Even a peak Kante on PEDs couldn't handle the space in midfield over the course of a season if we continue to play like that.
Sofyan Amrabat | signs for United on loan
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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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Even a peak Kante on PEDs couldn't handle the space in midfield over the course of a season if we continue to play like that.
I’ve been pretty vocal on not wanting Amrabat but at this stage with the news of McTominay and Maguire staying I’d take him. I fear we’re going to end up with nobody and in 2023 Scott McTominay is still a United regular which is a complete disgrace
Where’s that Murtough-bashing thread?Leaving it this late in the day in signing, arguably, the most important midfielder the club needs....or one where you think the clubs needs.
God knows what Ten Hag thinks/wants.
Sofyan Amrabat is just that…. Sofyan Amrabat. I suspect people are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think he will be the answer to any serious questions here.
Well feck. We’ve gone from about 50m in the back pocket and riding of two stiffs, to two stiffs remaining and no Amrabat and Pavard. Lovely turn of events.
Italian sources have been all over the shop with this. First it was just Fred now it’s another one needed
Always an excuse as to why it’s not yet happening.
Correct. But the desperation is very much kicking in, which I get, but still.
Yeah this deal isn't happening and if we don't bring in another midfielder we are in huge trouble unless Ten Hag drastically changes his game plan.
With the best of a bad lot in Fred gone we really need Amrabat or someone of his type. It's not like he's amazing, but I feel he's a more a good all round midfielder that can play deep, cover across the midfield and not hide
We seem to be gambling on McTom being our deepest midfielder and transforming into Matic if Case gets suspended/injured.
We seem to be gambling on McTom being our deepest midfielder and transforming into Matic if Case gets suspended/injured.
Bailly and VdB not leaving has screwed us. We could have got Pavard and Amrabat, but those two staying could ruin our window. We should punish them by putting them in the reserves.
Oh come on, you've just made that up. There's no way that name is real.
Understood. But I think you have to give Mount a dozen games in our system before writing him off. Plus I think he relies on being properly match fit (which none of our players are just now).
No we shouldn’t.
Punish them for what ? For sticking to a legally bind contract? Or for not finding a suitable employer to continue their career? Or not finding a suitable place where he could move with his family ?
Grow up !
For not letting us live out our Football Manager fantasies in real life.
Fair point. Putting a player in the reserves isn't really a punishment for them. All it does is cut off our nose to spite our face.
Won’t pay up for better quality players, can’t shift deadwood players, panic buy lower quality players and watch the cycle continue. How to run the best club in the country into mediocrity over a 10 year period.
Have you seen the state of United's midfield. Even Amrabat would be a blessing. He might not be the most exciting player but I believe he would make an impact.
Maguire is shagging us here. We should’ve just paid him off.
And of all the players who will make an impact in our midfield, why is everyone so desperate for Sofyan Amrabat?
Some of these posts are mental. There is a reason contracts exist. It's so greedy corporate assholes can't take advantage of anyone, anytime something does not work out in their favor.
They have every right to hold the club accountable for their end of the contract until they get something else lined up. Bailly could have left years ago but the club offered him a new deal.
Same goes with Maguire, VdB, or any other player not in ETH's plans. If they want to play, they will look for a move. If they're happy sitting on the bench collecting millions, they're under contract to do so.
Bottom line, this club is run by a bag of dicks. Blame the owners, blame the CEO, blame the managers, don't blame the player. Especially if they're injured on the job and unable to play.
If the club want easy and easy out in this situation, maybe they should employee better negotiators and lawyers.
I guess that's the best United can do with such low transfer budget available. I believe he's valued at 30m, no way you can buy any of the most rated midfielders in the world with that money.
Its not that we're desperate for him alone, its because he's the only one we've been linked with for god knows how long now.
So everyone’s solution is to sell one average midfielder just to bring in another average midfielder. Makes complete sense.
Because he would be great value for price being quoted considering todays market.
What part of VDB or McTominay's play constitutes average
Which is fair, but I’m just trying to temper expectations. You invariably get what you pay for and we have/had a couple of 30m rated midfielders already who were never going to take us forward.
Allegedly.
Our inability to shift unwanted players is staggering. Even with Saudi Arabia throwing money around this summer and buying up every bit of dead wood in sight, we still can't shift these players.
We'll probably never find out if this long standing problem is a result of incompetency among those in charge or penny pinching by the Glazers (most likely, a bit of both). Either way, the end result is the same - a squad that is not fit for purpose. The problem is particularly acute this summer because, thanks to United's poor financial position, the sales of Maguire, Henderson and McTominay were essential steps in enabling in us to address other weaknesses in the squad. Frustrating to be left saddled with these players.
And you are right but I think Amrabat will be an useful player for United.
Jesus Wept!!
Let me put it this way, you want someone who is less shit than both VDB and McT...not exactly a great solution.
That's beyond braindead if we do that now, especially everything we have known for years now.
We should have taken West Ham's bid, sold McTominay and then feck off with the money to sign Amrabat.
We need a CDM, but we can't do that if we keep a surplus of midfielders who are unfit to play as CDM.
Nah good point let's go into the season with just one holding midfielder who's a bit old and has questionable fitness, and if he gets injured or worn out we'll just play McTominay behind Mount and Bruno and concede 15 goals a game.
Add Antony and Sancho to that list if you are being serious about strengthening the starting eleven.
I have a feeling Amrabat will be the next Nico Gaitan. At the end of the transfer window it will transpire we were never in for him; before we’re linked again with him in January and next summer.
Let’s go even further, shut down the fecking season and call it a day since the likes of you and others have collectively shat themselves over one game.
Why am I thinking that the only reason we're linked with this guy is because he's born in the Netherlands?
Is that the only two choices? Be happy with McT or shut the season down?
Some of us, even the optimists, have been looking with concern at the quality and depth of our midfield options for a long time.
I suppose quite a few have joined us in these tepid waters after one somewhat unconvincing performance but it doesn’t make them wrong.
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