He'd comfortably be an outstanding replacement striker for Lukaku or whoever we end up signing to come on for the last 20 minutes in tight games or playing in non important cup games to give the main guy a rest. He definitely has one more season in him. There's no way Martial is going to hang around if he is consigned to the bench all next season. Henrik Larsson was 36 when we got him on loan and he was a revelation. Defoe is 34 and looks as fit and hungry as ever.
Ibrahimovic's replacement for whenever he leaves? Could also be strikers we usually don't talk about
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another one maybe Lewandowski is our best option so far, but don't think that FC Bayern will let him go.
another one maybe Lewandowski is our best option so far, but don't think that FC Bayern will let him go.Yes, Benzema would be a super signing that I don't think would brake the bank. He is 29 which isn't an issue because he doesn't rely on his pace. Would love to see Benzema and Griezmann in the same team.
Not sure on the chances of Benzema joining us and what his situation is at Madrid, seems like he isn't playing as regularly as he'd like either. Maybe some members could shed some light
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He has more pressure but always had it. Morata has very good numbers playing less, but at the moment of truth Karim always plays.
It is difficult to say without knowing the signings, but assuming that Cristiano will be # 9 I think they will sell him if they get Mbappé. He is young enough to accept a substitute role and learn from Cristiano. If the market option is Aubameyang, I believe he will continue.
Whats he been like this season? Could he fit at United?
As long as he can actually run while linking up play a lot better than Ibra I will be happy with whoever we chose to bring in.
If Ibrahimovic isn't interested to renew then Jose won't be putting pressure on him to stay isn't it? He himself said he wants players who want to stay and fight, so in that case we really need Ibra's replacement. Can see us struggling to find a proper replacement.
Lot of news today coming from Italy about us bidding 60m euros for Perisic. Is he worth that amount, that good? A good fit for us?
I really hope we don't get him.
That goes for Mertens, Aubameyang, Morata. Etc. Not my type of players and I don't think they would be good fits for United.
60m for a 28 year old? That's crazy
Why not go for Bernardeschi instead? He's a younger and better player
You don't think Auba would be a good fit for us either? Why's that?
Agreed and we've scouted him previously. This Perisic rumour seems very out the blue and for the money being quoted, unbelievable.
if we had got him in Jan, we would be in the top 4 NQAT.
I feel we should really try and bring another top class striker whether or not Ibra stay. If after that, he wants to leave, sure. Let Martial and Rashford deputise the role and Zlatan can have his holidays in LA.
Probably depends a lot on if he can find a suitable replacement or not. If not, then he'll probably try to convince him a bit at least. But after reading Ibrahimovic's interviews lately I get the idea that he just wants to see signs of improvement for next season. If he sees that Mourinhos will buy 3-4 top players that could make a strong impact on the team then it will show him that the team is ready for real to be able to win the PL-title (CL if they qualify for it, but PL is more important I guess).
But if the team continues to struggle this season - miss out on top 4 and can't win the Europa League - it could mean greater difficulties getting the 'right' players, then he'll likely leave. He's said that he doesn't want to 'waste' his time and he's right, he only has a limited amount of years left as a professional footballer and can't wait for things to suddenly happen.
I wouldn't be surprised if he'd return to Serie A if he doesn't extend - one of the top 6 clubs? I still think Ibra's waiting for Beckham's club to be started, 2018, 2019 (that is if it's still going to happen)? So he could wait for that and still play in Europe, given the fact that he's still on a very high level.
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Porto aren't the kindest selling club Andre Silva looks good
Heung Min Son.
Proven goalscorer, yet to reach his peak, familiar with the Prem, fairly tall and can play on the wing. What more could we ask for?
Proven goalscorer, yet to reach his peak, familiar with the Prem, fairly tall and can play on the wing. What more could we ask for?
If he stays, and I think he will, there has to be some sort of understanding that he doesn't play every minute of every game. Whatever guarantee he was given this season to entice him has to stop. The same with free kicks also. I can't see top players like Griezmann coming here without similiar assurances that they get playing time. Rashford was flying end of last season coming into this and we killed that buzz by insisting Ibra played everygame up front, and any playing time Rashford got was as an impact sub and usually on the wing. Then when Ibra got suspended we expected Rashford to just walk in and start banging them in, doesn't work like that. We destroyed that kids confidence. There was ample opportunity to give Rashford a game here and there.
Preferably that they don't play for Spurs, so it can be easier and also cheaper to get them.
