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Ousmane Dembele
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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Massive talent but also a big risk if we're buying him. Doesn't seem to fit what Ole wants.
Terrible injury record
Doesn't appear to be desperate to play for Utd.
Off field issues
Rumours over lack of professionalism in terms of looking after himself.
Do we ever learn?
Terrible injury record
Doesn't appear to be desperate to play for Utd.
Off field issues
Rumours over lack of professionalism in terms of looking after himself.
Do we ever learn?
The key is managing his fitness issues and I do believe our club will take the necessary steps to bring the best out of him. He's a risk worth taking and a player that needs mentoring which Pogba can do IMO.
Didn’t work out at another big club - yep
Horrific injury record - yep
Attitude problems - yep
Doesn’t seem desperate to come here - yep
Clearly a late alternative to someone else - yep
Please sign him.
Horrific injury record - yep
Attitude problems - yep
Doesn’t seem desperate to come here - yep
Clearly a late alternative to someone else - yep
Please sign him.
I don’t want him either due to his injury record but you have to admit, any games he does play surely keeps Dan James away.
Nope, incompetence at its greatest.
Of course, but what if its under 10 games? We've spent a ton, to basically end up in the same situation as last season.
To me signing Dembele doesn't solve the RW issue at all because he quite simply can't be trusted.
All players are persuaded to join a club. I really don’t know why this is being continuously highlighted as an issue. He’s not going to be strong armed into going somewhere.
Yes we all know about Di Maria, but that doesn’t taint every player.
Lots of players don’t want to leave clubs, but ultimately if they do then they have to pick themselves on and get in with their career.
The injuries are the real issue.
There are obviously concerns but we should at least give the kid a chance, if they do manage to sign him.
Does Sancho appear to be desperate to play for Utd? We know he's willing to kick up a fuss when he wants a move - he did it at Man City - doesn't appear to be doing so now.
As far as the off field issues and professionalism, it's all regarding him staying up too late playing games then being late for training isn't it? Something which Sancho is guilty of as well. Plus Sancho had a fair few other discipline issues last season.
The only real major difference is the injury record.
I'm mildly excited for this deal solely based on that his talent is at WC level but everything else about this deal stinks of incompetence.
He's the only player I would be truly exited about for the RW if Sancho is not possible. He is one of the most talented players in the World imo. and young enough that his injuries might go away with age. As far as the potential attitude problems, Pogba and Martial will take care of that plus Ole has proven to be very good with young attackers.
Disaster written all over it, haven’t learned a thing.
The people complaining, who would you bring in because it is clear we are not paying what Dortmund want?
For the price it's a gamble I'd take given the potential upside
Pogba's biggest contribution to United to date?
It's a good price, but it should be almost a half price deal seeing as he'll be fit for half the season at best if we get very lucky.
Get someone on loan or get a young player for a much smaller price. If we can get Dembele on loan with an option then that would be great because he is someone with a lot of talent and it could work out brilliantly if his physical issues can be resolved but if we're spending a fee of around 50 million euros for a player who has had huge injury problems then that's a big risk (they've seldom gone well for us in recent years) and probably puts paid to Sancho even next summer. Plus Dortmund will get a cut of this deal so would actually make money out of us not buying Sancho.
For €50M, and given that Sancho ain't happening, this is worth the punt.
Could be a bargain if he gets his injuries sorted out
Could be a bargain if he gets his injuries sorted out
About £45m. It's a decent price for someone with as much talent as him. Can't really get excited about it though.
Barca will be selling him for about half the price they bought him at 3 years ago.
Barca will be selling him for about half the price they bought him at 3 years ago.
Absolute incompetence on show here this window.
Get these f*cks (Ed,Judge,The Glazers) out of the club !
Get these f*cks (Ed,Judge,The Glazers) out of the club !
No, no, no, we have spent ages well years waiting to have a long term project and build the team bring in the right players and now we look like we are making progress we are going straight back to what got us in the mess in the first place.
His injuries are a big concern but at that price and assuming his wages aren't astronomical it's probably worth a punt, certainly ahead of the likes of Brooks.
This is the most obvious smokescreen I've seen in a while.
If he can get over his injury issues(wasn't a crock before joining Barca), he's a €100m player easily. It is a gamble but which transfer isn't?
As long as it doesn't stop us moving for Sancho next summer, it is a calculated gamble worth taking. The boy is only 23.
I am excited by this to be honest if we can’t get Sancho. I rather we take a chance on Dembele than Sarr or Brooks. Big brother Paul can mentor him at United
Supposedly Liverpool's first choice before signing Jota. Not good enough for us.
Never change United fans.
Never change United fans.
This club and board is beyond help. Buying a guy who is made of glass and is at Phil Jones level in terms of injuries.
Seeing as we'd probably quoted a similar price for Sarr or Brooks, I get it.
I am desperately trying to find enthusiasm for this deal.
I am desperately trying to find enthusiasm for this deal.
Well, it is at half price as a player of his talent would be Sancho money. It's a gamble but it's worth it. 50 mil on someone like Sarr that we know is not a World beater or take a risk on a truly special talent? If we want titles and CL it's the right thing to do imo. Worst case scenario we still get back 20 or 30 mil with a sale.
I agree about the long term project, and fully on board with what Ole is trying to put together.
My point is that, this guy could fit in to the long term vision. Great talent, young. If Pogba is convincing him about the United project then at the prices being he could be a good choice.
Why are people not taking into account of his horrendous injury record. It's a bad deal.
worst case we can’t shift him like half of our squad it’s a terrible idea.
Buy the player or no deal.
United Ed, lets buy this injury prone guy and bail Barca out of another fine mess.
Imo, our incompetence throughout the window has left us little choice.
But one that the geniuses at Liverpool wanted to make? It's only because they couldn't convince the player to leave that they didn't progress the deal
Ironically paying Barce half the money they’ll need to sign Sancho next summer. You just know it.
That's the sad truth of it. We can't buy no one, and I still believe there's no chance we don't sign someone. But it's been an absolute wreck of a window.
I think he is worth the risk at €50 million, the money would only sit in a Glazer bank account otherwise. He has apparently turned down Liverpool this window too, so he gets brownie points. I'm getting on board the Ousmane train.
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