Only 9 left backs have ever gone for more than that according to transfermarket so presumably it's a common enough occurrence. In recent times, Lewis Hall and Udogie both went for below that.
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Crimson King
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With all due respect, identifying a wing-back for £40 million or less is not responsibility. However, it’s important to note that, aside from Hakimi and Cancelo—both signed by some of Europe’s wealthiest club owners, and Wan-Bissaka, which highlights United’s somewhat amateurish approach when negotiating with other clubs—there hasn’t been a full-back transfer exceeding £40 million in recent years. Given this context, I would expect United to be more than capable of securing a reputable player who can meet the tactical and technical demands set by Ruben Amorim.
That said, if Amorim has identified Dorgu as his preferred option to fulfil those requirements, I would be fully on board with that decision.
They're looking for €40m, not GBP
Walters_19_MuFc
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They're looking for €40m, not GBP
I know that, but I was responding to the post.
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And Ideally, Amorim might want to sub the WBs more often in the games to keep the energy up on those positions throughout the game.That’s because he’s knackered running up and down the pitch so much without a rest, if we had 4/5 good options at wing back we would get more out of all of them to play this system, the wing backs are key and they should play no more than 35-40 matches or they’ll break down with injuries and fatigue.
Guys, I know that traditionally fullbacks go for less but we’re looking for players who can play this demanding wingback role, in January. Let’s hear your suggestions if you’re not onboard with Dorgu
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Guys, I know that traditionally fullbacks go for less but we’re looking for players who can play this demanding wingback role, in January. Let’s hear your suggestions if you’re not onboard with Dorgu
Kerkez and Ait Nori will be more expensive but the question is do you pay the extra £10m for players who you know can play in the league and don’t need to adapt. I would.
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Berbaclass
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Call me crazy but I’d take a punt on Chillwell. Just on a loan. A player used to Premier League. Might be a bit too loose defensively but we need something in attack.Guys, I know that traditionally fullbacks go for less but we’re looking for players who can play this demanding wingback role, in January. Let’s hear your suggestions if you’re not onboard with Dorgu
I just dont see the light in Dorgu. Not sure if he’s better than Dalot in his current stage, not sure he will be in the long run neither. He has a decent cross I guess, but it’s a bit like when we actually bought Dalot and it took some years to get him to his current level.
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Crazy.Call me crazy but I’d take a punt on Chillwell. Just on a loan. A player used to Premier League. Might be a bit too loose defensively but we need something in attack.
I just dont see the light in Dorgu. Not sure if he’s better than Dalot in his current stage, not sure he will be in the long run neither. He has a decent cross I guess, but it’s a bit like when we actually bought Dalot and it took some years to get him to his current level.
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Crazy.Call me crazy but I’d take a punt on Chillwell. Just on a loan. A player used to Premier League. Might be a bit too loose defensively but we need something in attack.
I just dont see the light in Dorgu. Not sure if he’s better than Dalot in his current stage, not sure he will be in the long run neither. He has a decent cross I guess, but it’s a bit like when we actually bought Dalot and it took some years to get him to his current level.
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I say just wait in the summer, there's a good chance they go down and we can get him for even cheaper. There's no reason with our current situation to commit more money than we want on him when this season is a wash anyway.
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We will likely face more competition in that scenario.I say just wait in the summer, there's a good chance they go down and we can get him for even cheaper. There's no reason with our current situation to commit more money than we want on him when this season is a wash anyway.
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He doesn’t even look that fast in videos. Remember he’s playing in Serie A which is less athletic, so some players stand out more there.
He looks like an average CM that has some running power being asked to play LWB to me. I don’t see any good deliveries or a natural defender in any of his highlights.
He looks like an average CM that has some running power being asked to play LWB to me. I don’t see any good deliveries or a natural defender in any of his highlights.
I know its meaningless but Transfermarkt valus the entire Lecce squad at 90M euros haha.
Can an Italian club currently sitting 15th in the league confidently reject 20M+ for a player they bought for 200k?
Call their bluff and bring Alvaro back.
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I don't necessarily disagree but what has the amount they paid for him got to do with what he is now valued at?I know its meaningless but Transfermarkt valus the entire Lecce squad at 90M euros haha.
Can an Italian club currently sitting 15th in the league confidently reject 20M+ for a player they bought for 200k?
Call their bluff and bring Alvaro back.
I don't necessarily disagree but what has the amount they paid for him got to do with what he is now valued at?
Well it would be a big profit? not sure that really needs explaining tbh
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It's irrelevant though. We paid a few hundred grand for Garnacho not long ago and we're going to sell for £60 million.Well it would be a big profit? not sure that really needs explaining tbh
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But we'll also have more options to look at as well. Napoli has been the only team so far interested in him, but they'll be busy with finding a replacement for Kvara. We just need to do our business early and hopefully we can convince him to only want to come here to force Lecce's handWe will likely face more competition in that scenario.
