He plays mostly on the right side though. Ffs don't let this be another stupid purchase. We can't afford it. Its the last thing we need is buying a player that plays out of his favourite position
Patrick Dorgu | United in talks
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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.
Amorim played inverted WBs at Sporting
He plays LB/LW/RW/RB quite efficiently, LB and RW seem to be his most played, it's more about getting some attacking flair and physical presence in a WB, who can also use that athleticism and physicality to cover defense. It's like playing Amad at RWB.
We need more than one wing back so we may still go for him. If Antony, Garnacho, Casemiro, Malacia and rashford are all leaving then you’d have to think we’re looking at bringing in at least 3 players this month.
He's played 10 games on the left wing and 12 on the right from a quick look. He started LB in their last game. Bit dramatic to claim it's not his favoured position.
Just checked and last season he exclusively played only the left as well.
What's his injury record like? Honestly it's the thing I care about most these days.
here's me thinking the fact he can play LB and RW is great and has no downside
but the caf has other ideas
but the caf has other ideas
Missed 1 game with an unknown injury that kept him out for 5 days in 2023. That's it.
I'm confident we can add to that!
The way people assume we can just sign or sale players without teams and the said players agreeing is hilarious. Plus Nunez will cost closer to £50m whereas this is a nice risk free transfer, assuming we don't go crazy with the wages, which won't cost us more than £10m per year if we do it right.
I'm sure we can spin this into a negative
I'd be happy with this. He looks athletic and seems to be good going forward. We need a left footer on that side too
Haven't they got enough things to moan about.
Looks physically imposing and an athlete, something we desperately need.
Instant mystery injury that keeps him out for a year and half once he joins us.
Looks nice and comfortable on his right foot as well as natural leftie. Over 6 feet, quick and strong. If he reaches anywhere near his predicted potential would be a good shout.
It's just the people in charge I'm not sure I trust is the issue but we will find out! Just realised that it doesn't close 31st Jan either but midnight on 3rd Feb
Probably something to do with our doctors not catching that his spine is actually made from bamboo during the medical.
Can't say I've ever seen much of him but from what I read he sounds a very attacking left back who can cover multiple positions... pretty much exactly what we need.
Any Serie A fans here who can shed light on whether he will be more Antony or Amad?
Seemed to be ok with Injuries since Amorim came in, just the usual suspects that are injured.
Don’t like the look of this guy to be honest.
Looks fast sure, but one-footed and clunky to me. I want technicality, someone who’ll scare defenders when on-on-one.
Often enough we’ll create space and find Dalot on the wing but he’s not good enough to do anything with it because he’s doesn’t have the ability to beat his man.
Looks fast sure, but one-footed and clunky to me. I want technicality, someone who’ll scare defenders when on-on-one.
Often enough we’ll create space and find Dalot on the wing but he’s not good enough to do anything with it because he’s doesn’t have the ability to beat his man.
Last thing we should be doing right now is signing expensive injury prone players
Hopefully a loan with buy option - interesting move though
Why would his club agree to that?
Yeah I’m not arsed enough about reading newspapers to get round paywalls. Their United podcast is decent though.
Would be such an improvement on Dalot. One of the main gripes about Dalot is how slow he is to close attackers down and allow a cross in (see Brightons goal yesterday). Dorgu is a lot more aggressive closing down and great at "attacking the space".
Also being able to move Dalot on to the right side would get more out of him than we're seeing this season.
Also being able to move Dalot on to the right side would get more out of him than we're seeing this season.
Heard good things and fits the physical profile of what we need which is good. Also good age, not a crazy price. Hope we get it sorted asap as we urgently need a left back.
Ehh, nothing in those highlights scream high potential to me. Didn't see him whip in a single cross from that left wing. We need more attacking impetus from our wingbacks.
He looks like a good athlete though.
He looks like a good athlete though.
Khal Drogu?
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I haven't seen much of Dorgu personally but I like what I've read about him. We desperately need wing backs so hopefully we get this over the line.
Based on people who have seen him play - he looks to be one with good potential and his stats seem promising as well. But I worry if he is to be the first choice for the LWB role for now. I don't think the environment at this moment is conducive to any of these young players. It looks to be really hampering most of the current crop.
Look at what's happened to Garnacho, who's gone backwards. We're fine to sell him cause he is inconsistent, probably using the proceeds to bring in other young players like Dorgu, who could also end up being inconsistent (expected at this age). Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund, Mainoo - none of them are anywhere near the required levels for a half decent PL club right now, but that's not down entirely due to lack of talent. Is it sensible to add another promising but probably inconsistent young player to the pressure cooker?
Ideally, he should be the back up to a more senior and established player (don't say we have Shaw), but looks like if he comes in, he'll be the senior to 17 year Deigo Leon (when he comes in the summer). I really hope he succeeds, but this is a big risk. Would probably have been safer to go for a PL proven player like Kerkez, even for a slight premium. Anyhow, hope the fee isn't more than £30m including all addons, else it wouldn't make any sense.
Look at what's happened to Garnacho, who's gone backwards. We're fine to sell him cause he is inconsistent, probably using the proceeds to bring in other young players like Dorgu, who could also end up being inconsistent (expected at this age). Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund, Mainoo - none of them are anywhere near the required levels for a half decent PL club right now, but that's not down entirely due to lack of talent. Is it sensible to add another promising but probably inconsistent young player to the pressure cooker?
Ideally, he should be the back up to a more senior and established player (don't say we have Shaw), but looks like if he comes in, he'll be the senior to 17 year Deigo Leon (when he comes in the summer). I really hope he succeeds, but this is a big risk. Would probably have been safer to go for a PL proven player like Kerkez, even for a slight premium. Anyhow, hope the fee isn't more than £30m including all addons, else it wouldn't make any sense.
Seems like a sensible signing. Up and comer, not so expensive with high ceiling. Give him £70k a week. Move onto next target.
Every signing we make should be physically very good. We look second best in that department against practically everyone
So which LWB should we sign that is good 1 v 1 in attack, has good crossing, fast and atheltic, good in defence, not injury prone, has the desire to join Manchester United and is financially realistic for our club in a sense that we don't have to pay a fortune for his transfer fee?
I know I'll be in the minority but I don't understand paying this type of money when we could just pay £30m+ to Wolves for Rayan whose already premier league proven.
We signed Diogo Leon and have Amass in the academy, we don't need a young prospect we need an established starter. Get Rayan or Robinson.
We signed Diogo Leon and have Amass in the academy, we don't need a young prospect we need an established starter. Get Rayan or Robinson.