magnumbud wrote: » reports i saw about neymar is simply PSG have found some FFP loophole to be able to sign him and that united cant do it without breaking FFP rules
The_Kew_Tour wrote: » Im little disappointed we dont have another signing by now. Thought we be little more organised and ready by now
magnumbud wrote: » reports i saw about neymar is simply PSG have found some FFP loophole to be able to sign him and that united cant do it without breaking FFP rules. their loophole is probably signing him and not caring as they dont seem to care about FFP as they have indicated such in the past
Mitch Connor wrote: » United are profitable and well under percentages for wages. I've seen no suggestion anywhere that we would have FFP issues. I've read it is simply United don't want to spend the money required to get that deal done.
bangkok wrote: » United could easily do it. 50m a year spread over a 5 year contract.
magnumbud wrote: » i would say at spending 200+million on a player and adding his wages we would likely fast turn around our current standings in relation to FFP. report was in marca saying that united and city refused due to FFP also taking into account they would still likely want a DM at the very least too thats just his wages without adding the transfer fee
xtal191 wrote: » So whos gonna be benched for Mbappe, Bale or Benzema? All out for Bale please Woodward.
Hococop wrote: » They will look for big money for bale, €100 million maybe?
pjohnson wrote: » I dont rate Bale as a DM either. Or are people just thinking we should replicate the success of Pep last year and try to rely on offence over defence. Without fixing the DM issue we wont improve much.
DM_7 wrote: » A Bale would improve United more than a DM on his own. It was not defence that cost United last season, it was lack of goals scored.
bangkok wrote: » 1m a week wages??
jayo26 wrote: » Agree but Part of the reason we didn't score enough goals was because our midfield was so restricted with the lack of a proper defensive midfielder. Pogba had to play too deep far too often we came up stuck in big games because our midfield was playing so deep.
Jayop wrote: » Correct. I'd like a dm just because Carrick is getting on. I do think we have enough there to compete in the league at the very least and a star like Bale would be a better buy. That said Bale isn't happening and I'd say Jose is mischief making. We probably will sign a dm before the window closes. I'm more worried about left back than anything tbh. Shaw is still a doubt as to whether he can play a decent run of games and the other options are sub par.
ericzeking wrote: » The midfield is restricted in some games because that's the way the manager plays the game. The midfield wasn't restricted in games where we were the better team and in the games against direct rivals the midfield is restricted because we surrender possession and retreat. That's a tactical strategy, sign anyone you like for midfield and that won't change. With JM, one full back will always be conservative, the wide attackers will always have to track back.
zerks wrote: » Off topic but is anyone having problems posting on mobile? Mine is very slow to post lately.
pjohnson wrote: » Intereeting you mention Joses tactics but then focus on the wide areas. When discussing a DM being needed maybe you should look at the central areas? JM had his chelsea side with Frank Lampard banging in 12-15 goals or so a season in the league, last year Pogba got 5 PL goals. Chelsea midfield had Makelele DM, Essien box to box and Frank attacking. If Jose could get a DM to solidify his midfield Pogba would be like a new signing and take on a Lampard-esque role.
ericzeking wrote: » It is regularly touted that this magical 'DM' will mean the wide players will be freed up also as this dude is supposed to cover across. That's what I keep reading. As for freeing up Pogba...does he not have some ridiculous stats for hitting the woodwork last year? That would suggest he is free enough, in most every game we played someone (Carrick, Fellaini, Herrerra) was tasked with playing more defensively, we always played with one of these DMs, there is no player out there living or dead who will make the difference people think he will. I would say Carrick needs replacing on age grounds but that's the only reason really.
