So a wannabe itk quoting a known bullshitter, the Caf like lap this up as gospel.
Joshua Zirkzee | signed for Manchester United
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Yeah it actually helps Bruno as he loves making those runs in behind and being given the freedom to do so
So how much do you think he would cost?
Don't know whether it's the Dutch player thing or really wanting to sign Toney but feels a bit meh
And do what? Nothing he's shown even suggests he could do a good job out wide.
Run and shoot, mostly. Christ knows he needs to be shooting more and having his back to goal less.
A wide player needs to do a lot more than that.
These are my thoughts. It's what Wenger used to do with his forwards until they were ready to lead the line through the middle.
Well yeah. I don't really know what you're expecting here. It's pretty common for young strikers with pace to gain experience in wide positions when they aren't ready to lead the line solo 50 games a season.
Think the split striker systems that made Lukaku look good for a spell. There are games where it would definitely be an option, which is what I said. That okay with you?
Koeman not giving him any minutes so far.
Koeman, amazing player. Shite manager.
He wont. Zirkzee is behind Memphis, Weghorst and Brobbey. Malen and Gakpo are likely prefered by Koeman too.
Zirkzee is just there to fill up numbers in training im afraid.
He should
Nor Southgate to Mainoo.
Mainoo played a few minutes against Serbia didnt he?
I mean, is this guy good enough?
To be a squad player, sure. He's not as good as Hojlund and his potential is below Hojlunds, so he'd be purchased to be the long term 2nd option up top who gives us something different there.
You got me there, I can't lie.
But the point is it's not necessarily a sleight on the player if a manager doesnt play them.
I would argue that we need to invest to improve on existing options , not just add numbers . I’d rather we go for someone who’s like a more experienced version of hojlund , ideally more prolific. Toney esque signing in other words. Anyway I could be wrong and this guy could turn out to be terrific but right now I’m not convinced. Up to scouts to get their money’s worth I guess.
Yeah I do wonder about that too
There’s very little in this guy’s career so far and the stats that should warrant the current level of excitement which surrounds him. The PL would be a tougher league than Serie A.
What's the name of Castles podcast please?
The transfers podcast.
Thank you. So he's started up a new podcast finally. Used to listen to The Transfer Window podcast with him and Ian McGarry all the time. When the latter passed away, the podcast ran for an episode or two more and stopped.
Yeah exactly what I was thinking too
Cons he's far from a sure thing but he’s still affordable relative to his potential talent.
His agent.
But then he gives us something different tactically to Rasmus. He’s not going to be found physically lacking. He will be happy to be a squad player. Not huge wages. A good age if we want to sell him on in a few years if someone better becomes available on a good deal. He also has the kind of potential where he could become our main forward if he gets on a run
His agent.
But then he gives us something different tactically to Rasmus. He’s not going to be found physically lacking. He will be happy to be a squad player. Not huge wages. A good age if we want to sell him on in a few years if someone better becomes available on a good deal. He also has the kind of potential where he could become our main forward if he gets on a run
You could say the same about Salah at Roma. When Liverpool bought him, who was really that fussed?
Sometimes a player, the manager, the playing style he implements all just click. There are no guarantees.
If he joins us, his profile will be instantly bigger and more likely he will start to play games for Holland.
Yeah, I'm glad he's getting back into it. He's got some interesting bits too, like Palace being vary of Chelsea after they were given permission to speak with Olise, since they went behind Rui Costa at Benfica, buy agreeing to the buy-out clause for Enzo and then turning his head with a pile of cash and reneging on the deal with Benfica, offering less than the buy-out. I hope that kind of practice bites them in the ass.
Would be interested to know more about Zirkzee's alleged crazy character.
I wonder why would a player who is 23, just got a taste as a starter for a season or 2, is happy to be a squad player again.
Yeah I didn't realise he had a crazy character
Allegedly.
Can anyone in here shed any light on this
Money and fame I guess?
Maybe he is confident that, in a fair fight, he can bench Hoijlund and its not as far fetched a thought given the latter's difficulty in getting involved in matches, average link up play and basic technique. Zirkzee, if he can settle in the PL quickly, is more suited to playing with Bruno, Garnacho, Rashford and even Amad as he is a connector not a poacher.
I think Rasmus is currently ahead and has more potential as a striker but the shortcomings in his games limit what we can achieve currently. If he gets it together he will do fine because, on balance of things, he did well last season.
What are they paying his agent?
Thought I had read €8m
Struggling to get excited by this honestly.
Yeah think it's the Dutch thing and I really think Toney is made to wear Utd shirt, will admit I don't know how you keep him and Rasmus happy or even afford it
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So you are a bouncer....it's what you are supposed to do
I'm still fussed that we didn't get Salah after the game away against Basel. The pace and ball control of the fecker cut us apart.
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