Someone with pace would be good, bring an entire new life to our attack
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Saido Berahino
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss Amad saving our blushes in a win against Southampton as well as our now annual loss at home to Brighton. They discuss Amorim's post-match comments, revisit how mid-table we may or may not be, and discuss some transfer news.
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Fair enough but you also have to consider the fact that we can not bring in a big name striker without unbalancing the team again or causing a media shitstorm by dropping the England Captain. Bringing in Berahino will avoid these issues at least until we are in a position to make a long term decision o Rooney - should this turn out to be much worse than a temporary loss of form. If Rooney gets back to an acceptable level Berahino is young enough and not so established to accept a squad role, if he doesn't kick on then he has a sell on value being English and all. Basically we can not lose.
He's looking like he'll be going to Tottenham.
They played 4-4-2 for the first time in a long time at the weekend so must be preparing to change formation and as they only have Kane and N'Jie at the club they'll be looking to get in Berahino and using N'Jie as backup.
They played 4-4-2 for the first time in a long time at the weekend so must be preparing to change formation and as they only have Kane and N'Jie at the club they'll be looking to get in Berahino and using N'Jie as backup.
Is N'Jie not primarily a winger though?
I know he can play across the front 3 but did he not start on the wing for Lyon last year?
I know he can play across the front 3 but did he not start on the wing for Lyon last year?
Can't see Poch going 4-4-2 long term. He's rarely played it and it would mean Eriksen moving from his best position too.
Be interesting to see what the plan is if Berahino moves there.
Be interesting to see what the plan is if Berahino moves there.
Nah, he was a CF for Lyon, not a winger. Playing alongside Lacazette with Fekir behind in the hole.
Berahino could play on the wing? He's done it quite a bit for WBA.
Yeah, could be a good shout. Seemed like they had no real threat from the wing against us.
You're right, we wouldn't be playing 4-4-2 if Berahino arrives. It would still be Kane as the central focal point with Berahino and Chadli (or N'Jie) as wing-forwards on either side and Eriksen playing centrally behind.
However, if Kane were unavailable (injury etc) then Berahino could replace him.
Perhaps the wrong thread, but is there no hope for Lamela?
Who?
Berahino will be a cracking signing for Spurs if they can find a big enough role for him. He is a player I really like and would love for us to go for him.
But where does he fit at Spurs? He's too good to sit on the bench week in and week out but I fear that's what would happen!
But where does he fit at Spurs? He's too good to sit on the bench week in and week out but I fear that's what would happen!
Couldn't he fit to the side of Kane, with Chadli on the other side?
And so what about N'Jie? He could rotate in and out I guess... But he needs regular football.
Of course I'm being hypocritical because I'm saying I'd love united to sign him and he'd be a great back up / long term replacement for Rooney.
What I'm saying really is if anyone is not going to give him enough minutes it should be us!
I suppose that's football these days - you need more of a squad and competition for placesAnd so what about N'Jie? He could rotate in and out I guess... But he needs regular football.
Of course I'm being hypocritical because I'm saying I'd love united to sign him and he'd be a great back up / long term replacement for Rooney.
What I'm saying really is if anyone is not going to give him enough minutes it should be us!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33980471
West Brom have rejected a Spurs bid (believed to be £15m) for him.
West Brom have rejected a Spurs bid (believed to be £15m) for him.
I'm really surprised no one has gone in for Austin this summer. There's something to be said for a player who knows how to score in the Premier League, especially one who didn't exactly play in a stellar side last season.
Yes, or with N'Jie or Lamela or Townsend on the other side.
Berahino would probably play out on the right wing instead of Dembele who is playing there for some reason.
Apparently he's been asking for insane wages which is putting people off, especially for the type of clubs who could give him decent minutes.
I like him as a player and think he'd be a great option (He's better than Ings) but i don't think i could justify paying 15m on a striker that would be back-up rather than first choice. Plus coupled into the fact that he's 26 already makes me think that the only type of clubs that will be interested are going to be those such as Sunderland and he'll follow a career path similarly to Steven Fletcher which would be a shame.
Agreed. We'd never go for him, but I think a lot of people write him off as a prospect because he's not fashionable and hasn't been bigged up to the n-th degree.
Bit of a shame if he's limiting his options asking for ridiculous wages though.
Chicharito?
His finishing is over-rated though and isn't as good as was led to believe in his first season at United. Berahino is an excellent finisher, he has a great knack of hitting the corner of the net - Lukaku is the same.
It's quite incredible how many shots he bends into the corner of the net but he's also capable of poachers goals.
Do it FFS.
But him now!
Not in the West Brom squad, and not injured probably means he be playing (sitting on the bench) for Spurs next week.
Looks like he's going ... somewhere
Hacks will link him to us but according to the boss we don't need a striker
Looks like he's going ... somewhere
Hacks will link him to us but according to the boss we don't need a striker
Its prob spurs, but I would have him here for sure
Hope we're in for him but it only looks like Spurs are. Can't even remember seeing him linked to us.
Don't want him at all. We need a target man not another midget with quick feet that's overhyped.
Sorry but he's nowhere near good enough. His attitude stinks also, didn't he get done for drink driving? Not the type the club wants IMO.
Some lovely finishes in that clip. Got pace too.
All depends on how we want to play though. Do we want someone who can play with back to goal better or run behind teams better,
All depends on how we want to play though. Do we want someone who can play with back to goal better or run behind teams better,
The right sort of striker for United in terms of style and profile.
Looks Spurs bound though.
Looks Spurs bound though.
He made a bad mistake with the drink driving incident, but I've seen or read nothing else that is indicative of a poor attitude.
He even ditched Aidy Ward, the agent who created such a stink around Sterling's exit from Liverpool.
Replacement for Harry Kane?
Maybe he's not so daft after all !
Kane to United
Berahino to Spurs
Although I'd happily take both.
Berahino to Spurs
Although I'd happily take both.
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