persiandud Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 17 hours ago, Oregon Ducks said: Lmao talk about an overpay. Wolves paid less for Matheus than they got for Gibbs. great business by Wolves. Nunes is a baller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomaxgrUK Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 United, once again, playing an incredibly dangerous game of splashing out big money (both fee and contract) on an ageing player in Casemiro. Personally, I don't think United's biggest hole in midfield is a 'DM'. Everyone gets so hung up on these terms; ultimately, are United really missing a CM to shield their back 4? Personally, I don't think that is the problem. Their problem is giving up the transitions in the first place which stems from terrrrrrrible ball retention under pressure in their own half, and a lazy culture of being willing to run press/get back in position in the opposition half, leading to easy build up play. Does Casemiro really fix these issues? Whilst he isn't anywhere near as clunky as Fred or McTominay in possession under pressure, he's not the type to take the ball from his GK/Defenders on the half turn, and to then progress the ball forward between the lines (ala Rodri, Fabinho, prime Busquets, Kimmich,etc). United are in absolute dire need of this type of player. Someone confident taking the ball under pressure and getting the ball forward quickly. FDJ clearly fits the need but you can't tell me there aren't young players out there who we can buy cheap and develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Ducks Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, lomaxgrUK said: United, once again, playing an incredibly dangerous game of splashing out big money (both fee and contract) on an ageing player in Casemiro. Personally, I don't think United's biggest hole in midfield is a 'DM'. Everyone gets so hung up on these terms; ultimately, are United really missing a CM to shield their back 4? Personally, I don't think that is the problem. Their problem is giving up the transitions in the first place which stems from terrrrrrrible ball retention under pressure in their own half, and a lazy culture of being willing to run press/get back in position in the opposition half, leading to easy build up play. Does Casemiro really fix these issues? Whilst he isn't anywhere near as clunky as Fred or McTominay in possession under pressure, he's not the type to take the ball from his GK/Defenders on the half turn, and to then progress the ball forward between the lines (ala Rodri, Fabinho, prime Busquets, Kimmich,etc). United are in absolute dire need of this type of player. Someone confident taking the ball under pressure and getting the ball forward quickly. FDJ clearly fits the need but you can't tell me there aren't young players out there who we can buy cheap and develop. Tielemens is cheap and is a good ball progresser. Come get him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amac Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 (edited) Wow didn’t see the Casemiro move coming, guess he got paid. Some capable replacements though, Camavinga’s gonna be godly Edited August 19, 2022 by amac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 16 hours ago, lomaxgrUK said: United, once again, playing an incredibly dangerous game of splashing out big money (both fee and contract) on an ageing player in Casemiro. Personally, I don't think United's biggest hole in midfield is a 'DM'. Everyone gets so hung up on these terms; ultimately, are United really missing a CM to shield their back 4? Personally, I don't think that is the problem. Their problem is giving up the transitions in the first place which stems from terrrrrrrible ball retention under pressure in their own half, and a lazy culture of being willing to run press/get back in position in the opposition half, leading to easy build up play. Does Casemiro really fix these issues? Whilst he isn't anywhere near as clunky as Fred or McTominay in possession under pressure, he's not the type to take the ball from his GK/Defenders on the half turn, and to then progress the ball forward between the lines (ala Rodri, Fabinho, prime Busquets, Kimmich,etc). United are in absolute dire need of this type of player. Someone confident taking the ball under pressure and getting the ball forward quickly. FDJ clearly fits the need but you can't tell me there aren't young players out there who we can buy cheap and develop. He will help muddy up the oppositions passing lanes but other than that; not much. Varane should play next to Martinez for a game or 2. If not, they should go to a back 3. And not do stupid stuff like playing Eriksen at #9 spot. don't think they have the pair to sit Bruno because he's worse than Ronny with the pouting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Ducks Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Martinez has looked rough. He's really small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARROTHEAD Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Quote “Nottingham Forest has offered a 50 million euro package for (Djibril) Sow. It’s about 20 million euros for the transfer, five million in bonuses and then, of course, his wages,” Boni explains. Still trying to spend. 3 players like this pending. Could total 17+ signings. The crickets from teams like LC and WHU is now deafening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARROTHEAD Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 @Oregon Ducks Fofana to Chelsea. Hows that one going to set with you? I havent seen much of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARROTHEAD Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Forest nab Lodi from Athletico Madrid. Probably their best signing so far. WHU sign Paqueta from Lyon for club record 60m package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imarobot Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Just my every couple year pop in to ask what the hell is Chelsea doing? What an absolutely strange transfer window. The new ownership just seems way to reliant on Tuchel and I'm not sure that's a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persiandud Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Imarobot said: Just my every couple year pop in to ask what the hell is Chelsea doing? What an absolutely strange transfer window. The new ownership just seems way to reliant on Tuchel and I'm not sure that's a good thing. wym? it's been a fantastic window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agarcia34 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Arsenal trying to get a deal done with Douglas Luiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agarcia34 Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, agarcia34 said: Arsenal trying to get a deal done with Douglas Luiz This seems like something that will get done. Player wants it just about the fee at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Auba and Zakaria to Chelsea Akanji to City Arsenal did not get Luiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARROTHEAD Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 6 hours ago, Hunter2_1 said: Auba and Zakaria to Chelsea Akanji to City Arsenal did not get Luiz Didnt get Arsenals push for Luiz. Am I wrong to say I think it might be for the best they didnt get him? Forest with 20+ signings. Feels like an NFL expansion team. Less confident of staying up now than when it was just a dozen signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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