Looking at his stats which I know is only a guideline but his only poor one is progressive carries. Should that be of any concern to us or is a very minor problemWould be happy with Todibo or Branthwaite. I haven’t seen much of Todibo lately, but if he’s attracting this sort of interest again then he’s starting to fulfil his potential, and I watched him when he was a teenager and thought he was fantastic.
Thought it’s been longer than it has though, pleasantly surprised that he’s still only 23!
What's the reason he was sold by Barca?Would be happy with Todibo or Branthwaite. I haven’t seen much of Todibo lately, but if he’s attracting this sort of interest again then he’s starting to fulfil his potential, and I watched him when he was a teenager and thought he was fantastic.
Thought it’s been longer than it has though, pleasantly surprised that he’s still only 23!
$$What's the reason he was sold by Barca?
The thing is, the Todibo I remember as a teenager used to bring the ball out very impressively. He was absolutely lightning too, but I remember seeing him dribbling and coming forward.Looking at his stats which I know is only a guideline but his only poor one is progressive carries. Should that be of any concern to us or is a very minor problem
He was considered a ‘flop’ at Barcelona for some reason, I didn’t really watch him there, he didn’t get many minutes and he was often mentioned amongst ‘flop of the season’ convos. Hard to say what went wrong there as I suspect much of it was behind the scenes, training etc. It’s like assessing why it wasn’t working for VDB in his first season, which would have been hard to say accurately as we hardly saw him!What's the reason he was sold by Barca?
If all those get done. I want more than Amrabat.If West Ham are pushing for Maguire and McT for £60 mill, and then Fred and VdB are going as well, expect this lad and Amarabat to be wrapped up quickly.
Wasn't he signed on a free? Hard to call an 18/19 year old a flop when he didn't cost anything.He was considered a ‘flop’ at Barcelona for some reason, I didn’t really watch him there, he didn’t get many minutes and he was often mentioned amongst ‘flop of the season’ convos. Hard to say what went wrong there as I suspect much of it was behind the scenes, training etc. It’s like assessing why it wasn’t working for VDB in his first season, which would have been hard to say accurately as we hardly saw him!
He was a free but he wasn’t any old free. All the top clubs wanted him and he was seen as a huge talent.Wasn't he signed on a free? Hard to call an 18/19 year old a flop when he didn't cost anything.
Think it was just Barca doing their best to make some cash, same with Auba and Arsenal/Chelsea.
Good call about Diomande but it's too soon for him. I firmly believe that he will become one of the best CB in the world. He needs at least two more seasons at Sporting. His physical attributes are incredible, his quickness, aerial presence, he got the full package for the Premier League.It seems like Todibo will be pursued if we can get someone to take Maguire. And I'm of the opinion that someone will end up signing Maguire at some point this month.
Todibo at 23 years old would potentially be a very good signing imo. He's good on the ball and his out of possession game defending the channel in 1v1s is elite from what I've seen. My preference is Ousmane Diomande from SCP, but he's a option for next season.
I’ve seen him have a few shockers for Nice and he had a bad run at Schalke too. He has his strengths evidently but he seems to be error prone, similar to the player he’s lined up to replace. I don’t think he’s Utd quality but I suppose he’s an improvement on Maguire.How things change. This guy was atrocious for Benfica the few times he played for them. Now I see it wasn't entirely his fault. What happened with him dispels the myth that Jorge Jesus is actually a good player developer. I mean, he wanted to play Bernardo Silva as a right back or something.
What else?If all those get done. I want more than Amrabat.
Agreed with your assessment Luke. It was one of his main problems and exactly because of that the manager at Benfica didn't trust him. I'm not even sure he's that better than Maguire. His physical attributes are but at least Maguire had some decent seasons in the prem in a system that suited him. He also has been some what decent for England. I don't think Todibo has the level needed for a club of United's stature.I’ve seen him have a few shockers for Nice and he had a bad run at Schalke too. He has his strengths evidently but he seems to be error prone, similar to the player he’s lined up to replace. I don’t think he’s Utd quality but I suppose he’s an improvement on Maguire.
Yeah just like I thought missing out on Min-Jae actually feels like an utterly dreadful mistakeAgreed with your assessment Luke. It was one of his main problems and exactly because of that the manager at Benfica didn't trust him. I'm not even sure he's that better than Maguire. His physical attributes are but at least Maguire had some decent seasons in the prem in a system that suited him. He also has been some what decent for England. I don't think Todibo has the level needed for a club of United's stature.
