(Realistic) January Signings Thread

Glory Glory Denis Irwin said:
Realistically Berahino is a good shout. We aren't going to get top class in this window so he'd be a welcome addition with a point to prove.
Think someone has already mentioned him but Leroy Sane from Schalke would be a great signing on the wing. Would probably be half the price of Mane too.
We really could do with a left back too. Preferably on loan since Shaw is going to be first choice when he is back.
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If Mane costs €120M, then Sane might cost half. Schalke DOF Heldt always grossly overpays for shit talent, but on the flipside he has recorded the two highest in-Bundesliga sells: Gomez from Stuttgart to Bayern, and Draxler from Schalke to Wolfsburg. He knows everybody in Europe looks at Sane as the next big thing. Sane has a contract till 2019 without a release clause.

Berahino and Yarmolenko are decent shouts. Maybe Subotic from Dortmund to partner with Smalling. Hummels was the power and skill, but Subotic was the brain and organizer of their back four imho.

I would try to get some "cheaper" players now, little under the radar maybe. Not too expensive. See for six months whether they can step up their game and make a position their own. Then no more half-assin in the summer. Identify a spine, act accordingly and fit the pieces around it. If you think Martial is your future striker, stick him there and aquire a winger. If you think Martial is better suited for the wings, buy a real striker. Is Mata a spine player in OM? What about Schneiderlin in DM or Smalling in central defense.
 
Mahrez, Teixeira or Felipe Anderson maybe? If not bring back Januzaj. Lord knows we could have used him, especially in the last month.
 
Gerald G said:
Mahrez, Teixeira or Felipe Anderson maybe? If not bring back Januzaj. Lord knows we could have used him, especially in the last month.
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Anderson is another good one. Lazio are having a poor season. He has cooled off a bit. Probably a more realistic price now.
 
A striker please. Considering we are only having one senior one who doesn't score and a young Martial with huge potential. Vardy or Berahino will be good addition to add to our goal treats. We only scored 5 goals in our last 8 games. So it is pretty obvious scoring goal is an issue.
 
I'd take Mane or Mahrez.

Wasn't so keen on Mane in the summer but having watched him closely since then he looks like just what we need.
 
I do not think there is any quick fixes in January. With how tight the PL table is I think almost every side will do whatever it takes to not sell us an important player and we will be stuck with the option of bringing in someone meh like Berahino. And off the top of my head I can not think of anyone of top quality abroad who would be available since the clubs expected to compete in Europe will not give up anyone easily and we have the whole cup tied issue to think of.
 
Ish said:
Aye, haven't seen much of either of them. I'm just thinking "realistic" options out loud.

It will be very, very difficult to prize EPL players away mid season. Laporte has a buy out clause iirc, as well. Maybe an option?

I think, tbf, if we're signing anyone, they need to either:
- solve our problems right now (we're at that stage!) or
- be so talented, that you can't pass an opportunity to sign them (Stones type signing)

But in all honesty, I don't know the players you mentioned at all - barring a little of Embolo.

I know we're crying out for pace and trickery in our team though.
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Laporte has a release clause, yes. IMO he has stagnated a bit and needs a move. Most likely he'll go to Barcelona, I'd love him to sign though.

Not sure there's any player who's available in January and able to improve us drastically. Lukaku, Kane, Griezmann, Isco, Mane, Gündogan, etc. None of them will move in January sadly. Embolo fits your second criterion IMO. The others probably don't, I have to see more of Lemar.

Corentin Tolisso (21 years old) is a central midfielder for Lyon, who has a good passing game and is physically quite strong. Nemanja Gudelj (24 years old) is a central midfielder as well. He plays for Ajax, has an eye for a goal, in general he seems to be creative, while he also works hard defensively. Signed for Ajax just last summer. Batshuayi (22 years old) is a striker playing for Marseille, who has scored 11 goals in 19 games in Ligue 1. He also has 5 assists. So far he has scored 3 goals in 5 games in the Europa League. Decent dribble, good finishing and physically strong is what I've seen so far of him. The most interesting one bar Embolo might be Thomas Lemar. He's 20 years old and is playing for Monaco. Very good at dribbling, decent crosser, not the tallest player, but seems to be able to deal with physical defenders, is creative and quite good at passing the ball. Best position is probably as an attacking midfielder, but he seems fine wide, too. Still mostly a raw talent though.

