Not sure if on topic but what the hell happened to Isco? He looked unplayable for a few seasons there. Maybe Hazard if he could keep up with Ten Hag's sprints in pre season.
Which late 20's/early 30's real madrid player will we sign this summer?
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No one is available that would improve us.
It was us wasn't it.
Benzema would be great but he's obviously not leaving.
Besides him no other 30+ year old I would take. Kroos and Modric are good but declining fast.
The young ones though, Vinicius, Valverde, Camevinga, Tchouameni get them.
Besides him no other 30+ year old I would take. Kroos and Modric are good but declining fast.
The young ones though, Vinicius, Valverde, Camevinga, Tchouameni get them.
I mean Modric isn't "declining fast", he's still one of the best midfielders in the world somehow at his age.
He is, there's a reason why Madrid keep renewing him year by year.
Big Bird is coming ;-)
None. We’ve got the best ones
It would be Benzema as another short-term striker. You just know that is our thing. 
Know when to hold ‘em
Know when to fold emmm
Know when to not sign them on big wages when they’re legs can’t hold emmm
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Maybe Toni Kroos, or at least some EPL team will pick him up on a free.
We don’t need Kroos given we have Eriksen
Would Mateo Kovacić count, by way of Chelsea of course (and not directly from Madrid)? 
Has won 4 Champions League titles (in varying capacities), reached a World Cup final and semi-final, satisfies the age criterion, probably a good move for everyone concerned (the player needs a change of scenery by the look of things, and United needs a crafty ball progressor), and any such deal is not going to be prohibitively expensive given his contract situation.
Has won 4 Champions League titles (in varying capacities), reached a World Cup final and semi-final, satisfies the age criterion, probably a good move for everyone concerned (the player needs a change of scenery by the look of things, and United needs a crafty ball progressor), and any such deal is not going to be prohibitively expensive given his contract situation.
None of the current candidates would be good enough for long enough. It's time for us to go young.
Would take Vinícius in a heart beat.
Ah yes the Japanese player who played for Kawasaki Frontale and runs like Naruto
Naruto-running is Mbappé's secret superpower, it is known
PS: mito = hero/legend in spanish
We beat Liverpool in 2 separate CL finals, we might have broken them for good in Paris, and might be kicking them out of CL for the 4th time in the last 6 years
Not enough!
Let's give RM a break. How about some one good from Barcelona?
Then wait for when Madrid comes for Garnacho.. Oh and they will come!
That's your own faultWe beat Liverpool in 2 separate CL finals, we might have broken them for good in Paris, and might be kicking them out of CL for the 4th time in the last 6 years
Not enough!
Hopefully no one.
Embarrassing thread. We already have an older midfield, so Kroos would be a terrible signing. Not sure he adapts to the league like Casemiro anyways. Benzema is intriguing but at 35, he may want to simply retire at Madrid. Tired of stop gap solutions, just purchase Osimhen and be done with the number 9 problem.
There is this Pedri guy
Kroos please.
Would Mateo Kovacić count, by way of Chelsea of course (and not directly from Madrid)?
Has won 4 Champions League titles (in varying capacities), reached a World Cup final and semi-final, satisfies the age criterion, probably a good move for everyone concerned (the player needs a change of scenery by the look of things, and United needs a crafty ball progressor), and any such deal is not going to be prohibitively expensive given his contract situation.
What is his contract situation? If it is winding down and possibly a free transfer, it would be a marvellous deal for us I think. Really like him.
Valverde is a beast but he won't come or he won't be sold. If they sign Jude , definitely one of Tchouameni/ Cama /Valverde is up for grabs ?
If they sign Mbappe, definitely Vini can't stay there?
May be sign Benzema this season and then Kane for free next summer?
If they sign Mbappe, definitely Vini can't stay there?
May be sign Benzema this season and then Kane for free next summer?
I don't even think he could even keep up with ten hag walking pace in pre season let alone sprints
Expires next summer, according to Transfermarkt and numerous media reports...
The Athletic: Will Mateo Kovacic still be a Chelsea player beyond the summer?
A transfer fee of £30-40 million in the 2023 summer mercato would be good value for money (provided there are no overriding fitness concerns).
Expires next summer, according to Transfermarkt and numerous media reports...
The Athletic: Will Mateo Kovacic still be a Chelsea player beyond the summer?
A transfer fee of £30-40 million in the 2023 summer mercato would be good value for money (provided there are no overriding fitness concerns).
Nice one! Yeah if we could sort a reasonable fee it could be a target well worth chasing. I do think we should get Sabitzer for good also, and I am expecting to see a fair bit of transfer outgoings from us in the summer. Targeting more quality than quantity hopefully.
Can't we have Osimhen and Benzema
Kroos or Modric.
I don't see that as an issue. What about Modric on a one year deal? I just watched him run the show last week at Anfield. He might be 37 but he still looks world class to me.
Yeah maybe it was them but that would be uncharacteristic of pep i think.
They keep doing that because of his age not performances. You aren't going to be getting 5 year contracts at 36. Again, he's still a top 3 CM in the world without a doubt if you actually watch the games
I love Modric but that ship sailed over a decade ago. He’s never leaving Madrid.
Tbh feck yes would love that, but just don’t see Benzema leaving.
Lunin is too young, but could he be our next #1? I haven't seen much of him so no take, but seems highly rated.