Are you serious? It's one thing he has got right. Its prior to Ole that squad planning was neglected.. even back to towards the end of SAFs time.
Joshua King / signs for Watford
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Would still have tried to get Arnautovic on loan.
The fact that he's proven over many years to be a better player than King? And it's pointless reading much into last season given our top scorer got a whopping 13 goals.
Surprising that Bournemouth fans consider him a better 9 than Wilson
If a player is young, has a non Angle Saxon name, comes from a country like where we associate country with exciting football (Brasil, Spain, Argentina etc) and, most importantly, 99% of the caf has never seen him bar on youtube, you have a winner.
That's what I'm saying, ole is the first guy I trust managing and planning the squad
I´ve earlier expressed my scepticism about bringing in King (and yes, he is Norwegian; he´s been an obvious first choice for the national team, and Norway´s best player the last few years), but right now, I would actually take the risk of signing him. We are just desperate for options up front, and he can play both as a winger and as a nr. 9 (the latter being his preferred position, although mostly used as a left wing for Bournemouth this season).
When I´ve been sceptical, that´s based on his injury record and - mostly because of that - his inconsistent form. That said, he´s also had long spells where he´s been brilliant, both for Bournemouth and the national team, and he fits into Ole´s counter attacking style just perfectly. And I understand it so that he´s soon back on his feet and will be fit to play right after the winter break.
When I´ve been sceptical, that´s based on his injury record and - mostly because of that - his inconsistent form. That said, he´s also had long spells where he´s been brilliant, both for Bournemouth and the national team, and he fits into Ole´s counter attacking style just perfectly. And I understand it so that he´s soon back on his feet and will be fit to play right after the winter break.
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What a feckin joke.
Ole seems to be determined to reassemble his United youth team with these average players on top of his beloved jessie, pogba etc. Let’s bring back Oliver norwood & ravel morrison from Sheffield United while we’re at it.
Ole seems to be determined to reassemble his United youth team with these average players on top of his beloved jessie, pogba etc. Let’s bring back Oliver norwood & ravel morrison from Sheffield United while we’re at it.
We CANNOT wait for the summer to sign a forward. To think that Martial will stay fit for the rest of the season, is a crazy gamble. For all we know, we could suddenly find ourselves in a situation where both Greenwood and Martial are sidelined. What then? With EL, FA cup, the league.
So 3 players if you include King, 2 of which were already at the club when he got here? Stop talking nonsense
None of his signings have been former youth players though, and of course he will play Pogba when fit.
I am not too keen on King, but he ticks a few boxes. Versatile, proven, hard working, physical and would need minimal time to blend in with the team, club and manager.
It's more that Joshua's all around game is much better than Wilson. It's the reason why the Wilson/solanke partnership has failed, none of them have Joshua's abilities
King won't even stay fit anyway, he's not the right choice.
He will be down to the final year of his contract in the summer. This might be the best time for Bournmouth to get good money for a player who will be 29 in June.
Clearly Eddie Howe knows there is a real chance he could go.
But is he what we need?
Clearly Eddie Howe knows there is a real chance he could go.
But is he what we need?
They'd want at least £40m on deadline day for him anyway so relax people. This one aint happening.
Injuries aside, surely he would be a great striker to have as our second choice.
A couple of years ago maybe. I'm not sure about now.
Interesting to see what the Bournemouth fans thinks about him. I´ll add that to the plus side.
I would agree with that, Wilson had a great season to get an England call up but has gone back off the boil now. King I always felt was the technically better player.
Why would they loan him?
Can play all across the front three. Would probably accept rotational role. Bournemouth look much better with him in the team.
I would be more than happy with this signing.
I would be more than happy with this signing.
Hamstring , out since the end of December. Another 3 weeks I believe.
Not a bit late to be considering a second bid? I can’t see this happening. No way is he worth more than what we have bid already.
He's around the same quality Martial, but older. We need bodies though
Well it’s clear as day we need a striker to such an extent where you can excuse the overall quality a little - right now we just need an option because we literally have nothing.
The fact the club has got into a position where we are bidding £27m for a mid table striker on deadline day is criminal in the grand scheme of things.
The fact the club has got into a position where we are bidding £27m for a mid table striker on deadline day is criminal in the grand scheme of things.
Dont really rate his heading ability, had a few good seasons in scoring. As back up, why not, especially if the price is right.
Wait, he's injured?
Honestly wouldn't be opposed to it at the right price. He's prem proven and is a United academy grad.
Doesn't hurt that he loves himself a goal at OT. Would be adequate cover while Rashford is out
Eddie being a cocktease.
He just turned 28 a couple of days ago.
Signing a player for £25m+ whilst he has quite a bad injury. What could possibly go wrong?Wait, he's injured?
Misleading title! Thought we had him signed
We're trying to buy an injured average striker for a considerable amount of money??
Go in for hyperbole much? Sweet Lord.
Wait, he's injured?
He is indeed injured. Out for another 3 weeks according to physioroom.
Yep, what changes. Don't think he is the one anyway.
Is there nobody in MLS/Mexico we could have taken a look at? Chicharito was a steal at the time. Sort of player we need now. A penalty box striker.
Not sure if he’s good enough to be one of the attacking options at a club like United...Our last 4 signings have been very carefully thought out,let’s not indulge in panic buying now...
Nah, They're Josh-ing