Absolute no brainer. High potential reward, low potential risk. Especially if Mourinho is our manager.
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Read the last pages of this thread. Mohamed Bouhafsi broke the news earlier today.
AH OK been out all day, sorry.
No problem, the last pages been a joy anyway so it was a recommendation
But yeah it looks likely, especially when someone like Bouhafsi is reporting it.
Would be class for a year to bring him in... Gives rashford and martial more time to develop, more time to spurs to drop off and us get a chance for kane eventually too. He isnt a long term option of course but he sure as hell would bring some fear factor back, and give us added height and strength up top along with a ton of creativity and ability. And the ability to score out of nothing which we don't have.
If I am being honest , I am totally undecided.
The Zaltan I saw against City is not the one I want.
So has the Cafe changed its mind on this team needing more pace then?
A 35 year old Swedish striker that has never played in England?
United aren't that stupid and would never try something like that. Never.
Same. I don't even know if it's for football reasons, or if I just want to see him kick his team mates in the head and get under everyone's skin.
He's guaranteed 5 screamers at least.
The never played in PL does not bother me, its the 35 that does, PL is faster than anything he has played in, can he handle it ?
Whatever risk you folks worry about is worth taking. If it pays off, it will be great. it certainly won't hinder anyone's growth.
Bhoufasi said today that we have made Zlatan an offer, Zlatan said a couple of days ago that he already knows where he is heading.
Would this mean Zlatan has already an agreement with another club and we are trying a last minute effort to hijack the deal, which could possibly fail if we don't have clarity about who will be the new manager and Zlatan would never play for LVG ?
Or does it mean Zlatan already had an agreement with us and it just now got leaked to the press, which would also indicate LVG is on the brink of getting the sack and Mourinho likey to be his replacement (Zlatan seems such a mourinho signing)
I hope it is the second
Would this mean Zlatan has already an agreement with another club and we are trying a last minute effort to hijack the deal, which could possibly fail if we don't have clarity about who will be the new manager and Zlatan would never play for LVG ?
Or does it mean Zlatan already had an agreement with us and it just now got leaked to the press, which would also indicate LVG is on the brink of getting the sack and Mourinho likey to be his replacement (Zlatan seems such a mourinho signing)
I hope it is the second
That's hard to tell but tbh Zlatan is a special case, he seems to be better, more mature and more consistant the older he gets. He was immature and unprofessional in the early stages of his pro career but he really is a role model now.
"Do not want, he is old enough to be Van gaal's dad and when it comes to big games he is a poor man's Zigic."
Free transfer? Step up, Juve
As opposed to our 30 year old English striker that plays like he is 37?
Did I say play? I meant shoehorned
Has the distinct whiff of being another Falcao.
Wow Sky really like to be downers where United are concerned.
Our club prob had a word with his agent to keep it low until after the final.
They should hire Samuel Luckhurst.
Not comparable at all. Ibra's arguably had his best season just now. Falcao suffered a serious injury during his 2013-2014 season with Monaco and never recovered.
I was being sarcastic in that reply by the way. We had a 35 year old Swedish striker that did quite well here.
Ligue 1 is fast too,very physical too. I think it's a gamble ,but we have always been about big gambles.
There were people on here who didn't want to sign RVP because it would mean less appearances for Welbeck and they were worried about his injury woes + age.
And it turned out to be a fantastic signing.
And it turned out to be a fantastic signing.
Slightly different stages of their careers - both in terms of age and RvP had everything to prove; still hungry for PL titles etc. but yeah, I think the general premise remains the same.
If ever there was a striker who belonged in the PL and would thrieve there it is fecking Zlatan
He is tall, he is strong, he is an intelligent footballer, he is an allround goalscorer, he has got an attitude higher than the eiffel tower, a golden touch with the ball and he never gets injurred.
Yes he is 35 and he won't be the fastest striker in the PL but blimey look at his career, look at his stats, look at his last seasons and he will cost exactly 0£ to sign him up, how the feck can anyone have any sorts of doubt about this move ?
If anything signing him now is the best move for Rashfords career. I would be much more worried about Rashfords development if we would sign Lukaku or Aubameyang who are great strikers and a couple of years ahead in their development compared to rashford, how would he ever get playing minutes against those guys, and if we'd sign them they would probably take up the lead striker role for years to come. With Zlatan you know he will only be here for a season or 2 max, we can rotate Zlatan and Rashford for 2 seasons and by the time Zlatan fecks off to the MLS or China, he'll have developed into a player that is ready to be the lead striker. Anybody that thinks he is ready for that already, needs to have their heads checked, the guy is 18 years old, he can't carry the team, we can't expect that off him, he needs game time but not as the only option upfront, that is simply too much pressure for such a young guy. Let zlatan take the spotlight and allow Rashford to develop himself further away from the spotlight.
