Why would De Gea care what the transfer fee is? That doesn't affect him directly whatsoever.
Who could be the new first goalkeeper if de Gea leaves (hopefully he stays)?
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Do people really see Donnarumma potential being greater than DDG at same age? And not on Donnarumma break through at younger age?
Perhaps it's a clause in the renewal contract last season that allow Real Madrid the option if meeting the required fixed fee. Similar to how we offered more for Benzema but Real Madrid got him by only meet the special clause.
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Every goalkeeper discussion is a lot (too much?) influenced by the current FIFAXYZ in my opinion.
Leave Romero and with the money they give for DG get a CM, CB and RB
This
I do think it's one of the worst things to happen football fans .. Some get so caught up in it they actually think they know than the real managers
I've looked into my crystal ball. My prediction is that United will get Navas in a trade deal with Madrid, but he will flop as hard as Bravo did (his reflexes have faded and he's on the wrong side of 30 now). Romero will end up replacing him into the starting XI a few months into the season, and then United will either get Oblak or break the bank for Donnarumma in 2018.
That De Gea lad at Madrid would make a good replacement.
Out of curiosity Invictus, aren't united a possession team?
Yes, but in terms of classification, I was thinking more like City or Barcelona where the goalkeeper is like an outfield player. Those teams (or Pep - in City's case) place an emphasis on the keeper having a great deal of comfort on the ball as a necessary part of the overall tactics, rather than add added feature (which is why it's not surprising that City have been linked with him him recent months). However, someone like Mourinho doesn't have that kind of preference (eg. neither Čech nor Courtois are sweeper keepers). Even though he used César at Internazionale, in a vacuum - José is more likely to prefer a physically imposing, consistent and fundamentally strong keeper at the base of the defense, and I reckon Donnarumma could become a dominant keeper in that mold - so he's a better fit for United in case David leaves.
I think Madrid will go with a cheaper wage/transfer such as Leno.
We'll probably also give De Gea a raise.
We'll probably also give De Gea a raise.
Under mourinho now I don't think we are a selling club in the slightest.
The only way he will go is of there are some special contract clauses
The only way he will go is of there are some special contract clauses
No, I don't play any game actually. Don't have the time for it. I just love this game and watch and read as much as I can.@RedMaestro you play FIFA 17 don't you? I saw all these keepers names when I was looking up good potential young goalies for the game.
It's going to be Romero between the sticks if Dave leaves. Donnarumma most likely going to Madrid or Barca in the near future.
Don Balon saying a 66m gbp deal has been agreed.
These Don Balon clowns are pretty much the only media outlet who keep trying to push this. Even Marca and AS don't seem to give a shit.
I thought they were one of the reliable ones, it's hard to keep track of all those Spanish muppets
This is like the Ronaldo saga. We had the best attacker in the world (best GK in this case) and there wasn't anyone bar Messi that would've been an adequate replacement at the time. Bar Neuer, there isn't a GK that I think would be an adequate replacement for de Gea right now either but, like Messi, isn't obtainable.
The mistake that we shouldn't make that we did in 09 is settling when we should've gone for someone like Ribery. We shouldn't settle for a decent 'keeper like we did with Owen/Valencia/Obertan, we should go for the best we can even if they aren't on de Gea's level yet. All out for Donnarumma. We've seen how not having a top 'keeper after Schmeichel was a hindrance.
The mistake that we shouldn't make that we did in 09 is settling when we should've gone for someone like Ribery. We shouldn't settle for a decent 'keeper like we did with Owen/Valencia/Obertan, we should go for the best we can even if they aren't on de Gea's level yet. All out for Donnarumma. We've seen how not having a top 'keeper after Schmeichel was a hindrance.
The only "problem" I could see with getting him is maybe that he could find it a bit difficult to settle in a different country and playing for such a big club with high expectations at such a young age. But it's clear that he could be the best in the world if he continues to develop in the right way.
Yeah, there's no guarantees. If we go "all out" for him, there's still no guarantee we'll actually get him, and, if we do get him, there's no guarantee he'll turn out as good as most think he will. It's risky putting all your eggs in one basket but I think this kid is worth it.
I think De Gea will probably leave this summer and we really need to find a capable replacement. I think Leno from Leverkussen would be realistic choice. Although Donnarumma would be a dream. The guy is definitely talented and a beast.
Pickford.
Not Jordan Pickford. It's not that I think he's bad or doesn't have potential, but he just screams 'Ben Foster' to me for some reason. I just don't think he'll ever reach the standard required.
Agree, he's a De Gea/Lloris-type keeper dependent on reflexes and positioning rather than sheer mass. He's got a bit of swagger about him that I think would see him succeed at a big club.
If you took his saves highlights from this season, and super-imposed a Dortmund or Monaco kit on him, this thread would be full of clamour to sign him, compliant with the post-Fergie fanboy fetish for foreign 'names'
Jack Butland is also very good but he needs a run of games to prove he's over the injury.
Donnarumma is a pretty standard keeper, the novelty is his age and size, and he could easily level out at mediocre in his early twenties. But Woodward's new go-to pimp Raiola could easily make it happen if enough commission is thrown his way.
Why? I suspect there is such an assumption that despite what the eye can see, he can't possibly be as real a prospect as a German or Italian equivalent. He is special.
I am not one of these obsessive youth advocates by a long shot, or have a huge preference for English at all costs. I would like the best for the job, but in situations where ability is not compromised - I would go academy or British as first choice every time. So if we are discussing young talented keepers, as it so happens we have an English one who is a super talent, I'd prefer Pickford. This is not even considering that he is likely to be by far the easiest to acquire.
Our Dave really needs to shave that beard of his. He's starting to look a bit like Guthrie Govan.
Donnarumma or Oblak
break the bank for Gianluigi Donnarumma seriously.
That would be my choice, though everyone seems to want Donnarumma and his price tag might be too much. Oblak might be easier to get since we are supposedly in for Griezmann and have done business with Atletico before.
I've said this a couple of times regarding Atletico Madrid, but if they are "sanctioned" and therefore can't buy players in the summer, what's to say they'll sell any of their players? Or am I wrong, can Atl. Madrid buy players this summer?
Since Raiola's Donnarumma's agent I would assume that he'd be much easier to get than most goalkeepers - more expensive, but easier since Ibra, Mkhitaryan and Pogba have all made the same move.
Yeah, he isn't ready. He is a great prospect but still makes some mistakes.
Even Neuer makes mistakes.
Even Neuer makes mistakes.
Obviously but he makes stupid mistakes when he is nervous. He played his first game from the France U20 a week ago and his nervosity was palpable and he was making weird mistakes. He should join a club like Monaco before moving abroad. And he is only a month older than Donnarumma.
Agreed, but still very talented. Are there other young French GK-prospects out there?
There is Bernardoni, Nardi and Didillon.
Thanks for that. Bernardoni looked quite interesting in this highlight clip:
Will be keeping an eye out for him...
Cardinale with 23 years of age still belongs in that category for GKs.
MEN say that Oblak would be interested in joining United, if de Gea were to leave:
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...anchester-united-transfer-news-oblak-12837971
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...anchester-united-transfer-news-oblak-12837971
Donnarumma this and Donnarumma that.
I wonder how many people are just jumping on the bandwagon based solely on his young age. 50% of the hype is about him being a good stopper, other 50% it's about the fact that he's only just reached his puberty. Good keeper thou.
I wonder how many people are just jumping on the bandwagon based solely on his young age. 50% of the hype is about him being a good stopper, other 50% it's about the fact that he's only just reached his puberty. Good keeper thou.
Easy option would be to take Navas from them and make 3/4 big signings elsewhere.