Kieran Trippier / signed for Newcastle

[Gandalf]

I would like this done but the latest rumors say Atleti want 40m euro for him which is too much for us to commit to the position. Hopefully they are just blagging and the price drops to half that or less, otherwise I would just see if our coaches can actually develop a player for once and keep Dalot around for another year.

 

[charlenefan]

40m for a new 31 year old? Yeah good luck with that we're not talking about WC CF here

 

[captain666]

So Atleti are asking for twice what he's worth and we offer them half of his going value,20M is about right.

 

[ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg]

I would like this done but the latest rumors say Atleti want 40m euro for him which is too much for us to commit to the position. Hopefully they are just blagging and the price drops to half that or less, otherwise I would just see if our coaches can actually develop a player for once and keep Dalot around for another year.

I believe they have asked for his release clause.

Its just an opening stance.

I don’t imagine they would stand in his way if he wants to go.

 

[Scholsey2004]

This actually gives us a bit of a headache as we definitely need a right back who's technically better to get the best out of Sancho. Trippier seemed the safest option but not for the money thats being quoted for a player over 30, surely?

 

[Scholsey2004]

I would like this done but the latest rumors say Atleti want 40m euro for him which is too much for us to commit to the position. Hopefully they are just blagging and the price drops to half that or less, otherwise I would just see if our coaches can actually develop a player for once and keep Dalot around for another year.

Dalot isnt the solution imo. Hes no better technically than Wan Bissaka. If Sancho is coming in we need to pair him with a full back who can contribute to the build up and i dont think we have that player at the club right now.

 

[Wibble]

Paying lots of money for 30 year old would be silly

 

[Sultan]

Like any other club, if Atleti finds a suitable replacement and thinks he's a better alternative and also make better financial sense they will come to the table to negotiate. The other alternative is for Trippier to kick up a stink. Obviously, until such time Atleti has the upper hand due to the contract situation and will quote silly money. Simple business logic.

 

[Sassy Colin]

I don't think we should be spending €40M on a backup player who's only got a couple of good years left in him. We do need a top quality back up, because AWB is going to burn out, at this rate. 20M tops, I would say.

 

[future2future]

There are rumors that Hakimi is available for 56m with both PSG and Chelsea in the run. Wouldn't that be the ultimate buy for an attacking, multifunctional player: Can play RB,LB, RM, RW. Of course a different price point but a world class player

 

[wise_old_man]

There are rumors that Hakimi is available for 56m with both PSG and Chelsea in the run. Wouldn't that be the ultimate buy for an attacking, multifunctional player: Can play RB,LB, RM, RW. Of course a different price point but a world class player

Hakimi instead of Trippier would cost even more money. But it will also be a true statement of intent from the club.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

There are rumors that Hakimi is available for 56m with both PSG and Chelsea in the run. Wouldn't that be the ultimate buy for an attacking, multifunctional player: Can play RB,LB, RM, RW. Of course a different price point but a world class player

If Sancho wasn't available he would be the alternative

 

[WhyYouGottaBeSoRuud?]

I don't think we should be spending €40M on a backup player who's only got a couple of good years left in him. We do need a top quality back up, because AWB is going to burn out, at this rate. 20M tops, I would say.

We already have Dalot, Williams and Laird; why do we need to spend more on a back-up RB?

 

[Rolaholic]

As for Hakimi, apparently Inter want 80m and aren't willing to sell even though they've gotten offers of 60m from Chelsea and PSG...

 

[tjb]

Apparently Ole wants to test how AWB would do at CB. Not against that really. Our own Lillian Thuram

 

[pascell]

Apparently Ole wants to test how AWB would do at CB. Not against that really. Our own Lillian Thuram

Thats only during pre season apparently. And thats because Maguire and Lindelof will get a longer break than the rest due to the Euros and will meet up with the squad later in pre season.

 

[Judas]

Genuinely how anyone who watches AWB could think he'd make a good CB I've no clue whatsoever.

 

[lenny_1248]

Genuinely how anyone who watches AWB could think he'd make a good CB I've no clue whatsoever.

Agree.
These are the same people who wanted Dalot play as a RW because he does stepovers.
Just because AWB slide tackles does not mean he can be a CB or DM. It's insane.

 

[Robertd0803]

Genuinely how anyone who watches AWB could think he'd make a good CB I've no clue whatsoever.

I hope this is some of tactical masterstoke by Ole that hes seen something we dont see and we will all be proved wrong. Or else its a veiled hint that we need another CB.

 

[MadDogg]

Agree.
These are the same people who wanted Dalot play as a RW because he does stepovers.
Just because AWB slide tackles does not mean he can be a CB or DM. It's insane.

To be fair at least Dalot had had a couple of really good appearances off the bench at RW. Too bad he was shit every time he started there.

Has a proper source said something about AWB playing at CB or is this all just because of that bullshit Sun (I think it was?) source a couple of days ago?

 

[theklr]

Think he’s done pretty well this far. Good long passing

 

[Tom Cato]

Agree.
These are the same people who wanted Dalot play as a RW because he does stepovers.
Just because AWB slide tackles does not mean he can be a CB or DM. It's insane.

