Who, Varane? He's about as good as you get in the air. Aerial monster.
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He’s good but no Vidic that’s for sure
He's a better option than Pavard, younger has more to prove can service the club for a longer period.
Really depends what Erik is looking for
I get that he's not a Kevin Moran type who puts his head where others wouldn't put their feet but he's in the 99th percentile when it comes to aerial duels won.
Pavard's age is fine, he's only 27.
Yeah you sometimes forget he was only 22 when playing in that 2018 World Cup
I think Varane was literally the best defender aerially in Europe's top 5 leagues last season in terms of stats.
Didn't know he was this young. Would be perfect actually. Varane is getting phased out and this guy can take over.
I think he would be the starter at RB and honestly reckon we are still on look out for Varane's replacement but maybe I am wrong
Well, the monster work is then misused here. I would only call Vidic,VVD level players as a monster in air.
How many levels do you think there are above the 99th percentile?
I thought he was keen on leaving in order to not be playing at RB as he would prefer to play primarily as a CB henceforth.
Comparison of who we might get versus who we've lost (I can't include Pavard on this because he's apparently classed as a FB rather than a CB).
I'm liking the look of Todibo, to be honest.
Yeah that seems to be the suggestion so maybe I am looking at this very wrong
Comparison of who we might get versus who we've lost (I can't include Pavard on this because he's apparently classed as a FB rather than a CB).
I'm liking the look of Todibo, to be honest.
Honestly I wish we had the money to get Todibo & Pavard now but would mean no Amrabat. The way I see it Utd can keep tabs on this guy to replace Rapha maybe like next summer
I think this lad will end up looking like a beast at one of our rivals if we don’t snap him up.
Let's get this one done
I think you're wrong on that one since they re-signed Dalot and are in talks with AWB for a new contract. But I hope you're right though, we need an upgrade at RB and that backline would be about as good as you can get.
Yeah, Pavard won't be on the market long, thats for sure. I'd get him now. He can play right back or the RCB in a 3. Gives more tactical options. Todibo is good though.
I'd prefer Todibo over Pavard. But I can't deny that if Pavard accepts playing RB as his primary role, it makes our defense quite formidable. Ideally we'd have both. Which leads me to think-is it actually possible? I have no idea what prices are being quoted for the players, but could we spend
Maguire's fee on Todibo
Majority of McT's fee on Amrabat
Rest of McT fee+Fred's fee+VdB's fee on Pavard
Like does that seem mathematically possible or have I let muppetry take hold of me?
Maguire's fee on Todibo
Majority of McT's fee on Amrabat
Rest of McT fee+Fred's fee+VdB's fee on Pavard
Like does that seem mathematically possible or have I let muppetry take hold of me?
Yeah that's muppetry taking hold
What's his rumored asking price? We can get Pavard for 25M.
I thought as much. As long as we sign players to replace Maguire and McT I'll be happy. This has been quite a window in terms of squad building.
Well feel like Pavard is more to provide flexibility across two positions whereas Todibo would be the Varane understudy
Precisely why I'd prefer Todibo. My transfer wishlist was starting ST and CM, backup CB and DM. We've got 2 of 4 and Amrabat looks likely if McT leaves. Todibo would make it 4 out of 4 in that scenario and a near perfect window for me with Onana being a massive bonus.
If we get one of Todibo or Pavard and Amrabat it's been absolutely brilliant.
Obviously time always tells but right now it looks terrific with both the quality of the players we've signed and also the fact it so directly targeted exactly what the squad needed.
I know we always look for excitement in transfers and so this may sound a bit dull but it's all just brilliantly sensible.
Happy enough with this fella or Pavard.
Pavard is a no nonsense choice. Quality footballer at club and international level so there's no doubts about that.
But this guy looks quite exciting in terms of the age profile. He could be one or two years away from really breaking into the best CBs and stylistically he will be a really good Varane competitor. His numbers look promising, physically it's easy to see he's suitable for the PL and the style.
I'll take either, both huge upgrades on our current situation.
Pavard is a no nonsense choice. Quality footballer at club and international level so there's no doubts about that.
But this guy looks quite exciting in terms of the age profile. He could be one or two years away from really breaking into the best CBs and stylistically he will be a really good Varane competitor. His numbers look promising, physically it's easy to see he's suitable for the PL and the style.
I'll take either, both huge upgrades on our current situation.
Like others have said wish we could get both
I think that might be overkill unless Lindelof is sold.
Yeah probably
From a sporting perspective, that would be the right thing to do. But not much time and money for this. Hopefully next summer
Is getting both Pavard and Todibo impossible?
We could easily do a loan with obligation to buy on one of them to split to cost to next seasons budget. Looking at how Arsenal have manoeuvred the Raya deal, we could potentially do something similar for Pavard.
Or if we felt getting Todibo now was overkill / he wouldn’t get enough game time, we could buy and loan him back to Nice for one more season.
We could easily do a loan with obligation to buy on one of them to split to cost to next seasons budget. Looking at how Arsenal have manoeuvred the Raya deal, we could potentially do something similar for Pavard.
Or if we felt getting Todibo now was overkill / he wouldn’t get enough game time, we could buy and loan him back to Nice for one more season.
Maybe better to go for him next season then, by next season the talent pool of CB’s would have increased and potentially better options to chase.
I doubt anyone at the start of last summer was begging for us to sign Kim Min Jae, Diasi or Tobido and there’ll be more names on our list to pick from when we genuinely need to make the signing next season.
Looks saucy, raw saucy. Rapid quick. Wouldn't have any issues if we were to sign him.
Oh was definitely wanting us to sign Min-Jae because he's annoyingly elite in most attributes