Gnabry and Ox are still very raw. Cazorla had a poor season.
(4 in 31 isn't 4 in 37 but it's not too far off)
He's right footed and Wenger played him on the left.
I believe in Gervinho.
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Gnabry and Ox are still very raw. Cazorla had a poor season.
(4 in 31 isn't 4 in 37 but it's not too far off)
He's right footed and Wenger played him on the left.
I believe in Gervinho.
was this Atletico analysis posted earlier? I'll just leave it here as it was a great read.
Vivalaraza
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He's 31 now. Sounds nuts to say it considering he's just had the season's he's had...but would City really want to commit to £200k+/week for another 4 or so years? Not sure that's the best idea.
That guy is worth a follow on Twitter. Goes on a few rants but usually very interesting and insightful stuff.
Elko's twitter is just reinforcing what a fucking great time it is to be alive
https://twitter.com/Elko_B
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Theo's a good finisher and a poor crosser. Why not play him on the left?
Gervinho is a better player than Ox and Gnabry currently are. maybe they'll surpass him in the future, we'll see.
with regards to the Theo conundrum—the best solution is probably to do what Rudi Garcia (and most teams with inverted wingers) does and have them swap and interchange in a flexible front three. I think having both of them on either side of Giroud with Ozil behind would have covered up a lot of the flaws that both have that were pretty horribly exposed this season.
with regards to the Theo conundrum—the best solution is probably to do what Rudi Garcia (and most teams with inverted wingers) does and have them swap and interchange in a flexible front three. I think having both of them on either side of Giroud with Ozil behind would have covered up a lot of the flaws that both have that were pretty horribly exposed this season.
The Favre comment makes me a believer.
I really do wish Lucien had a more stable project.
I fear ineptness and stalling I really do, one or two deals are probably done, but im not hearing alot about many others. Very feasible we go into the season without a CM or a Winger who can bring us forward.
Surprised not to hear many teams swarming around him. Could easily get two more years out of him.
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Right, but instead we're linked with a £17m deal for a 28 year old Atletico lb (Luis? I forget his name).
If we're spending big on a left back then Shaw makes so much sense: very talented, young, English and he's a Chelsea fan (loyalty factor). If we want to build a brand new proper spine, he's exactly the sort of player we should be going for, even if he's expensive, it will be worth it.
No. Kurzawa is the one that plays as LB.
Van Gaal won't countenance starting the season with a new midfielder. United's midfield currently doesn't have the qualities he's built his whole coaching ideal around.
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But its completely against the clubs transfer policy of buying young players. The aim is to (try to) build a young exciting team of talented players that won't really need to replacing in the core positions - strikers have always been a tough spot for us so that won't work but otherwise it will make a lot of sense.
I have nothing against Felipe Luis, but I don't get why they suddenly decide to venture away from the plan when it doesn't make sense.
Vivalaraza
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The window isn't even open yet. No need to panic so soon. We will have to panic, but later. Don't spoil your summer, lads.
He must have an idea of who he wants. Woodward probably has a list and its up to him to make these deals happen.
Hopefully Shaw is wrapped up/announced as the window opens and a midfielder signing too before the WC.
I've a very hazy recollection about Chelsea skirting the limits of ffp compliance. Maybe £27m is just too much for a position you already have some decent players in? Might be better spent on a striker.
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Wasn't there a story that Shaw wasn't guaranteed a first team position at Chelsea which is why he prefers to go to United. And I'm sure £100k/week helps.
Don't know why you would.
You're one of the only clubs who seem to have concrete links.
Pretty obvious to see that would be the case, with Azpi playing so well there and Terry resigning.
van Gaalacticos obv
I'm not panicking at the thought of not signing players. I'm convinced the club has learnt its lesson after last summers shambles so even if we miss out on first choice targets we'll at least have an idea of who to go for next. It's just that there's so much to be done.
Yeah, playing opportunity was the main issue. Think the paper mentioned Azpilicueta(?) Playing in his position put him off a bit.
Im not sure whether I have any faith in Woodward, his job is made somewhat easier that people will want to come for LvG but he has masterminded two deals so far and by all accounts messed up more with his inexperience. Im not going all dour yet but there is a series of complications this summer that put me uneasy.
Gaalactico Cleverley and Young lol
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Ubi, pls. But for all that is fucking Holy, do not disappoint me, reviews.
League of Assassins, innit.
Ubi, pls. But for all that is fucking Holy, do not disappoint me, reviews.
League of Assassins, innit.
He had help from Gill and Fergie with the Mata deal. Hopefully his past year in the job role has seen hik improve. Can't be having offers sent to the wrong teams again
To Everton and Newcastle. #IAMITK
Which edition of Watch Dogs are you buying? Here's a spreadsheet to help you out..
Ubi, pls. But for all that is fucking Holy, do not disappoint me, reviews.
League of Assassins, innit.
If it gets a 7-7.5 i can deal
Cant imagine it will get great reviews, there is an air on gaf where people seem to want it to fail for some reason.
Steverulez
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New deals with Adidas, TV deals, registering big FFP profits for Mata and KdB, and soon David Luiz and hopefully Mikel and possibly Ramires means I'm not particularly concerned about that.
Club have been planning for FFP for a long time, we're set to get a massive increase in earnings, theres a post here about it. I can't find the other one they did on FFP but its pretty interesting reading, its a good site even if I don't read it that much. The club were officially FFP compliant though and aren't expecting any issues with it in the future as it stands.
Vivalaraza
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Crazy how quickly a career begins to wind up in football. Cole was getting on but in the last few weeks his career at the top of the game has dissipated.
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Kind of crazy considering how good he was when he came back from injury too. Oh well.
Have there been any articles looking at what kind of transfers van Gaal usually makes? Seems like there's a lot of stuff on his methods and how he promotes young players but the amount that'll need to be bought at United make the transfer side of his management pretty important.
Yeah.
Probably the best LB I've watched play. Solid going foward and back. Always looked so calm on the ball and in big matches. Very few as good imo.
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