You've kind of mixed up the news and your opinion into a bit of an incoherent mush there buddy.
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You've kind of mixed up the news and your opinion into a bit of an incoherent mush there buddy.
A player doesn't have to be an individual upgrade on Lukaku to be better. Is Dembele a better player than Lukaku? Probably not. But if he fits our system well then he's going to be better for us than Lukaku was.
The system should always come before individual quality and it's been obvious since OGS came in that Lukaku is a square peg in a round hole.
The system should always come before individual quality and it's been obvious since OGS came in that Lukaku is a square peg in a round hole.
He did. And in the same sentence he said that it's the club's (and manager's) decision to either plan with him or not, which to me hints at some people at Juve not being too satisfied with his performances. Maybe the club wants to cash in before his value declines while he would want to stay if possible?
I get the feeling that Inter don't have the money, and we'll be left with a more disgruntled Lukaku than he already is.
Has to be Jovic, there are no other good strikers available out there. But I really hope Ole isn't planning on having Rashy as first choice striker, his blind loyalty towards some players like Rash and Young makes me feel that we could see Rash as the main striker. If that's the case we can write off next season before the season even begins. Rashford is nowhere near ready to lead the line for a top club, I hope Ole, being a forward himself sees this
Well we can always take Skriniar off their hands
Day 1 of Conte's reign they make a ridiculously low bid for Lukaku, despite Conte having wanted him for years
Day 2:
Day 1 of Conte's reign they make a ridiculously low bid for Lukaku, despite Conte having wanted him for years
Day 2:
WTF...when was this? What was this? Did he get a yellow card...?!
I gave 3 options.... never said it was a definitive list. 3 options that were upgrades on Lukaku. If I wrote down strikers who are capable of scoring goals I’d be there for quite a while, so calm yourself.
Pretty sure it was for Italy at either the euros or the World Cup.
People celebrate the (supposed) sale of Lukaku.. we'll replace him with Moussa Dembele.. strike force of Rashford and Moussa Dembele would be weakest in top 6 for sure
Not sure why people think Rashford's suddenly going to learn how to score. Sure Lukaku can go missing in games, but at least we beat teams below us when he plays.
Day 1 of Conte's reign they make a ridiculously low bid for Lukaku, despite Conte having wanted him for years
Day 2:
Lukakus first touch.
I don’t think it’s that far fetched to think Rashford could improve. Look at how Sterling’s finishing went through the roof.
It depends on if you think Rashford at his best (December/January) or Rashford at his worst (Feb to April) is more likely to be his level.
Harry Kane wasn’t even playing Premier League football at his age.
It depends on if you think Rashford at his best (December/January) or Rashford at his worst (Feb to April) is more likely to be his level.
Harry Kane wasn’t even playing Premier League football at his age.
Sterling had similar stats at Rashford's age. Don't forget he was also labelled a flop when he was just a year at City.
We could do with a top coach though. A Pep, a Poch. I hope Ole is good.
Concern would be that rashford at his best still wasn't THAT good
Sterling has always been a better player than Rashford overall though. He has had a consistent season under Liverpool and City collectively not selective periods of good form. Rashford is a hot and cold performer but when he's cold it's atrocious and it outlasts his good form.
Kane is a freak in regards to his development, it's an abnormality because he has instinctive strengths which you cannot coach. It's certainly not going to be a case you'll see very often, otherwise you could say that any youth player can reach world class levels which is untrue.
I look at Rashford and just think in terms of him leading the line he's easily one of the lowest rated in the league, he's too wasteful. I'd take no problems with Rashford starting many games in wide areas, but as I've always said if Solskjaer starts the season with no established striker it will lose him his tenure because we will not finish games.
Haven't noticed any hysteria. If we want to upgrade on Lukaku and move the Belgian out, that's fine. I never wanted us to sign him in the first place.
Simply getting rid of Lukaku will not make the side stronger, though - quite the contrary.
