better player is Mmbop, but I would argue that the better fit is Kane. He'd be far less likely to bring back the circus and dressing room divide. He would slot straight into the team in the exact position we need and do the job we need him to do.
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Who said Mbappe divides dressing rooms? He may well be loved by his teammates. Funny how these problems don't stop and aren't an issue for Madrid
 
Sign Kane and then scout the world for the next Mbappe. Sort the problem for the immediate future but look for a longer term option.

I think Mbappe is destined ultimately for Real Madrid, whether that's now or in 3/4 years.
 
Eddy_JukeZ said:
PSG would never sell to City.

I don't know why I need to repeat this.

If Pep could add Mbappe to his team, he'd be thrilled.
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You need to repeat it because I don't see what you're basing it on.

There's no reason think PSG wouldn't sell to City if they'd sell to the Saudis and there's no reason to think Pep would love to get Mbappe seeing as how they've made no attempt to get him even when he was a few months away from leaving for free.
 
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Can't help but feel Mbappe is underrated on here. He has many attributes of R9 Ronaldo where as Kane has more attributes of an RVN.


if you see his goals they are not very magical or special. Mostly pens or right place right time.
 
Stacks said:
Can't help but feel Mbappe is underrated on here. He has many attributes of R9 Ronaldo where as Kane has more attributes of an RVN.


if you see his goals they are not very magical or special. Mostly pens or right place right time.
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Timing to be in the right place and make it look easy is very underated, you just cannot teach that. Kane makes it look easy.

As for Mbappe, he is very good, not underrated for his abilities, on here he's rated as a team player, in general, fairly well.
 
Mbappe, he would genuinely make this team very dangerous in the attack.
 
Stacks said:
Can't help but feel Mbappe is underrated on here. He has many attributes of R9 Ronaldo where as Kane has more attributes of an RVN.


if you see his goals they are not very magical or special. Mostly pens or right place right time.
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Haaland doesn't have a load of stunning goals either. Most seem similar to what you're saying of Kane.
 
This can't be a serious question surely.

Mbappe is the best poster in the world today no one would be a better fit than him. You build your team around him end of story
 
Neither are a great fit. Kane is too slow and too old for long term growth and Mbappe isn't the centre forward we need. Of course they are both great players who you would absolutely want to have - both would improve us without question - but the money is a finite resource which would be better spent elsewhere right now.
 
lsd said:
This can't be a serious question surely.

Mbappe is the best poster in the world today no one would be a better fit than him. You build your team around him end of story
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Best poster? He wouldn't last 10 minutes on here
 
It's incredible that fans are actually factoring in Rashford when evaluating Mbappe's fit; just another testimony of how unthinkably overrated Rashford is. I'd volunteer to drive him to Saudi Arabia should Mbappe somehow choose to play for Man Utd.
 
Jordi Cruyff 99 said:
It's incredible that fans are actually factoring in Rashford when evaluating Mbappe's fit; just another testimony of how unthinkably overrated Rashford is. I'd volunteer to drive him to Saudi Arabia should Mbappe somehow choose to play for Man Utd.
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It's incredible that people would happily pay 200 million pounds for a player that has never played outside of France and would probably try and cry off to Madrid in 3 years.
 
MancunianAngels said:
It's incredible that people would happily pay 200 million pounds for a player that has never played outside of France and would probably try and cry off to Madrid in 3 years.
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Kane would cost that and in three years be finished
 
lsd said:
Kane would cost that and in three years be finished
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In an ideal world, I wouldn't go anywhere near either.

Out of all the current lot of strikers being linked with transfers, every one carries an element of risk especially with the prices being suggested.
 
Red Comet said:
If you have watched Kane played for Spurs, you'll realise that he's not exactly the out-and-out target man goal scorer like Alan Shearer, but actively participates in build up play. He has about 50 EPL assist so far, and contributes about 1.5 key passes per game, which is not bad for a player who's strength is supposedly only about goal scoring.
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Alan Shearer did all that, especially in his youth. Shearer had 65 assists. their assists per game ratio is almost identical. Shearer could crosses
 
MancunianAngels said:
It's incredible that people would happily pay 200 million pounds for a player that has never played outside of France and would probably try and cry off to Madrid in 3 years.
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I mean he has phenomenal record both for France and in the champions league that is superior to Henry's. His goal contribution record is pretty much the same across all teams and major comps so its very low risk. If he left we would get the money back. Those who doubt he could "do it in the prem" I don't even take serious when you have dudes like Toney getting 20 league goals
 
Stacks said:
I mean he has phenomenal record both for France and in the champions league that is superior to Henry's. His goal contribution record is pretty much the same across all teams and major comps so its very low risk. If he left we would get the money back. Those who doubt he could "do it in the prem" I don't even take serious when you have dudes like Toney getting 20 league goals
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Yes he does have that.

There is also a massive risk with spending over 200 million pounds on anyone especially when the team is still in a rebuilding process.
 
MancunianAngels said:
Yes he does have that.

There is also a massive risk with spending over 200 million pounds on anyone especially when the team is still in a rebuilding process.
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I agree but he could possibly propel us quicker. If Arsenal had Mbappe they would probably have won the league as they basically had no striker. So If we had Mbappe do you not feel our 75 points would now raise to the 80s? that would make us contenders even with the current flaws. I don't believe a slow rebuild is necessary. Liverpool came 4th then signed VVD and the GK and became champions. At some point you gotta pull the trigger. We came 3rd with lots of injuries and no reliable scorer. I could see us winning most of our games with Mbappe and Rashford in our forward line. Wouldn't even matter what Jadon or Antony did
 
Stacks said:
Alan Shearer did all that, especially in his youth. Shearer had 65 assists. their assists per game ratio is almost identical. Shearer could crosses
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Yeah I acknowledge this - my strongest Shearer impressions is when he's at Newcastle where his role is much more of an out-and-out goal getter. I do recall a more dynamic Shearer at Blackburn, and I was especially bummed when he choose Newcastle over us back then.
 
Stacks said:
I agree but he could possibly propel us quicker. If Arsenal had Mbappe they would probably have won the league as they basically had no striker. So If we had Mbappe do you not feel our 75 points would now raise to the 80s? that would make us contenders even with the current flaws. I don't believe a slow rebuild is necessary. Liverpool came 4th then signed VVD and the GK and became champions. At some point you gotta pull the trigger. We came 3rd with lots of injuries and no reliable scorer. I could see us winning most of our games with Mbappe and Rashford in our forward line. Wouldn't even matter what Jadon or Antony did
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My issue with Mbappe (and I say issue in a fairly loose sense) is that he's a player that would be a great signing when you're already champions and want to make a new statement of intent. The clubs thriving and he fits in seamlessly. You know exactly how to make use of his ability.

I still think trying to force him into a side that is, in some ways, trying to find its identity would be a mistake. He could easily get 40 goals but perhaps at the expense of others.

The VVD comparison is an interesting one. I'd argue that a longer term replacement for Varane/partner for Martinez should have been as much a priority this season as a striker.
 
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