I can't imagine we'd be his choice with all the clubs interested in him.
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Very good talent and prospect. Needs to be at a big club so he can fullfill his potential and not burn out. Would make sense to buy him and loan him back for a year or two.
The Times is pretty reliable right? Maybe Mourinho wants him for a wingback but tbh, and I only seen a highlight video of him, I am not that impressed, he's obviously very young and will probably grow into a great player but maybe he found the net many times but his attacking skillset is still very raw, something similar like Rashford, an ability to pull a trick but not really a close control or fantastic dribbling or a shot, he looks more about pace and strength. seems to me like a good player to be made into a leftback than left attacker which we have plenty. But I'd take a punt on him, no matter how ready he is not for Mourinho in his probably last (next season) or two, he would be here for much longer,would personally rather see him get Shaw's gametime but is he good enough defensively? We could surely loan him out somewhere too..
We have a lot of left backs? Since when? Shaw is off and Young is a converted winger who isn't getting any younger and prone to injuries throughout the season.
a good player to be made into a leftback than left attacker which we have plenty. I never said we have enough leftbacks mate
Ah yea, my bad pal. That being said, I don't think Sessegnon would need to be made into a LB, he's only started moving to an attacker recently iirc.
He bagged two player awards in the Championship at the age of 17? 
Must be really some player then
Must be really some player then
Don’t understand this. Do we not consider ourselves the biggest club in the world or are we developing an inferiority complex because of a 5 year gap between titles? Joining United means something to young English lads plus he will get paid as much here as anywhere.
It's nothing to do with any of that, he's 17 and we have a manager who is not very good with youth and certainly not young attacking players, I think Spurs would be a more logical move for him at his age.
So let’s say he gets an equal offer from Spurs and United, you think it is logical for him to choose Spurs?
I understand what you and Devil are saying, but we have to wonder if London would be a factor?
To be fair, it would be logical for him to join Spurs if he sees his future as a left winger. Less competition there, and in his mind he could see himself take an identical route to Bale.
Too much competition up there for United at the moment. If that changes however, then we could very well become more appealing to him.
If we were to sign him isn't it likely we'd play him as an inverted winger, RW?
Liverpool fans seem to think they're signing him. Has this changed now?
He’d be a super signing for Liverpool. Stop signing good players Klopp!
He bagged two player awards in the Championship at the age of 17?
Must be really some player then
I think there was a bit of sentiment to his young age in those votes. Don't get me wrong, to be the 5th top scorer in the league whilst playing half the season at left back is an impressive feat for any player but I think some of the respect he gets from his fellow pros is from the level he has shown age 16 and 17 in a senior league.
Bring him in and have him play on the right as an inverted winger?
So whats the fuss with this kid? Hearing conflicting stories.
Is he a LW or LB?
Some other suggestions saying he can plat RW?
LW is a major no go area for me, even before we signed sanchez I'd see no need to cover out on left, with sanchez 110% not needed.
With the Shaw situation, we do need a LB. Can we trust a 17yr old to be our main LB? Is he even good at LB cos his best form seems to come from an attacking position, which we don't need.
I'm all for signing young british talent, but struggling to see the need for this kid right now unless he is someone we cant pass up for LB? I don't know how good he is too judge
Is he a LW or LB?
Some other suggestions saying he can plat RW?
LW is a major no go area for me, even before we signed sanchez I'd see no need to cover out on left, with sanchez 110% not needed.
With the Shaw situation, we do need a LB. Can we trust a 17yr old to be our main LB? Is he even good at LB cos his best form seems to come from an attacking position, which we don't need.
I'm all for signing young british talent, but struggling to see the need for this kid right now unless he is someone we cant pass up for LB? I don't know how good he is too judge
This is exactly what I want to know. Heard he's scored 17 goals, surely that indicates he shouldn't be wasted at LB.
He is both, which is what makes him special.
Can't remember the last youngster who I was as keen for us to sign than this lad. He'd be the typical signing would make back in the Fergie days, quality British prospect. Be gutted to see him go anywhere else.
He’s a winger. He’s too good an attacking threat to be played in defence irrespective of how high full backs play these days.
As a united fan I’d obviously love us to sign him, but honestly if I were him I wouldn’t sign for us for a couple of reasons.
- If he wanted to play LW there’s already too much competition.
- As a LB I wouldn’t exactly be thrilled at my prospects considering how we’re playing a thirty something failed winger ahead of an already talented, young, English actual LB.
- Its Mourinho. I know there’s going to be a poster who will wheel out that list of players that were given their debuts by Mourinho but let’s be real, he’d definitely get less of a look in than under Poch or Klopp.
You don't play someone scoring 20 goals a season at left back. Complete waste.
No way will this kid remain a left back. If I was him I wouldn’t come here. Mourinho would ruin him.
Why would he get a less of a look in here than Spurs? He has Rose and Davies to get ahead of at LB and he'd only be backup to Son.
If he wants to play LB we'd be a much better choice, as a winger probably Spurs but its not a substantial difference.
I completely agree with the poster you were quoting - I can't imagine we'd be his first choice. If the guy wants to play LW then he has a lot of competition here - Martial, Sanchez and Rashford. Also as a youngster I'd rather be trained by Poch, Klopp or Pep.
Oh and also I wouldn't describe it as an inferiority complex - more you have a superiority complex with that attitude. Like you point out we've not won a title for a while - we're still one of the biggest clubs in the world, but that gap is obvious.
Would be absolutely delighted with signing him and Neves from the championship. The fees would be reasonable and we'd be signing players with huge potentials whilst addressing two of our biggest weaknesses.
If we are in for him then I suspect it will be a purchase and loan back to Fulham proposal.
I know everyone is throwing up objections regarding the current options we have in that position but we do not have one genuine winger. They are all forwards who move inside which is a great option to have but there are plenty of occasions when teams benefit from genuine and natural width. There is absolutely a place in the squad for this player for that reason.
I know everyone is throwing up objections regarding the current options we have in that position but we do not have one genuine winger. They are all forwards who move inside which is a great option to have but there are plenty of occasions when teams benefit from genuine and natural width. There is absolutely a place in the squad for this player for that reason.
I hope so.
I’ve watched the last 3 Fulham games and he’s looked very impressive but maybe not PL impressive just yet. He has an intelligent head on his shoulders to go with his physical attributes so I’ve no doubts he can reach a good level
Would be nice with buying some top english talent again I think we need a british core as under Fergie.
I think we need a british core as under Fergie.Southampton still have Swansea to play (albeit away). Don't condemn them to relegation just yet.
I'll be fine with selling Shaw and signing this guy as a backup to another left back signing like Sandro.
Yes, he'd have a manager who is very good with youth and an easier route to the team than here where he'll have Sanchez and Rashford ahead of him.
He isn't a left back though.
This coupled with the fact Huddersfield are far from safe mean I’m convinced we are going to sign him!
Unless Martial is leaving then we don't need the guy. Things change if he does leave
Dont think he will end up here anyway. More likely he could stay another season or move to Spurs/Liverpool.
Despite him obviously being better at left wing, I wouldn't be too mad if he came in and initially played left back for us. Would give us attacking initiative at left back and he can move forward as he gets more experience.