He's no Mikel, that's for sure. But if he comes, we'll just have to make do.
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He's no Mikel, that's for sure. But if he comes, we'll just have to make do.
Who would you rather us sign?
I agree. I think it's fair to gauge Pogba's potential as being higher than Marchisio's level though.
The players and agents play poker with clubs to negotiate better deals.
More accomplished player indeed Marchisio.
Seriously???? Then who is
£100m for Pogba the best transfer ever? For Juventus maybe, yes, as they'll be laughing all the way to the bank, whilst United would have wildly over-paid for an over-rated player.
I don't know. Depends on how Mourinho sees the midfield.
If he wants Schneiderlain to play with Rooney as a creator then Pogba would be a good signing.
If he wants to play Rooney in no.10 then Kante in the pivot with Schneiderlain would be good.
If he wants shot of rooney then Mkhitaryan would be good in midfield with Schneiderlain and Schweinsteiger.
If he wants to get rid of Schneiderlain then he will need 2 midfielders. Matic and a box to box player too.
Personally, you need a midfielder who can control the game. Pogba is not that.
That's fair to say. Too many people on here stating he is the best in the world, would be the best in the league and would be the best signing ever.
Mkhitaryan is a better player and signing in my opinion.
@Acquire Me Do we have an alternative if this goes tits up?
Real Madrid 2009/2010 was pretty amazing,
Ronaldo, Kaka, Benzema, Xabi Alonso, Negredo, Albiol
Like I said, Marchisio has outperformed him in every season they have played together.
True. But on the other hand if a few years later he's played a significant role in delivering major trophies all that will be forgotten.
Firstly it won't make much of a dent to United and secondly Pogba is a young skillful player who could furfil his potential at United. Yon know about young players not performing..oh wait, that's for their country ... All it takes really is the right environment. The fact is United don't have a scattergun approach to transfers while other clubs do. If we had a scattergun approach, then we could bring in two/three for that money - but what's the point? You would say Kane isn't shite after his recent performances for England, wouldn't you...
So really you don't have much to add to the conversation since you take more joy out of United failing, then anything else. Sort it out.
I see the opposition fans are starting to shit on Pogba when it looks like we're front runners to sign him.
Good sign.
Good sign.
He isn't worth the money being stated but as if that matters when we're a bit desperate for top quality.
You're right £100m for Euro 2016 top scorer Kane would be much better business.
Please find me a time when Marchisio has outperformed Pogba.
http://www.squawka.com/comparison-m...udio_marchisio/177/177/173/0/p#total_score#90
I hope we dont sign him for that fee. He is good, but not that good.
Only midfield talent I wouldn't cringe at us signing for that amount is Veratti.
Only midfield talent I wouldn't cringe at us signing for that amount is Veratti.
Not at all. I have been pretty consistent in my belief that he is overrated.
He reminds me of Yaya Toure. Great attacking force on his day and pulls of great moments and pieces of skill. A complete passanger in midfield though and lacks consistency.
I'd say around 60-80m for Pogba, plus Ibra, Miki and Bailey would be a pretty amazing window for any club. Nothing to say we'll stop there either. Can't wait to play you lot next season.
Zidane was the first real big buy at 29 years of age - but Madrid didn't care. Very few people would be worth the money but very few 23 year olds have as much potential. Pogba, Kane certainly fit in that bracket.
We stand no chance against massive, massive Spuds. With the new stadium they will literally dwarf us as a club and blow us out of the water.
...said no one ever, except Glastonspur.
He is no dembele for sure
Stats don't lie though, as I said above find me a time where Marchisio has outperformed Pogba.
Marchisio is a great midfielder but age, chances created, key passes, dribbles, goals everything you want in a midfielder, Pogba is greater statistically per 90.
Yeah, just like how Spurs were laughing all the way to the bank with the Bale money. Overrated is a subjective term, stop throwing it around as if it were fact.
Jesus wept, stop posting like a child on facebook.
The world contains plenty of skilful young players: Pogba is not remotely a £100m stand-out.
You say that "United don't have a scattergun approach to transfers". Remind me how many players you've signed over the last three summers, and for how much money, and then tell me where it's got you during that period.
I'm not sure why you are mentioning Spurs players in a discussion about Pogba.
He thinks it was Rooney's fault that 'Arry Kane & Pele Alli served stinking pile of steaming poo in the Euros
While "Overrated Pogba" would soon be taking his team to the Semi Final birth at the tournament.
I agree that Marchisio is class and is better at controlling the game than Pogba. But that statement is questionable. Last season, he may have been better than Pogba, but if we go back a few years ago, Juve would commonly play a midfield 3 of Pirlo, Vidal and Pogba, with Marchisio playing a sub role. And if we go back 3/4 years, we're looking at a 19/20 year old Pogba, so it's no surprise Marchisio may have been outperforming him.
We should all definitely be concerned with the fee being mentioned. I remember when we won the league in 2009 and 2011 but I just couldn't enjoy it because I thought we'd spent £5m too much on Berbatov. I mean winning the title was great and everything, but nothing excites me more than when we pay the exact value of a player. That's where the fun is at.
Pogba's has twice the transfer value than Harry Kane in the current market. Now go figure!
Statistically last year was better than Marchisio and has been for a number of years, so I don't see the validity of the statement.
I personally think they compliment each other if you want me to be perfectly honest.
Glaston even if you believed yourself to be correct, why is no one going for them? Some of us have seen Pogba since his reserve days at United so know his potential. United's spending is overrated considering a large chunk went on one player and we've given games to numerous kids. If you followed us, at times we've actually underspent......case in point was when we sold Ronaldo and certainly last summer. I'm mentioning a spurs player because you have this problem where you feel you need to justify spurs on a United forum. Enjoy your team but hide your contempt better lol.
Interesting.
He forgot the white text in his post
Knee-jerk post. Those who buy players on the basis of international tournament performances are idiots.
I dont know at this point. We got a shortlist of high end players. I dont know all that is on that list. We probably got other not in the high end bracket as well. I will try to get more info.
He forgot the white text in his post
I just can't imagine someone going, we have a really good player but... we paid a few extra million when the club turns over huge revenue.
"It's been a wonderful day but I wish I didn't eat that chocolate bar."
I am pretty sure he was not serious.