It was a pity indeed as Min Jae is one my favorite CB. I believe he would become one of the fan favorites like Park Ji Sung was. He's an incredible, reliable CB. Bayern did what they usually do. Move quick and get their target.Yeah just like I thought missing out on Min-Jae actually feels like an utterly dreadful mistake
Sickening we couldn't move Maguire whilst he was available,damn it so annoying we are now forced to look elsewhereIt was a pity indeed as Min Jae is one my favorite CB. I believe he would become one of the fan favorites like Park Ji Sung was. He's an incredible, reliable CB. Bayern did what they usually do. Move quick and get their target.
We need to get Lavia and not another one of Ten Hag’s children!If West Ham are pushing for Maguire and McT for £60 mill, and then Fred and VdB are going as well, expect this lad and Amarabat to be wrapped up quickly.
Maybe we see Mainoo as like LaviaWe need to get Lavia and not another one of Ten Hag’s children!
How is that?It's far more Lisandro Martinez's fault that we didn't sign Kim Min-Jae.
Because Kim wanted to be first choice.How is that?
Would he not just have partnered himBecause Kim wanted to be first choice.
Both left footed.Would he not just have partnered him
Ah I thought he was RCB for some reasonBoth left footed.
KMJ is right footedBoth left footed.
Agree, I would prefer to see us go for a back up LCB this summer and then next summer sell Lindelof and go big on a top top young CB next year : A.Silva, Scalvini or Diomande.Would make sense to me. We could then sign a top class right footed centre back to replace Varane when the time comes.
Urgh now I cannot understand itKMJ is right footed
Inacio has been linked fleetingly in the past. I haven't seen enough of him to judge, but potentially could be an option.Who that LCB could be I’m not actually sure. Brantwhaite would be interesting but I know very little about him. Lukeba is meant to be highly rated but maybe he wouldn’t come due to Lisandro. Tough one.
KMJ is right footed
If I'm wrong, I'm sorry!Urgh now I cannot understand it
Maguire should be the one apologising when he gave us no hope of going all in for himIf I'm wrong, I'm sorry!
I don’t know anything about Todiba but I guess this was what I was expecting because he is a young player with a quite long career at Barcelona, Benfica & Schalke & Nice (& possibly more).I’ve seen him have a few shockers for Nice and he had a bad run at Schalke too. He has his strengths evidently but he seems to be error prone, similar to the player he’s lined up to replace. I don’t think he’s Utd quality but I suppose he’s an improvement on Maguire.
Kmj is right footed. He was used as a left center back with Spaletti but he can play as a right center back.Urgh now I cannot understand it
Yeah Branthwaite really looks appealing at CB,so how good are Silva,Scalvini & Diomande compared to Min-Jae (measuring stick)Agree, I would prefer to see us go for a back up LCB this summer and then next summer sell Lindelof and go big on a top top young CB next year : A.Silva, Scalvini or Diomande.
Who that LCB could be I’m not actually sure. Brantwhaite would be interesting but I know very little about him. Lukeba is meant to be highly rated but maybe he wouldn’t come due to Lisandro. Tough one.
Knew it now I am apoplectic we missed outKmj is right footed. He was used as a left center back with Spaletti but he can play as a right center back.
Another final 3rd player. I think 1 in 1 out at the CB position will happen anyway.What else?
I really like Diomande and I also agree that staying at SCP for a few more years would be great for his development. But think if he can kick on from last season and improve a little bit more, then I think some club will make a serious attempt to sign him. At 19 years of age, he's showing big potential for a RCB.Good call about Diomande but it's too soon for him. I firmly believe that he will become one of the best CB in the world. He needs at least two more seasons at Sporting. His physical attributes are incredible, his quickness, aerial presence, he got the full package for the Premier League.
He just needs to evolve a bit in technical terms, work on his concentration lapses and gain experience.
I think Arsenal has him shortlisted already. He will definitely end up in the Premier League in the future.
I don't know if Inácio is good enough for United. He has been evolving in a secure, steady pace though. He is now part of Martinez choices for the Portuguese national team and there were rumors Newcastle was after him but it failed to materialize.Inacio has been linked fleetingly in the past. I haven't seen enough of him to judge, but potentially could be an option.
