James Rodriguez| Is considering his options

Splashing a shed load on player that Madrid don't want anymore, that we don't really need, and would more than likely see the back of DDG in any deal, doesn't really appeal to me.
 
Just watch, we'll be quoted £40-50M to but him and he'll end up at Juve for 25-30M. Fecking joke.
 
I want Griezmann, not him.

Saying that, if we cannot get Griezmann, James might be a good option too. Especially if it means the end for Rooney.
 
Man Utd want to sign James Rodriguez and he wants to leave Real Madrid. According to Guillem Ballague
 
Revan said:
I want Griezmann, not him.

Saying that, if we cannot get Griezmann, James might be a good option too. Especially if it means the end for Rooney.
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Any signing that gets rooney out is a good signing in my eyes
 
i wouldnt be against it for a fair price, 30-40m. Knowing Real, they probably want something around 60m. They can feck off.
 
We've already got 1 slow, fat number 10. Why do we need another?
 
We tend to get a lot of these big name signings wrong, don't we? This could well be another one.

The player is fantastic. But he's supposedly got a bit of attitude/professionalism issue.
 
Another Mendes client. Another overpriced Madrid cast off. Another #10 who will struggle to fit in.

Where is the good news?
 
prateik said:
Another Mendes client. Another overpriced Madrid cast off. Another #10 who will struggle to fit in.

Where is the good news?
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Only good news is that those in power have identified the #10 position as a weakness and we are likely trying to strengthen.

Don't think James would be much of an improvement if the rumours about his attitude and work rate are true. All stories seem to be very one sided and consistent which lead me to believe they are true.
 
unitedbhoy said:
Only good news is that those in power have identified the #10 position as a weakness and we are likely trying to strengthen.

Don't think James would be much of an improvement if the rumours about his attitude and work rate are true. All stories seem to be very one sided and consistent which lead me to believe they are true.
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We dont need a new 10.
We need to strengthen our midfield first.
We cant use a #10 like Chelsea did or like City did unless we have a competent base behind that can win the ball and have some discipline.

We can get the best #10 in the world and that player would struggle if he is playing ahead of Carrick-Fellaini or Morgan-Ander. or any combination of those.... oh and not to forget Blind and Smalling behind them.
 
prateik said:
We dont need a new 10.
We need to strengthen our midfield first.
We cant use a #10 like Chelsea did or like City did unless we have a competent base behind that can win the ball and have some discipline.

We can get the best #10 in the world and that player would struggle if he is playing ahead of Carrick-Fellaini or Morgan-Ander. or any combination of those.... oh and not to forget Blind and Smalling behind them.
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Schneiderlin, Herrera and Schweinsteiger plus another signing is more than a good enough base under the right manager.

Our attacking options, most of which are poor, are a much bigger problem than our central midfield.
 
Kag said:
Schneiderlin, Herrera and Schweinsteiger plus another signing is more than a good enough base under the right manager.

Our attacking options, most of which are poor, are a much bigger problem than our central midfield.
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Agree.

Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Carrick, Herrera and Blind are decent CM options.

Our options in attack are simply woeful.

And winning the ball back hasn't been that much of an issue all season. But looking like footballers once we cross the half way line with the ball sure has.
 
Sorry guys, but we are crying out for someone like James, someone that will try the audacious and get bums off seats. He scores goals, ridiculous goals from ridiculous positions. He's a player that other teams will fear, and that will leave more space for players like Martial and Depay to exploit.

Just look at this show reel of goals from his time during Real Madrid (where he has apparently flopped) and the World Cup in Brazil. If a United player did this sort of thing we'd be waxing lyrical for years. While we have a few decent #10's, this guy would be an instant improvement.

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worldinmotion66 said:
Sorry guys, but we are crying out for someone like James, someone that will try the audacious and get bums off seats. He scores goals, ridiculous goals from ridiculous positions. He's a player that other teams will fear, and that will leave more space for players like Martial and Depay to exploit.

Just look at this show reel of goals from his time during Real Madrid (where he has apparently flopped) and the World Cup in Brazil. If a United player did this sort of thing we'd be waxing lyrical for years. While we have a few decent #10's, this guy would be an instant improvement.

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The problem with James isn't his talent nor his ability to produce "wow" moments. It's the reports of him being unprofessional.

Purely in terms of ability, I'd happily chuck Rooney and Mata out and sign this chap.
 
We need players who are capable of doing something a bit special and out of the ordinary, we are so bloody predictable and obvious with how we play. You can certainly say that has to do with the awful management, but I think we're crying out for a player like him.
 
amolbhatia50k said:
The problem with James isn't his talent nor his ability to produce "wow" moments. It's the reports of him being unprofessional.