It's irrelevant though. We paid a few hundred grand for Garnacho not long ago and we're going to sell for £60 million.
Yeah. United wouldn't sell him for a few quid more than they bought him for would they.
Same as Lecce are gonna make a HUGE profit on the kid (if they sell)
Not sure what you are arguing here
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You said they have no right to reject 20+ million because they only paid 200k.Yeah. United wouldn't sell him for a few quid more than they bought him for would they.
Same as Lecce are gonna make a HUGE profit on the kid (if they sell)
Not sure what you are arguing here
You said they have no right to reject 20+ million because they only paid 200k.
No I asked if they could confidently reject a 20M bid? noting they are 15th in the league.
Don't fixate on the 200k remark.
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You said could they reject it because they only paid 200k. it's totally irrelevant.No I asked if they could confidently reject a 20M bid? noting they are 15th in the league.
Don't fixate on the 200k remark.
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We should sign both Dorgu and Carreras tbh. Amorims system is heavily dependent on wingbacks and Amad is really the only good one we have. Dorgu being able to cover both rwb and lwb is a big plus
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Can't afford both.We should sign both Dorgu and Carreras tbh. Amorims system is heavily dependent on wingbacks and Amad is really the only good one we have. Dorgu being able to cover both rwb and lwb is a big plus
You said could they reject it because they only paid 200k. it's totally irrelevant.
My deepest apologies for asking a question ffs!
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If we sell Garnacho everyone is saying we can, so, we can.Can't afford both.
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Until we do then we can't afford both.If we sell Garnacho everyone is saying we can, so, we can.
We can probably afford Dorgu without selling.
Just been watching Wolves and I don’t know if I’d be confident that Ait Nori can be anything more than a good fullback.Kerkez and Ait Nori will be more expensive but the question is do you pay the extra £10m for players who you know can play in the league and don’t need to adapt. I would.
The other lad I haven’t watched at all.
However it seems clear that we’re looking to spend as little as possible so I’d say that they are out anyway
CrazyCall me crazy but I’d take a punt on Chillwell. Just on a loan. A player used to Premier League. Might be a bit too loose defensively but we need something in attack.
I just dont see the light in Dorgu. Not sure if he’s better than Dalot in his current stage, not sure he will be in the long run neither. He has a decent cross I guess, but it’s a bit like when we actually bought Dalot and it took some years to get him to his current level.
Though he’d be good company for Shaw
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Walk away.
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We have already returned from ItalyWalk away.
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I see Ait Nouri mentioned a lot but I’ve never been particularly impressed with him.Just been watching Wolves and I don’t know if I’d be confident that Ait Nori can be anything more than a good fullback.
The other lad I haven’t watched at all.
However it seems clear that we’re looking to spend as little as possible so I’d say that they are out anyway
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Arguable whether it would take just £10m. Definitely would to get it done in January. We need someone nowKerkez and Ait Nori will be more expensive but the question is do you pay the extra £10m for players who you know can play in the league and don’t need to adapt. I would.
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Probably because people have heard of him.I see Ait Nouri mentioned a lot but I’ve never been particularly impressed with him.
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That would be a reasonable price. I hope United stick to that, with take it or leave it ultimatum. There are thousands of WB out there. Surely our new football people has some alternatives.
United would want to do the majority of their spending in the summer where more players are available and it's easier to cut a deal.We should sign both Dorgu and Carreras tbh. Amorims system is heavily dependent on wingbacks and Amad is really the only good one we have. Dorgu being able to cover both rwb and lwb is a big plus
Remember we already have Leon as a prospect. Dotgu is still raw and so to some degree is Carreras.
Like you say Amorim ball relies heavily on WBs. I would imagine in the summer finances allowing we would look for a more elite option to suppliment the two younger ones.
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Sure but then dont complain about Dalot, Maz or Malacia when they are playing at left wing back? We clearly need a real LWBWalk away.
Because buying more expensive Premier League proven players has worked out so well post SAF? Mount, Maguire, AWB have all been fantastic buys!Kerkez and Ait Nori will be more expensive but the question is do you pay the extra £10m for players who you know can play in the league and don’t need to adapt. I would.
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Sure but then dont complain about Dalot, Maz or Malacia when they are playing at left wing back? We clearly need a real LWB
Because buying more expensive Premier League proven players has worked out so well post SAF? Mount, Maguire, AWB have all been fantastic buys!
I agree. We do. However he's not the only LWB in the world. If the club have any sense they'd be looking at alternatives at a fairer price.
I certainly don’t think he’s worth the 50-60m GBP it would take to acquire himI see Ait Nouri mentioned a lot but I’ve never been particularly impressed with him.
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