Delaney is clueless, Don't believe a word of it. He is nearly as bad as Philip Brown (Pilip de brun) who guesses things while sat in LA.
United look at other targets (Mbappe & Lewa) as Griezmann dropped in priority
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Makes sense. Maybe go for Neymar or Messi if the Lewa thing doesn't work out. I mean it's good to have some safety options.
I agree. But given how important he's been this season I can see Jose building around him next season.
I'd rather Ibra moved on than for us to spend money on buying players that suit a player who'll only be here one more season tops.
Like Christmas adverts, the muppet season seems to start earlier and earlier each year.
I know delany is bullshitting. I do think people are underestimating how difficult it is to do a buy out clause deal. It will involve about 40% tax and griezmann will have to pay the clause causing more complications. In the end we might have to pay 112 million + for him if we go via the buyout.
That is why i dont say the deal is easy. It is only easy if united placate athletico and pay an amount close to the clause without making Griezmann pay it. Its like ander herrera deal.
That is why i dont say the deal is easy. It is only easy if united placate athletico and pay an amount close to the clause without making Griezmann pay it. Its like ander herrera deal.
"Griezmann trying to engineer a move to Real Madrid".
Who believes this shit?
Who believes this shit?
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I would be perfectly fine not getting Greizmann if we can get hold of Mbappe. He might not be Greizmann's level yet, but I have a feeling that he will become and outstanding player.
"A move for the Polish striker would synch with United's commercial aims around the team. Lewandowski has just signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, who would be reluctant to sell, but the Premier League club are considering testing how durable that stance is."
I guess Delaney is struggling to realize that Moyes is not our manager anymore. After all, going after unrealistic targets was his specialty.
I guess Delaney is struggling to realize that Moyes is not our manager anymore. After all, going after unrealistic targets was his specialty.
I wouldn't be overly surprised if Lewa wanted a move soon. He's been playing in Germany for about 7 years now. He might well fancy trying a more competitive league before he's past his best. If he was available, you'd assume Madrid would be at the head of the queue. Maybe Bayern would rather sell him to a team who isn't a rival for the Champions League though, so we might be in with a shout!
Makes no sense to go after a striker when we have Zlatan, Rashford and Martial who can play a starting role there. We should go for a right wide player if Mhkitaryan is going to play central.
I'm looking at some of Delaney's previous exclusives for United
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He could have least used semi realistic options like Aubameyang and Dybala.
Pretty sure paying a buyout clause isn't difficult, also Griezmann wouldn't move to Real, he even said as much the other week.
He also says there's complications in his contract, yet he doesn't back up the claim with sufficient evidence?
Not sure how much truth is in it but Balague said the other week Mendes wants to represent Mbappe and his current agent doesn't want him moving for another season, maybe two.
He also says there's complications in his contract, yet he doesn't back up the claim with sufficient evidence?
Not sure how much truth is in it but Balague said the other week Mendes wants to represent Mbappe and his current agent doesn't want him moving for another season, maybe two.
That one interview when he said he would favour staying in Spain really fecked the journos up.
He said himself that the two Madrid clubs have an agreement in place not to go after each others players.
It's not hard to work this out
He said himself that the two Madrid clubs have an agreement in place not to go after each others players.
It's not hard to work this out
Well this is most likely BS but if true, I'd fully endorse Lewa but not Mbappe.
I'm getting pretty annoyed of everyone wanting the hottest 18 year old and then moaning and crying when said youngster doesn't show any composure under pressure or no consistency. The last 15 mins against Bournemouth showed why you need some experience on the pitch with Rashford, Martial and Pogba taking one wrong decision after another. Mata was losing his mind trying to get everyone to calm down.
Spurs have a similar issue with their young squad but at least their fans don't expect titles every year and are willing to give their young squad time.
Mourinho will want some experienced players next transfer window. 24-30 year olds. He won't want to count on the likes of Rashford and Mbappe, no matter how talented.
I'm getting pretty annoyed of everyone wanting the hottest 18 year old and then moaning and crying when said youngster doesn't show any composure under pressure or no consistency. The last 15 mins against Bournemouth showed why you need some experience on the pitch with Rashford, Martial and Pogba taking one wrong decision after another. Mata was losing his mind trying to get everyone to calm down.
Spurs have a similar issue with their young squad but at least their fans don't expect titles every year and are willing to give their young squad time.
Mourinho will want some experienced players next transfer window. 24-30 year olds. He won't want to count on the likes of Rashford and Mbappe, no matter how talented.
My first thoughts! Nonsense article.
It's so laughable to link us to Lewandowski
They did not.
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We're playing hard to get with am guys
They play really exciting Football with a very young team. Sort of like the Dortmund squad years ago.
since last year the spanish tax authorities have decided to "forgive" release clauses, which means triggering the release clause is now easier than ever
Finally someone points it out. People think making use of a buyout clause is like using PayPal when in reality it's a long march through bureaucracy with a bunch of added on tax money.
This.
We have no chance in hell to sign a player from Bayern.
Unless it's a crock midfielder they can't wait to get rid of.
Not anymore
Ah, the infamous tax myth. Spain tax laws were changed so any amount paid by the club on behalf of the player towards buyout wouldn't count as players 'income' and therefore it wouldn't attract chargeability on that sum. It would be seen as capital gain which can be written off as a loss when the player files ITR next FY.
I think its only for spanish clubs they have relaxed rules i am not sure about us.
Ah, so that's why he just extended his contract until 2021. He wants to leave!
Yet Griezmann himself said:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football...zmann-reveals-having-doubts-man-utd-transfer/
Hahaha Miguel.
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Belotti it is then.....
Of course. Sorry. No players have ever left anywhere after signing a new contract.
Delaney was a bullshitter at ESPN, since his move to The Independent, he's become even worse.
I've not seen much of Mbappe but he's obviously performed exceptionally well this season for Monaco (but then again who hasn't... lol). Just based off the youtube videos, he looks like a fantastic prospect but he plays in the same position as Martial. How does he rate (out of 10) in terms of skill, talent and his possible PL adaptability in-comparison with Martial? Can they both coexist in the same team? Can Mbappe lead the line despite being 5'10?
Wouldn't be too worried. Just posturing in my opinion.
Pertinent to us if we want Greiezmann
Griezmann may or may not come depending on our ability to offer Champions League football. And it looks like we keep shooting ourselves in the foot with below average performances like the one this past weekend. Playing Pogba in a midfield 2 is a great idea. If you've spent 90 odd million on a player, you have to play him in his best position and his best chance to create magic. And from his time at Juve, we all know by now that he plays his best when he's on the left side of a midfield 3. Pogba is an attacking player and this brings me to the part of having Griezmann in the team. If Sanchez & Aguero can lead the line, so can Griezmann. We need to develop our team to be quick on the counter attack and I don't think Zlatan provides us that. I see a lot of similarities in the team with the (Van Nistelrooy, Ronaldo & Rooney) team. Van Nistelrooy ala Zlatan scored a lot of goals for us but Fergie realized that we had to be a lot quicker on the counter which is why RVN for sold. Zlatan has been great but we need to be quicker. Pogba isn't the quickest and we've got quick wingers but then we don't have people on the end of our crosses most times. My suggestion would be 4-3-3 (with our midfield three (Carrick replacement, Herrera & Pogba), front three (Martial, Mkhitaryan & Griezmann). Now a front three of them are similar in pace to (Ronaldo, Rooney & Tevez). What do you guys think?