. I can feel the disappointment from you.Sergej Milinkovic Savic
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. I can feel the disappointment from you.Interesting you said Tah. He was actually one of the names I thought you might say! Looks like he will be brilliant. Can't say I know anything about Roca.
I agree about waiting for Sancho, think he'd be perfect. If Lukaku goes, which is likely, would you not consider bringing in backup for Rashford?
If we intend on deploying Rashford as the starting center forward, I think we should give Greenwood plenty of minutes as the backup center forward (the kid is turning 18 soon and should be ready for a bit-part first team role). With the medium term in mind, there's little point in signing an experienced player who will just hamper the latter's progression, unless said experienced player is of an exceptional standard (like Griezmann) and can make a genuine difference as the nominal starter over the next 3-4 years (in which case, Rashford/Greenwood would be backups for him or rotate in the wide attacking spots with Martial, James, Lingard). Would only make an exception for Dolberg from Ajax, who has hit the wall in a developmental sense — and wasn't a key factor in Ajax's European charge given the form of Tadić, but still boasts remarkably unique technical attributes that are reminiscent of the likes of Ibrahimović or Bergkamp — wouldn't mind a diamond-in-the-rough punt on him because if he manages to refine his game (big if given some of recent performances), he could be a world class 9½ over the coming decade.
If I was to guess, most of Greenwood’s games will come from the right next season. There’s nobody that’s really solidified that position so it’s not such a bad thing considering he can get game time there.
Sorry back on Serg, do people think he fits in with Pogba - same debate as Bruno.
Greenwood can easily play and score regularly from anywhere across the front imo. That versatility will ensure he plays a lot. The right is the most obvious spot. Martial Rash Greenwood
Were David Amoyal tweets with a link to Di Marzio's article stating United were ready to put down €80m for Savic but Lazio want €90m. He also described the player as a mix between Pogba and Diego Simeone.
Thanks. Remember Di Marzio reporting that Lazio wants 100 million.
I'd describe him as 'if Zidane was a brute..'
If we are talking about 2 seasons ago, it might be debatable since he used to play more in advanced role. I haven’t watch him at all last season but it looks like that he played more central last season, can’t really confirm this.
As for Bruno, he’s clearly more an attacking mid than Serg.
So despite how people in here who probably just making assumption have been saying he had average season in 18/19. He actually won best midfielder Serie A last season based on Opta Sports & Netco Sports.
Always said he isn't that reliable. Didn't believe him when he was linking us with Fabinho. He's been pet l pretty poor thugs summer by backtracking and deleting claims he's made.
Based on statistics - he was not voted the best midfielder by his peers or anything like that. He seemed to be lauded for final third contributions in comparison to other central midfielders, by those who are keen on stats. The consensus is that he wasn’t as good as the season prior - as was the case with Lazio in general - but that he had a different role, deeper in midfield. I caught quite a few games in 17/18 and he looked natural in an advanced no.8/ no.10 role, and a good player.
Wouldn’t he be a good replacement for Herrera to play behind Pogba? He’s a complete midfielder who would complement Pogba better than Fernandes (who would be Paul’s direct replacement if he were to leave).
Only just realised that his brother was with us for a spell in 2014. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanja_Milinković-Savić.
Never heard of him before.
Yeah he's a keeper.
Not really.
My impression is that SMS would be a Pogba replacement alongside a Herrera type player (McTominay). Bruno would possibly replace Mata or Lingaard s role in today s game
If you were going to play Pogba and Milinkovic-Savic in the same team, Pogba would be the one playing in Herrera’s position behind Milinkovic-Savic.
Playing Pogba and him in the first XI would require monster of a DM imo.
It would need to be the right kind of player. The calibre would be no more important with Pogba and Milinkovic-Savic than with any other pair of midfielders.
I guess the question is whether Serg is a better player deeper over the advanced role where he really got the hype.
Signing Milinkovic-Savic would be a great move for you guys. He is a tremendous talent. His defensive abilities are overrated; he's really not that good defensively. He's also not particularly fast. But he's a creative force, quite strong, and a great passer. He could easily score 10+ goals playing behind your strikers.
Lazio are a notoriously difficult club to negotiate with. They do quite well financially given that they are not just a football club, but a sporting club. You can count on one hand the number of times they have sold a player for less than their desired price.
They sold Felipe Anderson, who was essentially a bust in Serie A, for 40 million. They sold Keita Balde to Monaco for 30 and he has been awful. They sold Lucas Biglia to Milan for 20 where he looks like he's ready for retirement. If Claudio Lotitio says he wants 100 million Euros for someone, he's not kidding. Buyer beware.
Lazio are a notoriously difficult club to negotiate with. They do quite well financially given that they are not just a football club, but a sporting club. You can count on one hand the number of times they have sold a player for less than their desired price.
They sold Felipe Anderson, who was essentially a bust in Serie A, for 40 million. They sold Keita Balde to Monaco for 30 and he has been awful. They sold Lucas Biglia to Milan for 20 where he looks like he's ready for retirement. If Claudio Lotitio says he wants 100 million Euros for someone, he's not kidding. Buyer beware.
This isn't happening.
Seems like bigger bullshit than the Pepe links to me.
Things are gaitan hot in here
how many €70+ deals are we sealing?So take off all your clothes
I like Milinkovic a lot but that prize was totally undeserved last season, no way he has been the best midfielder in serie A nor one of the top three, while he was hands down 2 seasons ago.
If Pogba leaves, you could not find a better player with those characteristics IMO
We've already tried that with Pogba and it doesn't work. Surely Savic only comes if Pogba is going.
counted 4. If we sell Pogba and Lukaku for 230m, it could be possible. There is a chance
This does slightly worry me.
as far as I can tell the Pepe links are completely fabricated?
this is at least a reputable newspaper
but still probably bs
Woody staying back in the UK surely means we have a lot of work to do on the market
No coincidence all these links pop up now that Woody decided enough is enough with one deal at a time It's like the end game for him. Going to be a mad few weeks if even half of it's true.Woody staying back in the UK surely means we have a lot of work to do on the market
We have been linked with 4 players not at £70m. Bruno, Maguire been going on for the whole window, Sergej last few weeks and pepe was initially mentioned early doors and now again.
I for one don't believe in anything, Ed has no clue what he is doing this window.
I for one don't believe in anything, Ed has no clue what he is doing this window.