Chelsea don't need him at all. They've already got a top striker who has many years of his peak left.
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I wouldn't be surprised to see Chelsea get rid of Costa in the summer.
I have changed my mind about him. I want him at OT next season. We need some of his cockiness. And young strikers like Martial and Rashford can learn a lot from him. He will definitely have an impact for us.
Does Conte want him? I dont know, think he could end up at Chelsea or go to the US. Chelsea just have Costa tbf, Falcao and Remy are as good as gone. Pato is shit too.
In his late years would Zlatan even waste a whole season without CL...
He is off to Madrid. He is desperate to win the CL and we can't offer CL footy next season, most likely, and neither can Chelsea. We might have an outside chance if Mou comes in since they respect each other.
665 appearances and 377 goals and there are still people out there calling him overrated 
What makes you think Madrid have a chance of winning the Champions League next year? Not with Zidane in charge.
Today just reinforced why he's the ideal striker for us, he'd give the team an immediate boost of quality up top without effecting the long term development of Rashford and Martial.
Ibra, Martial, Dybala, Rashford anyone?
No I don't really rate their chances but at least they will be in the competition. Today's win will increase our chances but we might as well end 6th.
If indeed we've signed mourinho, we've signed Ibra, they have a bigger bromance than mata and herrera
Nah a locker room with Ronaldo and Zlatan would implode. Two of the biggest egos in football can't play together IMO.
I personally think if Mourinho comes in, Zlatan will follow even without CL football.
Mou and Zlatan's willingness to prove himself in England would be decisive. He might become Cantona Mk II for us.
Ibra for a year or two would be ideal imo, and would give our current youngsters someone to learn from.
Zlatan's signing would be sensible if a few things were to happen. Firstly, he has to be replacing Rooney. And the other is Rashford continuing to deliver or having good games, which cannot be guaranteed. However Zlatan still looks good and scores in important games. The gamble could be worth it. Along with Martial, who can also play on the left wing, the CF position would be adequately covered without anyone sulking on the bench.
Most people's reason for not wanting him is his wage, but there's no point bringing in a striker if they aren't in the top tier, so it's always going to be around that.
The other reason is his age, but for free that doesn't matter if he's still delivering.
The last reason is his pace, but with pace on the left and right, and a new CM to help create, that shouldn't be a major issue.
Rashford and Martial could learn a lot and it would take some pressure of Rashford to keep performing like he is.
The other reason is his age, but for free that doesn't matter if he's still delivering.
The last reason is his pace, but with pace on the left and right, and a new CM to help create, that shouldn't be a major issue.
Rashford and Martial could learn a lot and it would take some pressure of Rashford to keep performing like he is.
But wouldn't Zlatans arrival halt Rashfords process?
Ibrahimovic can play a little deeper, which means that you can use Ibrahimovic, Rashford and Martial at the same time.
Martial---------------------Rashford
------------Ibrahimovic
----Midfielder---------Midfielder
------------D.Midfielder
Shaw---CB------Smalling--Darmian
I'd be happy for them to be rotated. If Rashford goes off the boil it might be too much pressure on him, not to mention terrible for us, and with Ibra's age it'd be better not to play every game.
I also reckon he's the perfect player to inspire them.
Ok.. I would love to have him here and with Mou on his way (hopefully) there is a great chance of that happening. But I dont want him and Rooney stalling the process of getting Martial and Rashford as much game time as needed..
Rooney, as usual, is the problem here.
Yep, the line-up @JPRouve posted is ideal unless Rooney takes one of those midfielder spots, then we'd be back to square one.
Plenty of games for both of them (at 35 Zlatans playing time will need to be managed perfectly to keep him fresh).
I still think that Rashford is 2-3 years away from being a first choice centre forward for a club like United. Rotation is the key for that young man at the moment.
Rashford isn't ready to start week in week out.
Without any additions to the current squad bar Zlatan, you could have have him through the middle as a target with the likes of Rashford, Martial, Memphis playing as inside forwards off of him.
Without any additions to the current squad bar Zlatan, you could have have him through the middle as a target with the likes of Rashford, Martial, Memphis playing as inside forwards off of him.
I think Zlatan coming in would put Mata out the team. Whilst they play different positions, I don't see the need for both.
Nah, Rashford being backup/rotational would be right.
Me too, but the competition would be tasty.
Exactly, he was showing the signs of being overplayed towards the end of the city match so we need to make sure he doesn't suffer from burnout. Martial likewise.
Also I reckon it would be great for Martial and Rashford to train alongside Zlatan.
Arsenal would be mad not to try to get him. He'd give them the much needed winning mentality and experience they are missing. Still think we will get him though.
One of the many reasons, Wenger wont go for him.Arsenal would be mad not to try to get him. He'd give them the much needed winning mentality and experience they are missing. Still think we will get him though.
Haha it's so obvious. If Arsenal get him they win the league.Arsenal would be mad not to try to get him. He'd give them the much needed winning mentality and experience they are missing. Still think we will get him though.
Football Italia says that he has an offer from the Chinese government to become the face of the Chinese Super League for 75 m a year
Most probably BS but still I think it's worth posting
Can't imagine anyone turning that offer down. What figures are Messi and Ronaldo on? Around 20 mil a year?
http://www.football-italia.net/81752/china-super-offer-ibra
75 m a year Most probably BS but still I think it's worth posting
Can't imagine anyone turning that offer down. What figures are Messi and Ronaldo on? Around 20 mil a year?
Football Italia said:
http://www.football-italia.net/81752/china-super-offer-ibra
Agreed, I am very hopeful of Rashford becoming our long term #9, but I think he's in danger of getting put in the Januzaj position of being forced to fast into a leading role due to a dreadful season. A couple of seasons as understudy to Ibra would be good for him.
Yep. In fact, let's be honest here. We're happy that Rashford is looking promising and all, but no way should he be a first choice #9 at a club that has serious ambitions. If we have any designs to win trophies in the near future, then young upcoming talents should be in and around the squad places getting opportunities whose frequency depends on the teams we face and the form they're in. Martial is probably an exception to that because he's so absurdly talented, but I still wouldn't want to completely depend on him as he's extremely young. Let's beef up our attack and make it something serious to be feared, and it's composition can be a mix of players of a more dependable age and those still early in the learning curve.
When was the last time that a 34 year old foreign striker had a fantastic season in the EPL without having prior experience of the league?
Tbf i don't remember any 34 year old foreign strikers even playing in the EPL without having prior experience of the league.
Larsson? Must've been about that age.
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