Jose Fonte
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I don't think I've even heard of Williams.How old is he and how good is he?
17. Very highly rated.
Fonte makes alot of sense as a playing player if that....makes sense but what we are looking for is an organiser and leader at the back like Ibra but at the back im not entirely confident Fonte is that player.
He could be and I just havent seen it. I mean when Ibra joined I completely underestimated his impact in terms of morale and leadership. So Fonte could have a similar impact I mean winning the euros then being signed by United would surely push someone on?
He could be and I just havent seen it. I mean when Ibra joined I completely underestimated his impact in terms of morale and leadership. So Fonte could have a similar impact I mean winning the euros then being signed by United would surely push someone on?
I don't think I've even heard of Williams.
He's 17 (18 next month) but plays with a maturity that belies his age, much like Tuanzebe, I think both can make it here.
Stupid comparison I don't recall young ever been one of the best in the league for his position if you can't see Fonte is one of the best defenders then that's your problem
Jesus it's fecking 8 million can't believe some people he's easily on the same level as smalling and bailly plus bailly will be going away for that African tournament.
He is the type we need, a proven PL player who has consistently been good over the last 3 years.
Also he is not an injury prone like Jones, Rojo and to a lesser extent Smalling.
Also he is not an injury prone like Jones, Rojo and to a lesser extent Smalling.
Young was a proven, reliable player, like you said Fonte is.
I actually think Fonte is a good signing if we make it but I don't think 'reliable proven PL player' should be a barometer for anyone.
This is a good point. Imagine if Smalling gets injured at the same time. I'd hate to see us rely on Blind and Rojo, could derail our season.
Absolute necessary - Smalling was good last year but i really think one of Smalling/ Baily will certainly have an off period where we could use some defenders.
8m is peanuts .
8m is peanuts .
Pepe instead would be a bit of fun.
If we sell the likes of Jones and Rojo then this is the sort of signing we will make to replace them. A fairly cheap squad player, not a superstar like Bonucci.
The number of people saying on here that they didn't want Ramos, and they don't want Bonucci because they are 29! Fonte is 32!
It's probably different people saying these things, but still.
It's probably different people saying these things, but still.
I trust Jose's judgement, especially on defenders.
Practically confirms we're selling Jones/Rojo if we're seriously in for him. Jose was already saying the squad is big without McNair, Love etc.
Yes young was proven in the league but he was very unreliable and never brilliant even at villa, most united fans hated young for ages. He was the fellaini most seasons the guy everyone hates.
Fonte was one of the best if not the best defender at the euros plus couple that with his vast knowledge of English game and 8 million is steal
Just imagine when bailly goes to Afcon tournament mid season and maybe smalling is injured at the same time that leaves rojo + blind which could derail our championship hopes suddenly fonte would look good. I'm just flabbergasted there's some fans that don't want him
Fonte would be a short term player, and wouldn't cost £40 or £50 million like Bonnuci would.
A solid PL player who'd provide experience. No problem with this if true.
Don't get that. Nothing wrong with a bit of experience. Throwing young lads in at centre half rarely works out well for anyone.
If he gets an offer from United you'd be surprised if he wasn't interested. More money and a tilt at the title? No brainer.
Left on the bench for Southampton today... what's that about?
Southampton wanted Rojo before he joined us. Perhaps a swap deal? Fonte is better in the short term, but Rojo is considerably younger so will be the better long term signing with a reasonable sell on value. Would be a decent deal for both parties.
Rojo has his uses as lb. I'd rather see damaged goods leave
Yeah I think we'll sell one of them if we're bringing in another centre back. Hopefully Rojo goes.
Makes me wonder why didn't we go for Ashley Williams, he and Smalling would of been emense.
We've shown that money is no object recently, and that getting the right player is the important thing, and the only thing we as fans should be thinking about.
In a year's time, no-one will be thinking about Pogba's transfer fee.
He'd be a good experienced defender to have for a couple seasons and a big improvement on dross like Rojo and Jones.
Its a no brainer really if we can get him.
Jones is a shit crock, Rojo is shit, Mensah ain't a CB and Tuanzebe is 18 and hasn't played a single professional game in his life. We have 3 reliable CBs, we need an another one and Fonte would be a good option (especially with Bailly being in Copa Africa in the middle of the season).
Not outside of this forum.
Sounds like a plan.
Would make no sense to let Blind go ahead of Jones IMO. Blind is competent in a number of positions and Jones is, well Jones is Jones. Permacrock.
So what?
If you bring a £50 million player in he has to play. Given Smalling is a likely starter where does that leave Bailly - a player who will need games to adjust to the PL and find his feet.
A player like this makes sense - financially and otherwise. An experienced player to slot in at a sensible fee.
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Manchester United transfer target Jose Fonte at centre of £9 million Everton bid
Manchester United transfer target Jose Fonte at centre of £9 million Everton bid
Surely by now we're sick of buying players of dubious quality who add very little to the team.
Transfer snobs out in full force, i see..
Fonte has been one the most consistent defenders since he has been in the league (last 4 years) and was a vital part in Portugal's defense, enabling them to stumble along to winning the Euros. He would be a very good signing,imo.
Fonte has been one the most consistent defenders since he has been in the league (last 4 years) and was a vital part in Portugal's defense, enabling them to stumble along to winning the Euros. He would be a very good signing,imo.
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Yes this
Swap deals don't happen
Or you could just not talk bollocks for at least 24 hours?
Would love that signing for the time being. Just the leader we need at the back at the moment. He can play until Bailly is ready and then become a squad player