Who should they sign? Striker is one of the hardest positions to find top class talent at.
Plus, what would LvG do with Rooney?
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Who should they sign? Striker is one of the hardest positions to find top class talent at.
Plus, what would LvG do with Rooney?
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Roland_Gunner
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They should pay Bayern the 80M or whatever it takes to get Muller. Really the issue isn't how good Rooney is. No world class team should rely on one 30 year old striker to lead their attack. If Rooney runs down their second best option was playing in Eredevisie last year.
they could pay Bayern 100M and they wouldn't accept. They don't need the money and he is one player they don't ever want to lose. But I agree that United needs a new striker (having only seen last night's game). Rooney is so immobile and doesn't help on the wings at all.
Zlatan would be a solid short term signing for United. he only wants to play another season or two before moving to MLS. He'd fit van Gaal's system better then Rooney, and despite turning 34 he's still in great shape and form. Could score 15-20 league goals. He's also a massive pain in the ass. Dybala was the most Aguero or Suarez like striker out there to be had this summer and Juve scooped him up quickly.
Only way I could see Muller moving is if Pep was in more control and was set to be at the club longer.
Only way I could see Muller moving is if Pep was in more control and was set to be at the club longer.
MultiJhonny
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he's back again
It's so beautiful!! :')
I just hope he can stay healthy... Seems like it will be tough for him and keep up the way he had been playing
Rooney has the tendency to go to midfield to claim the ball. That's not what Van Gaal should want. He needs someone who can keep the two CBs busy, thus creating space for the other attacking players and put the ball behind the net. In other words, a classic in-the-box striker like Van Nistelrooij. As to who to look for, Dost made 16 goals in 21 appearances for Wolfsburg last year. He's only 26. Lacazette, 24 years old, scored 27 goals in 33 appearances for Olympique Lyon last year. Soriano of Red Bull Salzburg scored over 30 goals in the last two seasons, 26 in his first season. Falcao would have done it if it weren't for his poor attitude. Muller isn't a classic striker but could get the job done. Bloody expensive though.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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Ehh?
Despite his form I became a big fan of Falcao last year and even wish him (not too well obviously) at Chelsea now, all based on his attitude and enthusiasm last year.
Steverulez
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Chelsea's Willian?
I very much doubt we'd sell him, he works so hard, has pace, can run all game. His finishing is lacking but I don't see him going anywhere.
You can have Cuadrado if you like though??
We could offer Bayern 150M and Bayern would not be interested.
Nah, Cuadrado looks stupid as fuck
Steverulez
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He does but perhaps you could get Pep to shave his hair or something as a show of solidarity.
Steverulez
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United going after Sadio Mane (Southampton) now it seems?
buy two more players and they'll get a free drink.
No one great is going for United.
Ape Gone Insane
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Fuck sake, first Otamendi and now Pedro. We are still sorely missing key signings for a defender and striker. I know Pedro wouldn't have been sufficient on that front but he would have at least been something, that too for around 20 mill. And we've wasted most of the window bidding for unattainable players like Bale, Muller and Ramos.
We've sold Di Maria. We've got an ageing past his prime Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin - and this combination has effectively benched one of our strongest players. And we have Depay - jury still out on how he's going to function against PL teams. Our most solid signing has been Darmian. Rooney's form is off and even if he does regain it, he's no Costa or Aguero. And to top it all off, we completely lack creativity and pace.
Looks like this year is going to be a battle for top 4.
We've sold Di Maria. We've got an ageing past his prime Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin - and this combination has effectively benched one of our strongest players. And we have Depay - jury still out on how he's going to function against PL teams. Our most solid signing has been Darmian. Rooney's form is off and even if he does regain it, he's no Costa or Aguero. And to top it all off, we completely lack creativity and pace.
Looks like this year is going to be a battle for top 4.
Schneiderlin could be great for Utd but I feel like so far he has just blended into the background. LVG is still trying to play him and Carrick when they really only need one with another attacking midfielder to help Rooney.
brokenbeans
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Mane wrf no!!
Fuck it lets get Beharino as well.
Fuck it lets get Beharino as well.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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I was feeling pretty good after last nights result too...
brokenbeans
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Now it all comes crashing down, would be interesting if Rooney gets injured this weekend.
Infernostew
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Never wanted Pedro anyway, not United quality.
This is getting pretty embarrassing. The transfer window started out so well too. We need someone who can score goals because Rooney isn't doing it, especially when he has his back to goal and drifts into midfield in almost every build up. I'm pretty sour about missing out on Pedro. Mane better not be a real target...
Kappa
Steverulez
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Southampton just said they'd had no approach for him I think
BBC are reporting a bid was lodged last week
MrPing1000
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Trying to outdo Liverpool. Thats not depressing at all.
RagingPhoenix
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His wiki page before re-edit was hilarious.
RagingPhoenix
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brokenbeans
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Yeah this Mane interest looks real.
I wonder how Mane would do somewhere else. He seems quite erratic most of the time but is given enough space on the pitch to do good things. I just wonder if any other manager and team would let him play like that. I can't help but feel it's another Lovren situation.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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I miss Nani.
brokenbeans
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This Mane news is like some dodgy transfer straight from FIFA's manager mode.
Yeah I would've thought were safe now most of the 2013/14 team are gone. Mane was bought in under Koeman and starts almost every game. I don't see why Saints would consider selling him in the next few years (not that you can stop players going but still)
Mane is a good player and could be a nice signing for them if it comes off, but there's no question he'd end up costing more than what Chelsea will pay for Pedro. If and when Mane costs £25-30m, the backlash from fans will be palpable.
But they'll get over it when he flies up the pitch like a bat out of hell.
But they'll get over it when he flies up the pitch like a bat out of hell.
I'm somewhere between these two points of view: some players look good because of the space afforded them by being in a, no disrespect intended, smaller team. Teams will be much more willing to open up and have a go at Southampton than they will Man United - he's never struck me as a guy who can unlock packed defenses.
Infernostew
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Nani is more frustrating to watch on the pitch than Ashley Young.
MrPing1000
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I dunno, people thought the same about Valencia, and he was great for us until his injury ruined his pace.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
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You're right, but when he was 'on' and confident he was class.
I had a feeling his year at Lisbon would've upped his confidence and allowed us to see him at his best again.
giant_frying_pan
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Another 7 or 8 and we're probably halfway there.
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