NoBy all accounts, if Frimpong arrives, AWB departs.
He's giving me Malacia vibes
Every time I watch him he looks like a very busy guy, loads of energy. He has a good turn of pace but needs work with his final pass and the defencive side of his game. He could be the player that helps Antony though, his overlapping runs at pace could cause havoc or at the least create space.So not the big upgrade then
Every time I watch him he looks like a very busy guy, loads of energy. He has a good turn of pace but needs work with his final pass and the defencive side of his game. He could be the player that helps Antony though, his overlapping runs at pace could cause havoc or at the least create space.
I'd keep AWB if we got him. We'd need his defencive qualities more than whatever Dalot brings.That's a positive
I'd keep AWB if we got him. We'd need his defencive qualities more than whatever Dalot brings.
From what I can see he would improve our attacking game a lot. Would be the quickest player and one of the best dribblers in the team. More importantly other parts of the team may click as a result. Whoever is on the right would benefit and have more space, we'd be able to progress the ball well up the pitch much better.
His performances since the world cup and lack of news about a contract, he might be the one let go.True but seems more talk of Dalot staying
The only reports I've seen regarding the situation since ten Hag joined have been on AWB leaving, both in the summer when he joined and in the past few weeks.No
As Frimpong would be an upgrade on Dalot.
AWB has shown more progress than Dalot, and when we need a shut down player, AWB has done the job. If AWB was there against St Maximin, the game would have been different.
Having Frimpong and Dalot on the other hand, they’re more in the same mould, whereas AWB would offer something different.
The only reports I've seen regarding the situation since ten Hag joined have been on AWB leaving, both in the summer when he joined and in the past few weeks.
No
As Frimpong would be an upgrade on Dalot.
AWB has shown more progress than Dalot, and when we need a shut down player, AWB has done the job. If AWB was there against St Maximin, the game would have been different.
Having Frimpong and Dalot on the other hand, they’re more in the same mould, whereas AWB would offer something different.
I would if we could let both go, Dalot would be on a free however.AWB would have started against Newcastle if fit. Reporters peddling rumours from the summer (when he clearly wasn’t in the plans) doesn’t really mean much.
If ETH would play him ahead of Dalot in such an important game, that is telling
The rumours have been from the summer as well as the past few days. Reporters from The Athletic were the ones with the story/rumour whatever. So, it's hardly a one off.AWB would have started against Newcastle if fit. Reporters peddling rumours from the summer (when he clearly wasn’t in the plans) doesn’t really mean much.
If ETH would play him ahead of Dalot in such an important game, that is telling
Dalot pre World Cup vs Bissaka post World Cup. If I have to pick which one, Dalot pre World Cup all day as Dalot was one of our best player pre World Cup. Some players might need more time to regain their form back after months of injuries.No
As Frimpong would be an upgrade on Dalot.
AWB has shown more progress than Dalot, and when we need a shut down player, AWB has done the job. If AWB was there against St Maximin, the game would have been different.
Having Frimpong and Dalot on the other hand, they’re more in the same mould, whereas AWB would offer something different.
This looks like the first summer window goer judging by the relatively reliable source it came from.
And to add to those concerns over ‘City happily let him go so is he that good?’, City let Zinchenko and Jesus go to Arsenal which could potentially feck them in the league over the next two months. They aren’t the all-seeing geniuses people think they are and they’re going to look pretty stupid if they don’t finish 1st and handed Arsenal’s two biggest signings to them for a total of £75m.
If he signs this means Dalot will not renew.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has done well in the second part of this season but United will listen to offers for him should there be interest. Talks are ongoing over a new contract for Diogo Dalot, who also plays the position
As per The Athletic as recently as yesterday:
There's zero reason to think our preference would be to keep AWB and let Dalot leave for free versus keeping Dalot and selling AWB.
Didnt use defensive fullbacks at Ajax.It's possible Ten hag doesn't want a defensive fullback - Awb and attacking fullback - Frimpong as his options and would prefer a full back that can tuck in - Dalot or overlap - Frimpong
As per The Athletic as recently as yesterday:
There's zero reason to think our preference would be to keep AWB and let Dalot leave for free versus keeping Dalot and selling AWB.
Point was rumours from the summer may no longer be applicableThe rumours have been from the summer as well as the past few days. Reporters from The Athletic were the ones with the story/rumour whatever. So, it's hardly a one off.
It's possible Ten hag doesn't want a defensive fullback - Awb and attacking fullback - Frimpong as his options and would prefer a full back that can tuck in - Dalot or overlap - Frimpong
I’m really not convinced that EtH likes either of them (AWB or Dalot). If we got Frimpong and replaced Maguire or Lindelof with Timber, Timber would be an option at both RB as an inverted fullback and at CB. I would leave us with seven defenders.
LB: Shaw/Malacia
LCB: Martinez/Shaw/Lindelof
RCB: Varane/Timber/Lindelof
RB: Frimpong/Timber
Due to the versatile of several players, it should be fine.
AWB is the better defender, much better than Dalot. That is reason enough to think our preference would be to keep him and add Frimpong.
But wont signing another Right back a sign that at least one of the above would leave?
Yeah Timber's versatility would be valuable
He’s also one of the worst defenders in Europe aerially and would be paired with Martinez, another one of the worst defenders in Europe aerially.He's also one of the best defenders in Europe for progressive carries.
He’s also one of the worst defenders in Europe aerially and would be paired with Martinez, another one of the worst defenders in Europe aerially.
