Get back on topic please.
Get back on topic please.
Mata is a nothing player (imho) and he's the average one of the three. Runs around like headless chicken, soft, scared of any contact and never gets stuck in. He's also slow as feck.
You might think my barometer is broken but actually it's yours. You'll realize you were wrong later this summer when he end's up at Weat Ham or Galatasaray.
It looks like others have already highlighted the problems in this post so I'm not going to bother anymore.
Your views on Mata are downright weird, and they clearly won't change. I'm not discussing further as it will risk derailing the thread.
Don't think we're signing him, but if we were, he'd be a good addition to the team (provided the fee is close to, or lower than United's valuation than Internazionale's). Some of José's best teams contained players that weren't exceptional at face value, but fit seamlessly in his vision of the setup (eg. who thought Pandev would be an integral part of his Treble team at Inter). Perišić could be used in a similar way as Mandžukić is for Juventus under Allegri - press high up the pitch from a nominal wide position, provide a physical element for the opposition fullback to contain, track back to make important defensive interventions, allow a (potentially new) left wingback to overlap without compromising the defensive balance - like Sandro for Juventus, plus he's a natural wide player - and Mandžukić isn't.
If we sign Griezmann, someone like Perišić could be crucial because he'll allow Antoine to press in a 442 configuration (like Dybala for Juventus) and bring rigidity to a midfield than could have Pogba as a double pivot. All if and buts, and there's bound to be apprehension, but maybe Mourinho has a definite scheme in mind, and has found a round peg for a round hole in Perišić. Reckon Carrasco is a perfect fit for United (plus, younger and qualitatively better than Perišić), but Atlético aren't going to sell both him and Griezmann in the same window, and would fleece us for the entire buyout clause if we're adamant.
If that's true, we're going to leave the offer on the table for the next few weeks whilst we leak stories to the press about chasing alternative options and hope that Perisic kicks up a fuss to force the move before his opportunity disappears. This one will rumble on.https://t.co/CIyNk4K2PO
Basically Independent saying that we are offering 35m whilst Inter want 50m. Deal is at a roadblock.
Aye, you're right. The numbers being mentioned as kinda off-putting - especially in relation to those two. And to be honest, I wouldn't want any player from current Internazionale apart from Icardi, Gagliardini or Handanović, but Perišić is one of the few players that can do justice to a niche role (like an upgraded Lingard), so maybe he's being rated in terms of his utility, who knows. For Inter's valuation, we could just as well add a couple dozen million and target Carrasco - now that would be an astute signing for the short, medium and potentially long term. Hmm, let's see what happens - not convinced we're that interested in Perišić.We need bodies, so obviously despite my aversion for the player I would take him. But the examples you gave are kind of great because Pandev was free and Mandzukic moved for 20m€. Also none of them were labelled as great player by people who clearly didn't saw him before checking youtube.
Don't believe everything you read.Now its being reported in the Independent that United are open to offers for Martial and are seriously pursuing Perisic. Great.
So if this is true, we are looking to offload one of the most exciting prospects in Europe who is only 21 years old, to replace him with a 28 year old who isn't even in the top 30 players in Europe. This is really winding me up.
This. Delaney is Daily Star/Express level garbage these days.Why is the Delaney article threadmarked? He's not right about anything ever.
Now its being reported in the Independent that United are open to offers for Martial and are seriously pursuing Perisic. Great.
So if this is true, we are looking to offload one of the most exciting prospects in Europe who is only 21 years old, to replace him with a 28 year old who isn't even in the top 30 players in Europe. This is really winding me up.
I doubt these prices are even in £, in reality. I can see us bidding €35m (£30m), but I doubt we'd go any higher for a 28yo with no great track record. That's already more than doubling the €16m (£14m) Inter paid only 2 years ago.
Personal opinion here, but I don't think we'd raise that offer. We'd just leave it for a couple of weeks, like @Dante said, and if Inter don't come down to our asking price we'll just move on to the next target. They won't get a higher offer from anywhere else so the player will just stay at Inter in that case.
Yea i'd assume we are looking to pay around 35 million euros which seems a fairer price given the current market conditions. It would probably be stupid on our part to pay more for a 28 year old (unless he was genuinely world class) I think we should pursue other targets if Inter say not to that amount.
I can see what Mourinho is thinking here.Coincidentally Coutinho was sold by Inter but for peanuts. The main issue with Perisic for me is the price, 35m sterling max should we pay, anything beyond that is a bad deal.
That is what he is worth. If we end up paying much more there will be so much pressure on his shoulders.
I can see what Mourinho is thinking here.
The next year the priority need to be back to the winning times and he will need players in their peak to do that.
The price tag is because is Man United.
That is what he is worth. If we end up paying much more there will be so much pressure on his shoulders.
You probably forgot by now what it takes to compete on the highest level (not a trolling attempt, just don't know other way to phrase this).
Perisic is a better, more complete player then Mata, and probably twice the player in Mourinho's team.
At this point in time, United shouldn't care about money, but getting the right players to make the next step.
Don't think we're signing him, but if we were, he'd be a good addition to the team (provided the fee is close to, or lower than United's valuation than Internazionale's). Some of José's best teams contained players that weren't exceptional at face value, but fit seamlessly in his vision of the setup (eg. who thought Pandev would be an integral part of his Treble team at Inter). Perišić could be used in a similar way as Mandžukić is for Juventus under Allegri - press high up the pitch from a nominal wide position, provide a physical element for the opposition fullback to contain, track back to make important defensive interventions, allow a (potentially new) left wingback to overlap without compromising the defensive balance - like Sandro for Juventus, plus he's a natural wide player - and Mandžukić isn't.
If we sign Griezmann, someone like Perišić could be crucial because he'll allow Antoine to press in a 442 configuration (like Dybala for Juventus) and bring rigidity to a midfield than could have Pogba as a double pivot. All if and buts, and there's bound to be apprehension, but maybe Mourinho has a definite scheme in mind, and has found a round peg for a round hole in Perišić. Reckon Carrasco is a perfect fit for United (plus, younger and qualitatively better than Perišić), but Atlético aren't going to sell both him and Griezmann in the same window, and would fleece us for the entire buyout clause if we're adamant.
Just a thought as well.. Was Eric Cantona not very very underwhelming for Leeds?
I know circumstances are different but my point is - should we not wait until the guy proves himself unworthy of a United shirt? And if he is (worthy), who gives a feck how much he cost? As far as I'm concerned as fan, every player that bled for the shit is priceless.
He was brilliant in his first season and a little underwhelming last season but the talent is undoubtedly there. I don't think he is a flash in the pan at all, and expect a much better season next year and maybe that's where Perisic fits he may fit a cetain role Jose wants to be filled and bring a balance to what he is trying to acheive, even though it seems a little bit of a nothing signing. if this does happen I would wait till the end of the transfer window to see all the cards out on the table before judging individual signings. Perisic has been very good for Croatia ,with the right players around him he could be one of those signings that surprise everyone.I said in the Martial thread that the guy was a flash in the pan and I got ridiculed. I still stand by my statement somewhat. He is a good player but I think last season he exceeded his potential. It's not outlandish to think that.
Absolute drivel.Form outsiders perspective, his post is everything except train wreck.
You have guys like Mata, Young and Lingard on your team to compare. All average or below average players. Perisic is more complete then any one of them. Not even a contest.
No. Cantona was basically what Cesc was for Chelsea this season. His assists were invaluable. He also scored a hat-trick in The Charity Shield a few weeks before signing for United.
35 million is a squad players priceSquad player, should only be bought at squad player prices.