I hope its Lacazette...he is pretty much on the market and can play anywhere along the front line. There arent too many solid ST options gettable by us that are still available.
Manchester United Summer Transfer Window 2015: What do we still need?
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I hope its Lacazette...he is pretty much on the market and can play anywhere along the front line. There arent too many solid ST options gettable by us that are still available.
The former would be way more exciting, and a real statement of intent.
And as we had VP, who Van Gaal rated highly, along with Rooney, and he still brought Falcao in, surely has to be a good bet.
But then he was setting up to play that awful 3-5-2 to fit them all in, and now will surely favour 4-3-3.
Signing a top striker does cause problems with Rooney, who will play when fit.
Assuming we've a right back now, and assuming Valdes will get the nod if De Gea goes this summer, I think we need:
1 x world class striker, or at least of higher quality than Rooney
1 x midfielder of high enough quality to replace Carrick eventually
1 x experienced centre back
We need to have 4 recognised strikers in total, so if Wilson goes on loan and Hernandez is sold as well as RVP then we'll need 2 more in addition to that 1 world class striker.
Chop chop woody!
1 x world class striker, or at least of higher quality than Rooney
1 x midfielder of high enough quality to replace Carrick eventually
1 x experienced centre back
We need to have 4 recognised strikers in total, so if Wilson goes on loan and Hernandez is sold as well as RVP then we'll need 2 more in addition to that 1 world class striker.
Chop chop woody!
If we brought in Muller (not a chance)/Griezman/Lacazette or any other wingforward/versatile striker they could come in and play on the right side of a 4-3-3 ghosting in to score and helping with the build up. That would mean two of Depay, Di Maria, Mata and Herrera would be fecked though as one, possibly Di Maria/Depay, would play on the left and the other would play as the furthest forward midfielder (Herrera/Mata).
Or we could play with one holding mid, e.g
------------Carrick----------
----Herrera--------Mata----
Lacazette--Roo--Di Maria
with Carrick, Schneiderlin, Herrera and Mata rotating as in one day it could be Schneiderlin-Herrera-Mata, Carrick-Schneiderlin-Herrera, Schneiderlin-Herrera-Mata or Carrick-Schneiderlin-Mata. With the likes of Blind and Fellaini filling in when necessary.
The forward line would also be full of possibility because Depay, Rooney, Di Maria, Lacazette and Young give us a healthy depth of options.
If RVP goes Lacazette should be our first choice mainly because of his ability to play across the front line. Dealing with Lyon, however, is like dealing with Spurs.
We have cleared some big space on the wage bill with Falcao, Nani and seemingly RVP, Rafael, and more to come.
That's some serious wages. Hopefully we find some top talent to throw it at.
That's some serious wages. Hopefully we find some top talent to throw it at.
Call me Hernandez - ITKI'll be bumping this shit again before the end of next week.
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Darmian, Shweinsteger, Schneiderlin, Depay, Ramos and a striker. if that were to happen i would be beyond ecstatic.
This is what I was thinking too. Evans is bound to be on about 100k and he'll be gone too you'd imagine if we do get another CB.
Can't imagine Memphis or Darmian being on all that much, in fact I'd be amazed if there wages combined was even Van Persies wage. Bastian on 130k isn't bad either.
We have room for one or two more high earners to income.
----------------De Gea-------------
Darmian-Otamendi-Smalling-Shaw
------------Schneiderlin--------------
--------Herrera------Schweini-------
--Di Maria-----Rooney-------Depay--
That is a strong line up.
Two players missing, plus a striker, if the Bild rumour is correct.
Darmian-Otamendi-Smalling-Shaw
------------Schneiderlin--------------
--------Herrera------Schweini-------
--Di Maria-----Rooney-------Depay--
That is a strong line up.
Two players missing, plus a striker, if the Bild rumour is correct.
Carrick slots in there nicely also and is better than Schneiderlin imo but I hope he joins though as gives us great depth.
A fit Carrick is a terrific player and we have Blind as back up. But there is a question mark over Carrick's fitness so the signing of Schneiderlin would make a lot of sense.
I think it will be Carrick or Schweinsteiger not both of them together though Schweinsteiger can play the B2B role himself. I think our midfield needs would be complete if we brought in Schneiderlin because he will compliment Carrick/Schweinsteiger and Herrera/Mata in a midfield three.
Darmian(RB) ✓
Memphis(LW/ST?) ✓
Schweinsteiger(CM#1) ✓
CM#2
CB
GK
ST
Progress.
Memphis(LW/ST?) ✓
Schweinsteiger(CM#1) ✓
CM#2
CB
GK
ST
Progress.
