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Should we sign Ibra on a free this summer ?

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LuisNaniencia said:
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  • Doesn't seem to be too injury prone considering age.
  • Very much built for the premier league.
  • The out and out striker with haven't had in years.
  • Would mean no other premier club gets him!
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I do very much want Ibrahimovic, but looking at this objectively all I can see is:
- Very short term due to his age
- As likely as he is to rally some of the younger/less accomplished stars he may cause a dressing room stir or two (though still I very much doubt this, our dressing room hasn't even got anybody good enough to warrant any sort of ego at the minute)
 
DWelbz19 said:
I do very much want Ibrahimovic, but looking at this objectively all I can see is:
- Very short term due to his age
- As likely as he is to rally some of the younger/less accomplished stars he may cause a dressing room stir or two (though still I very much doubt this, our dressing room hasn't even got anybody good enough to warrant any sort of ego at the minute)
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The short term bonus though is that it means Rashford and Martial gain a couple more years experience and can be prepped to take over as our #9 after Ibra. If we buy a younger #9 like Lukaku then that means neither of those lads are going to get much of a shot at the position.
 
Yes please.

He's a winner, he's fit and has a winner's aura about him where his talent still matches the ego. Unfortunately, I can see him going to Chelsea because they are in London and that would suit his aforementioned ego and personality/brand well.
 
If he wants to come, we should be doing all we can to take him, unless we have plans to purchase another proven, experienced goal scorer. It's not like we're short on money in any case after our latest tractor sponsorship.
 
I'd get Zlatan in a heartbeat. And if we insist on starting Rooney, this is how I would play it.

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Zlatan as false #9, as he is better with the ball than Rooney and a better target man. He's also more creative with his passing and has a better vision, whereas as Rooney is known for his long balls rather than his short passing.

If Mourinho comes in, he's a manager who likes his wingers to track back, and Rooney is able to do this. He can run more up-and-down the field than Zlatan. And by going back combined with his long range passing, he can hit Zlatan or Martial with that long pass, putting us in a quick counter-attacking position.

With this in mind, we can sort of replicate the front three of Ronaldo/Tevez/Rooney.
http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/03/20/teams-of-the-decade-3-manchester-united-2006-09/

A lot of rumors about Sanches being a done deal, he would add some dynamism to the midfield. He can make those forward runs, but can also win the ball back and would add much physicality to the trident. The duo of Herrera-Schneiderlin has shown some positivism when deployed, and Sanches would add that other dimension between them. Now, you would have Sanches and Herrera who would add extra presence in the last third, with each also capable of scoring from outside the box.
 
reddevilz007 said:
I'd get Zlatan in a heartbeat. And if we insist on starting Rooney, this is how I would play it.

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Zlatan as false #9, as he is better with the ball than Rooney and a better target man. He's also more creative with his passing and has a better vision, whereas as Rooney is known for his long balls rather than his short passing.

If Mourinho comes in, he's a manager who likes his wingers to track back, and Rooney is able to do this. He can run more up-and-down the field than Zlatan. And by going back combined with his long range passing, he can hit Zlatan or Martial with that long pass, putting us in a quick counter-attacking position.

With this in mind, we can sort of replicate the front three of Ronaldo/Tevez/Rooney.
http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/03/20/teams-of-the-decade-3-manchester-united-2006-09/

A lot of rumors about Sanches being a done deal, he would add some dynamism to the midfield. He can make those forward runs, but can also win the ball back and would add much physicality to the trident. The duo of Herrera-Schneiderlin has shown some positivism when deployed, and Sanches would add that other dimension between them. Now, you would have Sanches and Herrera who would add extra presence in the last third, with each also capable of scoring from outside the box.
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Can we try this without Rooney? It'd be much more appealing with pace and trickery either side of him rather than pace on one side and lumpen misery on the other. Come on - dare to dream!
 
---------------De Gea-------------
Darmian-Smalling-Stones--Shaw
-------Schneiderlin-Herrera-------
Aubameyang-Griezemann-Martial
-------------Ibrahimovich---------

Make it happen Woody!
 
Ibrahimovic up top with Martial on the left. Get a proper right winger in, and we could be tearing teams apart.
 
