Can't see us signing that many attacking players to be honest. A centre-back, midfielder, striker and probably a winger (Perisic) would be my guess.
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Can't see us signing that many attacking players to be honest. A centre-back, midfielder, striker and probably a winger (Perisic) would be my guess.
Even the combined forces of Jose and Woody can't fight the power of the vagina, shame.
Knowing us we will sign an on his last legs Totti. Please someone cheer me up.
Didn't want him anyway, Lukaku is far superior to some other players
No, Martial and Rashford did not have a bad season; they are having a season most youngsters have and that is an inconsistent one.
If we take Martial's numbers from his first season as an indication of his level then he would go on to become the next Lionel Messi, but its obvious he is nowhere near that level of player. Something similar can be said about Rashford, he was scoring with almost every shot he took which is obviously not something that is sustainable.
The only one that has under performed goalscoring wise is Mkhitaryan, but he has struggled in the league massively due to the tempo and physicality. In Europe where he is given space and time he is our best goalscorer.
Why aren't we in for Auba?!
I said it before in the Griezmann thread that he was saying and I was being mocked. I've seen how this works.
He's versatile, I agree. He can play in all those positions but all his best games have come from playing just behind a striker. If we were to buy him we'd probably play him there, which would mean Pogba in a midfield 2. If not it'd mean Griezmann out wide, which is a waste given his abilities just behind a striker. Admittedly we could accomodate both with a 4-4-2 diamond or a 3-5-2 but I am not sure how well we can play with those formations in this league.
It would have been a good dilemma to have him, but us not getting him is not the end of the world. There are other options we could go for where we couldn't have to compromise one of our two best attackers.
First two, yes, Perisic I'm 50/50 on but he's kinda underwhelming (probably the age and price combination, rather than his abilities). The striker, its not that I don't rate either but Lukaku would break the bank and could end up being a carthorse if we're unlucky, Lacazette I haven't seen much of.
Also, if we buy Lukaku we'll probably play more route 1, hoofball type football and we don't have the wingers or creative lock-pickers to create much for Lukaku.
"It's only 1st of June"
Honestly most of the better attackers that were available are almost signing elsewhere now. We're damn lucky that Chelsea couldn't shift Costa, which means we'll get Lukaku. Our attack will be no better than last year though.
Honestly most of the better attackers that were available are almost signing elsewhere now. We're damn lucky that Chelsea couldn't shift Costa, which means we'll get Lukaku. Our attack will be no better than last year though.
There is now without Griezmann, honestly no combination of available forwards who will make our attack better than last season 
We're fecked if Morata is supposed to legitimately be our goal now
We're fecked if Morata is supposed to legitimately be our goal nowIt's like when you're dating someone and she already has a boyfriend but you both know he's a loser and that you're just right together and start planning your future together. Then he contracts a horrible illness and she feels sorry for him and decides to stay with him for the time being as she feels sorry for him. You need to let go and move on but you just can't. Oh Griezmann, you broke our muppet hearts
OK who's next? We need to be linked to someone at least on par with Griezmann to mend our muppet hearts. I'm seeing Lacazette and Lukaku right now and it's not looking good. We'd better be at least considering Mbappe, if the price is right.
OK who's next? We need to be linked to someone at least on par with Griezmann to mend our muppet hearts. I'm seeing Lacazette and Lukaku right now and it's not looking good. We'd better be at least considering Mbappe, if the price is right.
Damn, so the earlier brief was to soften the blow on United since we are not getting him...
Are we actually going to be weaker this season than last taking into account we will probably have a worse striker and the players we could buy hardly look like upgrades combined with the fact many of our players will be getting older.
taking into account we will probably have a worse striker and the players we could buy hardly look like upgrades combined with the fact many of our players will be getting older.Seems like it is not just us this year that are going through the in for him/out for him rumors. Transfer Summer Silliness abounds!
When you think of it, it's quite possible the CAS decision was part of the 2 week timeframe decision. Maybe AG was more optimistic that CAS would rule for AM, thereby making him comfortable to go knowing that AM could buy & register a replacement. The hints he might leave were possibly a way to influence the CAS to overlook AM's transgressions, but now it looks to have set back the probably eventual transfer to next year.
Then again, we might be back to this soap opera in a few weeks time. If things don't fall UTD's way in more transfer battles, I could see Woody putting more pressure on AG to come to OT sooner than later. I'm sure this isn't the last we've heard on this player.
"It's only 1st of June"
Honestly most of the better attackers that were available are almost signing elsewhere now. We're damn lucky that Chelsea couldn't shift Costa, which means we'll get Lukaku. Our attack will be no better than last year though.
This is essentially how I feel. The date doesn't mean shite when there is a lack of quality available.
Bernardo Silva, Aubemyang, Morata, Griezmann etc. are all players we've missed out on. Who is left that can really take us to that next level? Signing players to fill the squad rather than signing players who are genuine top footballers is why we're shite in the first place. I just hope we go all out for Mbappe or Lemar or fecking someone. If Lukaku is our star signing this season, we aren't winning anything worthwhile next season. It's Jose's second season and I along with many other fans expect a proper challenge for the title and CL. Replacing Ibra with an inferior player, with similar players around them, isn't going to take us forward. It'll be the same problems.
