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Pedro | Agreed terms with Chelsea
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Its very simple - Sanchez is the better player, both now and when he was at Barca. Pedro at 28 is unlikely going to get much better, and if anything will start to lose his pace - a key facet to his game.
Pedro - please sign 
Sanchez is better, but I don't agree with the notion that they are two levels apart.
TBH, Pedro should be seen as a "RVP" replacement in terms of the squad numbers.
But other than that, been saying, I would love to see Pedro play for United. Not convinced it will happen (but more now than I was three weeks ago). Adding his experience and goals would be great. And if the price of 20-25m euros are correct, that would be a coup.
But other than that, been saying, I would love to see Pedro play for United. Not convinced it will happen (but more now than I was three weeks ago). Adding his experience and goals would be great. And if the price of 20-25m euros are correct, that would be a coup.
I wouldn't say the chasm between them is 'two level's apart', but Sanchez is almost objectively the better player.
Like with nearly all LVG's signings he's the right age to make an immediate impact, proven winner and in my opinion a very reasonable price. I think he would be ace for us, not sure if he came how all the pieces would go together but that's a good problem to have.
He's never been the most gifted player; not a great dribbler or passer, not especially creative and while he's relatively quick he doesn't have the explosive pace of Bale, Hazard etc (certainly he's nowhere near as talented as Messi, Henry, Ibrahimovic, Villa, Sanchez).
The reason he was so successful in posssibly the greatest club side ever was because he understood Guardiola's system perhaps better than any of them (they also worked together at Barca B). He is versatile, hardworking and selfless; most of his best work probably came off the ball, making runs into the channels and stretching the play.
Barca's system hasn't been quite so rigid since Guardiola left and it seems their current front three is more about showcasing the unbelievable individual talent they have on offer; it's no surprise Pedro is struggling for gametime. He's always been really good tactically and I think he could do pretty well in Van Gaal's more restrictive system, especially since in my view we're sorely lacking someone to make those runs in behind.
The reason he was so successful in posssibly the greatest club side ever was because he understood Guardiola's system perhaps better than any of them (they also worked together at Barca B). He is versatile, hardworking and selfless; most of his best work probably came off the ball, making runs into the channels and stretching the play.
Barca's system hasn't been quite so rigid since Guardiola left and it seems their current front three is more about showcasing the unbelievable individual talent they have on offer; it's no surprise Pedro is struggling for gametime. He's always been really good tactically and I think he could do pretty well in Van Gaal's more restrictive system, especially since in my view we're sorely lacking someone to make those runs in behind.
Pedro has been the better player in Sanchez first 2 years at Barca, Sanchez in his last year. He's also just a year older, it's not like they are worlds apart.
It's easier for Sanchez to be better last year, given a proper time in the side.
Sanchez has great start of the season, but arguably not so since January. In his last 22 games he scored 6 and assisted 3. I wouldn't say he made a great season at Arsenal all things considered.
If people said Messi only looks godly because Xavi and Iniesta are next to him, it is no surprise that Pedro was 'only good in Peps system'.
I was upset about all that, but then I realized that for some people Rooney isn't very good, Benzema is overrated, Phil Jones is 31 years old, Messi is world class but not that world class, Ramos and Boateng are a bit shit.
So Pedro being an average player and not a good or very good dribbler despite visible evidences isn't surprising.
For something around 30 Mio EUR he might be worth
But why is Pep not looking in that direction? I think he is still searching for another winger...
But why is Pep not looking in that direction? I think he is still searching for another winger...
Bayern do not lack experience, they do not lack talent, they have Muller, Robben, Ribery and Douglas Costa. The younger player is 24, what Bayern need is a young, around 20 years old, very talented winger and preferably German, I would guess.
And who knows how Pep intend to lineup his team?
I like Pedro and if he is actually kind of RvP replacement and it means we keep di Maria then even bezter!
They just signed a winger a few weeks back...
He's 28?! I assumed he was about 24. He must have broken through very late then
Yeah took me by surprise too, turns 28 in exactly a week apparently.
Suarez wants him to stay: http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/21/luis-suarez-pedro-manchester-united-barcelona Obviously likes the taste of him
Mundo Deportivo have thrown the dippers name in there,to add spice.
I would only take him if Di Maria is leaving, if not it's overkill and will stunt the young players like januzai and pereira from game time and true development
Exactly, for years i've been delighted we never went after scrubs like Yaya and Sanchez.
If we lose ADM and sign Pedro to replace him I will view this window much less brightly then I currently am.
I'm sorry, he's just not United quality IMO, and the stats prove it. Say what you want about ADMs season, but when he was being brought over he wasn't being compared to Walcott or Navas, but against the best in the world. Why would we downgrade at a position, especially with a player who has been regressing?
I'm sorry, he's just not United quality IMO, and the stats prove it. Say what you want about ADMs season, but when he was being brought over he wasn't being compared to Walcott or Navas, but against the best in the world. Why would we downgrade at a position, especially with a player who has been regressing?
Because Pedro is definitely at Toure and Sanchez' level...
Toure was never a Barca 'scrub' either, City just seduced him with that Busta Rhymes Arab money.
Toure was moved because Pep wanted Busquets as his DM, he never wanted to leave and has spoken openly about how much he would love to go back.
Pedro doesn't get in the Barca side because he has Messi/Neymar/Suarez ahead of him, what players in all of world football are getting in ahead of those 3? They would basically relegate anyone to a "squad player".
That's all true, but comparing Pedro to Sanchez or Toure is crazy. The latter two would walk into any team in the world outside of Barca, you can't say the same for Pedro.
Actually Yaya wanted to leave for game time. Got benched for Busi.
My memory might have been rough, I always assumed it was the 250k salary that turned his head. Regardless, my main point sticks.
Even though they are very different players, I'd say Pedro has been a better player for Barcelona than Alexis.
What stats? He has been pretty good for the past two seasons now. Pedro would be great us because of his ability to play as an inside forward and years of experience playing in a fast paced possession like system which would further bolster our team.
Yes, in the same way that Park has been a better player for us than Di María.
Sanchez is still the better footballer of the two. Which doesn't mean Pedro isn't a quality player.
When did this happen exactly?
He's two footed and is technically very good. Has good pace and is a brilliant finisher from wide positions. Let's be honest, all our forward line would probably be benched at Barca, so not sure why people are using that to beat him with.
Over the years I felt we bought players who I thought weren't of the required standard to play for our club but I absolutely believe Pedro is of the required standard.
Over the years I felt we bought players who I thought weren't of the required standard to play for our club but I absolutely believe Pedro is of the required standard.
It's not crazy, like Yaya/Alexis he is only being moved because of the frankly outrageous quality ahead of him.
Dont get it either, bar de Gea and Schweinsteiger none of our players would start for them.
Barca fans seem to really want him to stay from what I have seen on Twitter. Chelsea fans really want Pedro to sign for them. That's two sides who are currently better than us, but Pedro is not good enough for United. Mad.
Was always a stupid argument saying because a player is on the bench at Madrid or Barca means we shouldn't go for them either. Nobody is getting ahead of Neymar, Messi or Suarez, apart from Cristiano Ronaldo.
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