There are probably a lot of players who are very talented and who we should be looking to sign, but they aren't necessarily available either. Saul Niguez, Sane, Weigl, Geis, Barkley and Lucas Moura come to mind.
 
MarkC said:
I'd take Mane or Mahrez.

Wasn't so keen on Mane in the summer but having watched him closely since then he looks like just what we need.
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I'd snap your hand off for Mane or Mahrez, but I don't think either are realistic options for January. There's no reason for either club to sell mid-season. Southampton have made it clear that Mane won't be sold this window, and I believe them. They're a selling club, but still know that they need a certain number of productive players to remain competitive. Leicester are on a storybook run, which they'll want to maintain for as long as possible. There's plenty of incentive for both clubs - all clubs, in fact - to finish as high in the table as possible. We'll likely bid for Mane (and possibly Mahrez), but it won't happen. Even in the summer, both players would need to agitate for a move, which the prospect of a big pay increase would likely see happen. I think that in this window, if we want to strengthen, the club will need to look outside of England.
 
All this talk of wingers, which admittedly we need, is worthless without some genuine goal threat, of which we have practically none.
 
RRCE said:
I'd snap your hand off for Mane or Mahrez, but I don't think either are realistic options for January. There's no reason for either club to sell mid-season. Southampton have made it clear that Mane won't be sold this window, and I believe them. They're a selling club, but still know that they need a certain number of productive players to remain competitive. Leicester are on a storybook run, which they'll want to maintain for as long as possible. There's plenty of incentive for both clubs - all clubs, in fact - to finish as high in the table as possible. We'll likely bid for Mane (and possibly Mahrez), but it won't happen. Even in the summer, both players would need to agitate for a move, which the prospect of a big pay increase would likely see happen. I think that in this window, if we want to strengthen, the club will need to look outside of England.
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I think we are in a position where we need to make it happen. Either of them pacy wide players.
 
No way they will sell Mahrez. They would be stupid to. If they keep him and make the CL next season, they will get the kind of money they would expect to get for him just from the TV money.
 
We need at least a right winger... do you think Lucas Moura could be an option in January? Mainly because he's not being playing in the first team lately. Maybe Felipe Anderson could be also available in January. In my opinion, Mane, Mahrez and Griezmann will not be available in this transfer window.

As striker, I don't think Aubameyang, Lukaku or Kane would be available until the summer. We need an on form striker (It would be nice to have Chicharito now). What about Ibrahimovic? He ends contract in the summer so maybe PSG could cash for him in January. Texeira is also in good form, he can play as a striker or behind Martial.
 
Tosicsleftpeg said:
Ighalo?? Id never ever go for someone like him normally as he's probably a flash in the pan but I'd take him right now in red hot form. I think 25m and Watford may consider it.

Saido Berahino is a little prick and not even that good but definitely be avaliable for a good price as he's in such a bad position at wba.

While were taking punts how about Bolasie, very quick so skillful and gets the odd goal would cost a few quid but I think Palace would go for it as they are relatively safe.

And a few foreign buys could be ...

Herman from Monchengladbach bit they are having a good season so might be hard to pry away.

Lacazette from Lyon would be awesome but at least 40m probably 50m

Young winger from Schalke can't remember his name but he is pure class.
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Herrmann is injured and Sané from Schalke has already told Liverpool that he doesn't consider a move to any club this winter.
 
Moura should be our all out number 1 target then it should be Mane (Southampton) signing one would improve us signing two would rejuvenate our full attack and supply us with explosive pace and trickery in abundance! Both are great ages to be signing and offer us a great future and resell value if needed.
 
