I agree on both fronts here, who would have thought that Real were going to sell Di Maria?!? Proper logic does not apply for them I'm afraid especially if they've failed to gain a trophy!
Karim Benzema | Benzema: "To the clowns who want to make up things, Madrid is my home! #HalaMadrid"
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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I'd be all over this. Much better than Rooney.
There's nothing concrete in that article. It reads like speculative musings in the face of Jackson's competitors being sourced by the same person regarding Dani Alves.
The lads on the Manchester scene seem to be throwing shit at the wall hoping it sticks. Already today, Ladyman has coughed up Gundogan and Otamendi. Ogden with Howedes, Hummels and Alves. Now Jackson with Benzema.
I don't think any of them are overly confident with their sources and our best bet this summer will be what we read in the foreign media.
The lads on the Manchester scene seem to be throwing shit at the wall hoping it sticks. Already today, Ladyman has coughed up Gundogan and Otamendi. Ogden with Howedes, Hummels and Alves. Now Jackson with Benzema.
I don't think any of them are overly confident with their sources and our best bet this summer will be what we read in the foreign media.
Drop him until he gets his form up to scratch.
But yes, he'd be a quality signing. The kind of versatile, bit-of-an-all-rounder centre forward we could do with around the squad.
I like his link up play and I think the team would create more chances with him, but he really should be scoring more league goals considering the domination his team has over half the league every season.
He gets plenty given that Ronaldo is the one on the end of all the chances.
The quality of his goals are the kicker too, he mostly scores perfect goals.
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Overrated due to his linkup play. Very good striker. Don't see him functioning as a number 1 option here.
Summer 08+09 here we go again.
I don't think he would improve the first team all that much.
He is a good forward when he has class behind and around him but he's not world class himself. Much the same way that Rooney was good with players like Ronaldo, Tevez and Scholes around him but cannot win games on his own.
We need a few players with that level of ability to improve the team. If we can get those, then Benzema would be a great cherry on top but he won't suddenly make us a great side any more than Rooney can.
He is a good forward when he has class behind and around him but he's not world class himself. Much the same way that Rooney was good with players like Ronaldo, Tevez and Scholes around him but cannot win games on his own.
We need a few players with that level of ability to improve the team. If we can get those, then Benzema would be a great cherry on top but he won't suddenly make us a great side any more than Rooney can.
I agree. They are all a bit contradicting and guessing at times. The first ones to report it are foreign media anyway, like Der Westen with Gündogan, Kicker with Schweini and Otamendi with Ballague etc...
25 goals in 77 france appearances let's me know that even if you make him the focal point, there are no guarantees.
He's only done that once in his career, don't see why its so guaranteed he'd do it for us.
Thats not a bad return for international though is it basically 1 goals in 3 games.
Aguero has 23 goals in 60 games for comparison.
117 goals and 64 assists in 242 games for Real
I would take this deal
Why not? He functions as a number 1 option for a better side...
Benzema has been great for Madrid this year. Not only in terms of goals and assists but the amount of selfless work he does for the team in terms of pressing, tracking back, making runs to drag defenders out of position, holding the ball up with his back to goal and dropping deep and moving out wide to play one-twos to put others through on goal has been so invaluable and he really is the perfect fit for Madrid. When you have two players like Bale and Ronaldo who eat, drink and breath goals and like to get in behind the opposition backline, there are few better players to have than Benzema. He links up so well with other players like Ronaldo, Bale, Isco etc.
If he took penalties his goal numbers would be even better and his goals per game record is really impressive, especially when you take into account that he is not the teams 1st goalscorer and is sometimes not even the teams second goalscorer like when Higuain was around and Benzema had to be played out on the right to accommodate him as well as now with Bale in the team where he has to drop deep while Bale advances forward.
If he took penalties his goal numbers would be even better and his goals per game record is really impressive, especially when you take into account that he is not the teams 1st goalscorer and is sometimes not even the teams second goalscorer like when Higuain was around and Benzema had to be played out on the right to accommodate him as well as now with Bale in the team where he has to drop deep while Bale advances forward.
