Completely different players. Would lose a lot of physicality
Roberto Firmino
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Completely different players. Would lose a lot of physicality
Yeah extremely hard working for a Brazilian attacker, or any attacker really. He's very physical and his hold up play is good. Always looks a good match for the CBs he's playing against when I've seen him.
Would be even more fun if they were players before the torhnament started. I'd feel silly getting excited over a player who might sign for someone else.That's why Copa America will be brilliant this yearWe can not only watch quality players like Messi, James, Tevez, Falcao, Aguero, Neymar, Vidal, Sanchez and our own boys (Rojo, Di Maria) but we can also check out some United targets like Otamendi and Firmino playing for two of the strongest teams on the tournament
Bundesliga.
Don't we have several players including Adnan who could play there pal?
Was it against some of the better teams?
Januzaj is so 2013
LVG is showing himself not as I imagined with our youngsters.
Carrick
Herrera Schneiderlin
Firminho
Di Maria-----------------Depay
Firmino at False 9 would be really nice, he can also cover anywhere in the front 3. Finally someone quick and agile upfront?
muppppppppeeeeeeeeeet mode
Herrera Schneiderlin
Firminho
Di Maria-----------------Depay
Firmino at False 9 would be really nice, he can also cover anywhere in the front 3. Finally someone quick and agile upfront?
muppppppppeeeeeeeeeet mode
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Last two seasons involved in 59 goals (32 scored 27 assists) in 73 games. Very impressive.
He scored one apiece against Bayern, Dortmund and Schalke, who finished first, second and third that year.
Seems a vague link right now. Let's see if it builds up.
As we would if we played any other player in that position. Beats putting Rooney there who we can now leave upfront.
Wayne Rooney would walk into any team we put out.
NOt to mention Fellaini - could he be sold?No place for ADM in that lineup
I'd hate to see a player come in to dislodge Mata, but he does seem a class act. He'd be a good acquisition for the rumoured fee (<£15?), but I think we should focus more on other areas.
my inner Muppet is ready to explode. Please let this be true.
Another Pacey skillful frontman to join Depay I like it very much.
Another Pacey skillful frontman to join Depay I like it very much.
Mata wasn't really being played at no.10 in the end though, he was on the right
Very true but I have always thought this had legs after our top German scout was sat in the private box owned by the agency responsible for Firmino earlier this season.
No doubt my muppet chips will be pissed on from a great height.
So is it confirmed that we're signing him?
Pushed to the bench is more likely (unless we get a very big offer). Which is fair enough really, afroman deserves a place in the squad but if we can strengthen to the point where he's not a starter then all well and good...
The more direct, explosive and dynamic attackers we can bring in the better. Van Persie and Falcao have been hard viewing, Rooney isn't the player he once was and Mata, as good as he is, lacks in athleticism.
I don't know much about Firmino but he sounds exciting nonetheless.
I don't know much about Firmino but he sounds exciting nonetheless.
Mata and Fellaini on the bench seems extravagant to me. I'd sell one and Mata would be the one.....
Just waiting for the statutory denial and/or being signed by a rival.
Why would Mata be on the bench?
Just by some ex Brazilian player who works for ESPN that has now spread and others linked to ESPN have confirmed what was originally tweeted (About having a medical). Even Sportwitness haven't put an end to it yet so we'll see. To me it makes sense we get it done now if true as he looks like he will play a starring role for Brazil and if he does indeed shine many more teams will be alerted to him and no doubt his relatively cheap buy out clause could escalate rapidly if a bidding war follows.
Bloody hell just saw his bio - born Oct 2nd (my birthday). Reckon this is a good omen
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You're in the wrong place to be asking sensible questions like that. Just get on the emotional rollercoaster and see where it takes you eh?
Januzaj has always performed better out wide though.
I'm sure if LVG is seriously interested in Firmino he'll bring something our current squad lacks. I'd guess Mata is the one most in danger if we sign him.
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Love itI know, but he'll be the player that gets replaced should Roberto play. Unless we buy him as a striker, then it'll be Rooney.
Don't think Mata will be replaced and Rooney certainly won't be.
Think Rooney needs some competition tbh. Always at his best when he faces a bit of angst and then he gets in his 'I'll prove you wrong mode'. Think we would play this guy as a striker though. In any case, at that price, bring him on and let's see what he's got.
@NL Max seems to be worried about his place in the squad should we make this signing
"rags" in every post niceBurns from Bluemoon forums
Or maybe the youngsters just aren't good enough? Cough, Januzaj.
My god, I just feel embarrassed for them.Burns from Bluemoon forums
Do they really think that calling us rags is offensive to anybody?
What's all the fuss about? Its only been ESPN and Express right?
I think mata will be competing with memphis, adnan and di maria next season for a spot in the team.
This guy looks like more like a 10 or a striker to me. Its fellaini and van persie that will be under threat imo.
Mata might play as a #10 in the champions league but i cant see it happening against most pl teams.
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