I'd sooner have Mahrez than Perisic but we are no longer that United,one of the major reasons that Jose is so set on Perisic, is because he's 'disciplined' meaning he tracks back.
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I'd sooner have Mahrez than Perisic but we are no longer that United,one of the major reasons that Jose is so set on Perisic, is because he's 'disciplined' meaning he tracks back.
No because he adds balance work rate and width , similar who why fergie got valencia and nani and young. I am fed up with the cynicism there is with mourinho and why people always look at the negetive side of things when its mourinho. Tracking back is just one of that qualities which adds balance rest every thing is offensive wise counter attacking qualities which gets always neglected when its mourinho. We will be that united only
He's a risky signing just because he had one excellent season and one shitty season, but for the right price I would take him because if he's playing well, he'll create tons of chances.
Yes.
I respect Lingard. Club trained, good discipline on and off the field, and a decent back up player. Has scored some crucial goals in his last 3 years and some very good performances too. Yes he might not be a world beater but he adds a lot imho to the identity and spirit of the team. Easy going attitude and gets along with a key player like Pogba. To me and hopefully a few more converts, he is an asset.
It would be sad to see a young, useful player hounded outof the club because he is not "spectacular".
If his shot, off the bar, away against stoke had gone in some would hold him in higher esteem. Not everyone needs to be a CR7 you know, even John O'shea was loved here. Give Lingard a bit more respect.
you're paying Lingard the money you pay a star not a "decent back up player" so when you get paid the mega money people expect more of you
Great post lad
Yeah you are totally right about that. I'm just hoping he's a smart player + team player. Mhiki is really not the creator in my eyes. Perhaps a creator in the very last few yards infront of goal, but to me he's more of a forward.
I like this lad Mahrez, I think he has legit talent but where he will face issues is his mental approach. I watched an interview with Vardy a while back, one of them silly ones "who is the worst dresser at the club"- that kind of bollicks. But during it they asked him who at Leicester gets the most club fines, without even taking a second to think he blurted out Mahrez. They asked him why and he said time keeping. Always late to training and matches etc. That shit is cute at Leicester but at a club with Jose, the lad would be fed to the lions after about his 2nd late show. He could always wise up and sharpen up, he'd have to if he has any ideas about playing at a legit top 4 club.
Well done. I agree. Lingard certainly isn't my favourite player, and he's never going to be world class (in fact, likely never a consistent starter), but at present he certainly merits a place in the squad.
United aren't interested.
Players get away with being late at all clubs under all manner of managers. Its a known fact that Cantona was a serial late comer here and SAF didn't do anything about it. No one really knows what Mou feels about stuff like that.
good post sir alex would have valued a player like lingard very highly
You are guessing by saying this and we could look at the flip side. SAF had world class forwards and mostly the homegrown squad players were stoppers. I doubt SAF would entertain a forward thinking player who scored 1 league goal with 3 assists in an entire season.
He valued Welbeck and Park
Not really. I'm sure you probabkynwork with people that have a lower output that you but earn more. As well as those with a higher output and earning less.
United fans should only compare salaries in-house.
My only issue with what we pay our players is the fact that it becomes hard to get rid of them. But even that seems to be changing.
They we much better players in my opinion.
not guessing he appreciated the under valued players the list is quite long
I'm talking about Lingard in particular.
Another moody and insecure player, like Mkhitaryan? We have our positions filled for that.
I think Mahrez is quite an overrated player. He's good obviously but he plays like a prima donna. Doesn't seem like anyone bar Arsenal are interested in him as well.
Arsenal only see him as a fall back to Lemar
Don't want, not a Mourinho type player either
Let's give AnderP a chance rather than spunk cash on a one season wonder / unprofessional tool downer
Just wondering if he would be a good signing! I know hes not a JM workhorse type player but he could more than do a job on either wings and offer abit of magic in the final 3rd!
A much better option than Mata on the right or Miki on the left!
A big club and the number 7 shirt could take him onto that new level hes capable of.
