Yussss finally, lets get people stationed at the airports and train stations pronto. It’s time... away to whip out the muppet kit.Finally a proper "48 hours" tweet
Toby Alderweireld
- Thread starter MyOnlySolskjaer
- Start date
- Status
Hopefully some better sources start backing this up.
100%. We don’t have to be cautious of our shaky defence. We can play out from the back. He’s a threat on set pieces. Provided he stays fit, he’s ideal.
I’d be surprised if the deal actually happens for more than 50m plus maybe some add ons. It happens with 90% of the transfer fees we pay, it always the maximum possible amount.
‘That prompted United to make an initial £50million offer in May, but they began looking at Leicester's Harry Maguire and Barcelona's Yerry Mina when the London club refused to budge on their asking price.’
So Spurs essentially ‘wasted’ 2 months to get another £10m? Alderweireld is only due back to training on Monday, so it made sense for United to hold out and wait, whereas Spurs could have already used the £50m back in May to get someone like Zaha in early.
On another side, to be sincere I wanted Maguire more when the rumors surfaced, but Toby is a good addition also.
Even Levy would be mad not to accept that offer (if real). Think this might happen.
What's Simon Mullock's track record like?
‘That prompted United to make an initial £50million offer in May, but they began looking at Leicester's Harry Maguire and Barcelona's Yerry Mina when the London club refused to budge on their asking price.’
So Spurs essentially ‘wasted’ 2 months to get another £10m? Alderweireld is only due back to training on Monday, so it made sense for United to hold out and wait, whereas Spurs could have already used the £50m back in May to get someone like Zaha in early.
I wouldn’t make assumptions based on a story in the Mirror. However, Levy does have a history in selling late on in the window to gain a few pounds.
He said we were interested in Sanchez in early January when everyone thought he was off to City. Looking at his record, he doesn't seem to put his nck on the line all that often. Clearly he's got some good info here.
Extortionate price if true.
Good to hear. There was also that guy from The Times who said a similar thing earlier today, so it looks promising.
Better than spending 45m EUR on Mina.
Debatable
It’s unclear yet whether we will get a €60m crock or not
Oh and sort your feckin hair out Toby
It’s unclear yet whether we will get a €60m crock or not
Oh and sort your feckin hair out Toby
Shouldn’t even be concerned on the price anymore. It’s a ridiculous market and if we dont pay it we continue with the likes of Jones getting a look in. We wouldn’t progress. Just pay it and get what we need
The perception of the price is skewed because of his release clause that kicks in next season.
If we get him, then I don’t really care about the price as he would be a significant improvement on what we have.
If you have the money then just do it as even Jurgen Klopp the hypocrite now agrees.
It's a lot more clear what we're getting from Toby than the largely untested Mina though.
He’s a world class centre back. Really not arsed. Would be a perfect signing for us.
Exactly. If his contract isn't close to an end, most likely we wouldn't even have a chance of getting him.
So United will have;
smalling
Jones
bailly
Rojo
Lindelof
Potentially Alderweireld
Surely that is a CB or two to many?...
smalling
Jones
bailly
Rojo
Lindelof
Potentially Alderweireld
Surely that is a CB or two to many?...
Lindelof too.
Wasn’t impressed with him during the WC. Was watching to see how he’d recovered. Not sure about him. I have a theory that perhaps Vertonghen makes him look better than he is. We will soon find out
So many defenders in the team that i totally forgot him. Surely one or two will leave the team.
Exactly. We need to improve, not settle for what we already have.
Rojo is linked to Everton for £30m.
Some said he's world class. Do you reckon he could be a GOAT?
Last edited:
Rojo will leave and I reckon Bailly will play RB in the short-term a bit like ivanovic
3 at the back looking likely. That would be the best system for our attack I think although we need better FB’s to really pull it off.
Im just wondering if the likes of Jones and Rojo are even good enough for a potential three in the back system, if the club wants to fire on all cilinders (premier league, champions league etc).
Really? I’ve always thought it to be the other way round.
I love the Peaky Blinder.
I really hope this is the signing Jose wasn't sure about. Double announcement
Seems way too much for an above average player with only a year left on his contract. Stick to selling shirts Woody.
£60 million is probably £10 million too much. Don't care. If we're planning on playing 352 we ideally still need a left back, if we're playing 433 a RW and LB are both neccessary.
I like Alderweireld but I hope we have another trick or two up our sleeve because he alone won't make us serious challengers.
I like Alderweireld but I hope we have another trick or two up our sleeve because he alone won't make us serious challengers.
Thank feck. The best defender we could've realistically gotten out of all those we've been linked with. Hopefully this one has legs.
The transfer fee doesn't bother me in the slightest. I trust the club to look after its finances properly. On the pitch though he improves our defence immeasurably and will add a lot to our overall game.
I'd be delighted if this came off .
I'd be delighted if this came off .
It’s a Darren Lewis story; he broke it first; and is apparently reliable when it comes to spurs news.
Hopefully the rest of his body too, for €60m I’d kinda expect him to have more than his legs
Would be a good signing if he stays injury free.
His hair is 10/10
Don't give a shit about the price anymore. Much better signing than Mina.
If we don't sign Alderweireld and end up with Mina, i will self-combust and the Caf will feel the full force of it.
- Status