Who would you sign for each position?

RB - Clyne
CB - Godin
CB - Laporte
CM - Schneiderlin
CM - Lars Bender
Left Attacker - Depay
Striker - Lacazette
Striker - Berahino
 

I thought he hadn't. :lol: If LvG wants to play a front 3 that has two natural wide starting players then Felipe Anderson and Memphis would be two good choices, but doesn't Anderson have some 3rd party ownership complications?
 
I thought he hadn't. :lol: If LvG wants to play a front 3 that has two natural wide starting players then Felipe Anderson and Memphis would be two good choices, but doesn't Anderson have some 3rd party ownership complications?

Yes. But that's the norm with almost every South American player these days. If United can thrash out a deal to acquire full ownership of Felipe (like we did with Rojo), then there should be no hassles when it comes to a potential transfer.
 
Yes. But that's the norm with almost every South American player these days. If United can thrash out a deal to acquire full ownership of Felipe (like we did with Rojo), then there should be no hassles when it comes to a potential transfer.

What sort of price do you think he'd cost? I read the scouse are sniffing around him, not sure how Lazio are set financially these days.
 
What sort of price do you think he'd cost? I read the scouse are sniffing around him, not sure how Lazio are set financially these days.

Dunno mate. Serie A clubs are extremely tough to negotiate with when it comes to buying players, but conversely are frugal when it comes to actually comes to parting with their own money. Lazio doesn't have a recent history of selling quality players so it's hard to gauge a transfer fee. Because it's United they'll drive up the price by a couple million no doubt - probably more than Hernanes' £15m figure. But lower than Cuardado's £23.3m initial fee. Maybe £16-18m as a rough estimate because they're aware of the fact that United has a mountain of revenue to spend once we fixate on a target.
 
Dunno mate. Serie A clubs are extremely tough to negotiate with when it comes to buying players, but conversely are frugal when it comes to actually comes to parting with their own money. Lazio doesn't have a recent history of selling quality players so it's hard to gauge a transfer fee. Because it's United they'll drive up the price by a couple million no doubt - probably more than Hernanes' £15m figure. But lower than Cuardado's £23.3m initial fee. Maybe £16-18m as a rough estimate because they're aware of the fact that United has a mountain of revenue to spend once we fixate on a target.

In the current market him and Memphis for a combined total of under £40M seems like pretty good business to me, and I'd say physically both look cut out for the PL for sure which is a bonus.
 
RB - Coleman
CB - Stones
CM - Pogba
Winger - Bale
Striker - N/A (not needed)

I dont think we urgently need a cm or winger, and we definitely dont need a striker.

We need quality - I dont care for the usual "prospects" who might make the step up etc (like dybala, clyne, danilo etc) but rather proven top quality players (Stones admittedly is more of a prospect himself but he is what I would describe as a sure thing)
 
RB - Coleman
CB - Stones
CM - Pogba
Winger - Bale
Striker - N/A (not needed)

I dont think we urgently need a cm or winger, and we definitely dont need a striker.

We need quality - I dont care for the usual "prospects" who might make the step up etc (like dybala, clyne, danilo etc) but rather proven top quality players (Stones admittedly is more of a prospect himself but he is what I would describe as a sure thing)

Thankfully LvG disagrees on the CM, we are currently having to play Fellaini and are still reliant on Carrick who'll be 34 next season. As for the winger, we only have Di Maria and Januzaj as options for the wide attacking roles in a front 3.
 
RB - Coleman
CB - Stones
CM - Pogba
Winger - Bale
Striker - N/A (not needed)

I dont think we urgently need a cm or winger, and we definitely dont need a striker.

We need quality - I dont care for the usual "prospects" who might make the step up etc (like dybala, clyne, danilo etc) but rather proven top quality players (Stones admittedly is more of a prospect himself but he is what I would describe as a sure thing)

No, that's because we urgently need 2 CM's instead of 1.
 
He's really good, dominated Pogba a few weeks ago, seemingly under the radar or just not spectacular enough for the media to invent transfer stories about.
Yeah I saw that match against Juve, along with one other Serie A match - so I'm by no means an expert! But he really stood out for me, he seems highly rated and could be a much cheaper option than the majority of DMs we get linked with.
 
In the current market him and Memphis for a combined total of under £40M seems like pretty good business to me, and I'd say physically both look cut out for the PL for sure which is a bonus.

Indeed. One might even liken Felipe to a slightly less deft and skillful but quicker, more athletic version of Coutinho (cue guffaws from Liverpool fans). Given the latter's performance level for Liverpool this season, he'd be worth atleast £25m in an open market. Felipe has that kind of potential, so if we can wrap and Memphis us for £40m or thereabouts, that would be real value for money.

