PowderedToast
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we'll beat arsenal.
lucky to get 4th this year if we don't do serious fixes in the next week so
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lucky to get 4th this year if we don't do serious fixes in the next week so
I'm sat in a hotel lobby playing Football Manager on my laptop and a City fan just came up to me and apologised about Joe Hart.
In practice, it's tough when they won't buy and develop young players and the market is so inflated at the moment.
After one game, it looks like Nemanja Matić is the final piece in the Mourinho jigsaw.
In theory, you can do a lot with 40m.
In practice, it's tough when they won't buy and develop young players and the market is so inflated at the moment.
After one game, it looks like Nemanja Matić is the final piece in the Mourinho jigsaw.
Ravensmash
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Lukaku feels like he's been around so much longer than he has.
I keep forgetting he's only 24.
Great purchase by United.
I keep forgetting he's only 24.
Great purchase by United.
Sgtpepper89
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Their game starts in 1h 20min and hes debuting in it.
Audioboxer
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A Serious Man
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40m for a 29 year-old who isn't going to get consistent starts is not a bad deal. Selling to a rival isn't great and selling while we have depth issues isn't great but it's a defensible transfer. Everyone should expect some extended dips in form as the season goes on but I expect United fans will overall be happy with Matic.
Audioboxer
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Let's check the up next section on YouTube...
Sun Bather
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Obviously that's silly, and lets not forget Chelsea didn't start all that well last season. But you can also take into account what has happened to the teams, and in Chelsea's case, it kind of confirms most peoples fears (or hope, if you dislike Chelsea).
Steverulez
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Tbh more concerned at players we let go ending up elsewhere for big fees. KDB, Lukaku, Schurrle, Salah all players Jose didn't want
Not too bothered about Cech because he has a terrible defence in front of him but Mata was a bad sale too.
I might be less bothered if we had bothered to replace anyone
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Thiago Motta? WTF?
PSG owners are already lurking around Oblak and they even had first negotiations with his agent. Transfer in the next summer transfer window is very likely.
longdi
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What happened to Barca la masia academy? So long that they have not find replacements for puyol,xavi,iniesta,messi,cesc and the list goes on. Was there a change of directors?
I was surprised they sold promising youth since their golden generation matured. I don't think Real is starting to dominate, more like Barca has failed to rejuvenate.
I was surprised they sold promising youth since their golden generation matured. I don't think Real is starting to dominate, more like Barca has failed to rejuvenate.
Just wait for inevitable implosion next year and him leaving the club in a worse state than when he arrived.
BMO = GOAT
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Ehh not liking the PSG kit right now 🤔🤔.
Edit: i find it hard, or near impossible for him not to score in this match tbh
Edit: i find it hard, or near impossible for him not to score in this match tbh
Bet Draxler regrets that move now.
BMO = GOAT
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Draxler can come and play for Bayern 😏😏
West Ham and Sporting are very close to finish William Carvalho deal. Portuguese news are saying the deal is for €35M and William will receive €2M per year. Some pro-Sporting sources started to claim today that Sporting is delaying the deal because they expect Arsenal to get interested if they fail their other targets. In my opinion, that's just a smokescreen to make West Ham increase their payment upfront.
Morata > Neymar
He is 29 year old not 34 year old. 29 year old is the time where some of the best holding midfielders peak. Matic is also a player that doesn't rely on speed so age is not as big a factor as some pacy wingbacks or attackers.
Morata > Neymar
He is 29 year old not 34 year old. 29 year old is the time where some of the best holding midfielders peak. Matic is also a player that doesn't rely on speed so age is not as big a factor as some pacy wingbacks or attackers.
At least that person is in better shape than Luke Shaw
I'd put a tenner on him being here for the start of season 4.
I'd seen lots of reports of him linked with various PL clubs in past seasons. I wonder if Sporting don't really rate him.
Anyone got any opinions on him? Think we've needed a disciplined DM for a while. Does Carvalho fit that description?
This stuff goes in circles. It's not like it's a sure thing that you'll have talents come through every single year. Sometimes Barcelona are the ones to get four to five jewels, then Real Madrid are the ones to get talents through their ranks. Rinse and repeat.
PSG is playing some attractive football.
I think he can fit that description. After today it's hard not to find players that could improve that squad.
He's very strong and with good defensive spacing and awareness. He reminds me of Wanyama in some regards expect for this: A bit suspect on aerial plays but imho his biggest flaw is that he's too slow with the ball. He tries to be cute a lot of the times and takes a lot of time making the pass to the creative players. Playing for Sporting it works because they are one of the best 3 teams in Portugal, so other teams give them a lot of free space and don't press him, but in the Premier League and especially on a mid tier team that could cost him a little bit to adapt. But at the same time, it's something he can and should quickly change and adapt.
Quite honestly I can see his transition to the Premier League to be one of the 2 extreme scenarios: a complete disaster or a complete success. I bet Arsenal, Chelsea and United didn't go after him because they see the flaws and aren't sure he's going to be a hit for that price tag. Also what was reported is that Sporting was asking for a lot more for Arsenal last season than they are asking West Ham now.
Sgtpepper89
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Hopefully old man Ibra comes back as backup too when hes healthy again.
Carvalho paired with Obiang or Kouyaté is a tasty prospect.
The two issues we have left is depth in CM and our aged defence. If we could seal this deal and nab a centre-back I'd be very happy.
BMO = GOAT
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250mil gets you your own ISO cam 😂
If PSG gets Mbappe, and don't make it to the CL semis or Finals then idk wtf they are doing.
If PSG gets Mbappe, and don't make it to the CL semis or Finals then idk wtf they are doing.
BMO = GOAT
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Damnnn so close, hit the cross bar... 250mil Fraud
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