There are some top players in serie A as well but I just think the leagues are too different nowadays and would take an age for then to settle.

Players like..

Candreva, good player out wide has pace and good technical ability could do a good job for us possibly link up with Darmian

Felipe Anderson, another Brazilian who would be a big risk and I'm not sure would be one worth taking.

Teiexeria from Shaktar is a popular choice as well and I'm sure he will be on allot of clubs radar this winter.

Could always get that Januzaj lad from Dortmund as well ...
 
Just had another few pop in my head

Vitolo from Seville supposed to be a good player although not seen much of him

Nolito from celta Vigo was linked with arsenal in the summer and was good in LA liga last year.

Carlos Vela bit of an inside forward really and not sure it would be a great buy but he is talented and a winger.

Konoplyanka but he would cost the earth and wouldn't be available till summer

Angel Correa at athletico looks a talent but would be very expensive and isn't the finished product

Hate to say but gaitan not looking so bad now....

One more is Aboubakar at Porto although not really that established he's a big powerful striker in the Jackson Martinez mould could be useful.
 
There is no chance of getting Mahrez in January. Well, no realistic chance unless you consider the option that we overpay (and I mean massively overpay). Id be surprised if Leicester accepted £30m or even £40m right now when they could likely command the same price in the summer and therefore keep him till then to help with their European qualification hopes.

Mane is another unrealistic option. Southampton will not sell him in January unless we offer a genuinely ridiculous fee. For what it's worth I think both players would benefit is hugely in the final third but their price tags or asking price tags will kill any potential deal until the summer.

Our biggest need to salvage our season is quite obviously strengthening our attack. For me it depends on where we see Martial's future, if he's first choice striker or left winger then this January we need to target the other position. Our issue lies in the fact that anyone we could get will be a stop gap/risk and that doesn't help us build well for the future. Berahino would be a decent option but is he our long term striker moving forward?

I echo a previous posters sentiments, if we want to strengthen this January then it probably has to be from outside England. My knowledge of players like Texiera and Sane are limited so I don't know if they'd be attainable mid season but I'd doubt that also if they're as desired as people make out. If we can, we should recall Janzuaj.
 
Ighalo is a great shout.

Strong forward who can occupy defenders and can clearly finish.

He'd make an instant impact in my opinion.
 
Riz said:
There is no chance of getting Mahrez in January. Well, no realistic chance unless you consider the option that we overpay (and I mean massively overpay). Id be surprised if Leicester accepted £30m or even £40m right now when they could likely command the same price in the summer and therefore keep him till then to help with their European qualification hopes.

Mane is another unrealistic option. Southampton will not sell him in January unless we offer a genuinely ridiculous fee. For what it's worth I think both players would benefit is hugely in the final third but their price tags or asking price tags will kill any potential deal until the summer.

Our biggest need to salvage our season is quite obviously strengthening our attack. For me it depends on where we see Martial's future, if he's first choice striker or left winger then this January we need to target the other position. Our issue lies in the fact that anyone we could get will be a stop gap/risk and that doesn't help us build well for the future. Berahino would be a decent option but is he our long term striker moving forward?

I echo a previous posters sentiments, if we want to strengthen this January then it probably has to be from outside England. My knowledge of players like Texiera and Sane are limited so I don't know if they'd be attainable mid season but I'd doubt that also if they're as desired as people make out. If we can, we should recall Janzuaj.
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What makes you think Manchester United can't pay to get what they want?
Fair enough when people say that player x isn't available due to circumstances, but "due to money" is just dumb.
We've overpaid many times in the past, and will do it again many times in the future.
 
The more you go through it, the more you realise there aren't any realistic options out there. Clubs just don't need to sell any more.

To think fergie felt there wasn't much value in the market - it was bargain basement type prices back then compared to what you will need to pay over the next few years.
 
