That doesn't say much really, we could bring Kanchelskis out of retirement and he'd be our best right winger as things are right now.
James Rodriguez| Is considering his options
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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.
That doesn't say much really, we could bring Kanchelskis out of retirement and he'd be our best right winger as things are right now.
Not that I think we'll sign him for one minute, but it's worth pointing out that €80m is 'only' around £63m.
Although last time we signed a player from Madrid for that much it didn't work out too well.
Although last time we signed a player from Madrid for that much it didn't work out too well.
Yea lets give them 80mil. for underperforming player who is forced to leave like some others,not only that,i could bet that we arent on his happy wish list of clubs. So Real can use those 80mil and raid/tap who they want,lets sponsor their upgrades after,smart.
Can imagine another Di Maria scenario,never wanted to be here but he was forced to. No thank you.
Can imagine another Di Maria scenario,never wanted to be here but he was forced to. No thank you.
So many players have left those clubs and gone on to become huge successes elsewhere. Actually Bayern have one of them playing for them (Robben).
If Real Madrid come in for De Gea we could get a decent fee for Rodriguez. I'd rather keep De Gea but we may not have a choice and he would be a very good upgrade on Mata.
Wouldn't mind..
Don't want another Di Maria, to be honest. Would be happy about it, if he really wanted to come himself. I have my doubts about that though.
The off field issues are a concern, don't need that bullshit in the squad. It surprises me as he really didn't seem that type at all.
The big worry would be that we are buying him to bring in a star name, without having an actual set plan of how to use him. He's a #10 and would struggle on the RW in the PL as he's not that fast, so that would beg the question of would we be bringing him to play his natural role, and if so will that be behind Rooney as the #9? If so I see no point.
The big worry would be that we are buying him to bring in a star name, without having an actual set plan of how to use him. He's a #10 and would struggle on the RW in the PL as he's not that fast, so that would beg the question of would we be bringing him to play his natural role, and if so will that be behind Rooney as the #9? If so I see no point.
What are these? I seem to have missed all that...
The guy has a great crossing ability and exceptional shooting technique (especially volleys). Other than that he isn't really a top footballer - a reminiscence of Beckham of sorts
I'd rather avoid any deals with Madrid. They'll want De Gea as part of it or make us spend stupid money
Overdoing the partying, heavy drinking and getting pulled over by the cops for speeding and driving recklessly.
I've been calling it for some time now....
Wasn't long ago that he was considered one of the best prospects out there (especially after that WC which earned him the big move). I thought he had a pretty decent first season at Real. What has gone wrong since then?
well luckily for him we don't have no beckham here
Cheers. Bollocks to that then. Attitude aint there.
It's certainly a concern, especially with the price he'd cost.
If we're going for a big money signing then it has to be Aubameyang, but I guess Mendes might have other ideas, and DDG might also tie in nicely, ideally though we'd be better steering clear imo.
Rich man's Coutinho.
Oh wow. Had no idea about that. Steer clear if so.
If he can't beat players and provide pace I don't want.
Unless we offload Fellaini and Mata.
Unless we offload Fellaini and Mata.
I prefer Coutinho.
James is basically Mata on steroids. . he'd be a bigger goal threat and more penetrative with his passing. That said.. he'd not carry the ball much and would need a really good possession based side around him to get the best out of him. United need signings which can stand on their own two feet and enhance our performance.. not need the environment around them to be perfect.
Isco for me would be a much more useful signing as he can get the ball and construct attacking phases singlehandedly. . he'd be our Silva and give our play some direction and.verve.
No way we would pay €80m for a player they don't want. Once bitten twice shy.
I haven't seen much of him while at Madrid, though his performances for Colombia in the last World Cup were much better than anything we've seen of Mata in a United shirt.
Well said, Isco is the man we should be after. Götze or Rodriguez would be underwhelming and not really what we are crying out for.
No thanks, and I can't believe I'm saying that now because he was the player I wanted the most after the world cup, but since he's been at Real Madrid, he hasn't massively impressed me.
An ideal Jose 10.. would be Deco and for me Isco can be moulded into that type of player.
We'll sign him for £80m and within 4 months he'll lose his place to Ashley Young.
Very different players.
He's been demonized in the press in Madrid. I don't know how much of it to believe. Madrid do that sort of thing when they're about to sell a big player.
He'd cost same as Griezmann.
I know who'd I would go for easily.
I know who'd I would go for easily.
Totally agree - Would take Isco over Rodriguez. Isco seems just as talented, dribbles just as well, is creative and incisive but has a physicality and directness that I don't really see in Rodriguez. And he'd probably be cheaper. Just not quite as flash.
Sign him up José
He's a good player and a scorer of great goals but I think after his World Cup he was automatically considered the next big thing, which he's not. As good as Eriksen for me, a very very good player but will never be in that top tier bracket.
Nah. We need pace.
Not a huge fan. He was a classic galactico signing for Madrid, bought for the brand as much as the team. In that sense it was a sensible and successful bit of business, but like any 'world cup man of the moment' he's not lived up to the post-tournament hype. Which is not to say he's not good enough for the team - we are playing Jesse Lingard there, after all - just that he's not brilliant enough to sign regardless of not being a very good fit for our needs, given the price tag he'd still command.
You lost me on this. Why compare him to Beckham?
Whatever Mou thinks. 
Unfortunately for James, Real Madrid play 433, so he doesn't fit. He needs to play behind the striker. He has good technique, vision for a final pass and a powerful shot. However, he is not too fast. But I prefer to sign him instead of someone like Mane.
The problem would be the amount of money that Madrid want for him. If it's 60+m, I prefer we go for Griezmann or even try to sign Dybala (if we play Champions League).
I have been surprised with his attitude and behaviour out of the field because he looks a humble guy.
Definitely Madrid is going to sell a couple of quality players this summer.
The problem would be the amount of money that Madrid want for him. If it's 60+m, I prefer we go for Griezmann or even try to sign Dybala (if we play Champions League).
I have been surprised with his attitude and behaviour out of the field because he looks a humble guy.
Definitely Madrid is going to sell a couple of quality players this summer.
Didn't realise he was due a new contract