I think it's time to calm down and believe that finally we are moving in the right direction and people in charge of transfers know what they want
I would also like Schneiderlin but I think he'd possibly have to compete with Herrera as Carrick and Schweinsteiger will both start when fit imo. By feck we will seriously boss games with that midfield plus with Fellaini and Blind as back ups we'd go to Stamford Bridge and the Etihad in much better shape.
I think we’re done with our transfer business in midfield if we do get Schweinsteiger. Schneiderlin would obviously be a very good extra addition since he’s fairly young and will likely have a lot less fitness worries than Carrick, but I’d be surprised if we get both Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin. We might just throw in an extra bid in case, but I think it’s unlikely.
As I said in another thread, another striker will now be our priority since RVP’s on the way out. We’re too light there, and definitely need at least one addition, even if it’s just someone who’s good backup.
As I said in another thread, another striker will now be our priority since RVP’s on the way out. We’re too light there, and definitely need at least one addition, even if it’s just someone who’s good backup.
Anyone have any idea what our chances of landing Inaki Pena are? By all accounts he has a big future, much as I have reservations with our long term prospects with Spanish keepers it'd be nice to snare this one, even if it's only for a while.
If we get Depay, Schweinsteiger, Otamendi, Schneiderlin, Darmian, GK and striker.
Get rid of Evans, Rafael, RVP and Hernandez it would be a good summer.
Get rid of Evans, Rafael, RVP and Hernandez it would be a good summer.
I still think we may get Ramos.
Even if we completed the signings of Darmian and Schweinsteiger, we could still look at another CM, a GK, a CB and a striker. It just depends on what your budget is.
It's like shopping for upgrades on your existing computer. You have a budget in mind and a part or two to replace, but by the time you're done shopping for parts you've probably gone way over your budget and upgraded to a top of the range model.
It's like shopping for upgrades on your existing computer. You have a budget in mind and a part or two to replace, but by the time you're done shopping for parts you've probably gone way over your budget and upgraded to a top of the range model.
Even if we completed the signings of Darmian and Schweinsteiger, we could still look at another CM, a GK, a CB and a striker. It just depends on what your budget is.
It's like shopping for upgrades on your existing computer. You have a budget in mind and a part or two to replace, but by the time you're done shopping for parts you've probably gone way over your budget and upgraded to a top of the range model.
Well Darmian and Schweinsteiger between them will cost £24m. We get rid of Falcao and Rafael to cover their wages.
Otamendi - £30m
Lloris - £25m
Schneiderlin - £25m
Striker - £25m but really dependant on who we after.
£130m then add in Depay and we spent around £160m. Which honestly is what we expected to do.
Then you looking at outgoings. De Gea would go for £25m. Hernandez for £10m. Rafael and Evans, I have no idea. Then RVP about £7m plus his big wages.
RB - Darmian
LWF - Memphis
#6 - Schweinsteiger
That's 3 down and 3 to go (hopefully)
CB - Otamendi
CM - Schneiderlin
ST - ?????
LWF - Memphis
#6 - Schweinsteiger
That's 3 down and 3 to go (hopefully)
CB - Otamendi
CM - Schneiderlin
ST - ?????
Team atm is looking like this:
--------------------?------------------------
Darmian---Smalling--Rojo------Shaw
---------------Carrick-----------------
-------Herrera-----Schweinsteiger----
Mata----------Rooney----------Di Maria
For centreback we also have McNair, Jones and Evans
For rightback Valencia
For leftback Blind/Rojo
Midfield: Fellaini/Pereira/Blind
Upfront: Wilson, Depay, Young and Januzaj
I say what do we still need:
-Clearing out the GK situation asap
-A centreback addition to replace Evans wouldn't be very welcome (Otamendi preferably)
-Preferably Schneiderlin to complete the mdifield as I think Carrick still needs replacing
-A striker
--------------------?------------------------
Darmian---Smalling--Rojo------Shaw
---------------Carrick-----------------
-------Herrera-----Schweinsteiger----
Mata----------Rooney----------Di Maria
For centreback we also have McNair, Jones and Evans
For rightback Valencia
For leftback Blind/Rojo
Midfield: Fellaini/Pereira/Blind
Upfront: Wilson, Depay, Young and Januzaj
I say what do we still need:
-Clearing out the GK situation asap
-A centreback addition to replace Evans wouldn't be very welcome (Otamendi preferably)
-Preferably Schneiderlin to complete the mdifield as I think Carrick still needs replacing
-A striker
Lloris, Otamendi, Darmian, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Memphis and Lacazette.
2 midfielders and a rightback were my bare minimum hopes for this transfer window. It looks like we're going to get at least that plus Depay. I think if the deals for Bastian, Morgan and Darmian go through, we'll be able to make a decent fist of winning the league next season. We're still a centreback and another striker away from challenging for the CL, imo.
My only complaint is that Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlein have such stupidly long names. It's gonna be a pain in the arse to talk about them on the forum next season.