The only thing that gives me pause with Felipe is his weight fluctuation and the consequent longer term effect of him burning out before his peak. Reportedly gained 10 pounds after signing from Santos which resulted in lackadaisical play. That is a huge red flag for a player whose game is predicated on pace and high fitness levels. Then one might even question his professionalism and dedication to the cause once he gets his first big pay packet and acquires a taste for wining and dining. It's a significant concern, especially with chubster Anderson's well documented lack of effort.

That said, a few players can adjust to the extra weight - someone like Romario or even Ronaldinho weren't anatomic marvels by any means and still produced at an elite level. So if Felipe can keep his weight in check through the season and is focused, then he'd be a great addition to the squad and hopefully, our long term starting XI.
 
RB - We have Rafael, but De Sciglio to cover both sides
CB - Godin
CM - Loved Ramsey last season tbh
Winger - Reus/Bale
Striker - We have Wazza
 
RB - Janmaat
CB - BMI
CM - Wijnaldum
Winger - Depay
Striker - Bas Dost
 
Yeah I saw that match against Juve, along with one other Serie A match - so I'm by no means an expert! But he really stood out for me, he seems highly rated and could be a much cheaper option than the majority of DMs we get linked with.

The only thing some might hold against him is his lack of height, but the way he competes for the ball, tackles cleanly and drives the team from deep with his runs is a very useful asset, I'd love to see him here to compete with Blind for the DM role.
 
I would personally buy two wingers, as opposed to one winger and one striker, but I guess if we can kill two birds with one stone and get someone who can play, both as a winger and a striker, then it shouldn't be a problem.

Right Back - Clyne
Centre Back - Hummels
Centre Midfielder - Nainggolan
Winger - Reus
Striker - Dybala

De Gea
Clyne - Jones - Hummels - Shaw
Carrick
Nainggolan - Di Maria
Dybala - Rooney - Reus

 
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Indeed. One might even liken Felipe to a slightly less deft and skillful but quicker, more athletic version of Coutinho (cue guffaws from Liverpool fans). Given the latter's performance level for Liverpool this season, he'd be worth atleast £25m in an open market. Felipe has that kind of potential, so if we can wrap and Memphis us for £40m or thereabouts, that would be real value for money.

The only thing that gives me pause with Felipe is his weight fluctuation and the consequent longer term effect of him burning out before his peak. Reportedly gained 10 pounds after signing from Santos which resulted in lackadaisical play. That is a huge red flag for a player whose game is predicated on pace and high fitness levels. Then one might even question his professionalism and dedication to the cause once he gets his first big pay packet and acquires a taste for wining and dining. It's a significant concern, especially with chubster Anderson's well documented lack of effort.

That said, a few players can adjust to the extra weight - someone like Romario or even Ronaldinho weren't anatomic marvels by any means and still produced at an elite level. So if Felipe can keep his weight in check through the season and is focused, then he'd be a great addition to the squad and hopefully, our long term starting XI.

Ah, I wonder what it is that seems to take several Brazilian players this route, many seem to lack the ferocious competitive edge of say the Argentine of Uruguayan's that come to Europe. I wonder if clubs might wait to see if he can follow up this breakthrough season with another good one before making a move, given some of the issues you mention could prove wise to use caution.

What are your views on Fekir? Personally a front 3 of Memphis--Rooney--Fekir looks pretty great to me and I have been more impressed with him than Lacazette when watching Lyon this season. he's more tenacious and I think a cleverer player, especially around the box..
 
Ah, I wonder what it is that seems to take several Brazilian players this route, many seem to lack the ferocious competitive edge of say the Argentine of Uruguayan's that come to Europe. I wonder if clubs might wait to see if he can follow up this breakthrough season with another good one before making a move, given some of the issues you mention could prove wise to use caution.

What are your views on Fekir? Personally a front 3 of Memphis--Rooney--Fekir looks pretty great to me and I have been more impressed with him than Lacazette when watching Lyon this season. he's more tenacious and I think a cleverer player, especially around the box..

Could be wrong but I think it's a social issue with Brazilian players. While it's unfair to stereotype, but to this day, a lot of Brazil's most talented players come from favelas with a very impoverished upbringing. Maybe the lure of an extravagant lifestyle once they sign up for a major club is irresistible. Brazil does have a reputation for partying and having a good time, moreso than Argentina or Uruguay which are more blue collar. Maybe that factors in too. Anyway that's just an uneducated guess and based on my notions of Rio, maybe I'm just talking out of the arse.

