Jose's interview - "Wish to sign 2 more players"

So who are the RW we can sign who'd improve us?
I was looking Leon Bailey but it seems he has played more at left. Then saw Ante Rebic but it seems he has played more at left side too. Ditto for Guedes etc.

I'm really struggling for names here. Won't be surprised if we end up signing someone like Adama Traore.
 
The issue is there seems to be a very small pool of talented right wingers that are young, so they seem to be able to charge through the nose for them.
 
ti vu said:
What worse is the reason behind this. They said they do it so PL teams can focus for the games. As if that stops European clubs from unsettling players in England. English clubs may be able to keep the players for the season, but there would be no stopping cases like Mahrez & Coutinho were given time away from the team wouldn't be prevented. Only harm's done. English FA never stops to amaze me with their dumb policy which more often than not harming English clubs.
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I think last season they PL teams told their squads that if players want to leave they must make their intentions clear before the deadline closes as they'll be no more sales after that. Think Barcelona might have been chasing Coutinho at that time and Liverpool just said absolutely no deal due to the window being closed.
 
The only players who I let Martial leave to get are Varane and Ousmane Dembele.
 
Alabaster Codify7 said:
Considering modern, attacking FBs are crucial it's just more confirmation that Jose doesn't care about us playing good, exciting football. He's intending to win every game 1-0 this season I reckon, and if he fails, he'll walk of his own accord. The stars are aligning, it's why he's targeting old, hardened grafter type players he trusts will drag him over the line.
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Disappointingly this.
 
KM said:
So who are the RW we can sign who'd improve us?
I was looking Leon Bailey but it seems he has played more at left. Then saw Ante Rebic but it seems he has played more at left side too. Ditto for Guedes etc.

I'm really struggling for names here. Won't be surprised if we end up signing someone like Adama Traore.
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It is indeed slim pickings. Thauvin, Chiesa, Pulisic and Willian are probably our best bets at this point - not convinced that any if them are world class, but they'd be substantial upgrades on Mata/Lingard on the right wing.
 
BarstoolProphet said:
Ah, the classical "you think you know better than a successful manager" argument has entered the José discussion again. Typical of when you run out of other things to defend him with.

Why should any players or workers be motivated by their manager/boss at all? After all, we're machines.
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You’re the one saying you don’t know why he does what he does.

My answer is maybe because it makes him successful.

That’s a bit different to your flawed and self-serving interpretation of what I said.
 
Instead of blaming Jose which seems the lazy arguement surely yesterday confirms he's not happy with the squad and wants 2 more signings. It's down to the board/Ed to get these deals done.

So sick and tired of everyone moaning on here. We should be pointing the angry finger elsewhere.
 
Jonno said:
Wow why all the Ashley Young hate?

Take into consideration that if we upgrade Young, we probably don't upgrade in more important areas. It's probably the same posters that have gone into depression since Fellaini extended his contract. the FM / FIFA generation I bet. I bet you all kicked off when Scholes signed an extension at 35 too.

Forget the fact he played solidly for United for the final couple of months when United beat every side in the top 7. Forget when he had Salah in his pocket when Liverpool flopped at Old Trafford, despite every Anti-Mourinho fan on Redcafe telling us that Salah was going to rip him a new one and Liverpool were going to 'batter us' and finish 2nd. Forget the fact he put in a good performance in this world cup all the way up to the semi-final.

He used to be a winger, he is over 30, he didn't cost 80 million, a bird shat in his mouth once, so it must be a disaster if he is our first choice for 1 more season.......

This place is a shambles sometimes.
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finally a bit of sense on here.
 
Infra-red said:
I'm sure he wants both, but he'll be aware that the club doesn't have the money for it.
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I don't think money is an aspect one bit. The player actually needs to prefer moving here, also one who will suit Mourinho's Requirements.
 
Cliche Guevara said:
You’re the one saying you don’t know why he does what he does.

My answer is maybe because it makes him successful.

That’s a bit different to your flawed and self-serving interpretation of what I said.
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As in it hardly makes sense other than him trying to protect himself again when he (most probably) struggles to get the best out of Pogba yet again. He's hardly been successful at United with his approach. And it also, yet again, sends out negative signals.

It's the same with the Pereira comments. And what makes it more bizarre is if it was McTominay delivering perfomances like that he would be singing his praises all day. One rule for his favourites and another for the others.

And you're the one saying you don't see the need for having motivational skills.
 
