StatesideSensFan
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Supposedly the deal for Pickford is 22 million up front and 8 in add-ons, according to Paul Joyce.
What is this rumour of Arsenal offering 45 million Euros plus add-ons for Lacazette?
Apparently Douglas Costa has agreed to join Juventus.
Let's see if Bayern agrees
Apparently Douglas Costa has agreed to join Juventus.
Let's see if Bayern agrees
If the reports I saw - with Bayern asking �50M and Juventus starting at �40M - are true, I think they'll find an agreement somewhere in the middle. I'd be happy with that and would look forward to seeing how it's going to be used.
If juve puts up 40-50M for him, I'm sure Bayern would love to make that sale. Gnabry provides the same qualities at a fraction the cost; and he's more of a goal threat with more versatility and room to grow
Wouldn't be surprised to see Bayern sell Coman to; if they can turn a profit while clearing space for them to pounce on Brandt before someone else steals him from Leverkusen.
I don't watch much bundesliga games. If you two's are happy with the sale should I be worried?
I can't see that. I think Brandt has already committed to Leverkusen for next season, and we just pulled the final trigger on Coman's buy option a couple months ago. Wouldn't be like us to turn straight around and sell him.Wouldn't be surprised to see Bayern sell Coman to; if they can turn a profit while clearing space for them to pounce on Brandt before someone else steals him from Leverkusen.
I don't watch much bundesliga games. If you two's are happy with the sale should I be worried?
Frankly - I don't know. There's definitely a lot of upside with him. The way he burst into the scene in his first season here was quite something. He has some gamebreaking ability, without any doubt. Acceleration and speed were out of this world, has an outrageous shot and lots of skill on top. This year, for whatever reason, it was hard to recognize him. He seemed disinterested, lost tactically, with no vision and even his speed seemed much less impressive. It was just weird to see.
So, depending on which version of him shows up for you guys, it could be a great deal, a poor one, or one that looks great one year, poor the next, and then you move on. Kind of impossible to say.
I can't see that. I think Brandt has already committed to Leverkusen for next season, and we just pulled the final trigger on Coman's buy option a couple months ago. Wouldn't be like us to turn straight around and sell him.
I don't watch much bundesliga games. If you two's are happy with the sale should I be worried?
I'm honestly surprised we aren't seeing more players linked to Manchester United. They need help everywhere and with them being in Champions League next season, they need depth bad!
At defense, they should be fine. At CB they are good for sure with Bailly, Rojo, Lindelof, Jones, Smalling, Blind they can stand to lose one to two players from CB (my preference is losing Jones and Blind). They might need an outside back preferably a LB especially if they don't see Shaw as a long term fit. Maybe get someone like Mendy, Hector (wishful thinking) or someone like that. RB they should be fine with either Darmian or Fosu-Mensah transitioning back full time with Valencia still there.
They need a lot of help in the midfield. Obviously Pogba, Herrera, and Mkh are great players but they can't do it all themselves. They really need to bring in a player like James with game breaking ability and another winger like Perisic so they aren't playing a striker out wide left. They need to sell off Felliani cause he's straight up trash and shouldn't ever be playing for a mid table team let alone one of United's caliber. Carrick is a good player but getting noticeably older. Mata could be a great fit but personally I'd rather James and sell off Mata and Rooney. Bring in some younger talent along with James and Perisic to bring off the bench or put your trust in Lingard, Gomes, etc.
At striker they need some serious help. While Martial and Rashford are good they are still growing. I would love to bring in someone like Belotti. Not only is he a great poacher and offers something different from Rashford he's only 22-23 with so much room to grow. They don't need Morata AND Belotti so they need to choose one or the other.
In summary they are still 5-6 signings away from fully challenging for a title. I know this won't all happen this year but within the next few seasons they need to bring in a striker, 2 midfielders, a winger, possible outside backs for both sides and some young depth that can come off the bench and make an impact.