There is no chance Wolfsburg will sell both Schurlie and Draxler in one window.
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Yeah Schurrle not, would be a bit Draxtic.
Doesn't Rodriguez want out too, as well as Kruse?
I've never been overly impressed by Draxler when I have seen him. But we'll see, seems a strange one if we are really interested
Been impressive in the euros in the last couple of games....i would have him ahead of Mata, Young & Memphis.
Yeah, probably true. Bit ironic, then, that Wolfsburg may only sell Schurrle because we buy Mkhitaryan. Cock blocking ourselves almost!
Martial, Mkhitaryan, Zlatan, Rashford, Mata, Lingard, Januzaj, Pereira, Wilson.
Some of those will be moved on no doubt but I don't think we'll invest too much in the attack after Mkh and Zlatan come in.
Some of those will be moved on no doubt but I don't think we'll invest too much in the attack after Mkh and Zlatan come in.
Money talks. If we want him and the player fancies the move, it'll be done. Personally, i don't see this one. Although he does look like a Mourinho type player. Similar to Oscar, but quicker. He'd be an upgrade on most of our forwards, so i wouldn't mind seeing him here at all.
He's an interesting one, because he fits all the criteria in terms of sky high potential and the right age bracket, but he also feels like a bit of a wild card, never really cracked on due to injuries and inconsistent bouts of form, and would likely cost a fortune (in the 40m+ range)and we would be expecting him to hit the ground running under the circumstances.
He's a top tier talent, but im not sure we are the right environment for him right now. Id rather, given the option, let him stay at wolfsburg for a few more years playing regular champions league football, then pay an inflated price should he truly prove himself.
He's a top tier talent, but im not sure we are the right environment for him right now. Id rather, given the option, let him stay at wolfsburg for a few more years playing regular champions league football, then pay an inflated price should he truly prove himself.
Can he play in a midfield of 3?
Martial - Ibra - Mkhitaryan
-----Draxler --- CM
-------------CDM
-----Draxler --- CM
-------------CDM
99% sure he cannot! I think he's better suited high and wide, where he can isolate the fullback.
He has that spark of creativity which always add something new to the attacking repertoire. Can't tell who's bigger prospect, him or Leroy Sane but on next Euro tournament they may run the show for Germany.
One of them could be quite important addition, especially with unclear future of Lingard, Memphis & Adnan.
One of them could be quite important addition, especially with unclear future of Lingard, Memphis & Adnan.
Not really, swap him with Mikhtaryan and the formationwould make more sense.
Draxler-Mikhtaryan-Martial
----------------Zlatan---------------
I would play Rashford, Mkh and Martial behind Zlatan. No need to sign another attacking midfielder in my opinion.
Not that I wouldn't be happy with Draxler mind you. Just think CM, CB and depth at RB are priority after the obvious signings.
Not that I wouldn't be happy with Draxler mind you. Just think CM, CB and depth at RB are priority after the obvious signings.
Is there any substance to this, or do people just want him?
Odds on him joining us have been slashed which was also the case for the likes of Bale and Ronaldo at some points. So no, or don't think there's anything substantial in this one yet and unless we're getting rid of Memphis it doesn't make much sense IMO.
You lot are obsessed with the 4-2-3-1. Jose will almost certainly play a 4-3-3 like he did at Inter and Madrid.
Draxler makes perfect sense once you realise that.
3 accross the middle Mikhi-Rooney-Draxler.
Front line Rashford-Zlatan-Martial.
Draxler makes perfect sense once you realise that.
3 accross the middle Mikhi-Rooney-Draxler.
Front line Rashford-Zlatan-Martial.
We'd get absolutely slaughtered with that formation.
Draxler has something about him and I'd sign him as well for squad depth, we need more quality.
If we could sign him for a reasonable fee I'd buy him and get rid of Depay.
Personally I think he'd be a brilliant signing however things wont look too good for Januzaj and Memphis if both Draxler and Mkhitaryan come in, even though it would be good for squad selection when you look at how much injuries we get every season.
Yes, Yes, Please would prefer this signing than the other guy we are after. Bags of potential
How on earth is it certain he'll play a 4-3-3? His Chelsea team played a 4-2-3-1. And what on earth is that midfield?
Jose has played 4-2-3-1 way more throughout his career, thats why people are using it. And what the feck is that lineup, 6 strikers and wingers?
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Yeah the 4-0-6 formation favoured by Ossie Ardiles. Mourinho will defo play that.
I can't see Mourinho playing three attacking midfielders (with a wing forward and a striker out wide) somehow.
Nobody would; never mind a manager that wants his teams to be defensively solid.
He switches between the 2 but there is no way that would be the midfield. Mkhitaryan and Draxler would be part of the forward line.
He barely used a 4-3-3 with Inter and Madrid.
Bonkers mate
Still rumors:
http://www.90min.com/posts/3392873-...gs-for-julian-draxler-s-signature?a_aid=35975
Arsenal wanted Mkhitaryan, so now they will go for Draxler, but we are also interested.
http://www.90min.com/posts/3392873-...gs-for-julian-draxler-s-signature?a_aid=35975
Arsenal wanted Mkhitaryan, so now they will go for Draxler, but we are also interested.
In fact, its actually preferred, if you are aiming for trophies, now.
MUFC (under Fergie) was always a mixture of younger players and older players (in their prime).
The obsession with youth is ridiculous though.
Barca have Suarez (29) and Messi (29) up front for them. Neymar is their younger striker. And most agree that Barca have the best strike force in the World.
Are we allowed answering to this one only with green smileys?
If you rotate Zlatan and Rashford.. that would be a brilliant front 4 and it would make us certainties to finish in the top 2-3 next year.
The midfield behind it would have to be pretty solid though as that is a very attack orientated front 4.. not that I am complaining.
A Kante-Modric style axis behind it would be perfect. Thing is Modric style mids are hard to find.
It's not obsession, it's just the way Mourinho has normally played before. So we assume he would play with his favorite formation. However, he is a smart manager and he will use the best formation for the players we have. That formation could be 433 as you mentioned.
Draxler makes perfect sense? Of course, but as a wide player where he can use his dribbling skills. We just have 1 good winger (Martial), even he said that he prefers to play as striker. Memphis was awful the last season and Mata is not a winger. So Draxler would be a good buy because he can play all positions in the attack.
IMO Rashford will rotate with with Zlatan. Mkhitaryan can play in a midfield of 3 because he has a good workrate, long shot and link up play.
If (big if) we manage to sign Pogba, he could play in a midfield of 3 with Mkhitaryan and a CDM. I think Rooney should rotate with Zlatan, Pogba and Mkhitaryan... but never as defensive midfielder.
We need balance in our midfield, Mikhi-Rooney-Draxler wouldn't be balanced at all. But I agree that 433 is a formation we should try next season.
Yeah, I agree that a Modric type of CM would complete such a team but then so would a prime Fletcher-Carrick duo or that Bayern CL winning CM of Martinez-Schweinsteiger! I think the closest we can come close to building such a midfield is by going in for Rúben Neves and partnering him with (hopefully a much improved) Schneiderlin.
Real Madrid, Arsenal?
If he comes out and says he wants to leave, I'd assume he already has a club in mind.
Should be Arsenal if they have been denied in signing Mahrez.
Should be Arsenal if they have been denied in signing Mahrez.