BarstoolProphet said:
As in it hardly makes sense other than him trying to protect himself again when he (most probably) struggles to get the best out of Pogba yet again. He's hardly been successful at United with his approach. And it also, yet again, sends out negative signals.

It's the same with the Pereira comments. And what makes it more bizarre is if it was McTominay delivering perfomances like that he would be singing his praises all day. One rule for his favourites and another for the others.

And you're the one saying you don't see the need for having motivational skills.
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Again, I haven’t said anything of the sort.

You’re merely offering your opinion on Mourinho but stating it as fact. This is the thread regarding two new signings, not the José performances thread.
 
Stop moaning about Young, he's a good enough LB for us, he just can't play all games now when he's 33, if Shaw steps up we have a good pairing to rotate on the left, If Valencia recovers from his injury and Dalot kicks on we are good on the right too, plus TFM in the mix too, can see him also stepping up if given time. A lot of IFs and it is a risk from Mourinho but doable. The worst case scenario we will fluff this season, sack Mourinho and start over with some fresh ideas and players the season after... already looking forward to this one:rolleyes:
 
Yellow Black & Red said:
I never knew United were a democracy (you want to say "disenchanted").



Eurgh, Lozano is barely even on a par with Mata, Rashford, Martial and Sanchez. He would add absolutely nothing. Plus, he is more effective on the left.
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Truly awful.. opinion
 
Hello... calling all Right wingers, show yourselves!!

Anyone?
 
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I'd rather sign a CB if it's going to be just 1 signing
 
Jonno said:
Wow why all the Ashley Young hate?

Take into consideration that if we upgrade Young, we probably don't upgrade in more important areas. It's probably the same posters that have gone into depression since Fellaini extended his contract. the FM / FIFA generation I bet. I bet you all kicked off when Scholes signed an extension at 35 too.

Forget the fact he played solidly for United for the final couple of months when United beat every side in the top 7. Forget when he had Salah in his pocket when Liverpool flopped at Old Trafford, despite every Anti-Mourinho fan on Redcafe telling us that Salah was going to rip him a new one and Liverpool were going to 'batter us' and finish 2nd. Forget the fact he put in a good performance in this world cup all the way up to the semi-final.

He used to be a winger, he is over 30, he didn't cost 80 million, a bird shat in his mouth once, so it must be a disaster if he is our first choice for 1 more season.......

This place is a shambles sometimes.
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Quality post, mate.
 
tedketterman said:
Quality post, mate.
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Personally, I don't think Young or Valencia are a problem defensively. It's going forward we have issues. If you Mata and Sanchez playing wide coming inside then you need players with the legs to get up in support to hold the width and deliver quality crosses into the box. Young playing LB always cuts back and narrows play while Valencia always hits the first man with his crosses.

Right wing is a huge hole for us still but right I'd be delighted with us signing anybody who is good at crossing whether its a left footed LB, a right back or a right-winger.
 
sparx99 said:
Personally, I don't think Young or Valencia are a problem defensively. It's going forward we have issues. If you Mata and Sanchez playing wide coming inside then you need players with the legs to get up in support to hold the width and deliver quality crosses into the box. Young playing LB always cuts back and narrows play while Valencia always hits the first man with his crosses.

Right wing is a huge hole for us still but right I'd be delighted with us signing anybody who is good at crossing whether its a left footed LB, a right back or a right-winger.
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I agree. Young and Valencia do need to be replaced, but there's definitely other areas of the pitch that need a more urgent upgrade.
 
beedoubleyou said:
Not quite. As soon as someone says 'the FM / FIFA generation I bet' they're just a condescending old twat dismissive of 2 generations of fans.
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No, they're being condescending to tools who think they know what they're talking about because they play Football Manager / FIFA all day. And rightly so.
 
Just some width, please.

It's bonkers that Manchester United have zero natural width in a 25-man squad.

No inside forwards, false nines or inverted fecking wingers. Just a thoroughbred, out-and-out, touchline-hugging wide man who can whip in a cross.
 
KM said:
So who are the RW we can sign who'd improve us?
I was looking Leon Bailey but it seems he has played more at left. Then saw Ante Rebic but it seems he has played more at left side too. Ditto for Guedes etc.