Eckers99 said:
Can we try this without Rooney? It'd be much more appealing with pace and trickery either side of him rather than pace on one side and lumpen misery on the other. Come on - dare to dream!
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And we would need a right back who offers a threat going forward. Darmains forward output is dreadful.
 
reddevilz007 said:
I'd get Zlatan in a heartbeat. And if we insist on starting Rooney, this is how I would play it.

1424915_Manchester_United.jpg
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Zlatan as false #9, as he is better with the ball than Rooney and a better target man. He's also more creative with his passing and has a better vision, whereas as Rooney is known for his long balls rather than his short passing.

If Mourinho comes in, he's a manager who likes his wingers to track back, and Rooney is able to do this. He can run more up-and-down the field than Zlatan. And by going back combined with his long range passing, he can hit Zlatan or Martial with that long pass, putting us in a quick counter-attacking position.

With this in mind, we can sort of replicate the front three of Ronaldo/Tevez/Rooney.
http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/03/20/teams-of-the-decade-3-manchester-united-2006-09/

A lot of rumors about Sanches being a done deal, he would add some dynamism to the midfield. He can make those forward runs, but can also win the ball back and would add much physicality to the trident. The duo of Herrera-Schneiderlin has shown some positivism when deployed, and Sanches would add that other dimension between them. Now, you would have Sanches and Herrera who would add extra presence in the last third, with each also capable of scoring from outside the box.
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I'm sorry but no team with Zlatan and Rooney is going to frighten any decent defence. It is slow as feck. Last thing we need is two geriatrics up front, the only thing missing to make that formation worse is playing Mata behind them.

If we were to get Zlatan, we would need to surround him with extreme pace and be a much more comfortable/penetrative team in possession. I hope we get him but as a back up player, to rely on him as our main striker in the EPL and while our playing style is still in flux is potentially suicidal but he's obviously an upgrade on what we have because we have nothing upfront.
 
2 Man Midfield said:
---------------De Gea-------------
Darmian-Smalling-Stones--Shaw
-------Schneiderlin-Herrera-------
Aubameyang-Griezemann-Martial
-------------Ibrahimovich---------

Make it happen Woody!
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presumably getting on for £200m in transfer fees / signing bonus
and perhaps £800k a week in wages.

Would be a great team but I dont see it happening
 
Hellboy said:
Will be very difficult to buy him if we don't qualify for the CL.
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If he does not win the CL this season and he has an opportunity to play somewhere next season where there is a realistic chance (real, bayern, even psg or arsenal) then I wouldnt be surprised to see him take the opportunity - afterall he is rich enough that he does not need one last big contract - and if he did want that then china would seem to be the best bet anyway
 
sun_tzu said:
If he does not win the CL this season and he has an opportunity to play somewhere next season where there is a realistic chance (real, bayern, even psg or arsenal) then I wouldnt be surprised to see him take the opportunity - afterall he is rich enough that he does not need one last big contract - and if he did want that then china would seem to be the best bet anyway
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:nono: :lol:
 
sun_tzu said:
presumably getting on for £200m in transfer fees / signing bonus
and perhaps £800k a week in wages.

Would be a great team but I dont see it happening
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Ideal Scenario. I don't think the numbers you mentioned are the unlikely bit, more the fact we'd need to convince Dortmund and Everton to sell.

sun_tzu said:
cole, marcello?
I think he likes his fullbacks to primarily be defenders... but he never stopped them contributing to the attack as well from what I remember
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I'd rather he did in Darmian's case.
 
Eckers99 said:
Can we try this without Rooney? It'd be much more appealing with pace and trickery either side of him rather than pace on one side and lumpen misery on the other. Come on - dare to dream!
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Rooney seems unfortunately undroppable, i don't know why
 
yamo123x said:
As much as i would love Ibra here, he has a Cantona mentality and a winner, you are all wrong about him playing alongside Martial, according to the reliable excellent journalism of the Daily Star we are swopping him for Cavani.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/fo...thony-Martial-Paris-St-Germain-Edinson-Cavani
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Daily Star has been mentioning Cavani for 3 straight seasons. They even said we were bringing in Cavani for Rooney plus 70M (Laughable price too :lol::lol::lol::lol:) in the first LvG season.
 
"While Ibrahimovic would demand in excess of £150,000-a-week wages, the fact he is available on a free transfer evens out the risk factor."

That doesn't sound too much. How much is Ashley Young earning?
 