Rashford isn't good enough to lead the line at a club with top 4 aspirations. That is clear. He's still young and will no doubt improve, but for the forthcoming season, we need either Lukaku, or an upgrade to Lukaku.
I wouldn't be so sure about Dan James being on the sidelines.
Ole has gone on record to say that he favours a high press. Check out this goal (at 15 seconds).
That might be the most archetypal high press goal you'll ever see.
In terms of the squad, he'd almost certainly be among our three best pressing forwards even if we bought in further signings.
I've got a feeling that Martial might be on his way out. Despite his reputed pace, I've barely seen him use it effectively, either in closing down or balls over the top.
Lukaku is not good enough either. Upgrade it is.
Neymar and its not even close tbh.
Yeah he's definitely a humongous diva himself but this cnut made a documentary about where he's gonna continue his career at…
Not against selling him but we need to have a replacement lined up as we can't rely on Rashford as he's still learning (I hope) and we need a proper #9.
If reports in France are to be believed then we're after Moussa Dembele from Lyon.
This does not read well.
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Ex France striker doubts Dembele ability
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks.
But former France forward Christophe Dugarry is not convinced by the former Celtic and Fulham striker, after reports that United had tabled a £40million bid.
“Moussa Dembele? I’m not having him. He does not convince me.
“I find him static, ungenerous with his team-mates and limited technically.
“He has a good build and he can progress but he makes very little effort. His attitude is not right.”
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele (Image: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)
I think ole will go martial.
If we can't get a replacement we can always play Sanchez as a striker. That's assuming we do not plan to sell Sanchez.
Oh yeah. Forgot about that. Maybe its a tie. At least greizmann seems to care about football. Neymar fecks off every winter to party.
This does not read well.
14:07
Ex France striker doubts Dembele ability
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks.
But former France forward Christophe Dugarry is not convinced by the former Celtic and Fulham striker, after reports that United had tabled a £40million bid.
“Moussa Dembele? I’m not having him. He does not convince me.
“I find him static, ungenerous with his team-mates and limited technically.
“He has a good build and he can progress but he makes very little effort. His attitude is not right.”
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele (Image: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)
Pfft..Dugarry, you were only good in EA Sports' FIFA 99.
He's always mysteriously injured and not able to pay each year during his sister's birthday.
This does not read well.
14:07
Ex France striker doubts Dembele ability
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks.
But former France forward Christophe Dugarry is not convinced by the former Celtic and Fulham striker, after reports that United had tabled a £40million bid.
“Moussa Dembele? I’m not having him. He does not convince me.
“I find him static, ungenerous with his team-mates and limited technically.
“He has a good build and he can progress but he makes very little effort. His attitude is not right.”
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele (Image: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images)
To be honest, I agree with Dugarry. I am not convinced from what I have seen from this guy, although, my knowledge of him is pretty limited.
I would like Dugarry assesment on Rashford and Lukaku.
Id rather play Rashford as Sanchez is well and truly done and is just stealing a wage IMO
Hmmm, possibly. It could be that James works his way into the starting lineup, but I can't see Ole going into the upcoming season thinking James will be starting the season. We have to realise that he's only 21 and is coming from the Championship. This is not to say he won't be able to make the step up, but surely Ole isn't thinking James will make a sudden impact.
As for Martial, he and Rashford need to swap positions, in my opinon.
Martial, despite having fantastic dribbling ability and pace, as you said very rarely use it effectively. However, his hold up play play and vision is underrated to me, and I could personally see him being a top striker, given he has runners either side of him.
Rashford, on the other hand, could make for a top inside forward. Never stops running, has a good shot on him and can beat a man.
Hoping Ole at least tries it during pre-season.
Rashford Martial New Winger
James New Striker Chong
What's all this Dembele talk about?
People celebrate Lukaku possibly leaving but it leaves us at bare bones in forward positions..
People celebrate Lukaku possibly leaving but it leaves us at bare bones in forward positions..
Maybe we can flog some of our dross to the soon to be newly minted Newcastle. Rafa loves a big strong target man.
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