I'm really struggling for names here. Won't be surprised if we end up signing someone like Adama Traore.
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We need a right winger who can run an entire wing without the help of his full back overlapping, mustn't be wasteful on the ball to please our fans and then also ready to spend the entire game playing as a second full back when we don't have the ball. Can't be that hard to find one of those.

Also just in case the manager doesn't take a liking to him, must not be dependent on any time of gametime to find his form/rhythm just in case he's called up on once in 5 games.
 
The Bloody-Nine said:
No, they're being condescending to tools who think they know what they're talking about because they play Football Manager / FIFA all day. And rightly so.
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Yes there is a clear link between people who think that United might be able to do better than Ashley Young as first choice left back and their choice of hobbies.

It's not at all a made up nonsense idea thrown into a hyperbolic rant in place of an actual argument.
 
Jacko21 said:
Just some width, please.

It's bonkers that Manchester United have zero natural width in a 25-man squad.

No inside forwards, false nines or inverted fecking wingers. Just a thoroughbred, out-and-out, touchline-hugging wide man who can whip in a cross.
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Do they exist anymore?
 
Infra-red said:
It is indeed slim pickings. Thauvin, Chiesa, Pulisic and Willian are probably our best bets at this point - not convinced that any if them are world class, but they'd be substantial upgrades on Mata/Lingard on the right wing.
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Yeah surprised that we aren't linked more with Thauvin or Chiesa. Thauvin seems perfect for us.
 
KM said:
So who are the RW we can sign who'd improve us?
I was looking Leon Bailey but it seems he has played more at left. Then saw Ante Rebic but it seems he has played more at left side too. Ditto for Guedes etc.

I'm really struggling for names here. Won't be surprised if we end up signing someone like Adama Traore.
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Malcom (available few days ago )
Lamela
Reus
Callejon
Bailey
Willian
Pulisic
Keità
Lozano
Leo Jaba
Chiesa
Reus
Under
Guedes
Suso
 
SSSSnake said:
Instead of blaming Jose which seems the lazy arguement surely yesterday confirms he's not happy with the squad and wants 2 more signings. It's down to the board/Ed to get these deals done..
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We all know that Mourinho has had a glittering career of collecting trophies, I really can't imagine him being content with coasting along with a squad that clearly isn't going get anywhere near the biggest prizes.

So to my mind, there has to be something else going on behind the scenes, and its not just a case of Mourinho not being able to identify the players to recruit.

Maybe the board keep the bulk of any transfer budget tightly locked up unless a marquee signing comes along, and has a huge commercial value (Neymar, Bale, Griezmann)

It just seems that we can find the money for these type of marquee signings, but when it comes to players such as Perisic & Sandro we baulk at the fee.
 
SpyLuke10 said:
The only players who I let Martial leave to get are Varane and Ousmane Dembele.
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Can't understate how overrated Dembele is around here. The reason he isn't fitting in at Barca is his near clueless level of decision making in the box. The injury didn't help his season but unless he had brain fracture it's not why he's struggling to figure out Barca's short passing system
 
Dennis Viollet said:
Malcom (available few days ago )
Lamela
Reus
Callejon
Bailey
Willian
Pulisic
Keità
Lozano
Leo Jaba
Chiesa
Reus
Under
Guedes
Suso
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I think these are the sort of players we'll target - albeit I have no idea who Leo Jaba is (you're making him up right?!) Aggressive, run all day, type wingers with some skill.
 
settembrini said:
Yes there is a clear link between people who think that United might be able to do better than Ashley Young as first choice left back and their choice of hobbies.

It's not at all a made up nonsense idea thrown into a hyperbolic rant in place of an actual argument.
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What does this post have to do with what I said?
 
KM said:
So who are the RW we can sign who'd improve us?
I was looking Leon Bailey but it seems he has played more at left. Then saw Ante Rebic but it seems he has played more at left side too. Ditto for Guedes etc.

I'm really struggling for names here. Won't be surprised if we end up signing someone like Adama Traore.
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Mentioned him elsewhere, Bertrand Traore from Lyon is the best option left IMO.
 
Greck said:
Can't understate how overrated Dembele is around here. The reason he isn't fitting in at Barca is his near clueless level of decision making in the box. The injury didn't help his season but unless he had brain fracture it's not why he's struggling to figure out Barca's short passing system
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He's at Martial's level. Got a few skills but not yet proven. Internet favorite though.

Honestly, I'd rather have Willian than Dembele at this point, and I am completely against Willian. Because Dembele will be exactly like Martial under Jose.
 
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