Is he here yet?
Manuel Ugarte | Romano - he’s signed | Awaiting Club announcement
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I reckon De Ligt, Mazraoui and Ugarte signed this week.
Not quite, ETA end of next week
I don't think this one will happen now. Not been anything from any good journalist for a very long time.
Could be calm before the storm, who do you think is our CDM target now then?
Casemiro looks to be staying and Amrabat could be signed.
Mainoo/Mount - Casemiro/Amrabat
Not what people want to hear, but it could happen.
So who are we going for instead. Surely we're signing somebody.
Another season wasted in that case.
Another mediocre season loading then. If Casemiro is still the first choice, we may finish 10th.
May as well sign Rabiot if no Ugarte or switch style and go all in for Zubimendi instead
I'm worried they think they can get by because one of the young lads is going to come through and be like Mainoo - but let's be real, that's unlikely.
That would be unbelievably naive and very stupid, do not even contemplate thinking promoting Collyer is enough to see us through
Still expect this to happen personally, until we hear otherwise. We've agreed terms with him, but clearly still need some outs. Of course if those outs don't arrive, then it's off.
Still unsure about him personally
I do think Hjulmand might be a better choice, with a better all round game
I do think Hjulmand might be a better choice, with a better all round game
Could be OPEN? 
OPEN is the new "possibly maybe"
Sell AWB - then buy Mazraoui
Sell McTominay - then buy Ugarte.
Sell Lindelof - then buy de Ligt
Sell Eriksen and Pellistri - then get Rabiot.
Of course Ugarte would cost more than we get McTominay and same with de Ligt/Lindelof but this is the scenario I choose to believe will happen. And by mid-August, please.
Sell McTominay - then buy Ugarte.
Sell Lindelof - then buy de Ligt
Sell Eriksen and Pellistri - then get Rabiot.
Of course Ugarte would cost more than we get McTominay and same with de Ligt/Lindelof but this is the scenario I choose to believe will happen. And by mid-August, please.
Rabiot? Do we really need him? Sign amrabat for backup.
Not seeing that as a massive quality upgrade to be honest.
He seems to be a solid player and is free. Amrabat would cost 10-20M. I'd want Amrabat if we can sell Casemiro to Saudis.
I think the same regarding Mazraoui but de Ligt and Ugarte would improve us you'd think. Rabiot would be an okay option to have in midfield for next 2 years or so. Not ideal but for free you don't get ideal.
Makes sense Boris. Just think rabiot is a weirdo
I won't believe it until I see a vial with his blood sample in it and some FBI type shit enhancement on the label with his name on it.
How about a stool sample instead?
Pood van Nistelrooy. I'll see myself out.
Really? Minus the Rabiot deal it’s a huge upgrade across the board
Does that suggest we are looking at signing Ugarte and Zubimendi/Fofana too IF PSG are genuinely open to a loan with obligation to buy
We would have a bloated squad if we do a one for one in and out.
https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/manuel-ugarte-the-art-of-central-solidity/
Analysis of time before PSG.
Talks about him putting out fires as the "1" in the 3-1-6 formation (sounds familiar?).
He's more of a high floor than a high ceiling player me thinks. This is probably what we need right now. Safe and conservative with the ball and even though he's an accomplished passer at all three phases. Tbh, I'll take this over Casemiro's no look first time passes that more often than not, results in the opposition countering us. Players like Zirkzee, Bruno, Mainoo, Mount and Martinez will be tasked with the more creative responsibilities. If we manage to get rid of Casemiro, we can get Amrabat on the cheap as his back up, with collyer next in line.
Analysis of time before PSG.
Talks about him putting out fires as the "1" in the 3-1-6 formation (sounds familiar?).
He's more of a high floor than a high ceiling player me thinks. This is probably what we need right now. Safe and conservative with the ball and even though he's an accomplished passer at all three phases. Tbh, I'll take this over Casemiro's no look first time passes that more often than not, results in the opposition countering us. Players like Zirkzee, Bruno, Mainoo, Mount and Martinez will be tasked with the more creative responsibilities. If we manage to get rid of Casemiro, we can get Amrabat on the cheap as his back up, with collyer next in line.
Who among our midfield options would leave to facilitate this arrival, I'm not so sure. Scott seems the most likely with Fulham's interest and I think that's a long shot.
A loan with obligation to buy would help us kick the can for a couple to next summer. Its becoming evident that Casemiro is quite comfortable sitting on his huge salary and long contract
Not sure about this Mazraoui lad but if this meant Lindelof, AWB and McT or Casemiro leave to make way, it would be very positive.
I reckon that is case. Saudi is attractive to players because of the salaries they are offering on relatively shorter term contracts. He is already getting paid a King's ransom at United, so a move may not be as attractive to him as we think.
I always said that his contract will spell trouble towards the end of the road. Casemiro himself said that the contract was just too good for him to refuse
More on here should read that analysis. He's exactly what our midfield needs. A young Ngolo Kante? Yes please.
You just know the obligation fee will be something stupid.
We shouldn’t overpay for a pure destroyer. Leave that for the complete talents.
Even though he's in the top three in the world for his particular skillset?
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