Fekir is someone I rate, but again he has a small body of work, which always makes me queezy. But by all accounts he's very highly rated in French circles and thought of, if not as highly as Ben Arfa in terms of potential, then atleast somewhere in the ballpark AFAIK. @JPRouve and @Chaky_Best might have a more informed opinion.
 
Could be wrong but I think it's a social issue with Brazilian players. While it's unfair to stereotype, but to this day, a lot of Brazil's most talented players come from favelas with a very impoverished upbringing. Maybe the lure of an extravagant lifestyle once they sign up for a major club is irresistible. Brazil does have a reputation for partying and having a good time, moreso than Argentina or Uruguay which are more blue collar. Maybe that factors in too. Anyway that's just an uneducated guess and based on my notions of Rio, maybe I'm just talking out of the arse.

Fekir is someone I rate, but again he has a small body of work, which always makes me queezy. But by all accounts he's very highly rated in French circles and thought of, if not as highly as Ben Arfa in terms of potential, then atleast somewhere in the ballpark AFAIK. @JPRouve and @Chaky_Best might have a more informed opinion.

In fairness mate that train of thought has some merit, the hard partying Brazilian nature has taken a fair few victims on it's career scalp belt. In truth I wondered if Neymar might go that way with the kind of cocky attitude he had at Santos, but he's been a model pro for Barca and Brazil. I guess this is where you need to scout the player a bit more thoroughly than just their match performances as obviously it doesn't apply to all Brazilians.

That's true, this has been his true breakout season at the top level, much like Felipe Anderson, but with the talent he has I just feel he'd be worth getting in on before someone else does, there's a quality and intelligence about his play that is beyond his years when I've watched him.
 
Danilo, Marquinhos, Schneiderlin, Depay, Dybala. De Bruyne as bonus once we chuck Mata, van Persie and not sign Falcao.
 
I feel we need a RB, CB, CM, winger and striker. We may need more than one in certain positions but I was just wondering who everyone would pick if the could only choose one.
Try and pick players we have been linked with. (No Messi's or Suarez's etc)

RB - Clyne
CB - Godin
CM - Pogba
Winger - Depay
Striker - Dybala

RB - Alves
CB - Varane
CM - ???
Winger - Bale
Striker - Lewandowski
 
Right-back, I'd have Clyne, Coleman or even Danilo; centre-back definitely Hummels or Varane or even Marquinhos & Pogba at centre-mid all the way, Verratti or Gündogan as possibilities, Depay as a winger and Dybala as a striker.

De Gea
Danilo/Rafael - Hummels - Rojo - Shaw
Pogba
Herrera - di María
Januzaj - Rooney - Depay
Dybala

Would be a start.
 
Clyne, Hummels, Laporte, Pogba, De Bruyne and Lacazette

I'd guesstimate those at the following amounts.

Clyne - 18 (Can leave in 2016, Koeman will be happy to sign Van Der Wiel or someone else but one of Liverpool or Spurs will bid up too)
Pogba - 60 (Signed until 2019)
Hummels - 45 (40 for another big team, but we negotiate poorly)
De Bruyne - 50 (Going to be 2nd to Ribery in Bundesliga player of the season, Wolfsburg have money and will be in the CL. They have no reason to sell their best player, especially at his age)
Laporte - 32 (or whatever the buyout clause is. Reports conflict, but around this)
Lacazette - 30 (signed until 2018)

Are we going to spend over 200 million pounds?
 
I feel we need a RB, CB, CM, winger and striker. We may need more than one in certain positions but I was just wondering who everyone would pick if the could only choose one.
Try and pick players we have been linked with. (No Messi's or Suarez's etc)

RB - Clyne
CB - Godin
CM - Pogba
Winger - Depay
Striker - Dybala

RB - Clyne
CB - Varane
CM - Pogba
Winger - Get Nani back from loan
Striker - Just don't sign Falco. Use Wilson!
 
Thankfully LvG disagrees on the CM, we are currently having to play Fellaini and are still reliant on Carrick who'll be 34 next season. As for the winger, we only have Di Maria and Januzaj as options for the wide attacking roles in a front 3.

Fellaini has been arguably one of our best players this season. Just because you (and many others) dont like him, thankfully LvG disagrees.

No, that's because we urgently need 2 CM's instead of 1.

Carrick, Blind, Herrera, Di Maria and Fellaini is a good set of midfielders in my eyes - with the likes of Mata, Januzaj and Rooney able to play as #10 as well (depending on our system).

Unless we can get someone like Pogba - a truly world class talent - then I am not convinced that it will help us to keep changing the team more and more.