You're avoiding the question. Are we to no longer sign a top striker because we have Rooney?
He is a striker but his primary role is supporting the buildup for the likes of Ronaldo and Bale, no?
I guess I'm skeptical about his ability to carry an offense.
Did it well for Lyon
This might belong in another discussion, but for me Moyes put us in a bit of a pickle when he gave Rooney a massive new contract. I don't want to disrespect Rooney because he is after all going to become the clubs all time top scorer sooner rather than later (well, maybe later with his current form) but we're potentially stuck with him until 2019 and I don't like that one bit. Especially if he is "undroppable". Ferguson's latest "gift" to the club would have been to sort out the Rooney dilemma - he basically put it on a plate for Moyes to get rid of him.
One thing about this that has me believing it (as well as our striker situation needing addressing) is Madrid is always after the next toy on the market. Logic doesnt seem to apply with them. This might be a deal with a perfect medium between both clubs if the money is right. Love the guy. Ferguson was a huge fan if I recall.
Muppet on.
This guy would suit our new style brilliantly. He is the type of player that might not always get all the goals or assists but I'd love to see the difference in Real's average score with him in the team and without him playing.
But yes, he's getting on in years for a striker, would mean Rooney in midfield and would cost a fortune.
Still want him though
This guy would suit our new style brilliantly. He is the type of player that might not always get all the goals or assists but I'd love to see the difference in Real's average score with him in the team and without him playing.
But yes, he's getting on in years for a striker, would mean Rooney in midfield and would cost a fortune.
Still want him though
Of course not, we did so last summer (an assumed one, at least) and spent half the season chucking square pegs in round holes. We can do the same this year, I guess. Benzema's far better, but it will have a pretty similar outcome.
Not sure why though tbh. Rooney won't find himself playing CM next season since CM is our priority for the summer for the exact reason that we had to play him there.
But then what will happen to him? His captain 'always plays', and, contrary to what many would love, he isn't ready to receive the van Bommel treatment.
He'll likely play as the 10 if we were to sign a top striker (which incidentally is where he played early in the season when one of Falcao/RVP was available) he actually also played very well in that particular role, think the best he has played this season.
Anyway moving forward LVG is not an idiot and this season in fact he has already backtracked on that "always plays" comment. He said "I'm paraphrasing" that as a striker Rooney is not guaranteed a starting position.
http://www.football365.com/manchest...United-Van-Gaal-not-guaranteeing-Rooney-place
Yeah, if Florentino wants to get lynched he should get rid of Karim next...
Would you say the same if he managed to sign Aguero?
I want bothCan't understand people putting Rooney into CAM, he's a striker. We have better options in CAM. LvG would be foolish to sign an out and out striker like Benzema and play Rooney in CAM. Can't see that working at all.
Rather he played one or the other, and seeing as Rooney is his captain he will most likely shoe horn both into a starting lineup. Of course, all this is pointless as can't see Madrid letting him leave.
Rather he played one or the other, and seeing as Rooney is his captain he will most likely shoe horn both into a starting lineup. Of course, all this is pointless as can't see Madrid letting him leave.
Maybe its just me, but I remember him being very good towards the start of the season playing as the CAM and rightly keeping Mata out of the team.
As a striker this season, I don't remember many top performances from him.
I think the main problem is LvG claiming Rooney is undroppable. I don't think he should be especially if we have players that play his position better or are in better form. I don't have a problem with him in midfield but it should be for tactical reasons, not because he simply must play at all cost.
I'm not saying benzema is the answer to our striker issues but I don't think the club should be afraid to sign better players and strengthen every position even if it's a position Rooney plays. Reminds me of Rodgers claiming to not want depay because he has xyz that play there when none are as good as him.
Hes already backtracked on that statement tbh
I think personally Rooney should get one more season, exclusively upfront to see if he can perform to the standard we need.
You already have an actual #10 who you spent nearly £40m on. Mata left us so he didn't have to ride the bench. He's going to be happy sitting on yours now?
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