Preferably that they don't play for Spurs, so it can be easier and also cheaper to get them.
We're used to paying over the odds anyway, i'd rather spunk it on Son who would be an instant improvement over anything we have in our striking/winger department bar Mkhi and Ibra. He's been nothing short of sensational since he arrived at Spurs.
Not saying you're wrong. But why do the players need to be given a chance, rather than them taking the chance? If a player is good enough they'll take Ibrahimovic's place.
Yes, he's really good. Maybe even a bit underrated...
maybe they could have during Ibras 7-8 games where he wasn't scoring. It just seems players like Miki, Rashford and Martial get a cameo, and if they don't play well they get subbed or dropped for next game. I think we killed the momentum that Rashford had coming into this season. He's still young, so he'll bounce back
I'd be delighted to have him in the squad.
Defoe just isn't good enough. It's weird but I thought Real would be all over the Aubameyang transfer. If they aren't, we should totally go guns blazing for him. He's quick and tough and would settle well in the PL. However, every transfer hinges on whether we qualify for Champions League. Belotti is another option but I'm not totally convinced since the bulk of his goals have come in headers and I'm not sure, he'll be able to repeat that incredible feat in the PL. He's an outstanding striker no doubt and is tough and get on the end of everything like Chicharito but I would like to see him repeat his antics next season to truly gage his capabilities. Benzema is also someone that I feel is a good player but I'm not sure how much of a Diva he is. I want players to buy into the United mindset which is why if Sanchez comes here, I feel he would do anything and if it means running back and defending in tough situations to defend a slender lead. Somehow I don't see Benzema having that sort of hunger since he's earned everything at Real and would only move if Real don't want him anymore or to earn a big fat paycheck.
He's good enough as a substitute to bring on when we're in need of a goal; he'd also be happy to be here in that capacity, I imagine.
IMO he won't be good enough.
I actually think he is the sort of player which AFC would buy - French, won't cost too much and won't be the league's top goal scorer, though will do a decent job.
If we are looking for Ibra's replacement, we should be looking at someone who has the potential to be the league's top goal scorer.
I'm not so sure about that. He's scored 30 goals this season already and I'm fairly sure Lyon will ask for about £50m for him.
I'm also on the Defoe train.
Not as a starter every week but assuming Sunderland go down, Defoe would be great either off the bench or starting when resting players. He wouldn't cost much either.
Not as a starter every week but assuming Sunderland go down, Defoe would be great either off the bench or starting when resting players. He wouldn't cost much either.
10 penalty goals. Must be the highest this season? Can't think of any other player with more penalty goals...
Yes, that's true tbf. I personally wouldn't want him here, but more for the price it'd take to get him, given his quality.
I always had the feeling that he would play for a Spanish team. Don't know why, just feeling. Maybe a team like Sevilla or similar to that. But he's always been rumoured to PL-clubs?
Same here, I don't get what people's obsession is with age. I'd rather we go for more experienced players. Just get the finnished product.
Mauro icardi would be a good fit to the system Jose plays and he knows where the goal is but apparently few clubs including utd don't want to sign him because of his off field problems with Maxi Lopez his once best friend and his ex wife whom icardi has married.
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Atletico reportedly want him, if Griezmann leaves, so you could right. From the little I've seen of Lacazette this season, he seems to have changed his game quite a bit and is now physically a lot stronger so he can play up front. But I feel like it's made him a lot less agile, so I'd say he's more suited to the PL rather than La Liga.
I've not seen him play that much either so I'll take your word for it. Which team do you think would need him in the PL and which team would be the best for his style of play? Arsenal?
Think Mourinho needs to feck this target man striker business off, and play someone who is actually comfortable anywhere across the front line. Have three forwards who are interchangeable, thus causing more confusion to opposition defences. At the moment, we're quite predictable, hence why we find it hard to break teams down, at times.
No chance we don't "try" and get a big name this summer. It's just not Mourinho's way to sign, and then work with unknown talent.
He would be decent for most teams, as hes strong, quick and can finish in 1v1 situations. Although, he isn't the biggest (around 5ft9), but that hasn't stopped the likes of Aguero doing well. In terms of possession football, he isn't technically the best imo, so maybe not perfect for Arsenal. But then again, nor is Giroud and he does a decent job there.
We don't need a straight replacement this summer,if we can still get Griezmann or even Alexis Sanchez to add goals and give Rashford and Martial an extra season to mature.