He clearly wasn't on it, for some stupid reason.
James McCarthy
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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He clearly wasn't on it, for some stupid reason.
I think you're leaving out the factor that Barcelona will most likely be very open to selling. Arsenal will certainly have some emotional pull but I still think we are the best sporting option because we have the money required to win titles in the next few years.
Arsenal do too to be fair. They're not exactly short on cash.
As good as player McCarthy is, I think we need someone a level above him. I would've taken him alongside Kroos or Fabregas, but both of those two look unlikely.
I'm not sure he will be good enough and he will cost a lot of money. We need to stop pissing about and bring in a player of World Class potential. I know it's easier said than done but that's what the biggest clubs in the world do. You don't see Madrid, Barca etc struggling to sign players.
Like we were happy when they signed Jordan Henderson?
That worked out well for us, didn't it?
No, but are they willing to invest as heavily as we are? It's not exactly been Wenger's style in the last 10 years. His extremely low net spend hasn't been out of necessity, it's been out of idealism.
Doubt this is true, he'd be alright as a squad player but we need some top class talent in the first team
Seems he could be changing in that regard though. Signed Ozil and the rumours are that he's ready to spend big again this summer. If they signed Fab it'd be a big statement.
Wait, what? You're the one who brought Fergie into it and said he tried to get Strootman, not me. Now you're claiming I'm making things up? It's pretty clear what I said wasn't to do with what you responded with, isn't it? You brought the Fergie being interested in Strootman (bullshit) up, you're accusing me of being a fan who thinks Fergie can sign anyone (based on nothing), so explain to me how exactly how you're responding to exactly what I said.
The bolded part, yet more cocky, arrogant bullshit claiming I think things that I simply don't. You weren't this much of a dickhead in the noobs, showing true colours now?
He's a good player but it's still disappointing going from Kroos and Cesc to McCarthy.
We need two or three midfield signings, not all of 'em can be super stars. Also, on signing he'd become our best midfielder. I'm all for it, although I can understand the underwhelming considering who we've been linked with.
For starters, those who are entertaining the prospect of bashing a potential move for McCarthy - why? He is young, superb stamina, dog-like tenacity and has just had an amazing season with an Everton side that shone.
Also, LVG and co could not possibly sign one CM. If reports are true, Tom would be offered as an extra and that leaves us in the same boat (numbers wise). Obtainanother CM and all of a sudden, McCarthy and a new recruit in the centre is a fantastic scenario.
I would be more than happy bringing him to the club.
Also, LVG and co could not possibly sign one CM. If reports are true, Tom would be offered as an extra and that leaves us in the same boat (numbers wise). Obtainanother CM and all of a sudden, McCarthy and a new recruit in the centre is a fantastic scenario.
I would be more than happy bringing him to the club.
If there's anybody at Everton worth getting its Barkley, feck McCarthy we need class not more mediocre talent in midfield.
Buying players just because they are "better than Tom Cleverley".. christ, that's not really a good yard stick is it?
Would Everton even sell him? It would take a crazy fee, considering what we paid for Fellaini.
We'll always be able to buy any Everton player if we are willing to pay up. But I agree, they would demand a minimum of 20 million and that's just too much. Then we might as well pay 10 more and get a top-class player somewhere.
With all due respect, despite the brilliance shown by Barkley this term, McCarthy and Barry were rocks for Everton. Anything but medicore. 23 year's old and an absolute stormer of a season behind him - he is exactly the signing we should get.
As I said, him beside the token World - Beater name and we're signing.
We should have gone for him IMO, and he would have been a decent squad player. Now, I think we should go for players who are good enough to start on a top club. Unless Everton would accept a straight swap (or swap + 5m or so from us) with Fellaini, I don't think that it is a good idea to go for him. And I really doubt that Martinez would be interested on Fellaini.
Up until this season it worked brilliantly, tbf. He was always a little rubbish before this season, where he's been very good.
I like McCarthy, but we're fecked if he's the only central midfielder we bring in. It's already looking that way though. There's nobody of the quality we need available.
