We're sort of playing at the minute, are we not?
James Rodriguez | joins Bayern Munich | 2 year loan
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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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No chance we get Isco, looks like he's staying.
No thanks.
He has never really impressed me. He has a good shot on him but he's not the fastest and don't agree with the OP that he's a good dribbler.
Wouldn't mind it if he left this summer, prefer Isco over him every day of the week.
Would sell a feck ton of shirts for the Glazers/Woody. Very Madrid-like galatico signing.
Do not want.
But he was also a massive goal threat in a much less talented Monaco. Same with Colombia, his national team.
The edge James may have over Isco in Jose's mind, is that James can play well as a winger.
Expensive luxury player. Look elsewhere.
He'll be going to Chelsea in a partial swap deal for Hazard. He won't be joining us.
Isco, Casemiro or Kovačić would be great signings for us.
No, suspect attitude and we already have two similar players in the side, it's why I'm hesitant on Bernardo Silva who I'd want long before considering James.
For £20m-£30m I'd take a punt.
Talented player but comes with a host of issues, he is a lazy player with an intense aversion to tracking back or doing any defensive work in general, also seems to have attitude issues, di maria situation was bad, it will be worse with him. Also he is a no 10, with pogba in the team i don't see the logic of signing a no 10, as it will only make pogba lot less effective.
I say yes
Sign him absolutely, we need that extra good goalscorer and creator of clear cut chances, good kick taker. Still potential to grow.
Hope not. Massive downgrade for us.
I agree. Although i have a feeling he'd do well under Conte.
But James is not that much of an upgrade on Mata as a winger. I mean James is not fast for a winger. Getting James would mean we wouldn't go for Griezmann and I prefer the latter.
Isco started his "elite" career playing as a winger for Malaga.
But seriously, Isco would be mata on the other wing, I don't think that's what Mourinho wants, would think he likes more the idea of James as a 10 behind a striker
This sums it up for me.
Not sure where he'd play in a 3-4-3. Unlike Hazard/Pedro/Willian, James' game isn't to use his great pace and dribbling to beat his man from a wide area. He's more of a classic #10 like Özil or David Silva, no?
He's fantastic if he's available we should get him.
We already have enough No.10s - Mata, Mhiki, Lingard, Fellaini, Rooney.
I also have no idea about him other than that goal he scored. Every time I watch Real Madrid, he isn't playing.
I also have no idea about him other than that goal he scored. Every time I watch Real Madrid, he isn't playing.
A 3-4-1-2? With Hazard and Alexis playing as the strikers, you don't lose much width. And James is a pretty good goalscorer himself, so you don't lose Pedro's production?
Hazard is not in that bracket.
Otherwise, as you were. I agree with your general premise.
IF he genuine wants here & the price & wage is reasonable, absolutely. People are comparing to Di Maria lose the plot. Di Maria wanted to go to PSG. He only came here because we could pay that summer & Real Madrid wanted to cash in immediately. People forgot there were Robben, Sneijder who could be very useful at their next clubs.
we should go for Isco...he is real talent and would cost way less than James too
Apparently we like pouring money down the drain, so hell yeah!!
He complains too much, all I hear is him saying he wants more playtime or a move away is possible etc. Don't need drama queens.
yes, he solves the biggest issue this club has right now other finishing, set pieces and corners. Can score a abundance of goals from the #10, golden left foot. Top 10 player when he's in form.
I think people are comparing him to Di Maria stylistically - which I think is even more absurd. Di Maria's a brilliant dribbler, and creatively a gunslinger (tries a lot, some of it works - most doesn't) and generally a poor goal scorer. James is more efficient, probably not as creative and definitely not as good a dribbler but much more capable in front of goal.
Find it baffling that so many are saying no, despite our horrible offensive play and lack of goals.
Would have taken him in a heartbeat during his breakout season but he strikes me as damaged goods now.
Can somebody provide a link to an article about his attitude problems? Would love to read that.
His ears suddenly pricked up when he heard we were offering the likes of Jesse Lingard £20,000-a-week more than he currently earns.
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James would prefer a team that may not be in the CL next season? I wonga why?
Its a big yes please from me.
Its a big yes please from me.
Looked good in that world cup but three Sky live games into his Real Madrid career I could see exactly what type of player he was. He was not a Real Madrid type of player.
Not ahead of Griezmann.
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