Liam Delap | £30m release clause?

[croadyman]

Just based off highlights he looks like a fox in the box. Definitely the sort of profile we desperately need.

Yeah I completely agree, however we could also do with someone who has aerial ability too

 

[Bondi77]

Apparently David wants Barca, personally feel it would be a very shrewd move as free agent. The only reason Osimhen is in the Turkish league was because he fell out with Napoli over some racist stuff. The guy is in his absolute prime and feel he's made to lead line for this club.

His price will have to come down before we look at him.

 

[croadyman]

His price will have to come down before we look at him.

Winning Europa League would help fund it and make us more attractive. We also should be looking at doing some kind of deal with Napoli involving Hojlund.

Getting it back on topic I rate Delap, however I'm greedy so want both of them as they could offer different profiles of number 9.

 

[Charlie Foley]

Surely the only way that we can say he is proven is his record in Serie A and yet we have two young strikers on our books that were proven in that very same league.
The Turkish league is not strong and I am pretty sure Weghorst was very good in that league but struggled to make an impression in England.
He was good in his brief time in France but David came in after him and has been consistently good ever since and he would be a much cheaper option.

Hojlund played one season in Serie A and scored 9 goals in 32 league games. Is that “proven” in the league? If so, then he’s also proven in the premier league as in his first season at United he eclipsed that, scoring 10 in 30.

 

[Bondi77]

Hojlund played one season in Serie A and scored 9 goals in 32 league games. Is that “proven” in the league? If so, then he’s also proven in the premier league as in his first season at United he eclipsed that, scoring 10 in 30.

He did all of that at a very young age proving that he had the potential to go on and be better in a stronger league but he has regressed somewhat and his flaws are being exposed under scrutiny.
There are many players that have had a good first season in a league and then get found out in their second but I think with good coaching he could come again.

 

[Cassidy]

You think Jackson is better?

Yes

 

[Cassidy]

He did all of that at a very young age proving that he had the potential to go on and be better in a stronger league but he has regressed somewhat and his flaws are being exposed under scrutiny.
There are many players that have had a good first season in a league and then get found out in their second but I think with good coaching he could come again.

Still was not anywhere near proven and neither was Zirkzee. So its a bit odd to compare them to Osimhen

 

[croadyman]

Still was not anywhere near proven and neither was Zirkzee. So its a bit odd to compare them to Osimhen

Yeah was thinking that myself

 

[Bondi77]

Still was not anywhere near proven and neither was Zirkzee. So its a bit odd to compare them to Osimhen

Why do you think the prices were so high then given it was based on their form in Serie A and obviously their young age.

 

[MrFishers]

At 30 Mill, I hope we are getting him in addition to someone who can lead the line for United (Osimhen,Gyokeres). From what I see, he is better than Hojlund and nails the basics of a no.9 but that's not enough to get us back up where we aim to be

 

[Abhinav]

At 30 Mill, I hope we are getting him in addition to someone who can lead the line for United (Osimhen,Gyokeres). From what I see, he is better than Hojlund and nails the basics of a no.9 but that's not enough to get us back up where we aim to be

Yes, I think we should prioritise the attacking positions this summer and focus on getting one experienced striker such as Osimhen, one young but PL ready like Delap, and a no.10 like Cunha / Cherki. Hopefully, we will be able to make this happen financially with the departures of Sancho, Rashford, and Hojlund.

 

[dovaris]

Manchester United’s striker target is Liam Delap. The suggestion is that United want to complete the deals to sign Cunha and Delap early in the window even BEFORE any sales have been made. [ @David_Ornstein ]

 

[Berbasbullet]

Manchester United’s striker target is Liam Delap. The suggestion is that United want to complete the deals to sign Cunha and Delap early in the window even BEFORE any sales have been made. [ @David_Ornstein ]

This makes sense, that’s probably about our budget and we can get these two done, and then focus on sales to generate revenue to buy one or two more.

 

[OsloRed]

This makes sense, that’s probably about our budget and we can get these two done, and then focus on sales to generate revenue to buy one or two more.

Yup. I would be happy with those two signings. They would make our attack a lot more dynamic and unpredictable, a good step forward. If we're able to raise some funds to increase our depth in midfield as well, some shrewd signings, I would be a lot more optimistic going into next season.

 

[Chairman Steve]

I’d be happy with him over Osimhen potentially. I do think we’d need one or maybe two No.10s who can score goals to offset his inexperience if that happens. Cunha definitely fits that description to me.

 

[Freak]

I’d be happy with him over Osimhen potentially. I do think we’d need one or maybe two No.10s who can score goals to offset his inexperience if that happens. Cunha definitely fits that description to me.

Cunha and Bruno/Amad/Mainoo would supplement the goals. And our attack would instantly look much better with Cunha and Delap in it instead of Rasmus/Zirkzee/Garnacho

 

[Redstain]

Cunha and Bruno/Amad/Mainoo would supplement the goals. And our attack would instantly look much better with Cunha and Delap in it instead of Rasmus/Zirkzee/Garnacho

Agree, they also offer different profiles in the attack. League + domestic experience likely means the players can hit the ground running quicker than those coming from Europe / abroad and having to transition to the tempo and physicality.

 

[Highfather_24]

Bruno/Mount--Cunha/Garnacho
Delap/Zirkzee
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This should be good enough for top 6 right?

 

[Mike Smalling]

Bruno/Mount--Cunha/Garnacho
Delap/Zirkzee
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This should be good enough for top 6 right?

Is the CMs still Ugarte, Casemiro, Collyer and Mainoo? If so, I'm not sure.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Bruno/Mount--Cunha/Garnacho
Delap/Zirkzee
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This should be good enough for top 6 right?

Yeah I think that’s a decent attack, Obi probably count him in too.

 

[Giggsyking]

Bruno/Mount--Cunha/Garnacho
Delap/Zirkzee
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This should be good enough for top 6 right?

Top 6?
The mighty have fallen.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Is the CMs still Ugarte, Casemiro, Collyer and Mainoo? If so, I'm not sure.

I imagine the main four will be:

New Midfielder
Ugarte
Casemiro
Bruno

You’d expect the new midfield signing to slot in alongside Ugarte, with Casemiro rotating between the two. Bruno would then be introduced when there’s a need for added creativity from deeper areas - much like the way Amorim managed his midfield setup at Sporting.

Mainoo will most likely play as a 10.

 

[Apokalips]

Why do you think the prices were so high then given it was based on their form in Serie A and obviously their young age.

Because those at our club make dumb decisions and enjoy getting ripped off. But in no way were they "proven" in Serie A, especially Hojlund, no matter how desperately you try to spin it, unless by "proven" you mean "played some matches". You can maybe say Zirkzee had shown potential as he had won "YPOTY" but he was still not proven. People keep throwing "proven" around for any player that has played a season and had a few decent matches, players become proven when they have proven their ability consistently for multiple seasons. The whole point is proving they can do it consistently and it is not just a good patch of form.