Ødegaard said:
What makes you think Manchester United can't pay to get what they want?
Fair enough when people say that player x isn't available due to circumstances, but "due to money" is just dumb.
We've overpaid many times in the past, and will do it again many times in the future.
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Because I do not see the club sanctioning a £50m+ bid for Mahrez. Whether we should do or whether it's worth it isn't the question. The club will not pay that in Janaury in my opinion when they can put such funds towards chasing higher profile targets in the summer.
 
Riz said:
Because I do not see the club sanctioning a £50m+ bid for Mahrez. Whether we should do or whether it's worth it isn't the question. The club will not pay that in Janaury in my opinion when they can put such funds towards chasing higher profile targets in the summer.
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I'm not saying they will, but if the manager was fully backed, and felt Mahrez would be the missing piece in our squad, to take it from the shit we see now to be able to properly challenge for the title, then I'm sure they would gladly overpay for Mahrez.
Same could be said if Mahrez was a player they believe could be the difference between Champions League and not.
 
Ødegaard said:
I'm not saying they will, but if the manager was fully backed, and felt Mahrez would be the missing piece in our squad, to take it from the shit we see now to be able to properly challenge for the title, then I'm sure they would gladly overpay for Mahrez.
Same could be said if Mahrez was a player they believe could be the difference between Champions League and not.
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Sorry but yes of course in a world where the manager wants Mahrez and the board back that decision we probably will overpay for Mahrez...

I'm saying the board won't back the decision at the price it will cost.
 
I just hope we are not slow in the Jan transfer market or even worse leave it to the last few days before we make a signing.

I'm aware it is not easy to buy in January but we are now in a situation that with continuous injury problems and lack of strikers we desperately need reinforcements.

For me Igalho from Watford would be an interesting option, strong and quick and possibly someone like Mane or Anderson from Lazio.
 
Lucas Moura would be our ideal choice at RW,but i doubt PSG would sell him now.
 
I don't think there are any realistic targets who could come in and make an instant impact, we messed up in the summer and we have and will continue to pay for that. I think we will try for mane but will end up having to stick with what we have.
 
Mani said:
Lucas Moura would be our ideal choice at RW,but i doubt PSG would sell him now.
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I didn't know that PSG weren't playing him recently so you never know. However if there's even a chance they want to keep him then we won't get him so sadly due to his age and potential I'd put that in the unrealistic category.
 
sammsky1 said:
Offer chelsea £80m for hazard?
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With the way he's playing I wouldn't pay £30. I doubt he'd be keen on a move either considering or players kicked the 7 colours of shite out of him yesterday. :lol:
 
Trizy said:
With the way he's playing I wouldn't pay £30. I doubt he'd be keen on a move either considering or players kicked the 7 colours of shite out of him yesterday. :lol:
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Looks like a fair weather player if ever I saw one.

He's after a move to RM anyway
 
Has to be Mane, being a proven PL player he would hit the ground running and improve us immediately. Mane and Martial upfront :drool:.
 
Kane, Lukaku, Mané, Mahrez, Stones are all unrealistic. Mahrez is probably the most attainable of those 5 players. If we can't buy a player from Leicester then it tells how difficult it will be to strengthen our team. Buying Winston Reid would also be difficult.

I guess it is much easier and cheaper to buy abroad but it is also a bigger gamble. Felipe Anderson is surely a player that we monitor and he would contribute goals and is a pacy player. Maybe he is the most likely January target?
 
Tosicsleftpeg said:
Just had another few pop in my head

Vitolo from Seville supposed to be a good player although not seen much of him

Nolito from celta Vigo was linked with arsenal in the summer and was good in LA liga last year.

Carlos Vela bit of an inside forward really and not sure it would be a great buy but he is talented and a winger.

Konoplyanka but he would cost the earth and wouldn't be available till summer

Angel Correa at athletico looks a talent but would be very expensive and isn't the finished product

Hate to say but gaitan not looking so bad now....

One more is Aboubakar at Porto although not really that established he's a big powerful striker in the Jackson Martinez mould could be useful.
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Hasn't Nolito just moved to Atleti?
 
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