A much better option than Mata on the right or Miki on the left!
A big club and the number 7 shirt could take him onto that new level hes capable of.
Martial was garbage last year and Rashford has no effect on the wing really, our left side needs improving. To sign Mahrez for RW would mean selling 1 of Mata, Lingard or miki. aint happening.....
I didn't say anything about hardworking? Mahrez may have his moments, but I don't think he is the right signing for us. Given that we have Mata/Lingard & Miki competing for the RW role that Mahrez would occupy. Can you see any of those being sold to bring Mahrez in realistically? I cant see it
If we can get this guy for around £35m and maybe throw in a loan or two, to sweeten the deal then I think its a no brainer. He is incredibly talents, at a good age and will provide equally if not better options on the right.
Just surprised clubs aren't clambering over themselves to sign him.
Just surprised clubs aren't clambering over themselves to sign him.
I think everyone is concerned about last season as the drop off in performance level was huge. No doubt about his talent. I don't see Mourinho going for him though as he offers nothing much off the ball.
Firstly Lingard is shit. Even if we keep him, it doesnt mean Mkhi or Lingard cant play on the left? They are all versatile players.
In my opinion, as much as we are all fond of him - we don't really need Mata. The likelihood is that if he were to be sold, he would be replaced with a different type of player, which in itself speaks volumes about his uses. He has no place in a 433, especially if there is a choice between him and Mahrez - and he's not irreplaceable in a prospective 4231 either. Again, I would prefer us to have Mkhitaryan as a 10 and Mahrez as a 7 in such a set-up, more than Mata and Mkhitaryan.
I also think that I prefer Jesse in the hole to Mata at times, despite having far less talent. He has had some big performances off the striker for us, and his running power in that position unsettles teams. It also allows him to mark a dangerous playmaker from deep. I remember he tore City apart at the Etihad when he played as a 10 (the game where Rashford scored).
I think between Mkhitaryan, Jesse, Pogba and even Pereira where necessary - we can cover the 10 role when we decide to play with one, and all are more suited to the 7 too.
Still no bids yet according to Shakespeare, although he seems to be heavily linked to Roma over the past few days. I'm very surprised there hasn't been more interest as he's made it pretty clear that he wants to move on and the club don't appear to be scaring off potential buyers.
informally Roma offered £20m and were told no.
Mahrez has been very badly advised the past couple of season, they seem to be filling his head so that he genuinely thought Barca were interested, they are telling him all these clubs want him yet only 2 are interested and Arsenal's interest is simply as a backup option to Lemar.
Simply put his agents have got him thinking he is more highly rated than he really is and the lack of interest is hardly surprising given his shocking form last season. Demarai Gray scored as many goals from open play and got about the same number of assists in a third of the minutes Mahrez played
To be fair the season Leicester won the league he did look top drawer.
Demarai Gray is why I think Leicester should accept the first decent offer for Mahrez.
If we don't get Perisic, I wouldn't mind signing Mahrez, especially if the price is right at under £30m. Could do a decent job on the wings.
we want £50m though I suspect we'd accept £40m
I actually thought his form improved at the back end of last season. I think he had a case of the Costa's about him last season in that he had made up his mind that he wanted out and didn't really bother turning up most of the time. That will surely put some prospective buyers off and rightfully so. And yes, it does certainly seem like he has taken some terrible advice but that doesn't surprise me.
Still though, I'm a fan and I think he could be a good signing for someone if his heart is in it.
I like the look of Grey and it seems like he will be getting far more minutes next season which is good as he's a player I've taken to having been sceptical for a-bit.
I would like him here too and as much as I'm not a massive fan of Perisic, I can see why Perisic would definitely appeal to Mourinho. I feel we will eventually get the Perisic deal over the line.
Gray would be a better fit at United. I'd agree Leicester are happy to move Mahrez on to allow him to develop.
I think he's staying.
He's on an long term contract and I don't think it makes much sense for you to sell below £40m. Yet I don't see anyone bidding above low 30s, given the season he had last year.
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