Purely in terms of ability, I'd happily chuck Rooney and Mata out and sign this chap.
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I would take the risk if the price is right, I think he's someone we could build the team around and make him feel really wanted - he thrives being the main man as he is for Columbia. He's also versatile enough to play from the right when we play a front three.

Can't really see Mourinho fancying him though.
 
prateik said:
We dont need a new 10.
We need to strengthen our midfield first.
We cant use a #10 like Chelsea did or like City did unless we have a competent base behind that can win the ball and have some discipline.

We can get the best #10 in the world and that player would struggle if he is playing ahead of Carrick-Fellaini or Morgan-Ander. or any combination of those.... oh and not to forget Blind and Smalling behind them.
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I'm reserving judgement on Schneiderlin, Herrera and Schweinsteiger until we get a new manager - someone who isn't so good at totally destroying any confidence a creative player may have. Although in Schweinsteiger's case, it's more a problem of him being crocked.

I think our CM is good enough to challenge for the title if we add pace around it. I'm inclined to see Fosu Mensah given opportunities in CM as well, so wouldn't be too concerned if we don't strengthen in that position.

You look at all the top teams in Europe at the moment, they all have a world class creative attacking midfielder.

No way Mata or Lingard are the quality we should be aiming for.

Most of all we need a pacey RW. That should be our priority this summer.
 
amolbhatia50k said:
The problem with James isn't his talent nor his ability to produce "wow" moments. It's the reports of him being unprofessional.
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True.

And before he chose Madrid, didn't he also say he was put off by the physicality of the Premier League? I'd be wary of another Di Maria case. Undoubted ability, but questionable application when the going gets tough.
 
unitedbhoy said:
I'm reserving judgement on Schneiderlin, Herrera and Schweinsteiger until we get a new manager - someone who isn't so good at totally destroying any confidence a creative player may have. Although in Schweinsteiger's case, it's more a problem of him being crocked.

I think our CM is good enough to challenge for the title if we add pace around it. I'm inclined to see Fosu Mensah given opportunities in CM as well, so wouldn't be too concerned if we don't strengthen in that position.

You look at all the top teams in Europe at the moment, they all have a world class creative attacking midfielder.

No way Mata or Lingard are the quality we should be aiming for.

Most of all we need a pacey RW. That should be our priority this summer.
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Yeah. But Mata was excellent at Chelsea with a competent midfield behind him.
Kagawa looked a lot better for Dortmund than he ever did for us.

We arent set up to play with a 10.. that player needs more freedom and the players behind him need to pick up that defensive responsibility.

Our midfield cant do enough for 2.. doing the extra persons job is out of the question.

The other way could be if we dominate possession in the final 3rd. That doesnt happen either. When we are playing keepball, it is in our own half and the 10 has to come very deep to pick the ball up.

If we are getting someone to play in that position, I hope we have the right set up to help that player succeed... and not hope for a miracle worker to produce against the odds.

About the current players.. sure. Maybe a better manager or different tactics might improve how they perform.. but in the current set up, I'd rather improve that than look for a 10.

On the attacking front... We need a striker and a good wide player... before a 10.
 
unitedbhoy said:
I'm reserving judgement on Schneiderlin, Herrera and Schweinsteiger until we get a new manager - someone who isn't so good at totally destroying any confidence a creative player may have. Although in Schweinsteiger's case, it's more a problem of him being crocked.

I think our CM is good enough to challenge for the title if we add pace around it. I'm inclined to see Fosu Mensah given opportunities in CM as well, so wouldn't be too concerned if we don't strengthen in that position.

You look at all the top teams in Europe at the moment, they all have a world class creative attacking midfielder.

No way Mata or Lingard are the quality we should be aiming for.

Most of all we need a pacey RW. That should be our priority this summer.
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Definitely this. James as a number 10 would be a massive improvement on Mata who just sucks and a right winger is a necessity.
 
OnlyTwoDaSilvas said:
True.

And before he chose Madrid, didn't he also say he was put off by the physicality of the Premier League? I'd be wary of another Di Maria case. Undoubted ability, but questionable application when the going gets tough.
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It's something I really like about Greizmann. Seems to be have a very sensible head on his shoulders.
 
MyOnlySolskjaer said:
Sign him, Ibra on a free and a proper threatening winger, we'd be looking pretty good...

Ibrahimović
Martial James RW

Rashford
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Mane perhaps? Definitely need more pace. Can't understand why Pereira hasn't had more opportunities given the circumstances this season.
 
worldinmotion66 said:
Sorry guys, but we are crying out for someone like James, someone that will try the audacious and get bums off seats. He scores goals, ridiculous goals from ridiculous positions. He's a player that other teams will fear, and that will leave more space for players like Martial and Depay to exploit.