Fer said:
"While Ibrahimovic would demand in excess of £150,000-a-week wages, the fact he is available on a free transfer evens out the risk factor."

That doesn't sound too much. How much is Ashley Young earning?
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Used to be about 120k, but IIRC he actually took a pay cut in his last contract to about 90k or something.
 
Fer said:
"While Ibrahimovic would demand in excess of £150,000-a-week wages, the fact he is available on a free transfer evens out the risk factor."

That doesn't sound too much. How much is Ashley Young earning?
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I really doubt it will be under 250k for Ibrahimovic. Maybe 250-300. The likes of James Milner are getting £150k a week

James Milner agrees to sign for Liverpool on free from Manchester City
http://gu.com/p/49fg5?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

Edit - just thinking of his wages makes me realise that the article is nonsense. No way will wenger sanction that amount for Ibrahimovic. Would change their whole wage structure
 
amolbhatia50k said:
Ibrahimovic up top with Martial on the left. Get a proper right winger in, and we could be tearing teams apart.
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Definitely. A pacey, top level RW, Martial first choice LW, with Depay on rotation/backup (who I think will thrive with better players around him), and Young on the bench/further backup for a few more season. I'd be happy with that. Then we just to sort the CM and CB situation.
 
Ibrahimovic would be a brilliant signing imo. He may be relatively old but his game doesn't revolve around pace. He has said he feels his career is only getting started and he is still very mobile (He's a black belt in karate). He is a leader, confident and will score goals. Add that to the fact that he is available on a free. If we have a chance to sign him then it is a no brainer.
 
Ibra is the man, I'm confident if he comes to England that we can get him. He won't go to City due to Pep and Arsenal have rejected him. He has a good relationship with Mourinho. To be honest if we get Zlatan we really don't need Rooney anymore and definitely not Mata.
 
Has there actually been any reliable reports that he is going to move on from PSG and not renew? We would be bat shi*t crazy not to be in for him on a free. Unfortunately Woodward will probably throw silly money at them for Cavani instead but either way, the club is in desperate need of the confidence that Ibrahimovic and hopefully Mourinho would bring. Remember when teams were scared of us? Well, that's how to get it back. No one is arguing Ibrahimovic will be anything other than a short term fix but it's pretty likely if we signed him he would do well in his time here.
 
Why is he content with no CL football when he is 35 and has not many years left at the top?
 
Super Nani said:
Has there actually been any reliable reports that he is going to move on from PSG and not renew? We would be bat shi*t crazy not to be in for him on a free. Unfortunately Woodward will probably throw silly money at them for Cavani instead but either way, the club is in desperate need of the confidence that Ibrahimovic and hopefully Mourinho would bring. Remember when teams were scared of us? Well, that's how to get it back. No one is arguing Ibrahimovic will be anything other than a short term fix but it's pretty likely if we signed him he would do well in his time here.
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I just saw him say in an interview that as things stand he's leaving and if they can replace the Eiffel tower with his statue then he will stay.
 
Devil may care said:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...emier-League-s-Arsenal-Chelsea-red-alert.html

Apparently he fancies London.
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If it counts for anything,

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35842214

"Look, at the moment, no," Wenger said when asked if he was interested in a deal for Ibrahimovic.

The Swede has also played for Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Ajax and Malmo in his 17-year career, winning league titles in four countries.

This season he has scored 31 goals as PSG clinched the Ligue 1 trophy with eight games to spare.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are 11 points behind Premier League leaders Leicester and face Everton on Saturday at 12:45 GMT.

Wenger said: "We have other worries at the moment. It's short-term. We are not on Zlatan's case. Even at 34, he's had a great season at PSG."
 
MyOnlySolskjaer said:
If it counts for anything,

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35842214

"Look, at the moment, no," Wenger said when asked if he was interested in a deal for Ibrahimovic.

The Swede has also played for Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Ajax and Malmo in his 17-year career, winning league titles in four countries.

This season he has scored 31 goals as PSG clinched the Ligue 1 trophy with eight games to spare.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are 11 points behind Premier League leaders Leicester and face Everton on Saturday at 12:45 GMT.

Wenger said: "We have other worries at the moment. It's short-term. We are not on Zlatan's case. Even at 34, he's had a great season at PSG."
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I'm more concerned about Chelsea than Arsenal, I never thought Ibra would fit into Wenger's team building model, plus he doesn't seem to want players with personality.
 
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