My only complaint is that Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlein have such stupidly long names. It's gonna be a pain in the arse to talk about them on the forum next season.
Now it needs:
1 GK (Oblak/Lloris if De Gea doesn't extend)
1 CB (Ramos/Otamendi)
1 CM (Schneiderlin)
1 RW (Optional)
1 ST (Muller/Kane)
Total: Other 5 players
1 GK (Oblak/Lloris if De Gea doesn't extend)
1 CB (Ramos/Otamendi)
1 CM (Schneiderlin)
1 RW (Optional)
1 ST (Muller/Kane)
Total: Other 5 players
Still need a CB (Otamendi), ST (Lacazette) & Schneiderlin.
GK if we lose De Gea.
GK if we lose De Gea.
That's overkill imo. A RW when we have Depay, Di Maria, Mata, Januzaj, Valencia and Young. Would be completely pointless. Schneiderlin still makes sense but is less pressing given we've just signed Schweinstiger. Not sure we'll bring in a striker, it's a slightly awkward situation with Rooney being a guaranteed starter. Someone like Berahimo maybe but not Lacazette who I keep seeing being mentioned. Not unless we start playing two up top.
Striker at disposal:
- Rooney
- Depay
- Wilson
Not enough to win the Premier League or the Champions League and for playing 55-60 games of the season.
Falcao and Van Persie need to be replaced.
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Three already in: Depay, Schweinsteiger, Darmian.
Three still required: Ramos, Schneiderlin, Muller.
For me, Schneiderlin is the absolute must-have of those still required.
You can swap Ramos for Otamendi, or Muller for Kane, although I can't really see either of those two strikers heading this way, so I'm guessing a rabbit-out-of-the-hat surprise any time soon regarding top flight competition for Rooney.
Still clinging to a forlorn hope that De Gea will stay - either way, I'll leave that one to LVG and Woody.
Three still required: Ramos, Schneiderlin, Muller.
For me, Schneiderlin is the absolute must-have of those still required.
You can swap Ramos for Otamendi, or Muller for Kane, although I can't really see either of those two strikers heading this way, so I'm guessing a rabbit-out-of-the-hat surprise any time soon regarding top flight competition for Rooney.
Still clinging to a forlorn hope that De Gea will stay - either way, I'll leave that one to LVG and Woody.
Like I said, someone like Berahino makes sense but you suggested either Muller or Kane. And when is Wilson worth his chance? Last summer we got rid of Welbeck and Van Gaal cited how he wasn't capable of reaching the heights of Rooney or van Persie. 12 months on, van Persie is all but gone.
Assuming we got Darmian and Schweinsteiger.
Ottamendi, Striker/Forward capable of playing in front 3(Muller/Griezmann,Lacazette), and GK if DDG leaves.
Ottamendi, Striker/Forward capable of playing in front 3(Muller/Griezmann,Lacazette), and GK if DDG leaves.
And we got Depay and Darmian done before pre-season starts.
Plus Schweinsteiger.
Plus we didn't sign Falcao and are continuing to reduce the deadwood in the squad.
Overall a very good transfer window. We have sorted out the biggest problem positions early and anything else we do is just a nice bonus now. Very happy.
Im going to say that we might be in for Romagnoli. I understand we need a bit of experience at the back; but if we payed attention to darmian theres absolutely no way we didn't see romagnoli.
Still to this day i think van gaal prefers left footed CB's on the left and romagnoli does fit the bill in that regards & not many other do.
He's also young enough to bring in someone experienced enough to start over him.
Still to this day i think van gaal prefers left footed CB's on the left and romagnoli does fit the bill in that regards & not many other do.
He's also young enough to bring in someone experienced enough to start over him.
He was awesome for me on FM. That's just about all I know about him.
GAITAN
I wonder what amount of Money would do it for Spurs to sell us Kane. I would take him for sure if we are only left with Rooney and Wilson. Perfect age really.
everyone is pretty much thinking the same at this point
Gk - if dave leaves
CB - Ramos or otemendi
DM - Schneiderlin
St - lacazette or benteke or kane
And jobs a good un'
Gk - if dave leaves
CB - Ramos or otemendi
DM - Schneiderlin
St - lacazette or benteke or kane
And jobs a good un'
So just the spine of the team then
When you look it at like that - and I should point out that I completely agree with your assessment - it does look quite worrying.
I have the feeling that we may not move for Schneiderlin now we've got Bastian. I would love to have him and think he'd be an important player but not sure he'd get as many games as he'd like.
I think we've done brilliantly so far this window just get us a strong experienced cb now and a young striker to learn alongside Rooney.
I think we've done brilliantly so far this window just get us a strong experienced cb now and a young striker to learn alongside Rooney.
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