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If you have to choose one, would you prefer United buy Schneiderlin or Schweinsteiger?

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Recent reports suggest that Schneiderlin will sign for us as long as Schweinsteiger remains at Bayern (rather, doesn't come to United)

I think, at this point, I would like to see Schweinsteiger and wait for a year or two to sign the next best upcoming CDM than sign Schneiderlin. Not that Schneiderlin is poor, but 24 mil for him versus 7.5 mil for Schweisteiger is a no-brainer for me to choose the latter.

I'm sure we'll be in a better position next season to buy a world class CDM.

Thoughts? Maybe a poll @Niall?
 
I would rather see Schweinsteiger, simply because he has been one of favourite players in world football for a long time and it would be fantastic to see him play for us for a couple of years. However, the more sensible, suitable choice would probably be Schneiderlin. In fact, he is probably the most perfect DM we could bring in at the moment.
 
MZX7 said:
Recent reports suggest that Schneiderlin will sign for us as long as Schweinsteiger remains at Bayern (rather, doesn't come to United)

I think, at this point, I would like to see Schweinsteiger and wait for a year or two to sign the next best upcoming CDM than sign Schneiderlin. Not that Schneiderlin is poor, but 24 mil for him versus 7.5 mil for Schweisteiger is a no-Brainerd to choose the latter.

I'm sure we'll be in a better position next season to buy a world class CDM.

Thoughts? Maybe a poll @Niall?
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They are different types of midfielder IMO and would complement each other well in the same team. If I had to choose one or the other I would choose Schneiderlin though, as he is coming into his peak whereas Schweiny is past his.
 
Get them both.
If the choice is to get one, then get Schneiderlin.
 
If there's only one of them were can sign, then it's an easy choice. Sign the German. About time we had a top class one in our team
 
Depends on what level scheinstriger has been at of late. If he's not past his peak then it's him any day. We haven't had a midfielder of that level since Scholes. Don't know how he's been in recent times though.
 
BOTH

But if I absolutely had to choose then I would say Schweinsteiger. He's a player I have admired for years and would love to see at United.

Schneiderlin would be a great signing too, but every season there is a midfielder or two of that quality available. A player of Schweinsteiger's quality being available is a rarity.
 
Both, would go for Schneiderlin if forced to choose.
 
Rowem said:
BOTH

But if I absolutely had to choose then I would say Schweinsteiger. He's a player I have admired for years and would love to see at United.

Schniderlin would be a great signing too, but every season there is a midfielder or two of that quality available. A player of Schweinsteiger's quality being available is a rarity.
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Thats what I'd imagine to be the case. But like I said, depends on what level he's at currently. If he can perform at his best, then I'd take him over fabregas in general, forget Schniederlin.
 
Rowem said:
BOTH

But if I absolutely had to choose then I would say Schweinsteiger. He's a player I have admired for years and would love to see at United.

Schneiderlin would be a great signing too, but every season there is a midfielder or two of that quality available. A player of Schweinsteiger's quality being available is a rarity.
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That's the thing, is he available?
 
Given United aren't hold by any 'budget' nowadays (or so it seems), I won't bother too much about price tag. Given how the price tags are these days, if there is some special upcoming CDM, the price tag will be even higher and there will be more clubs involved. Schneiderlin is capable of succeeding at highest level I think so it is not a bad business to get him right away, even for 25 M. As far as the thread title question goes, I will like to get both this summer. If there is to be a poll, a 'both' option should be there too.
 
Sparky Rhiwabon said:
They are different types of midfielder IMO and would complement each other well in the same team. If I had to choose one or the other I would choose Schneiderlin though, as he is coming into his peak whereas Schweiny is past his.
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I disagree that Schweinsteiger is PAST his prime. Probably at the end of it, definitely not past it.

This is the logic -
7.5 m for a truly well-established world great
24 m for someone with potential

The point being CDM is a very specialized role in a team. We need that orchestrator as a reliable back up to Carrick.

Schneiderlin may one day be able to do that (or not...how many potentials have we see being squandered away), but at this point I don't think he can dictate the tempo of a game.

If Schweinsteiger lasts for a season or three, we buy one proper CDM in his peak next season and he rotates with Schweinsteiger being is protégé for 2 seasons.

That'd be a dream come true.

Of course, we may buy both of them this season but if we had to choose one, I'd go for Schweisteiger in a heartbeat.
 
Schweinsteiger. I'd then go for Strootman if he fully recovers at a later date
 
given Carrick is 34 why not both?

tough to pick one as Carrick and Schweinsteiger are both slightly injury prone and you might not be able to rely purely on the German
 
The Man Himself said:
Given United aren't hold by any 'budget' nowadays (or so it seems), I won't bother too much about price tag. Given how the price tags are these days, if there is some special upcoming CDM, the price tag will be even higher and there will be more clubs involved. Schneiderlin is capable of succeeding at highest level I think so it is not a bad business to get him right away, even for 25 M. As far as the thread title question goes, I will like to get both this summer. If there is to be a poll, a 'both' option should be there too.
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I don't think the poll should have a both option as that invalidates the thread completely.

This thread was written on the premise that reports are suggesting that Schneiderlin would sign for us if Bastian doesn't or he'd rather sign for Arsenal.
 
I would take schneiderlin, now isn't the time for us to be taking a risk on older players without PL experience, we need to add a little proven quality.