"It's only 1st of June"
Honestly most of the better attackers that were available are almost signing elsewhere now. We're damn lucky that Chelsea couldn't shift Costa, which means we'll get Lukaku. Our attack will be no better than last year though.
Ah the old, all the good players are gone by June 1st gem. We seem to hear that every year and yet clubs seem to sign good players after that.
Don't give up so soon, it is not the United way.
Agree with you. Thiago one was... Well, don't even like to remember about it.
We can compensate Griezzmann as it's basically the whole transfer window in front of us and most importantly now we have a competent manager.
This is essentially how I feel. The date doesn't mean shite when there is a lack of quality available.
I just hope we go all out for Mbappe or Lemar or fecking someone. If Lukaku is our star signing this season, we aren't winning anything worthwhile next season. It's Jose's second season and I along with many other fans expect a proper challenge for the title and CL. Replacing Ibra with an inferior player, with similar players around them, isn't going to take us forward. It'll be the same problems.
Well then I guess that means you won't be watching next season.
Each summer we get overwhelming signings that raise people's expectations and end up in a race for top 4. Maybe we're trying the opposite this season, to make underwhelming signings and see what'll happen ?
Ballbag feeding Sky fake news
Who is genuinely available? Let's not kid ourselves into thinking Jose is a manager who elevates attackers. Defenders? Sure, but with attackers he needs established stars to do their thing. Which asks the question of who? What available player can elevate us to the next level. We've lost Ibra, who is better than every striker we're linked with bar Mbappe (which is an extremely weak link, if any), coupled with the fact that there is just a lack of top players in the other attacking positions available. I don't see Lemar etc. moving because Monaco have already sold Silva and might still yet cash in on Mbappe.
Only players above Griezmann are Neymar etc. It's almost guaranteed our fall back option is a far inferior player. I just hope we can find a gem or something.
I would say most likely the ban is the biggest obstacle. There were some posters as early as several months ago pointing out the ban could have an effect, they may very well have been right.
I'm hoping we have a Bailly or two up our sleeves. I'm more confident in our scouting now, and I assume they haven't just looked at the most obvious choices.
Well then I guess that means you won't be watching next season.
Why wouldn't I watch next season? We aren't going to challenge for the title or the CL with the players we're linked with, given the state of our squad, but I'll still support the club. We've hardly been dominating European football over the past few seasons anyway.
If Aubameyang is really available for £60m, then we should be all over that. I still think we should also test Arsenal with £50m for Sanchez, worst they can do is reject it, and we move on to more viable targets - I'd be annoyed if we paid anything near that for Perisic.
And so what?
Aubemyang would be a great signing, think he'll be a PSG player though, seems extremely close.
So who will be this seasons Last Big Payday Player? There has to be one.
We had/have a deal with Griezmann. Either we fecked up (I refuse to believe that), or Griezmann fecked us or its still on.
I am really sorry guys, but we had or have a deal with Griezmann. If it's him that did not honour the deal, he will never play for us imo. United will lose hell of a lot money if the deal falls and it does look like that now.
Also it's okay that you ban the shit out of me. This feels really bad tbh.
I am really sorry guys, but we had or have a deal with Griezmann. If it's him that did not honour the deal, he will never play for us imo. United will lose hell of a lot money if the deal falls and it does look like that now.
Also it's okay that you ban the shit out of me. This feels really bad tbh.
Why would we lose a hell of a lot of money if it falls through?
I am the opposite personally Ronaldhino and Shearer were the two huge losses for me. Still would we have signed Ronaldhino AND Ronaldo, who knows?
I have actually never been so unbothered with us missing out on such a big player personally. Would have been another round peg in a square hole for me. Dont get me wrong sure he would have done really well here, is undoubtedly world class....but a possible world record transfer fee for somebody that to me at least doesnt fit ideally in to the system we have is a loss but an expensive and not huge one. We have missed out on big signings before and not suffered and we have signed world stars like Veron and DiMaria that havent fit in. I would rather we sign a proper striker or a proper winger that may not be as good a player individually but is more what I think we need.
I am concerned over some of the other names we are linked with though I have to say like Keane, Lukaku, Peresic who I dont actually think are good enough. Not sure Griezmann was the right signing but obviously he certainly wouldnt have been the wrong signing like other names linked
Agree
Ronaldo
Christ, don't worry about it. Certainly not your fault.
I think we can just agree that the whole thing certainly sucks.
Feck me, its going to be a long summer
While I think that could be the nail in the coffin for Griezmann, I'm not going to totally write it off. I still remember quotes from Pogba last season suggesting he'll stay with Juve and there were plenty of reason why he might have.
While I think that could be the nail in the coffin for Griezmann, I'm not going to totally write it off. I still remember quotes from Pogba last season suggesting he'll stay with Juve and there were plenty of reason why he might have.
One last hurrah in the CL Cup Final.Ronaldo
Been in similar situations except he went to prison and she opted to 'wait for him' , although they have previously broken up, deja vu feelingIt's like when you're dating someone and she already has a boyfriend but you both know he's a loser and that you're just right together and start planning your future together. Then he contracts a horrible illness and she feels sorry for him and decides to stay with him for the time being as she feels sorry for him. You need to let go and move on but you just can't. Oh Griezmann, you broke our muppet hearts
On topic, I really hope we push for Lukaku now (assuming Mbappe is unavailable) and later address our wing situation with someone like Moura.