Nothing happens, according to Sky, unless it's on deadline day.
Pack of wet tossers
Pack of wet tossers
Giroud scores 15 goals in the prem. Ibrahimovic is twice the player. You don't just need pace.
The doubts are pretty simple to understand: In the history of the Premier League, how many good seasons have ever been achieved by a striker 35 or older? Sheringham for United is arguably one. I'm not sure how many more.
Zlatan is Zlatan. He is a one-of-a-kind player and so different rules, including with respect to human aging, really might apply to him. His last season at PSG was certainly plenty good, even if against very weak opposition much of the time.
But I don't know how anybody couldn't have serious doubts when considering the track record of older strikers in the Premier League. 35 is fecking old for a striker, unless you're just hanging around Serie A like Totti/Toni. Even legendary ironmen strikers like Shearer or Wright (or Raul for that matter) were basically done by 35.
PSG lost 99% of the swedish fanbase yesterday. Swedish media will probably stop reporting news and goalscorers from the french league...
Zlatan would be an awesome catch for a season or two. But as a swede it would annoy the hell out of me with all these new "fans" that has never heard of SAF or think that Old Trafford is some restaurant with medieval theme.
Zlatan would be an awesome catch for a season or two. But as a swede it would annoy the hell out of me with all these new "fans" that has never heard of SAF or think that Old Trafford is some restaurant with medieval theme.
Adding Zlatan would not be without some risk, but the potential upside is just too high to pass on. The French league is obviously not on par with the Premier League, but Zlatan's productivity can't be dismissed. Even if his goals to games ratio dropped, which is to be expected given the increased level of competition he'll experience, he'd still be our biggest goal threat at centre forward since RVP's first season with us. I'd be quite surprised if he didn't score twenty plus league goals. Unlike Falcao, he's in great shape, and not coming off of a major injury. His experience, arrogance and desire to win would be very welcomed. While clearly not a long term option, he could have a big impact.
Personally, I don't think his arrival would be harmful to Martial, Memphis or Rashford (or any other young player). In fact, I think it would be good for all of them. Martial, I suspect, will start primarily from the left next season. A lethal finisher in front of goal - one who would attract plenty of attention from opposing defenders - would benefit Martial greatly. At his age, Rashford doesn't need to start every game. Providing him with some protection would likely help his development. Moreover, I wouldn't be surprised to see him get some starts on the right. As for Memphis, maybe he'll learn from being around someone who has earned the right to be cocky.
I recall how excited Sir Alex was when he brought in Henrik Larsson on loan. By that point, Larsson was certainly well past his prime. I wasn't terribly impressed with his performances on the pitch, but Sir Alex praised his impact on the team. Zlatan has way more left in the tank, and could have a significant impact on the psyche of the team. It would certainly give everybody a big boost.
Of course, as many have already pointed out, Zlatan's signing would also mean that Mourinho will be in charge, which would also be a very significant upgrade. There are too many positives to not try to get this done.
Personally, I don't think his arrival would be harmful to Martial, Memphis or Rashford (or any other young player). In fact, I think it would be good for all of them. Martial, I suspect, will start primarily from the left next season. A lethal finisher in front of goal - one who would attract plenty of attention from opposing defenders - would benefit Martial greatly. At his age, Rashford doesn't need to start every game. Providing him with some protection would likely help his development. Moreover, I wouldn't be surprised to see him get some starts on the right. As for Memphis, maybe he'll learn from being around someone who has earned the right to be cocky.
I recall how excited Sir Alex was when he brought in Henrik Larsson on loan. By that point, Larsson was certainly well past his prime. I wasn't terribly impressed with his performances on the pitch, but Sir Alex praised his impact on the team. Zlatan has way more left in the tank, and could have a significant impact on the psyche of the team. It would certainly give everybody a big boost.
Of course, as many have already pointed out, Zlatan's signing would also mean that Mourinho will be in charge, which would also be a very significant upgrade. There are too many positives to not try to get this done.
It's a risk but it's worth taking imo. Even buying lukaku may end up a mistake but that would cost the club £50m.
Personally I think zlatan has the hunger and ego so much that he would rather die than be a flop.
Fellaini in the hole behind Zlatan, with Young and Valencia our wide!
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