I reckon they would be looking for something around the fee we paid for Fellaini. Everton have proved to be stubborn over the last two windows, so we'll see.
lol from kroos and fabregas at the star of the week to McCarthy..... who was it who said we can still attract the worlds top players!!!
talk about a reality check!!!
talk about a reality check!!!
So our centre midfield next season will be McCarthy, Carrick, Cleverley? Sigh.
Its Flipping MAY FFS..
That'll please those "we are Utd, we should be British based" fans among us.
If we do end up going for him, I'm hoping Cleverley is involved in the deal.
On his own he would be a bit of a let down considering the names we've been linked with.
Still, if he'd be replacing Cleverley? Swapping an extremely average player for someone who would in fact be your best cm is progress at least.
Not a player who's going to make a big difference on his own but as one of a few midfield signings he'd be a smart (if extremely overpriced) signing.
Still can't help but worry about this start to the transfer window, even though it's early days. If we don't make some quality signings before the WC then it'll start looking like a continuation of last year's nonsense.
Still, if he'd be replacing Cleverley? Swapping an extremely average player for someone who would in fact be your best cm is progress at least.
Not a player who's going to make a big difference on his own but as one of a few midfield signings he'd be a smart (if extremely overpriced) signing.
Still can't help but worry about this start to the transfer window, even though it's early days. If we don't make some quality signings before the WC then it'll start looking like a continuation of last year's nonsense.
If I am to put a positive tint on this possible transfer, maybe LVG is the man to turn him into a very good player, he has a long history of taking potential and making them into stars....
What do other people think? Could he do that here with McCarthy? He is still very young remember, 23 years old..
What do other people think? Could he do that here with McCarthy? He is still very young remember, 23 years old..
i hope not, sell our one midfielder with any kind of mobility and bring in another slow midfielder!! no thanks!
This guy is quite simply not the calibre of player we should be looking to bring in, I mean is this even serious?!
If you got a reality check from the possible transfer of Toni Kroos, a German midfielder, playing for the German Champions -the biggest club in his home country, the reigning European champions, under one of the best managers in the world, at a club that he's been at since he was a teenager then maybe your judgement needs a bit of work.
If he came in alongside a top level midfielder I'd be very happy.
Edit: but I said similar last year, now his price has doubled.
Some of you need to lighten up a bit. As others have said it's only May and there's ample time to make more signings along with McCarthy (if this story proves to be true). Why people are jumping to conclusions like McCarthy being our only signing is beyond me.
Anyway, even with the same squad we have now we should improve massively under Van Gaal's leadership rather than Moyes'. Not saying we shouldn't make any signings but last season was a once off experiment gone wrong as far as I'm concerned. Our squad is not that bad.
Anyway, even with the same squad we have now we should improve massively under Van Gaal's leadership rather than Moyes'. Not saying we shouldn't make any signings but last season was a once off experiment gone wrong as far as I'm concerned. Our squad is not that bad.
Agree that we need much more than McCarthy brings.
As an upgrade on Cleverley though? It'd be expensive but McCarthy could very plausibly go on to be better than Carrick ever was.
McCarthy + a top class CM would improve us a lot, I'm just not convinced he's worth the massive price we'd have to pay...
That doesn't matter one bit, he's still shite and needs getting rid of.
i wasnt talking about myself, i never tough we shoud had a chance of signing kroos, vidal Fabregas reus, and didnt think we should be even chasing them becos i was scared what happened last year would happen again, ie we chaise wet dreasms and let the decent players who are available get snapped up.
though i have to amit even i though we would have alittle more ambition then McCarthy
You're missing the bigger picture. Van Gaal will sign players to fit his vision for the team
. We won't be splashing big cash to appease the fans. It'll be players identified to do a job in the team. No more square pegs (Fellaini) in round holes (our midfield). As it's May I don't see why people are getting their knickers in a twist? Ages to go yet & will be fun!
Try imagining his name as McCartinho and you might find that he doesn't sound like that much of a step down from Fabregas and Kroos then!
I think he'd be a great addition to Utd. He's a very good solid young player with plenty of PL experience and a lad that's improving all the time. Arguably the best in the role he plays in the PL. Exactly the type of player we should be making a bee line for.
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