Maybe going after Arnautovic was a ploy to make going after Memphis not seem as bad
Memphis Depay (stays)
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The 2nd line makes me almost sure that the offer is made up.
we don't have the budget for that and a starting RW though
He proved few years ago that he can't do the job here. Nothing has changed since then.
the manager? his position? he's experienced? he's one of Holland's all time top scorers?
look we're not going to get the perfect player with 5 days to go in the window
we were always going to be short in one or two positions after the summers business, this is one of them and he's a cheap option who can put the ball in the net
Do it please. He's better for our front 3 than Ronaldo or Elanga. No brainer
He'll pleasantly surprise many here if he joins
He was good for Holland even when he played for us and before that. He was also tried here as a striker in 352 from what I can remember and he was shite because he simply couldn't hold the ball up front in the Premierleague.
Regarding experience, he was nothing special for Barca, he actually had similar numbers for us in terms goals+assists and he was one of our worst players regulary.
I am all for signing more players, I agree we need numbers more than wait for quality at this point, but I think it would be another great disappoitment we won't be able to get rid off in a year or two, similar to Ronaldo.
He wasn't really good for Holland during his time here, and a few of his most promising matches came when he was played more central instead of wide.
He's a lot smaller than he was back then as well.
A definite improvement on Elanga. This is enough for now. Get him in.
Agree. Exactly what we are missing up top at the moment I think. A nice alternative to Martial and at a really good price.
Cheap? Have you seen what wages he's asking for?
No have you?
We’re missing a physical top quality number 9 who can hold the ball up and run channels. Depay allows us to not play Elanga - he doesn’t solve the bigger issue which is that we need a top striker.
He seems like a bit of a tit but we won't get a better rotational option for that price and we're desperately short of numbers in attack. His versatility would be very valuable.
Much as I hate to say it but Depay is a massive improvement on any of the so called strikers we have at present.
He can do that obviously.
Way more than we should entertain for a bloke who can't even do it in Spain. Juventus turned down the transfer due to his salary demands and they were getting him on a free.
Juventus are cheap cnuts
What? Of course he can’t
What can't he do?What? Of course he can’t
Are you saying Depay can't hold up the ball or run the channels?
You are describing 2 of the main aspects of his game. Have you watched him since he left United?
Exactly
When has depay played as an out and out sole number 9 at a high level where he occupies centre backs? Not in a two where he roams deep with a free role. As the sole striker tasked with staying high. When?
what I meant by experience was he'll be joining us as an experienced pro as opposed to a youngster making his first move abroad
I know he wasn't pulling up trees for Barca
I'm not a massive Depay fan by any stretch
I just don't want our season derailed because we don't have a striker who can play ETH's preferred system
Who are you thinking ofWhat? Of course he can’t
Yeah, I get you, I think the same, I would probably sign even someone like Vardy at this point, I think we are that desperate. But I don't think Depay is good enough to be a starter, and he probably won't perform anywhere near good enough if he is used as squad player, unlike someone like let's say Vardy.
In terms of other leagues I actually think he is good player, but IMO he is simply not made for the Premier league. I am not premier league fanboy, I just don't think he fits here for whatever the reason.
Please get this done.
You'll be disappointed with what you'd get with him, bang average.
When was the last time you watched him play? My guess is not recently.
I have watched him more than you have I'm sure, good addition.
I’ve watched him for Holland. Answer the question. When has he played as a lone 9 that plays high up the pitch occupying centre backs?
He wasn't good enough and he won't be now, his international form is irrelevant and barca doesn't think he's up to it either.
I'm sure he'd be a decent bench option but nothing more if we have higher aspirations.
That's the only place I have watched himpost United and I'm never really impressed but he did have a good goal scoring record for Lyon and apparently at Barca too. We do desperately need another central forward option if Martial is going to continue missing time. He's cheap, and he wants to come. I would still rather not give Barcelona anything but we gotta get some depth and this might be the cheapest available option.
I’m not against signing him. I like Memphis. We absolutely need a starting number 9 though and he isn’t it.
Surely has to be a better option than Rashford as a 9.
I would take him if he accepts a one year deal
If he can be had for a low fee and will accept a 2+1 contract I think it's worth it.
It improves 2 positions when Martial is out, because you get Rashford off CF and on the wing, replacing Elanga.
He's not the long term solution but that kind of player is going to cost double this late into the window.
It improves 2 positions when Martial is out, because you get Rashford off CF and on the wing, replacing Elanga.
He's not the long term solution but that kind of player is going to cost double this late into the window.
If we get him, he'd be the closest striker to Martial, in that he excels with his back to goal and link play.
that’s what i’m saying
people talk like we’ve got solskjaer and sheringham on the bench ffs. we could sign numberous strikers able to offer more than rashford up top right now
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