Because they're both on hot streaks. Neither are anywhere near good enough.
it's pure knee jerkery, and following the "new is always better" misguided viewpoint.
Remember when everyone was gutted we didn't buy the likes of Cabaye and Dembele and those type of players!
He's been the stand-out player for Leicester ever since the season that helped them qualify for the PL. He also contributes heavily to the Algerian team. He's young but definitely gifted.Mahrez has looked quality so far this season, but the system suits him perfectly. Also, signing a player on the back of a few months of good form is rarely a good idea.
I see your point, but if given the choice I would sooner see more gametime given to the likes of Pereira, Lingard or (if he were still here) Januzaj, than buying in players purely for the sake of adding depth to the squad. The only position where I think we are so light that it would merit an "emergency" signing in January is up front.
If we were signing Mahrez then I would hope/expect it to be on the grounds that we think he can step up to first team/starter level, not just as another player to sit on the bench. And if it were the former case then like I said, for me it is just too early to be able to make that judgement.
always knew that he has talent but still dont think hes at the level we should be looking at. at the moment we have no wingers that can be called world class. we need at least one and mahrez is not that player. it would be great to have a player like him on the bench though but from the players perspective it would be a waste of his talent to be sitting on one.
I don't think Leicester will sell either unless we pay over the oddsThe point is that its near impossible to sign any "world class" players in January because they won't move mid-season, nor are their clubs willing to sell them.
I seem to remember Fergie mentioning being one of those people, is he misguided?
I don't think Leicester will sell either unless we pay over the odds
Aye, because he was never wrong was he?I seem to remember Fergie mentioning being one of those people, is he misguided?
Aye, because he was never wrong was he?
We should sign Ben Arfa too.
Cabaye's playing very well this seasonit's pure knee jerkery, and following the "new is always better" misguided viewpoint.
Remember when everyone was gutted we didn't buy the likes of Cabaye and Dembele and those type of players!
Our squad doesn't need anymore meh PL players. Recruitment needs to be about quality not quantity now, with a view to buying stand out players capable of being 'United quality' for many seasons.
Yup, Van Gaal has just spent the last 2 windows getting rid of the deadwood, we should be looking to improve on the players we already have.Our squad doesn't need anymore meh PL players. Recruitment needs to be about quality not quantity now, with a view to buying stand out players capable of being 'United quality' for many seasons.
Back in the France squad too, the talent is there just like Ravel, the problem has always been the ,mentalityHe's currently doing well in France.
He played in the championship, I'm sure he's more than ready. And plus who are more physical than Stoke or WBA anyway?Reminds me of Obertan just before we bought him, very technically skillful but will he be able to bulk up to face the more physical style that some sides employ against United?
obertan was just speedy, mahrez is more intelligent , much better dribbler and already proved in the EPL, Obertan actually doesn't have anything in common with Mahrez, maybe that they both know french..Reminds me of Obertan just before we bought him, very technically skillful but will he be able to bulk up to face the more physical style that some sides employ against United?
obertan was just speedy, mahrez is more intelligent , much better dribbler and already proved in the EPL, Obertan actually doesn't have anything in common with Mahrez, maybe that they both know french..
which means he speaks FrenchMahrez is Algerian.
Mid-table teams will react differently to United than they will Leicester, especially as it's known we struggle against deep-lying sides. The space Mahrez relies on mightn't be there if he was in a United jersey, and would need to get by players in a closer proximity. He has a very slight build and has had two good half-seasons at Leicester. I'm not sure about the link to United.He played in the championship, I'm sure he's more than ready. And plus who are more physical than Stoke or WBA anyway?
Obertan was remarked upon for his dribbling here before his arrival too.obertan was just speedy, mahrez is more intelligent , much better dribbler and already proved in the EPL, Obertan actually doesn't have anything in common with Mahrez, maybe that they both know french..
which means he speaks French
Obertan was remarked upon for his dribbling here before his arrival too.
The two obviously aren't clones but both were slightly-built attacking midfielders supposedly specialising in getting past their man. Obertan being more of a prospect at the time than Mahrez.
Mid-table teams will react differently to United than they will Leicester, especially as it's known we struggle against deep-lying sides. The space Mahrez relies on mightn't be there if he was in a United jersey, and would need to get by players in a closer proximity. He has a very slight build and has had two good half-seasons at Leicester. I'm not sure about the link to United.
He's definitely a kick and run merchant, I've seen him quite a few times this year breaking down defences with clever movement in tight areas or with amazing passes into the box. Sure he might not find it easy to translate that into performances for us, but i certainly think he would add something to our team. He and Mane would freshen our attack up nicely IMO.Mid-table teams will react differently to United than they will Leicester, especially as it's known we struggle against deep-lying sides. The space Mahrez relies on mightn't be there if he was in a United jersey, and would need to get by players in a closer proximity. He has a very slight build and has had two good half-seasons at Leicester. I'm not sure about the link to United.
