secman wrote: » So why not buy a proven solid RB.!
astradave wrote: » Did someone give credit to Liverpool going out and buying a spine to their team while also giving out about United transfers? Jose has brought in a brilliant spine to the team, just needs to add in other positions now, I’d argue that the spine of the United team is better than the Liverpool one.. though possibly close To add to DDg, Jose has brought in Bailly, Lindelof, Pogba, Matic, Fred, Sanchez and Lukaku Oh and don’t forget Lee Grant
How Soon Is Now wrote: » Bailly hasn't held down a regular place in team yet for different reasons hopefully this season! Lindelof same. Pogba who knows what he will do. Matic so far so good! Fred hasn't touched a ball yet so can't comment. Sanchez hasn't turned up for more then a game or two so far again it has to happen for him this season. Lukaku needs players around him to cop on a bit and a proper system to get the most out of him otherwise he isn't doing what he was bought for. There's a reason for the lack of optimisation.
Mitch Connor wrote: » is the reason not CB and wide rather than the general spine of the team. There aren't massive calls for Matic, Pogba or Lukaku to be replaced. Lindelof and Bailly are annoying me. Lindelof could be a player, he has potential, but we need to see so much more from him this season. Bailly... i worry about. I think he is the best of our CBs but the end of last season, and how Jose lumped him in with Pereira the other day... I think Jose is punishing him for not playing vs West Brom, and its not been solved over the summer. I reckon he is in Jose's bad books and it is tough to get out of them - or stay out of them.
Mitch Connor wrote: » Liverpool went out and did the spine January and Summer. United worked on the spine previous windows - apart from CB we aren't looking in that section (as fans). We have all been talking about wide positions. So yeah - people give credit to Liverpool for the work they have done cause it has (on paper) very well addressed their weaknesses. The criticism United are getting is because they have not addressed weaknesses (in the eyes of many fans)
astradave wrote: » Oh don’t get me wrong I agree that we should be looking at other areas,and hope we are. I just thought it was a poor comparison to make as we had already addressed the spine of the team. We can use hindsight now with how they have worked out but, as you say Liverpool have only done the work on paper, but there is nothing to show yet that these players will help them (they probably will) for all we know they could come out the end of next season cursing their luck at signing injury prone players or players that haven’t lived up to their fees. I will give credit to them on their signings but will only judge the players on the way they play for them.
pjohnson wrote: » I vote Astradave captain of the thread. He does the work of 2 people..
Mitch Connor wrote: » But that is all anyone to look to at the moment. United could go out and sign Sandro, Alderwerield and Bale tomorrow - and we would all be delighted but the reality is that we could only say we have addressed our weaknesses on paper. all three could flop. We can see Liverpool have gone out and bought 2 highly rated CMs, a very highly rated GK - positions they needed to address. Sure, the players might not work out but that is the same for all signings ever. No club can buy certainties. So yeah, maybe the players don't work out but that doesn't mean we can't recognise the transfer work in itself is very good this summer. IMO, United's is not. We have signed one first team player and one backup. That isn't enough to bridge the gaps our results last season show we have.
Adamcp898 wrote: » This is the crux of the issue I feel. Other clubs haven't messed around with money searching for value where it can't be found. Liverpool and City have just paid fees and got on with it whereas we're (reportedly) being put off by 5/10 million here and there for players like Alderweireld who could improve our team immensely if brought in.
Will I Am Not wrote: » I’m fairly confident there will be 2 or 3 signings in the positions that need addressing. Mourinho doesn’t really do quiet windows.
Lord TSC wrote: » Thats massively oversimplifying the Toby situation. Reports are they want 75m for a defender with a spotty injury record who is 29, and has a 25m release clause next summer. Its not 5 or 10m, we're trying to half it. [Bill Rice, BBC] ‘A commanding central defender and another hardworking wide player are the areas Mourinho will look to strengthen, with Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld and Chelsea's Willian among the names in the frame. Don't rule out a statement signing too.’
Lord TSC wrote: » Its the utter lack of briefings that has me remaining confident on this. Either that, or Woody has forgotten there's a transfer window going on :pac:
jayo26 wrote: » Its unthinkable that we would go into a new season with the current squad of players that's what has me confident.. this is our window.
Mitch Connor wrote: » I'd go the exact opposite. The lack of any hint at all that we are close to anyone has me worried United have simply got this window all wrong and failed to land targets.
IamtheWalrus wrote: » If that was the case, wouldn't we have heard of the contact Utd have made with said targets? It's been eerily silent.
pjohnson wrote: » secman wrote: » You must buy your blinkers in same place as Mourinho... we are going no where with that whole defensive line up bar DDG. And Valencia being confirmed captain has led to people reaching this epiphany all of sudden? Did these outraged people really think Dalot with 3 senior games (all at LB I believe) was going to be our first choice right back all year? Fúck all has changed by Valencia being appointed "Captain" yet people suddenly appear horrified
secman wrote: » You must buy your blinkers in same place as Mourinho... we are going no where with that whole defensive line up bar DDG.
Cypher_sounds wrote: » Which proven solid right back would you go for?
Cantona's Collars wrote: » Barcelona have made a 3rd bid in excess of £55 million for Willian. For that price, I hope United don't try to bid against them.