I think the last thing I want is a CB who's primary function is a slide tackle

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Weird thing to comment on but I really like his throw-ins.

 

[Regulus Arcturus Black]

I think the last thing I want is a CB who's primary function is a slide tackle

Aye, sounds an utterly horrendous idea. His best quality is the last thing you want to see a CB doing.

 

[Remember the geese]

Weird thing to comment on but I really like his throw-ins.

I noticed this too. Took a couple of crackers earlier. Decisive and direct. Found players in open space with opportunities to drive at their defence.

 

[hobbers]

Genuinely how anyone who watches AWB could think he'd make a good CB I've no clue whatsoever.

He has the aerial presence of a flea. No upper body strength. Clueless positionally.

In other words, only a slight downgrade on Lindelof.

 

[FrankDrebin]

United : We've scouted thousands of players for the right fullback role at Manchester United and have come to the conclusion that AWB is the perfect short and longterm candidate for that role.

3 years later

United : Can you (AWB) play CB ?

 

[Red Royal]

Weird thing to comment on but I really like his throw-ins.

Not weird at all. Watching United I worry when we have a throw in cos 70% of the time it seems to wind up with us on the backfoot

 

[Mark Pawelek]

Spanish clubs can have up to 5 non-EU players but only 3 of them can be in the match day squad. Atletico have 4. On current form, I reckon they'll sell one of the Brazilians, or swap one for an EU player. I'd keep Trippier and aim for another title next season.

​	​	Age​	​
Felipe​	CB​	32​	Brazil​
Renan Lodi​	LB​	23​	Brazil​
Kieran Trippier​	RB​	30​	England​
Luis Suárez​	CF​	34​	Uruguay​

 

[ayushreddevil9]

Spanish clubs can have up to 5 non-EU players but only 3 of them can be in the match day squad. Atletico have 4. On current form, I reckon they'll sell one of the Brazilians, or swap one for an EU player. I'd keep Trippier and aim for another title next season.

​	​	Age​	​
Felipe​	CB​	32​	Brazil​
Renan Lodi​	LB​	23​	Brazil​
Kieran Trippier​	RB​	30​	England​
Luis Suárez​	CF​	34​	Uruguay​

They also have Gimenez, the Uruguayan

 

[Mark Pawelek]

They also have Gimenez, the Uruguayan

According to TransferMarkt, Gimenez has a Spanish and Uruguayan passports.

 

[ayushreddevil9]

According to TransferMarkt, Gimenez has a Spanish and Uruguayan passports.

Okay

 

[Tiber]

Weird thing to comment on but I really like his throw-ins.

The only real skill the backup leftback we signed last year has is corners.

Might aswell buy a backup right back for his throw ins

 

[dinostar77]

There are rumors that Hakimi is available for 56m with both PSG and Chelsea in the run. Wouldn't that be the ultimate buy for an attacking, multifunctional player: Can play RB,LB, RM, RW. Of course a different price point but a world class player

Can only wish that Utd were interested. Is he best in a back four or as a wing back though?

 

[ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg]

Spanish clubs can have up to 5 non-EU players but only 3 of them can be in the match day squad. Atletico have 4. On current form, I reckon they'll sell one of the Brazilians, or swap one for an EU player. I'd keep Trippier and aim for another title next season.

​	​	Age​	​
Felipe​	CB​	32​	Brazil​
Renan Lodi​	LB​	23​	Brazil​
Kieran Trippier​	RB​	30​	England​
Luis Suárez​	CF​	34​	Uruguay​

its quite a restrictive practice. Especially given the language links to South America

I suppose they get around it quite a lot as many players will have ‘Spanish passports’.

I would have thought Suarez would have qualified for duel nationality given he’s been there for 5-6 years?

 

[Mark Pawelek]

its quite a restrictive practice. Especially given the language links to South America

I suppose they get around it quite a lot as many players will have ‘Spanish passports’.

I would have thought Suarez would have qualified for duel nationality given he’s been there for 5-6 years?

Suarez almost got Italian nationality last summer when trying to sign for Juventus, and was accused to cheating on the Italian language test. It's reported: in La Liga, he didn't need to obtain Spanish nationality due to his wife, who is Spanish.

 

[RuudTom83]

Why would Trippier sign for United to be a backup squad player.

Nothing about him screams cheap buy to add squad depth...he just won the league in Spain and Athletic don't seem to want to get rid of him.

Strange target indeed.

 

[Judas]

Why would Trippier sign for United to be a backup squad player.

Nothing about him screams cheap buy to add squad depth...he just won the league in Spain and Athletic don't seem to want to get rid of him.

Strange target indeed.

It's almost as if the club have had contact with him and his people and know first hand he'd be interested in coming to us and adding squad depth.

 

[RuudTom83]

It's almost as if the club have had contact with him and his people and know first hand he'd be interested in coming to us and adding squad depth.

Silly me...bravo to the scouts then!

 

[Mickeza]

Why does nobody ask why Hakimi would join Chelsea when they have Reece James/Azpilicueta every 15 seconds like they do on here? Or is it just United who aren’t allowed to add competition for places?