I'd rather not then. For a decent price I think he would be a good get but do think Madrid will be looking to make most of their money back on him, which puts him in the category of expensive luxury player.
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Marca can suck a bag of dicks if they think we're paying anywhere near that.
It would be like buying an expensive Persian rug for a house that didn't have a roof.
It would be like buying an expensive Persian rug for a house that didn't have a roof.
They're Madrid's mouthpiece, so it's highly unlikely we'll pay anywhere near that. If they plan on getting De Gea, we can just price him at like €100m+ then.
I don't think he would do well at United to be honest.
Well,It's obvious that they will not want to sell at a loss,especially since we are still in may.
Honestly is too much(despite his quality)for a player that has been so many months in the bench.
Surprised that the article named Chelsea as well.
Madrid won't sell players at a loss. People thinking Madrid would sell James for €50m are deluded, despite him being on the bench for most of the season. Which is why I'd prefer us sign another player.
You are not being harsh, just being economical with the truth.
In his only season at Monaco, he scored only 9 goals and 13 assists in the league but that was enough to make him the joint second (with pre-injury Falcao) highest scorer for the team in the league and 3rd highest in all competition. His 12 assists was the highest in the entire ligue 1 that season.
Herrera is not good enough to warrant we select a formation based on what is good for him.
Herrera is one of the best midfielders in our league....
€75m would be a loss itself as Madrid paid €80m rising to €90m. But my point was, if Madrid want De Gea, we should try getting a decent player or two in return, as otherwise they'll look to underpay for De Gea. So if we include players coming the other way, if they they ask for ridiculous fees, we can just quote one for De Gea. Similar to how it transpired with the Ramos/De Gea situation a few years ago. We're in an even stronger position now though.
He isn't. He's been good this season but there's a number of midfielders who are a level above him.
Pretty sure most have a few reasons to not want to sign James, such as needing the setup to cater to him and possibly not suiting Pogba too well. He's also much more attacker than playmaker, with his qualities in closed spaces being nothing great. And a lot of people like getting that from your 10.
So, like I said, it's a signing I'm not completely sold on. But I can see the payoff. If he's truly up for football in England and United, and Madrid don't roast us in the transfer fee, then great. He's got a lot of raw ability particularly when it comes to impacting the game and producing match winning moments. And I can see him becoming one of the PL s best. At the same time his inability to play in a three is a concern. I don't want Pogba stuck in a defensive two. Also he's not my ideal right winger.
As for Mane, he's a class player. I don't know about elite. James hasn't himself shown anything elite for awhile either.
You obviously have no idea what you are talking about
No one is paying 75 million for a player who's been warming the bench all season.
If Real demand €75m then we should demand €100m for De Gea. Don't want us to be taken for mugs again.
Why not? I'm sure they sold Sneijder and Robben at a loss?
1. We are not setting up to cater for James. Mourinho has and will play 4-2-3-1, with or without James.
2. Some fans may think 4-2-3-1 does not suit Pogba, but Mourinho thinks otherwise and that is how he will use Pogba (James has no bearing on this)
3. James is great in closed spaces. it is in open spaces that his lack of high pace shows. He is best at #10, and less effective on the wings.
4. We dont need two playmakers dictating the game. Pogba is our playmaker and James is for the business end of it i.e. creating chances and scoring goals.
There's a difference between a loss of €12m and a loss of €30-40m though. Madrid would be looking to recoup most of their money, especially with the likes of PSG and City flashing the cash this coming summer.
I guess, but there's a difference between selling for a loss of €10-15m and a loss of €40m
75m Euros is £64m. We paid less for Di Maria coming of a great season.
€75m 
feck off Real, thats what they paid after a sensational world cup. He has stagnated/regressed on their bench
feck off Real, thats what they paid after a sensational world cup. He has stagnated/regressed on their bench
Ah I see what you mean by a loss now. Surely no one (not even us), would be stupid enough to spend that amount on James, so what choice are they left with?
I actually think this transfer has legs tbh because I feel Jose see's James as a player in the Lampard mould.
Madrid will accept the best offer they can get and that would depend on how many clubs are interested that the player is also willing to join. Keeping him for another season on the bench would only make the situation worse as his value will drop further.
Impossible that Real will sell a bench player for such price. Won't believe Marca much.
The only hope they have is PSG or some Chinese club. Thats where he will end up. South americans love money
I'd be very happy with this signing. I feel people forget just how good this guy is.
Shirt sales don't cover transfer fees.
That is the most stupid myth in football started by Fiorentino Perez.
No club wants to sell for a loss, but in this case, they'd find it very difficult not to. They overpaid massively for him and he has spent most of the last 2 seasons on the bench. It's absurd to ask for the same fee as what they paid 3 years down the line as the circumstances are entirely different. You can't even compare him with Di Maria, who had just had arguably his best season at Madrid and he was one of their most influential players in winning the champions league. €50m for James is a very reasonable fee with all things considered.
Saying it again. Not coming here, maybe PSG or Juventus.
Selling him for the same price that they bought him in many ways would represent a significant loss as prices have appreciated everywhere significantly since then.
That said, they absolutely will sell him at a loss if there isn't a bidding war for him.
That said, they absolutely will sell him at a loss if there isn't a bidding war for him.
Both clubs don't need him and won't fit in their system. Can you tell me he'll replace who in Juve's line-up ?
Mandzukic is 30 and will need replacing. Also PSG are going for a complete rebuild of their squad. Very sure he wont be coming here though.
Mandzukic and James are 2 very different players and Mandzukic is doing defensive roles on the wing James will never do it as efficient as him due to the physical abilities of Mandzu. James will bring unbalance to Juve's team on the field in their setup.
We're lacking in intelligence and execution far more than we're lacking in pace. I think that is a more pressing concern
Yeah I agree. I think James would do well and we would get him for a good price.
I'm just not keen on doing business with Real as they'll want a slice of DDG
I know, but I still don't see us paying it. Or Madrid taking too much of a hit on him.
He's worth about 40-45m pounds I think
James could be a faster Sheringham just like Sheringham (love that player pure class)
We also lack goals from outside the box which are one of his traits.
Didn't he win the Golden boot in the World Cup and take them pretty far in it or did I imagine that?
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