Surely bollocks?
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Surely bollocks?
I thought he would know better than to trust any source from Portugal
Bouhafsi’s usually very reliable but the information isn’t coming directly from him so take it with a pinch of salt especially when it involves Portuguese sources.
Telles is shit, isn’t he?
Pointless agreeing a contract If we aren’t going to pay the asking price like the last few times.
According to Portuguese media United have signed every player at the top clubs every season so I don't actually believe any of this.
Sky now also running with that the club have spent money on Bruno and VdB this year and are happy with the squad.
We'll likely sell Smalling and buy Telles and that's us done.
We'll likely sell Smalling and buy Telles and that's us done.
Chelsea apparently had a deal to sign him before COVID but pulled out. I think it was €50m, but then Chilwell came available so they went for him instead. I mean he can't be that bad can he? Quite attacking from what I remember.
Is he actually good at attacking, or just good at set pieces?
Players can't always replicate the past success in a new environment or league. Buying players in not an easy science. Anyway, United did want him but as right did not agree to the buy back-clause.
Attacking full back, like the type that doesn't really want to be a fullback, wants to be a striker but gets played LB instead. Like Evra.
His contract is up in a year and Chelsea had agreed to pay 50m for him? And now Porto want 20m? Do you really believe that?
He's a great crosser. Defends on the front foot. But he's not the quickest.
I think statistically he’s actually pretty good but there’s questions marks as to why no other clubs have tried to sign him previously despite being solid year after year. Then again you could say the same for Bruno and he’s alright isn’t he.
So his buyout is €40m, not €50m, I was wrong. That's what Chelsea were quoted back in June and were happy to pay if they couldn't get Chilwell. PSG are interested too apparently and have been for a while.
Sounds like Kolarov. Lack of pace sounds like a nightmare of Maguire is playing LCB.
Not being quick doesnt mean he has a lack of pace
Well yes we didnt buy him due to the clause. But would have obviously immediaetly competed with Shaw for the position if we did.
Just like we know Van De Beek will and knew Bruno Fernandes would etc
Good at setpieces and crosses a lot though xA from crosses isn't particularly high (is that on him or Porto's attacker I don't know)
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Whatever. Cba with the fancy dan analysis. Is he fast or slow?
I think statistically he’s actually pretty good but there’s questions marks as to why no other clubs have tried to sign him previously despite being solid year after year. Then again you could say the same for Bruno and he’s alright isn’t he.
May not have been worth the asking price of 50 million.
Inbetween?
I dont think we need pace, all we need is someone good on the ball since we will be facing low blocks every other week.
I couldn't tell you if TAA was especially quick but he doesnt have to be
Good to see Bobby Davro keeping busy.
But but but ...James was "very lively" against VillaI don't think he's all that but when you compare him to our backup options then he appears world class. James as our main backup winger
Feckin Leeds has spent more on players. Either we are on the verge of bankcrupcy or Glazers penny pinching like usual.
Is this usually how its done? Surely the clubs talk amongst each other first to at least get an idea of the money involved?
Clubs speak to agents first to ask terms, then speak to clubs to agree a fee to release them from the club. No point in speaking to the club first only to find out the player isn't interested or wants daft money.
Who is the third one? Lemme guess he won’t say unless we get LINKED to another LB?
He will say it once someone who actually knows leaks it.
Are we just going round Europe agreeing terms with loads of players but refusing to actually sign. It's just totally pathetic. The Glazers and Ed have nothing but contempt for the fans it seems.
Solid MO.
How many was loads? Sancho, Reguilon which we gave up because of the clause and now allegedly Telles? All of only three?
I've only seen him in the semi-final against us and based on that alone he would be an immediate upgrade on Luke Shaw. Isn't he starting there for Spain, when Luke gets to relax and put on weight for two weeks during international breaks.
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