A midfield with him and Bakayoko I'd be happy to part with Pogba. All we need then is a centre half Cahil on a free would be a shrewd signing and get a striker happy to sit on the bench and come on and score some goals (Someone like Defoe or Danny Graham at Blackburn)
Mario Lemina
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Really? If this was anywhere near true surely he would make a Southampton squad for a tour? He isn’t bad but he is average at pretty much everything.
This isn't a bad move if £15 or so mil is the fee.
Decent player, not world class, but as a squad player, the fee is right and he has something to offer.
I don't mind as long as we build with other players also
Decent player, not world class, but as a squad player, the fee is right and he has something to offer.
I don't mind as long as we build with other players also
So we should spend 60 to 100m on every player?
I'm not knocking him as a squad player. The trouble is our first XI is nowhere near good enough and that should be the priority. If we had a great first XI these kind of deals would make sense.
He isnt missing tour because he is in the reserves or something haha he won 2 titles at juve he is a good player
A lot of people think we are a laughing stock because the players we’ve been link to.But they forgot about Liverpool midfield.Look who is laughing now? Maybe all the plastic fan should keep playing football manager or Fifa and get the so called ‘world class player’ they want and be happy.
Would be a step in the right direction as we need somewhat reliable squad players/bodies in midfield as well, which cannot be said for the likes of Fred (right now) and especially Pereira. Matic has been shite for a long period of time too.
If we sign Lemina hopefully Fernandes would be the next to follow as his arrival shouldn't depend on whether or not Pogba leaves.
If we sign Lemina hopefully Fernandes would be the next to follow as his arrival shouldn't depend on whether or not Pogba leaves.
He played 29 games over 2 seasons, Pereyra, Zaza played more and also won titles for Juve, you want them too? Why do Southampton have him in the reserves? ... haha
I really doubt the links. It's either Savic or Bruno if we are going for a midfielder. Names like Lemina and Bakayoko are just stupid paper talk in my opinion
Any half decent cm would be an improvement on what we have
Guess so. More defensive, though. Moussa Dembele type.
We don't need squad players. We need first team players. We've Fred, Metic and McTomminay who should be squad players? Are we hell bent on signing gambles this season? Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't mind it, if we just won the League or the CL and had a near perfect squad -- our squad is falling apart for feck sakes.
We've signed AWB, who I'm pretty sure will be fantastic for us, but otherwise, are we going to sign any players who will improve us at all?
Also, why the feck are Southhampton letting him go with such ease? I mean, they're happy to let him leave and for peanuts. That's the biggest red flag if I ever saw one.
We've signed AWB, who I'm pretty sure will be fantastic for us, but otherwise, are we going to sign any players who will improve us at all?
Also, why the feck are Southhampton letting him go with such ease? I mean, they're happy to let him leave and for peanuts. That's the biggest red flag if I ever saw one.
Good to read that he's talented and has ability.
What we need in midfield is quality right now and not numbers as some are suggesting. Particularly midfielders who are press resistant, have that extra quality on the ball, and/or can playmake. Not sure if this fellow can do any of those but if he can be a quality holding /box to box midfielder and wouldn't cost much, would naturally take that.
I can't even comment, never heard of him. I'm must say this transfer window has been the most exciting one for years
I remember watching him on a sky live game for Southampton and he was everywhere; all over the pitch tackling, taking people on and breaking up play. Granted I’ve not seen much of him but what I saw left a positive impression.
I can only imagine Ole sees Gomes and Garner as being ready for the first team and really pushing for regular first team places next season otherwise our targets are highly worrying!
Hard pass on this one! If you are not playing well at Southampton how are you going to do at United where the pressure is 100x what it is there?
I hope this is just paper talk....
I hope this is just paper talk....
Waiting for all the 'bang average' comments. The caf's favorite phrase 
Lemina is like Moussa Dembele?
I think we’ve tried to do this in the past. I think it will only get you so far. You need a squad.
I don't think you understand. I believe we see these as the Herrera replacement.
Savic or Bruno are replacing Pogba.
Haven't considered this. Would make more sense to gamble on the talent of our youth then to rely on some of the names we've been hearing.
Pretty sensible transfer in that case IMO
I saw him play a few times for Juve (and Southampton). Based on what I’ve seen, he’s a bit limited, doesn’t quite have the technical ability to excel in teams that look to control games, Schneiderlin also had similar issues.
I think he’d be an upgrade on Fred and Matic though.
I think he’d be an upgrade on Fred and Matic though.
Pretty much what I said earlier. Think this chap reads the Caf..
I think he's decent technically from what I've seen of him.
Herrera was first choice under Ole so this means Lemina in the first 11 no? Or is McTominay/ Fred ahead?
This transfer window is so confusing
He isn’t in the same class as either of those players, if Unite fans would hate Dier I can’t see why Lemina would be positive, similar players but Dier is better, and I’m not a massive fan of Dier as a starter.
In style? In my opinion, I'd say he is. That is my opinion and you don't have to agree it.
Bit worrying since Fellaini and Herrera are two completely different players.
I don't mind a gamble, it's been a while since I was pleasantly surprised by an unknown signing - probably Javier. But unless we've spotted some secret mistake other clubs have made then I don't think he's going to be the answer we're looking for.
Maybe he's incredible as a lone striker?!
Is he quiet press resistant then?
I would agree with that too.
What can you tell us about him @Wessex Saint ?
Would be a good addition to the squad for a decent fee. We should be looking to improve our first 11 and our squad, especially in central midfield where we are down to bare bones.
He's much better on the ball then Fellaini or Dier.
I’d like to know how you think that, what are their main strengths?
Signings....you can never ever tell until they put the shirt on and run out at Utd. Some are a major disappointment and others rise to the challenge. There's def a player in there and it's whether he has the right mentality and importantly maturity to prove it. Def worth 15m in today's market.