Trouble is, we are rapidly approaching panic mode now, I think, and I worry it will just a case of signing a few, just to "salvage" the window and save face.
Sergino Dest | Signs for AC Milan
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Trouble is, we are rapidly approaching panic mode now, I think, and I worry it will just a case of signing a few, just to "salvage" the window and save face.
This is quite clearly only true for a section of the fanbase.
https://www.sport.es/en/news/barca/...dest-transfer-with-manchester-united-14267009
Sadly for you, it's a trash source - because it sounds like a no brainer to me.
Barca are pushing him out, he used to play for Ten Hag at Ajax, he was highly sought after, and he's also American. And, you desperately need someone at right back and he can't possibly be worse than Dalot.
Isn't Dest a bit shit, though?
What does being american have to do with it?
Marketing potential for the Glazers of course
I kind of think so but then Brazzo wanted to sign him pretty desperately.. so you can choose whose opinion you think is worth more, mine or the Bayern sporting executive's
And most of all words cannot describe how shitty I think Dalot is, surely getting Dest in to challenge him can't be wrong. Dest is also still young.
I mean it's not like you never have shit transfers, so who knows
He's USA's 3rd best RB I think. I guess we need a 3rd choice RB if Laird and Williams are off don't we?
Not true. He is by far our best right back and second best left back.
You're basically an American club, no offense.
Dalot is well shit to be fair. But we dont also want to hoard average to shit RBs. I still think KWP is a quality full back and perfect for Ten Hag. Would much rather him
Get in touch with PSG give them Rashford and we take Hakimi (i wish).
Also me thinking Dest is kind of shit to a certain degree has to do with me very strongly wanting him to be shit since he chose to join Barca, that much capacity for self-reflection must be mustered up. For all I know he might be a top talent.
Aren't there character concerns with him?
I don't know anything about the purported character shortcomings but have never really been impressed by him when watching barca.
I'd pass, he'll never be a title winning united caliber right back in my opinion.
I'd pass, he'll never be a title winning united caliber right back in my opinion.
Why would there be character concerns? Any source?
And no, not agreeing to another wage reduction is not a character flaw, no matter what Barca fans tell you.
I think this would be a great transfer. Barca fire sale.
Cavani was great in his first yearWe shall see, Fellaini still springs to mind, as does Ighalo & Cavani....
He’s not good enough for United. He was a backup to Mazroui at Ajax and we were glad to get rid of Dest.
Nah. There must be better options out there.
He had a choice between Barca and Bayern when he left Ajax. Bayern would have been much better for his career.
My guess is that we loan in Dest and loan out AWB to Palace on deadline day
Too small physically. We have too many physically weak players
Much rather prefer Dumfries as RB.
I'd take him for the right fee and wage. I don't think he is as bad as people make him out to be and I think he'd fit in. And he is only 21. We only have Dalot in that position. Maybe he can blossom under Ten Hag now.
You are the 2nd supposed Ajax supporter in this thread to claim that, but researching the claim shows it to be blatantly untrue.
In the 19/20 season, which is Dest's last season at Ajax and also basically his only one, breaking through being 18-19 years old, he started more games than Mazraoui in both Eredivisie and Champions League.
Yeah wouldn't just write him off like others have
I can only speak of Dest from watching him for the National Team. He has fantastic attacking qualities and good (not great) pace. Defensively he can be great when he wants to and is engaged. He put Davies in his pocket in the first USA v. Canada game for 95% of the match. The only problem is that 5 (or 40, or 80) % where he gets enamored with his attacking prowess and decides to not track back. He did it against Davies and Canada scored.
He needs proper coaching and a manager who will instill some discipline. I think for the right price he would be worth it, there is a fantastic player in there and his qualities would fit ETH’s system.
I resisted posting anything as I likely have some bias in wanting to (finally) see an American outfield player at Utd, but I do think he would be worth a punt if the price is right and no other options are available.
He needs proper coaching and a manager who will instill some discipline. I think for the right price he would be worth it, there is a fantastic player in there and his qualities would fit ETH’s system.
I resisted posting anything as I likely have some bias in wanting to (finally) see an American outfield player at Utd, but I do think he would be worth a punt if the price is right and no other options are available.
I want him because Dalot is trash
But it’s that philosophy of getting slightly better which is why United are mediocre
Tough one
Ten Hag be decisive bitch
But it’s that philosophy of getting slightly better which is why United are mediocre
Tough one
Ten Hag be decisive bitch
Indeed, it's really weird, the way so many are writing him off. You'd think he is 26. He is only a year older than someone like Diallo and as old as Garner. And he isn't even bad. I think what he needs is coaching by a proper manager.
Because Mazraoui was injured.
How about instead of buying Dest or playing either AWB or Dalot we use Laird (cancel his loan to QPR) who was our best right back in pre season and looks to actually have a long term future with us.
It's a project, isn't he ? He comes here and there's absolutely no guarantees he'll explode with talent and consistent form, from the start.
Wouldn't expect immediate impact like many United supporters desire from RB position.
Wouldn't expect immediate impact like many United supporters desire from RB position.
Yeah and Erik can provide that, however do we want to deal with Barca again
Slow burner like Malacia maybe
I'd rather we never deal with that club again, but seeing as we've spent the whole summer doing so we might as well go a little further. And he is no De Jong so it will be easier as long as they don't start pulling some crap. But maybe they can give us a discount if we get De Jong.
I'd rather we never deal with that club again, but seeing as we've spent the whole summer doing so we might as well go a little further. And he is no De Jong so it will be easier as long as they don't start pulling some crap. But maybe they can give us a discount if we get De Jong.
Yes, please do buy him. I would throw him in for cheap in a potential Frenkie deal, just take him.
This was such a baffling signing at the time, really feels like we got baited because Bayern were interested.
No difference between him and Dalot to me. I've never been too impressed.
Barcelona, America, United, or some random German club where he like most Americans end up... Not good enough.
Barcelona, America, United, or some random German club where he like most Americans end up... Not good enough.
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