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Manchester United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2019/2020

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  • #7742
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    Well either way, Rashford is now going to have to step up big time, or that £250,000 will be used as by the press and pundits, and opposition fans as a stick to beat him with, or used as an illustrative point when comparing to players on less than him outscoring him, as dmigsy pointed out above.


  • #7743
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,574 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    If Kane moved to United he'd be on 300+.

    On rashford, he's one of very few players in last years team I'd be annoyed to lose. I think he is one of the most promising players around.

    I generally don't believe the 250 figure, but could see 200k. I dunno.


  • #7744
    Adamcp898
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,475 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    We’re going to see the same rapid inflation in wages as we’ve seen with transfer fees, it only makes sense, particularly as players run down contracts more and more.

    The only way I’d be properly pissed off about this is if we then let someone of DdG’s quality go because we won’t pay him outside of the benchmark GK wages.


  • #7745
    Cookiemunster
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 13,059 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cookiemunster


    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    If Kane moved to United he'd be on 300+.

    On rashford, he's one of very few players in last years team I'd be annoyed to lose. I think he is one of the most promising players around.

    I generally don't believe the 250 figure, but could see 200k. I dunno.


    ESPN and saying 200K and they're usually known for inflating prices and wages.


  • #7746
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,574 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Cookiemunster wrote: »
    ESPN and saying 200K and they're usually known for inflating prices and wages.

    There is also a habbit of press including all possible bonuses in reported wages. Could be 150 plus signing bonus and image rights.


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  • #7747
    xtal191
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,591 ✭✭✭xtal191


    ESPN saying 200k

    https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1145331545726758913

    https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1145334276025671680

    Wonder what they'll give Lingard

    https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1145331762643554305


  • #7748
    Ninthlife
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,567 ✭✭✭Ninthlife


    Wonder what they'll give Lingard

    https://twitter.com/utdxtra/status/1145331762643554305[/quote]

    Hopefully the boot


  • #7749
    xtal191
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,591 ✭✭✭xtal191


    https://twitter.com/utdreport/status/1145338933938663424


  • #7750
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,983 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    While,I’d be sorry to see Lukaku go, replacing him with Ben Yedder for half the price looks good business.


  • #7751
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,038 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    xtal191 wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/utdreport/status/1145338933938663424

    We need another striker anyway so should not be reliant on Lukaku going or not.

    Unfortunately not a very inspiring transfer again


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  • #7752
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,574 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Headshot wrote: »
    We need another striker anyway so should not be reliant on Lukaku going or not.

    Unfortunately not a very inspiring transfer again

    I think you have unrealistic expectations.

    If Lukaku is leaving its because he'll be second choice. Any player brought in as a replacement will be to replace him as second choice. Ben Yedder would be a quality pick up at that price fir that role.

    Imo the much bigger issue is right wing, not backup cf.


  • #7753
    J. Marston
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,406 ✭✭✭✭J. Marston


    A striker who can control a football? Ole, you are spoiling us.


  • #7754
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,038 ✭✭✭✭Headshot


    Mitch Connor wrote: »
    I think you have unrealistic expectations.

    If Lukaku is leaving its because he'll be second choice. Any player brought in as a replacement will be to replace him as second choice. Ben Yedder would be a quality pick up at that price fir that role.

    Imo the much bigger issue is right wing, not backup cf.

    The thing is Rashford isnt good enough to be our first choice (yet) and I personally think Lukaku should be number 1 and if he goes and we bring in Yedder it's not going to make much of a difference up front at all.

    Of course we need right wing and bigger problem is the CB position as well.


  • #7755
    Your Airbag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,547 ✭✭✭Your Airbag


    Headshot wrote: »
    We need another striker anyway so should not be reliant on Lukaku going or not.

    Unfortunately not a very inspiring transfer again


    Yedders a very capable player, could do very well in Ole's system.


  • #7756
    0gac3yjefb5sv7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,945 ✭✭✭0gac3yjefb5sv7


    I don't think we will be going near the right wing this transfer window...

    CB and one CM will be it...


