SAD! Many such cases.
Agreed. I think he'll play a good number of games but it will be a good idea to rotate him because he's still very young. Of course rival fans and pundits will jump on every little mistake he makes and point the fee we've paid. But good performances eventually shut everyone up.
Snore.
Still worried Madrid will cave, match our bid and ultimately hijack the deal. And considering Madrid are his preferred destination I can see him happily jumping on the next flight to Madrid fresh out of his United medical
Yes I'm a natural pessimist, but also remember the Obi Mikel (non-)signing, as well as the admittedly hilarious Chelsea hijack of Arsenal/Liverpool targets (who incidentally mostly ended up being shite).
Need a 'here we go' to alleviate the fear of 'comunicado oficial'.
He's not almost certainly better than them. He's certainly got more talent and potential, people need to chill out, he will make mistakes.
Nothing is certain, but he's hardly replacing Varane. He'd be replacing two very average CBs. You'd hope he's a clear improvement over them.
I totally agree he shouldn't be expected to replace Varane either. He's got the scope to exceed what both have achieved here, but it's harsh on those two to say very average. Maguire for instance is a very good asset in a team properly set up to accommodate his flaws.
Those two make mistakes though.
I agree. Think it's more the fact that he's out of contract next year. I'm delighted personally though.
For a player with just one year left on contract, yes. But otherwise definitely below market value.
Although you would've had to ask them a week ago. No way they are gonna admit that now!
For sure, but they're being labeled as average for doing so.
I’m surprised Chelsea had not bought him two years ago.