I would also worry that adding older players will leave us in a sticky situation as many key members of the squad are already in the latter stages of their career, such as RVP, Carrick, Rooney etc.
 
An injury free Schweinsteiger is clearly better than Schneiderlin, but a Schweinsteiger who based on the last couple of years will get injured every couple of months and then be out for 2-3 months is not of great use for us. And I am really sick of injury prone midfielders we have had over the last few years now.
 
Johan77 said:
No, Carrick only started 16 games, of which 2 was a center half. He came of the bench in 2 games. We only lost 1 of these 16 games, which means we lost 7 of the other 22 games Carrick didn't start. Shocking stats.
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This is why Schweini takes precedence over Morgan. Without Carrick, we lack the top class ability and experience to control games from midfield. The German will help hugely in that regard.
 
Very tough to choose but I'd go for Schweinsteiger.

The Man Himself said:
Given United aren't hold by any 'budget' nowadays (or so it seems), I won't bother too much about price tag. Given how the price tags are these days, if there is some special upcoming CDM, the price tag will be even higher and there will be more clubs involved. Schneiderlin is capable of succeeding at highest level I think so it is not a bad business to get him right away, even for 25 M. As far as the thread title question goes, I will like to get both this summer. If there is to be a poll, a 'both' option should be there too.
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Most would just choose both, no point in that.
 
MZX7 said:
I don't think the poll should have a both option as that invalidates the thread completely.

This thread was written on the premise that reports are suggesting that Schneiderlin would sign for us if Bastian doesn't or he'd rather sign for Arsenal.
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Varun said:
Very tough to choose but I'd go for Schweinsteiger.



Most would just choose both, no point in that.
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OK, if it is either-or only then I am in Schweini boat.
 
Schneiderlin without any hesitation. Schweinsteiger's best years are behind him. He'll be 31 on 1st August and couldn't be said to be a long term signing. Schneiderlin is 25 and can still improve.
 
Why does a club of our size need to choose one? We need both.

Most clubs have four or five centre midfield options. We were one injury away last season from putting a striker in midfield.
 
Schneiderlin for me 100%

Bastian would need time to adapt to league and culture, is 31 soon and injured a fair bit in recent seasons. A bonus luxury signing for me who could give us 20 big games a season not a start every week player.

But like most say why not both surely we can afford it, a strong squad full of competition is vital to tackle all competitions.
 
Would go for Schneiderlin without a doubt. Schweinstiger is older and has been plagued with injuries for a while now, would struggle to adapt to the Premier League at his age. Schneiderlin is proven and is a very good CDM capable of playing the ball forward he fits the bill imo.
 
Bojan11 said:
Why does a club of our size need to choose one? We need both.

Most clubs have four or five centre midfield options. We were one injury away last season from putting a striker in midfield.
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The club isn't choosing. The report says Schneiderlin wouldn't wanna come if we are signing Schweinsteiger as well. It may all be BS. But speculation is entertaining.
 
Hamadovich86 said:
Would go for Schneiderlin without a doubt. Schweinstiger is older and has been plagued with injuries for a while now, would struggle to adapt to the Premier League at his age. Schneiderlin is proven and is a very good CDM capable of playing the ball forward he fits the bill imo.
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His long range passing is very suspect. His strength lies in his defense and winning the ball.
 
MDFC Manager said:
This is why Schweini takes precedence over Morgan. Without Carrick, we lack the top class ability and experience to control games from midfield. The German will help hugely in that regard.
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And if we continue the theme of going purely by stats it means Carrick will inevitably be injured again for over half the season, ehps going to play DM then?
 
Schneiderlin. Exactly what we need for our midfield. He will do the holding role and let the attacking players attack. He is approaching his prime and is used to the Premier league. Gundogan will be the other choice to play the Fellaini role instead of Schweinsteiger
 
I don't buy into the "Schweinsteiger is injury prone" brigade so my vote's on him. Tough call though as Schneiderlin is very good too. Schweinsteiger would just be the exact CM general we need.
 
lilcurt said:
I would take schneiderlin, now isn't the time for us to be taking a risk on older players without PL experience, we need to add a little proven quality.

I would also worry that adding older players will leave us in a sticky situation as many key members of the squad are already in the latter stages of their career, such as RVP, Carrick, Rooney etc.
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Premier league experience or not, Schweinstiger is far more proven and at a higher stage and level of performance.
 
Schneiderlin is primed for a move up. But hopefully we are in for both.
 
ivaldo said:
And if we continue the theme of going purely by stats it means Carrick will inevitably be injured again for over half the season, ehps going to play DM then?
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Schweinsteiger. He's better at the Carrick role, than Carrick himself.
 
Rowem said:
BOTH

But if I absolutely had to choose then I would say Schweinsteiger. He's a player I have admired for years and would love to see at United.

Schneiderlin would be a great signing too, but every season there is a midfielder or two of that quality available. A player of Schweinsteiger's quality being available is a rarity.
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Exactly how I feel.
 
Tough to decide, but Schweinsteiger for me. Ana Ivanovic wins it :drool:

Edit: On a serious note, Schnediderlin is great. Versatile, can do really anything. A beast defensively, but also good going forward. But Schweinsteiger is just the guy in the middle of our game, a real general. If he could stay injury free, it could be the signing of our dreams. I take the risk, a real controller of our tempo in the middle with a good engine is exactly what we need. Schneiderlin would be very very useful too, we would need them both. But Schweinsteiger is a legend in the game.
 
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