Don't want him.
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Not from us you won't, I can say that pretty safely. If we spend anything approaching that money on one player it'll be Griezmann.
That money is a Bernardo Silva, which is better. It is also just £25m shy of a Griezman which is a whole lot better.
We are stupid with money, but not that stupid.
For the player though I wish he goes to Italy. Perhaps as a part of the AC Milan revamp? His lack of pace won't be exposed there and he'll instantly be one of the best in the league.
Well then he won't go to you guys then, because Madrid doesn't throw away players for cheap anymore, Even if we don't use him as a starter
I agree he would be much better in Serie A, he's a great player but unfortunately for him he is not better than a fit Bale or better than Isco, he's in a no win situation.
I would love to keep him tbh, from a selfish point of view because he is a great asset off the bench and to rest and rotate players, but that simply is not realistic.
Isco is world class, and can play well at 10, on the right and in the centre of the park. I don't really buy the thinking that Pogba can only play in a midfield 3. He has played some of his best football for us in a midfield 2 and playing with an extra attacker in a 4231/442 could be ideal for home games next season.
The signing that makes the most sense for me would be Keita from RB Leipzeig. He's like an attacking N'Golo Kante and can play at a very high level at 6, 8, or 10 so he would fit in well whatever system we go with on the day. But he won't sell many shirts so Woodward probably doesn't even know who he is.
I'm not James' biggest fan but that is incredibly harsh on him.
It would be more than fine with me if you did keep him. I wouldn't want us to be in for him for 30m, let alone 70m.
Please no...just no...
While he's a good player...he's not good enough and not what we need. No pace, can only play as #10 if we want him to be effective at all...means Pogba in midfield two...Madrid reject...party animal which ruined his Madrid career...just all around red flags everywhere. We can get Bernardo Silva for less money and he's much younger and better player and can play both #10 and on the wing just as good.
While he's a good player...he's not good enough and not what we need. No pace, can only play as #10 if we want him to be effective at all...means Pogba in midfield two...Madrid reject...party animal which ruined his Madrid career...just all around red flags everywhere. We can get Bernardo Silva for less money and he's much younger and better player and can play both #10 and on the wing just as good.
Completely agree about Keita
I think more than a few people are underselling him in this thread, he still has 11 goals and 13 assists for us this season, playing only 1700 minutes in total.
I hope not, we do not need another pussy in our squad.
If this is true and we get him,i will be fecking fuming,wont choose words,it will probably lead to me getting banned. I wouldnt give them a Mars bar for him,feck him and feck that circus.
I don't think player exchanges are ever a more than rare occurrence in top level Football. That said I really can't see United paying the kind of fee Madrid would want for James, but at the same time I really can't see Madrid paying the kind of fee United would want for De Gea.
If the rumours of De Gea wanting to leave are true and with Madrid never in a million years sanctioning the kind of £60m+ offer we'd require, then the only way I can see an agreement would be to include a player like James, Varane, Bale or Casemiro. Given that the latter three are clearly part of Madrid's plans going forward and that we're in the market for a goal-scoring attacking midfielder (hence the Griezmann links), then I guess James is a possibility.
I have to say I'm not particularly keen though. I think in that attacking midfield position we need a guaranteed 20-25 goal a year player and also someone who will put pressure on defenders ala Griezmann. I don't believe in England Rodriguez would get half those numbers consistently and don't think he'd be an improvement on Mata if he played a more advanced central role.
If the rumours of De Gea wanting to leave are true and with Madrid never in a million years sanctioning the kind of £60m+ offer we'd require, then the only way I can see an agreement would be to include a player like James, Varane, Bale or Casemiro. Given that the latter three are clearly part of Madrid's plans going forward and that we're in the market for a goal-scoring attacking midfielder (hence the Griezmann links), then I guess James is a possibility.
