Classy player and a great finisher but it's hard not to be very sceptical about the whole thing with our history of buying similar players.
James Rodriguez | joins Bayern Munich | 2 year loan
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You mean that signing James would limit our budget which would mean that Mata would stay?
Do we have a number 10 now?
no
Very good player but not what we need & will be overpriced for someone Madrid seem desperate to get rid of.
ssn stuff is nonsense tbh.
Every attacking player we sign limits the game time that Lingard gets so I'm on board.
No. I meant would it mean we don't get someone like Griezmann and would it mean Mata going because if he is a No. 10 surely something has to give. Rooney hopefully is gone. I think Mata is better at 10. He is a problem out wide as it just slows us down. Is he giving up on Mikhi already? Surely not? Don't think money will ever be a problem for us. We spend like a sailor who has just got into port.I'm sorry, you lost me or I lost myself.
You mean that signing James would limit our budget which would mean that Mata would stay?
If it's true that Jose Mourinho wants him, do you think set pieces could be part of the reason?
James is obviously a brilliant set piece taker and United have been awful at them this season. Probably our worst season of them (has Blind ever done a good corner?)
James is obviously a brilliant set piece taker and United have been awful at them this season. Probably our worst season of them (has Blind ever done a good corner?)
What will peeve me off is we will pay top dollar for him amd they will get De Gea for half the price!
Seen James play enough times to say there's very little between him and Mata - not in the slight bit needed for Man Utd
We have a lot of pretenders. Mata will probably be sold to be honest.
It's based of 'information' from Guillem Ballague.
So..you're most likely right, their 'source' is barely worth a second thought.
Just because Madrid doesn't want them doesn't make them bad players... Look at the likes of Sneijder and Robben how they flourished once they left that shithole.
He's stronger, quicker, and more than agile. Is he as lethal? Up for debate... he has a good goalscoring record for his country.
Could be. But is that enough to spend 70m euros or whatever price is being quoted.
No. I meant would it mean we don't get someone like Griezmann and would it mean Mata going because if he is a No. 10 surely something has to give. Rooney hopefully is gone. I think Mata is better at 10. He is a problem out wide as it just slows us down. Is he giving up on Mikhi already? Surely not? Don't think money will ever be a problem for us. We spend like a sailor who has just got into port.
I see. Obviously, I'm not Mourinho but James can play with Mkhi without problem, you play mkhi in his old role as a left attacking midfielder, James as a #10 and you bring a genuine right footed right winger. Martial and Rashford are in my opinion good enough to share the CF role while Mata would be a great depth option.
---------Rashford
Mkhi-----James----Carrasco
-----Pogba---Fabinho-----
Shaw--Rojo--Bailly---Valencia
----------De Gea
I believe that it is a balanced, realistic and improved team.
It was a question asked more in desperation rather than anything else. I really hope we don't sign him and anyone that can answer along those lines will keep me happy for a little while.
Strangely enough, Blind took at least 2 excellent corners that led to goals for us at home to Leicester earlier this season.
But after that...
Agree with the majority that thinks this would be a silly transfer.
That being said, if signing him means Rooney is guaranteed to leave this summer, then I'm on board.
That being said, if signing him means Rooney is guaranteed to leave this summer, then I'm on board.
I think slightly different to the likes of Di Maria. James actually wants to move and will be hungry to prove he's better than being on Madrids bench.
I think he's been criminally underrated by some here. Directly involved in 70 goals in 110 games isn't something to be sniffed at either.
Irrespective on their talent 60-70m is crazy for a reject especially one with attitude problems
I'm guilty of actually not seeing a lot of this guy. Could he turn out a Sanchez like threat for us, or am I way off? Also could this mean that Mhiki could be moving more central? Or is James more likely to occupy that kind of role?
Seems like not many people in here rate him very highly.
Seems like not many people in here rate him very highly.
This is really gaining some traction now. I have to agree with some posts, that I'd rather see James Rodriguez coming off the bench over someone like Lingard for example. However, he definitely has the quality to cement a place in the first team.
I can understand the apprehension with our history, but I reckon Di Maria would've thrived under Mourinho. He's a hard worker and suits a counter attacking approach and it was just a case of wrong timing on both his and our own parts. If he's being offered to us, then my stance was always let's take him if we get an attractive price.
I can understand the apprehension with our history, but I reckon Di Maria would've thrived under Mourinho. He's a hard worker and suits a counter attacking approach and it was just a case of wrong timing on both his and our own parts. If he's being offered to us, then my stance was always let's take him if we get an attractive price.
No. No. No. Don't do it. Fellani. Mata. James Rodriguez. All good in their own way, but these are not going to elevate the team to where we really have to be.
No. Please no. No. No.
No. Please no. No. No.
That's a better price at least.
Just strikes me as the type of player that wouldn't settle in Manchester and we'd rarely see the best of. But we do need some upgrades in attack and on the wing so he might be a decent option.
How can you not want James?
Any XI with Shaw starting isn't realistic.
Not sure what is going on with Mourinho. But this is what happens when Mika, martial, Mata, Lindgaard, and Rooney don't step up. We end up looking at panic buys.
Yeah he is also almost 6 foot I think. Mata and Kagawa are 2 diminutive players that we bought but didn't trust to play in their favoured position.
I'd back Mourinho on this but this would almost certainly mean no Griezmann.
Yep. Same as the idea that Herrera will be out the team. That's the transfer forum for you though.
First of all... What? How on Earth is Fellaini a viable comparison to James? Secondly, both Fellaini and Mata were NOT Mourinho purchases. James Rodriguez would be.
Also, this is hardly a panic buy. I'm sure what's going on with Jose. He's weighing in his options carefully and if he decides to purchase James, then he's done so after a thorough assessment. That doesn't guarantee he'll shine here, but Jose isn't reckless when it comes to spending money.
That's going to be the rate, if this happens rather than 70m which Madrid seem to be hoping for.
How is potentially purchasing a player before our season even ends a panic buy?
Haven't watched him a lot.. mostly on big matches.... few questions..
1. Would he able to settle here ?
2. Will he elevate our attack? Is he good in set pieces?
3. Is he very expensive ?
4. Is he a hard worker or sulks?
5. Do we still need a striker if we buy him?
6. How good is he ? Sanchez level?
1. Would he able to settle here ?
2. Will he elevate our attack? Is he good in set pieces?
3. Is he very expensive ?
4. Is he a hard worker or sulks?
5. Do we still need a striker if we buy him?
6. How good is he ? Sanchez level?
Panic buys in May?
Not sure if it could be seen as a panic buy before the window even opens. I reckon its more of a safety net or back up plan in advance (stupid as that sounds).
It would be great if this turned out like Madrid buying Kaka only to buy Ronaldo a few days later.
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