Just look at this show reel of goals from his time during Real Madrid (where he has apparently flopped) and the World Cup in Brazil. If a United player did this sort of thing we'd be waxing lyrical for years. While we have a few decent #10's, this guy would be an instant improvement.

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Looking at that reel, if it was Nani, Welbeck or Januzaj doing those things there'd be a flood of threads about how amazing they are.

If he's available and willing to put the work in under Mourinho (hopefully) I think it's a no brainer to go for him.
 
One thing that'd give me hope if we do sign him is that Mourinho made Ozil into arguably the best no.10 in the world, and no one'd even argue that he's athletic, so James might work out.

Still heavily prefer Griezmann though.
 
Love how people take only his abilities in consideration,doesnt matter him being forced out and forced to pick 2nd,3rd choice,let alone swapping Spain for England. Yea just place his name in some formation and say "yep,that will do nicely",when he fails after,those same will jump and start using price tag,wages as smashing hammer. Never mind statements like "Ed is clueless" "We are embarrassment" etc.

Dont want him,Madrid will ask tones of money,not only i believe we would overpay for player who will turn 100% unhappy but in same time we will give RM money so they can improve on what they really need,feck them.
 
InfiniteBoredom said:
One thing that'd give me hope if we do sign him is that Mourinho made Ozil into arguably the best no.10 in the world, and no one'd even argue that he's athletic, so James might work out.

Still heavily prefer Griezmann though.
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James' physicality isn't an issue. He might not be quick but he's got enough physical presence. At the same time, he isn't even remotely close to Ozil as a playmaker. James is more an attacker than a midfielder IMO. Same way that Isco is more a midfielder than an attacker.
 
Madrid and Barca have a habit of encouraging these unprofessional stories when selling a player though.
Thats one of the aspects of the Neymar / Barca standoff. Apparently Barca have stories of Neymar in reserve and will use them as a reason they couldn't agree to his terms.
 
cyberman said:
Madrid and Barca have a habit of encouraging these unprofessional stories when selling a player though.
Thats one of the aspects of the Neymar / Barca standoff. Apparently Barca have stories of Neymar in reserve and will use them as a reason they couldn't agree to his terms.
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Why do they want to sell him then? He was excellent at times last season.
 
prateik said:
Yeah. But Mata was excellent at Chelsea with a competent midfield behind him.
Kagawa looked a lot better for Dortmund than he ever did for us.

We arent set up to play with a 10.. that player needs more freedom and the players behind him need to pick up that defensive responsibility.

Our midfield cant do enough for 2.. doing the extra persons job is out of the question.

The other way could be if we dominate possession in the final 3rd. That doesnt happen either. When we are playing keepball, it is in our own half and the 10 has to come very deep to pick the ball up.

If we are getting someone to play in that position, I hope we have the right set up to help that player succeed... and not hope for a miracle worker to produce against the odds.

About the current players.. sure. Maybe a better manager or different tactics might improve how they perform.. but in the current set up, I'd rather improve that than look for a 10.

On the attacking front... We need a striker and a good wide player... before a 10.
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You realise we will have a different setup and playing style when Mourinho comes in?

We need pace in our attack. Mata has never shone in a United shirt and must be one of the slowest players in our squad. This is unacceptable for a player who has limited creative talent in that role. Mata has been the ultimate coward in this team since he is playing in a position which main objective is to create chances. Creating chances has been our main downfall this season. There's a reason Mourinho was so quick to show him the door.

Kagawa looked better for Dortmund than he did for us mainly because he wasn't playing for Manchester United, but another reason is the lack of pace he had around him. A top class #10 shouldn't have prerequisites in order to create chances for his team mates.

I think a midfield of Schneiderlin and Herrera could be excellent. If Schneiderlin can regain his form that he promised to show at the beginning of this season and that of his time at Southampton. If Herrera can play like he did in his first season. I know these are 'Ifs' but it's not unlikely that this could happen - they deserve a chance under a competent manager.

If we sign a #6 or a #8 along with a #10 then I'd be over the moon. Let's just get both, but I think the attacking options are far more crucial.
 
InfiniteBoredom said:
One thing that'd give me hope if we do sign him is that Mourinho made Ozil into arguably the best no.10 in the world, and no one'd even argue that he's athletic, so James might work out.

Still heavily prefer Griezmann though.
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Maybe James no.10 and Ibra No. 9 - 2016/17 season
Then James no.10 and Griezmann no.9 - 2017/18 season
Or James no.10, Ibra no. 9 and Griezmann no.11?
 
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