I have to say I'm not particularly keen though. I think in that attacking midfield position we need a guaranteed 20-25 goal a year player and also someone who will put pressure on defenders ala Griezmann. I don't believe in England Rodriguez would get half those numbers consistently and don't think he'd be an improvement on Mata if he played a more advanced central role.
If signing James means we offload Mata then I am very happy with it.
He's not a party animal, he is no Ozil flying to Italy every weekend. He actually has a family and a child. Not sure where you got that from. He simply isn't better than the players in front of him.
What about this handsome man do you not like?
RCN Radio: James has pre-agreement with MUFC. Jorge Mendes requested Perez for an exit. Adidas requires James wear Rooney's #10 shirt.
RCN Radio: Florentino Perez will decide on James' future in the summer. A move to MUFC is on a pre-condition that Rooney leaves.
RCN Radio: Florentino Perez will decide on James' future in the summer. A move to MUFC is on a pre-condition that Rooney leaves.
Quality player but would be pointless. We need a proper striker, a proper winger, and a holding midfielder. Getting those 3 mean we dont need other midfield/attack options. Getting a 10 like griezmann or james means we still need those other 3.
Not in favour of this, but he can't score any less goals than what we already have.
Multinationals doing oír business.
We are so fecked
We are so fecked
I just want an actual winger to play for our club, we have none. Everyones a 10, an inside forward etc etc
Only way I see this happening is if James is used as some cog for both clubs saving face. Us giving off the impression we get a player in return we really want, and RM not having to spend a fortune on a keeper.
That being said if a swap is on the cards it should be a straight swap. No way should we give them cash + DDG for James.
Much rather have Kovacic (probable) or Isco (not probable) though.
The end of Mata? It has been rumoured.
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Fergie said Isco is too slow to play for United.
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Fergie said Isco is too slow to play for United.
This is not a transfer I would want. Like what others have already said we can sign much better. He is 26 so no real sell on value and for 60 million he would cost I am not excited by this at all.
His whoscored profile says he is the business in terms of attributes. Can he cope with Mourinho's high commitment requirements though?
Are we not married to him yet?
I wouldn't mind having him at United. Showed his quality at the world cup few years back. Hopefully if he comes he can show it more often. On plus side he has a good delivery from set pieces. It would be nice to beat first man from a corner for once. But if he does come we will be surely over stocked in attacking midfielders/ no 10s. One or two would have to leave.
He requires pace ahead of him, on the sides of him plus defensive stability behind him though.
We can't provide either, and trying to provide the secondary will limit a far more talented player in Pogba.
If he contributed defensively, had pace and could play on the wings, then sure. As it stands now he is just a flashier and slightly better Mata.
I don't know about Inter, PSG et al but I can assure you Man Utd will not be paying 80 million euros for James. No chance.
Why does he require pace ahead of him or do you think running around is the primary aim of football? Xavi was a great midfielder and was one of the slowest to play the game. Riquelme was even slower. Both werev defensive liabilities.
He is better than all the player we currently have for his position and fits the formation preferred by the manager. There will be a #10 and Pogba will be a CM - each will do their job. There is no "limit a far more talented player in Pogba" except in your imagination.
I now really hoping the kid joins us so that he can shut up everyone spouting nonsense.
Feck off! Why not sign Bernando Silva?
He hasn't played a lot of minutes here but I don't think he would be a 90minute iron man, but no where near as bad as Ozil was though.
His lack of pace must be compensated with quick wingers and strikers, so he can distribute the ball to them. I think you misunderstood since you brought up Xavi and Riquelme.
Lack of pace must be compensated by others. We've seen United this season when we've rocked out a slow front three\four. Adding another snail to that setup won't help us much.
These are my thoughts also.
We need a different type of player than James right now. It would be a luxury signing.
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I feel like puking
Probably part of the De Gea deal.
£20m + Rodriguez for De Gea. We require that James be delivered complete with a pretty red bow too.
Great stuff, he's exactly what we need...
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