Not sure it's been mentioned and is a bit petty: it would definitely weaken a top 4 competitor which is another reason to go for it, and soon.
Mesut Ozil on a free? | Orn: Ozil signs new contract worth 350k
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Can we change the poll to a "Do you think it'll happen" poll. Curious as to what the caf thinks the chances are of this happening.
Yes, please.
Great video obviously but reminded me so much of Mata and his time at Chelsea before we bought him. Mata was scoring and making goals for fun for them from the right wing kind of position but has never been able to replicate it again.
Anyway that's a random point.
Still would love to get him. Would add some much needed creativity.
I just don't see it.
1. He seems to me to be a very similar player to Mata, who we have trouble finding a regular position for - too lightweight to play at 10, not dynamic enough to play out wide.
2. Mata, to me, is probably a better player on balance - maybe only when you factor in attitude and popularity in the dressing room etc. Point being that Ozil doesn't necessarily appear to be a better option than what we have already.
3. For the reasons outlined above and given the fact that Ozil is available on a free I don't want the board/club/gaffer to sign him and then use that as an excuse to avoid further signings. Not that I would be averse to us going after what I view as more appropriate free signings ie Sanchez or Goretzka.
1. He seems to me to be a very similar player to Mata, who we have trouble finding a regular position for - too lightweight to play at 10, not dynamic enough to play out wide.
2. Mata, to me, is probably a better player on balance - maybe only when you factor in attitude and popularity in the dressing room etc. Point being that Ozil doesn't necessarily appear to be a better option than what we have already.
3. For the reasons outlined above and given the fact that Ozil is available on a free I don't want the board/club/gaffer to sign him and then use that as an excuse to avoid further signings. Not that I would be averse to us going after what I view as more appropriate free signings ie Sanchez or Goretzka.
That is dangerously close to my favourite formation. The 4-4-2 diamond
442 Diamond you say...
We could play this with just Ozil added -
-----------------DDG------------------
Val------Bailly--------Jones------Shaw
-----------------Matic-----------------
----Herrera-----------------Pogba----
------------------Ozil------------------
-------Martial-------------Rom--------
Some will say too narrow, but like you, I love that diamond, it's the José special. Mourinho is a 'diamond' geezer, he made the diamond twinkle in the PL, how fitting it would be if it was the diamond that brought him back to glory.
This signing would only really make sense if we're persisting with the 4-2-3-1. He's a 10, not a winger or a CM. I reckon we should push on with a 4-3-3 and build around Pogba with a 3 in midfield, but the 4-2-3-1 is one of Jose's favourites so I can see him sticking with it. Signing Ozil would keep Pogba firmly as a deep-lying midfielder where he is wasted.
Not really a top level signing and wouldn't fit in if we're wanting to continue with a 3 man midfield. Now Sanchez on the other hand....yes please
I think he'd be brilliant here and would provide inspiration for the rest of the team and our supporters. He's the talisman our support had been crying out for, a bit of a maverick that is extremely talented.
I could certainly see him going up a level or two if we got him too. I've gone from thinking he'd be a smart buy to being desperate to sign him the more I think about it. Especially if we are looking to bring in a flying winger like Lucas that will run off the shoulder of the defender.
I could certainly see him going up a level or two if we got him too. I've gone from thinking he'd be a smart buy to being desperate to sign him the more I think about it. Especially if we are looking to bring in a flying winger like Lucas that will run off the shoulder of the defender.
Oh my... give me a tissue, swap Martial and Rom around as both prefer the opposite sides and watch that team destroy
If we could get him and Lucas in January, I think that would improve our squad dramatically. Would be all for both signings on the cheap.
The confirmation is taking too long. Get it done son.
He’s really quite good, isn’t he?
Best player on the pitch so far. Running the show.
Is he coming?
Has been absolutely class in the first half.
When he's good, my god.
Please make this one happen Jose.
Please make this one happen Jose.
Yes please.
Putting in an effort and playing for a move.
IF he maintains this form beyond this last season for Arsenal, then absolutely would be worth it. I'm still wary that he's giving his all for one last big transfer and would then revert to how he was the past 4-5 years, being ineffective when the going gets tough and not working so hard. But yeah. Would definitely try and bring him in now instead of the summer. Also this commentator mentioned Arsenal rumoured to being ready to accept bids of 30m or so for sanchez, and if that's true, then we should go all out for that.
Imagine him extra motivated back under Jose. We may see the Real Madrid Ozil again
Great player would love him here at United.
Miles better than Miki/Mata or Lingard, no brainer.
Genuine world class player...
I voted no. Stupid. He's awesome.
What a fecking player
I reckon he'll stay where he is.
http://www.football365.com/news/ozil-explains-why-he-joined-arsenal-suggests-he-may-stay
http://www.football365.com/news/ozil-explains-why-he-joined-arsenal-suggests-he-may-stay
Most of us want Pogba left of a midfield 3, so Ozil as a No.10 doesn’t work in that formation, but he would give us more options and we would play like this in the ‘easier’ games.
Martial - Lukaku - Mahrez
...............Ozil
.......Pogba ... Matic
The amount of creativity in this team is insane.
(I’ve added Mahrez at RW just to complete the formation.)
Martial - Lukaku - Mahrez
...............Ozil
.......Pogba ... Matic
The amount of creativity in this team is insane.
(I’ve added Mahrez at RW just to complete the formation.)
zilWow, he really is a Rolls Royce level midfielder.
Ozil running the show tonight against Chelsea. He's been hot and cold over recent years, but when he's good he's really good and he's been on top form so far tonight. The Chelsea midfield haven't been able to handle him.
Imagine picking this lad up for free. No brainer.
Imagine picking this lad up for free. No brainer.
------------------DDG-------------------------
Valencia---------Bailly----Jones------Shaw
-----------Herrera------Matic----------------
-------Ozil---------------------Pogba------------
------------Lukaku----Martial------------
Buy him now!
Valencia---------Bailly----Jones------Shaw
-----------Herrera------Matic----------------
-------Ozil---------------------Pogba------------
------------Lukaku----Martial------------
Buy him now!
Fixed. (I've added Sandro at LB just to complete the formation).
An on form and confident Özil would be a massive inprovement on Mkhi / Mata.
Ozil bad is overstated and blown out of proportion without considering the context. Ozil is not the type to be the leader and get everyone perform. He is an enhancer who boost the core players quality. Clearly even at his best he is not very good defensively. Even in so called bad form, overall he's still up there as one of the top creative players in the league. So on average he is still very good player to have even if the top form sustainable for whole season. Definitely better than what Mkhi has shown this season.
Diamons are forever.
Having his best ever season in an Arsenal shirt
Think you would swap Martial and Lukaku though.
His answer is all about big club status, history. Surely Arsenal ain't bigger than us? Also Arsenal missed out CL this season. In case they failed to get qualified again, then there may be a huge problem.
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