Jas10 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Dave-R said: Well he's young isn't he like 20, so it's like when Watkins starts getting on abit we may sell Watkins and then Alvarez is position as the future. Would Avarez come though? Anything is better than Wesley and Davis at the moment. Alvarez fits the ball, we could have a genuine star on our hands that we can develop and ease in. He can cover all attacking positions too. Our 2 Emis will help him settle in, no problem. Yes, he could succeed Ollie eventually… maybe even Jack… he’s only 21 and has huge potential. Already capped by Argentina. Been compared to Gary Shaw… he’s not going to cost a lot and his value will rise massively, if he’s a success here (I don’t doubt he would be) We don’t want or need a typical CF (e.g. a Darren Bent type), plus the game seems to have moved on from that kind of player. Part of the reason Ollie is so good is because he has a more all round and developed game or skillset (after playing as a winger too), coupled with his energy and work rate… Edited July 26, 2021 by Jas10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, KangarooVillan said: I would hope we’d score lots of goals! I think more realistically I’d like to see: Watkins Grealish-Buendia-McNeil Sanson/McGinn-Luiz/Nakamba Target-Mings-Konsa-Cash King Martinez With a fairly fluid line behind Watkins and Traore rotating heavily through those spots too. Surely that would be McNeil-Grealish-Buendia behind Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: Alvarez fits the ball, we could have a genuine star on our hands that we can develop and ease in. He can cover all attacking positions too. Our 2 Emis Weill help him settle in, no problem. Yes, he could succeed Ollie eventually… maybe even Jack… he’s only 21 and has huge potential. Already capped by Argentina. Been compared to Gary Shaw… he’s not going to cost a lot and his value will rise massively, if he’s a success here (I don’t doubt he would be) We don’t want or need a typical CF (e.g. a Darren Bent type), plus the game seems to have moved on from that kind of player. Part of the reason Ollie is so good is because he has a more all round and developed game or skillset (after playing as a winger too), coupled with his energy and work rate… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jas10 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: No-one does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KangarooVillan Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 22 minutes ago, Dave-R said: Reason why I put Buendia behind Grealish is because of how he can intercept and has a control on the game. Iyes we have Sanson to come back but he's going to be another who's a question mark like Wesley as it at the moment and I'm unsure about him also. I mean Sanson stated himself he found it extremely hard to evolve to the premier level difficulty and that's my concern the fact he openly came out and stated that. Yet I hope he goes away and comes back the player the squad and club needs him to be. I think Luiz and Nakamba are going to remain our CDMs and that's okay with me as I don't have as many concerns like others do in that department. I feel a knock on effect happening where we actually keep the ball longer in the final third and because of ball retention our CDMs sent put into action so much so fast and stressed out. Back to Buendia but I would actually place him between our CDM and CAM, he seems very good at control, intercepting and retaining a ball. Would be lovely to see Bailey come in but given the off chance he's not and it's media rubbish then I'd gladly see Pereira, Mcneil come in and be used on the forward line. I think we'd have one very quick lightning team with McNeil and Pereira on the wings with Jack back center and Buendia playing behind him, we may find we'd retain the ball alot better and control games way more. It's all just thought anyway and most likely won't happen, but I wouldn't mind seeing if that would work or not mate. I mean I wouldn’t say no if it worked - my concern would be it takes away from some of Buendia’s best assets in the final third and he’s a willing defender but I’m not sure he’s got the finesse to consistently break up the play without drawing cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 21 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Man United are signing Varane, could that mean Tuanzebe to us? I don’t know Happily have him as a replacement for Engels, would be a great squad option and still huge potential to kick on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KangarooVillan Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, zab6359 said: Surely that would be McNeil-Grealish-Buendia behind Watkins I imagine it would rotate, but as a starting point McNeil is a left footer so he would play RW in Smith’s system. Buendia is predominately right footed but is decent enough on both feet so he could play anywhere across. And Jack would primarily rotate LW and CAM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachboys1 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, sne said: Gotta feel sorry for Phil Jones, had his confidence shattered to the point he even declined a testimonial game at Man U as he felt no one would be interested anyway. With that said this is why I would not want him here. He's a shadow of the player he could have been. is tha true about his confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, beachboys1 said: is tha true about his confidence Quote Jones signed a new four-year contract in 2019, a deal that entitles him to a testimonial in 2021 after a decade of service to United. However, according to Daniel Taylor, writing in The Athletic, the defender did not request a testimonial. He flatly ruling out the prospect of staging the game as he did not believe he was popular enough among fans of the club. “Jones, however, was acutely aware of his flagging popularity and, when the option of asking for a testimonial was brought up, he decided against it. “He also has a nice line in self-deprecating humour (which is probably for the best right now) and if anyone asks whether there will be a testimonial he tends to turn the joke on himself. ‘Apart from my mum and dad,’ he will say, ‘who else would turn up?'” Taylor also writes that Jones is aware that he has become a figure of fun for some on social media. “The people who are closest to him say he is only human and that of course it gets to him, particularly when he also has to think about the effect on his wife, Kaya, and his parents, Mark and Helen, and what his daughter, Alaria, will make of it when she is old enough to read.” https://punditarena.com/football/robredmond/phil-jones-testimonial-manchester-united/ Social media is grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachoFantastico Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 41 minutes ago, sir_gary_cahill said: Man United are signing Varane, could that mean Tuanzebe to us? I don’t know Hope Tuanzebe as improved, he looked poor in a United shirt when he was given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Delphinho123 said: A top quality defensive midfielder is the only thing missing. We will really push the top 6 if we get Bailey and a DM. Agree with this we could reach those positions definitely, seeing talk of Anthony Martial now linked, wouldn't bother his attitude and application to the game is abysmal, yet he is very talented and has reached nowhere near his potential unfortunately. Wejust need to get Bailey deal done and fast!!! And try for Zakaria while were at it, not sure what happened to Julian Alvarez but i think hes someone we would get if the Bailey transfer doesn’t get done. Anyway fingers crossed ... what does everyone think we will do regarding central midfield would we play Buendia or Grealish there and sign a winger or have them play on either wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshharris12 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 All a bit to quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 45 minutes ago, skarroki said: Can't wait to see who we sign purely to better understand how we plan on lining up. Seems to be a lot of debate about where Buendia and Grealish will play. In truth I imagine they'll move across the attacking third throughout matches. Based on my presumption (read: hope) that we'll get Bailey, I'd like to see: I think Bailey will play on the right. I also think that Grealish will play on the left. Leaving Emi starting more central. But like you say I think all three will have a licence to roam. I hope that means that Watkins can stay more central and not have to run down the channels quite as much but if he does drift wide then with one of BBG breaking into the central position he has more chance of picking up a few assists too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awol Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, MachoFantastico said: Hope Tuanzebe as improved, he looked poor in a United shirt when he was given the chance. Except when he pocketed Mbappe like a child in the UCL. Absolutely incredible performance and I’d love him back here, reckon he’d thrive in a more positive environment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicRic Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 49 minutes ago, skarroki said: Can't wait to see who we sign purely to better understand how we plan on lining up. Seems to be a lot of debate about where Buendia and Grealish will play. In truth I imagine they'll move across the attacking third throughout matches. Based on my presumption (read: hope) that we'll get Bailey, I'd like to see: Interesting you have Sanson over Mcginn ... i see it as Bailey on the right with Buendia in the middle and grealish on the left .. thats how i would play and maybe push for a solid DM who can charge us up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphil Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I’m assuming links to Hughes and Rafinha are as replacements if Marv goes to Everton ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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