  • #7757
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    I'd be surprised if we get a CB to be honest. I don't think we had any alternatives to Koulibaly, Maguire or De Ligt so I think we'll stick with what we have.


  • #7758
    pjohnson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,760 ✭✭✭✭pjohnson


    One CM and thats it I reckon. Seems more likely to be Longstaff than Fernandes aswell.


  • #7759
    Cotts72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,659 ✭✭✭Cotts72


    Criminal if we go into A new season yet again with no recognised RW and CB


  • #7760
    0gac3yjefb5sv7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,945 ✭✭✭0gac3yjefb5sv7


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Criminal if we go into A new season yet again with no recognised RW and CB

    Definitely no RW but clearly we have to get CB.


  • #7761
    Mitch Connor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,574 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    Headshot wrote: »
    The thing is Rashford isnt good enough to be our first choice (yet) and I personally think Lukaku should be number 1 and if he goes and we bring in Yedder it's not going to make much of a difference up front at all.

    Of course we need right wing and bigger problem is the CB position as well.

    Whatever about what you think, what do you think ole's opinion and plan are?


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  • #7762
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    Hope the rumours regarding Ben Yedder are true.

    Would be a great addition and at the price available. Very few strikers who have come off a 30 goal season, scoring against the likes of Real, Barcelona and Atletico would be nabbed for his price.

    Handy player, with a good touch, lovely control on the dribble and a nose for goal. Not to mention can come up with some great finishes.

    Think he'd be good for Rashford too, try help him regards to taking your chances.


  • #7763
    Adamocovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,292 ✭✭✭Adamocovic


    Cotts72 wrote: »
    Criminal if we go into A new season yet again with no recognised RW and CB

    Chong at RW and oh I don't know.. let's say Phil Jones at CB.

    Problem solved.


  • #7764
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,983 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    I’d be doubtful we will go for a RW at this stage tbh. At a guess, we want Sancho and so will wait till next summer to try again. I wouldn’t be shocked if we took the punt on Bale for a year loan if possible, but other than that, I’d say it will be a “make do” scenario; see if James or Dalot can play there for the season, rotating with Lingard and Mata as we’ve seen in the past. Maybe even, god help us, Young too.

    That, and we could see weird diamond teams. Like...
    Rashford - Yedder
    Fernandes
    Pogba - McT
    Longstaff

    Which would be malleable in game, and could often play as....
    Yedder
    Raahford————-Fernandes
    Pogba - McT
    longstaff

    ...when width is needed. Would also be aided by bringing in AWB as a proper RB.


  • #7765
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,772 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    see if James or Dalot can play there for the season, rotating with Lingard and Mata as we’ve seen in the past.

    What an absolute travesty of a sentence for a club like Manchester United.

    The sad/scary part is you're right, this is what will happen.


  • #7766
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,040 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    From the rashford article..

    "The contract is heavily incentivised but if Rashford meets his performance related targets"

    Moderator: Forum Games, Conspiracy Theories, Current Affairs/IMHO



  • #7767
    Trigger
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,040 Mod ✭✭✭✭Trigger


    pjohnson wrote: »
    One CM and thats it I reckon. Seems more likely to be Longstaff than Fernandes aswell.

    I reckon we will sign both, longstaff to challenge Matic and Fernandes can play a number of roles, he can play as an 8, 10 or a RW

    Moderator: Forum Games, Conspiracy Theories, Current Affairs/IMHO



  • #7768
    Whatsisname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,862 ✭✭✭Whatsisname


    Adamocovic wrote: »
    Chong at RW and oh I don't know.. let's say Phil Jones at CB.

    Problem solved.

    Probably makes the problem worse tbh.


  • #7769
    yourdeadwright
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,953 ✭✭✭✭yourdeadwright


    Talk of McGinn from Villa for 50 million ,
    He was decent in the Championshio but sounds a bit to crazy to be true


  • #7770
    Deise_2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Deise_2012


    What’s the deal with Dalot being told he can move on?


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  • #7771
    Rossi IRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,369 ✭✭✭Rossi IRL


    Spurs looking like signing Ndombele for up to €72m

    Suppose that's one of the 73 players we have been linked with now gone........ List down to 72 now


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