I think the days of seeing our creative players being stifled is over now that LVG is gone.
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Dortmund didn't, they continued to say he wasn't for sale before a period of no communication until they said we had made an improved offer that they would put before the board over the weekend then tweeting they agreed to sell.
It was reported they wanted the figure we eventually paid for IIRC.
I think Pogba will thrive under Mourinho. It's why I am so excited about this.
If Van Gaal was still manager, I wouldn't be so fussed because Pogba's game is all about beating a player in midfield and unleashing a shot from outside the box.
We have lacked this kind of midfielder for many years now.
Actually, who was the last player who was similar to Pogba to play for us? Apart from Pogba of course
I think Pogba will thrive under Mourinho. It's why I am so excited about this.
If Van Gaal was still manager, I wouldn't be so fussed because Pogba's game is all about beating a player in midfield and unleashing a shot from outside the box.
We have lacked this kind of midfielder for many years now.
Actually, who was the last player who was similar to Pogba to play for us? Apart from Pogba of course
A pre-2006 Scholes perhaps? Although stylistically they still seem miles apart.
Wait until we're tracking a flight to Manchester.This thread nearly has a million views already.
I'm in the camp that think United need to spend big to go big. Last three seasons have left us in a right mess in several areas. We've only bought short term replacements for one of the longest voids in the team since Scholes retired. Fletcher was declining. Anderson was fat. Carrick is old. Rooney is old and fat and not a midfielder. Kagawa and Mata were bought for one position and played another. Total misuse of both. Fellaini speaks for himself. Basti is injury prone. Schneiderlin is the only glimmer of hope for a descent midfielder in the last 5 seasons and he was nowhere near the form he was at Southampton. Hopefully He regains his form under Jose and can partner Herrera or another incoming midfielder along with Pogba, that is if we sign Pogba.
Martial proves that it works I suppose! Spend £50m on a player and you get quality. Spend £100m on a player and hopefully he'll be amazing.
I'm just going of actual comms from the clubs rather then reports but hopefully the same with Pogba and Juventus and they agree a fee.
They're wrong, unless we've got different definitions of what a box to box midfielder is.
Basically, he's a strong, quick, aggressive, dynamic player who has an eye for goal and can create who gets about the pitch with ease. Isn't tremendous in defence but won't shy away from doing it. What he isn't (at the moment at least) is a number 10 in a traditional sense of the word.
Transfer fees, especially in England are going to go through the roof I think. So much money in England, and the rest of Europe know it.
Reading this thread makes me realise what an absolute farce or even tragedy that 'classic' Sneijder thread was. At least this time we have not just a good deal of tangible info to go on but positive info too. What on earth was there during Sneijder-gate that justified us all spouting hundreds and hundreds pages worth of pure shite?
I'm curious what deadline Mourinho has given before ending interest in Pogba, if it came to it. No doubt pogba needs to get over the final (win or loss), but presumably his future would be cleared up before jetting off for a break.
Agreed, he's definitely box to box, as he favours moving from one line to another before delivering a pass. He definitely needs a defensive support to thrive. Maybe he can be a 10 with a broader coverage (sort of free electron). When he improves his shooting, he will add another skill to the list he already has.
I too think we'll start that way but i can see Jose moving to a proper 433 and phasing Rooney out if he isn't performing well.
I think everybody is on the same page when it comes to what a box to box player is. However plenty seem to think you won't get the best of him until he's free from the defensive duties that go with that role.
I'm not making a judgement on where he's best. It's just unusual for there to be a debate about a players best position when he costs this much money.
Like Herrera I feel it'll be used as an excuse if he doesn't really perform next season(assuming he's coming here).
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Any new info coming out tonight?
Check the twitter thread. If there's something there then there's something there. If there isn't, then there's nothing.
The only one's who aren't confused are the ones who don't understand what's happening here
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Wait a few hours. Di Marzio usually posts updates on this around midnight.
I still have high hopes that this will happen. Hopefully twitter will blow up with some news soon, it seems to do that late on in the day.
Thanks and yeah he usually comes out with this stuff later.
The question shouldn't be: Do you want Pogba for 100million?
It should be: Do you think we'll obtain Pogba?
Because then my Yes would become a No.
It should be: Do you think we'll obtain Pogba?
Because then my Yes would become a No.
I'd throw a few more feck there, but I agree wholeheartedly.As good a player as he is, if we are not his first choice then he may struggle to settle or perform to his full potential. If he wants Madrid then we could look at other targets. If only want Pogba for that price if he's willing to give his all for the club for many years to come.
Just back home after being out all day, been through the thread and it's all about Swag, Drake, Marketability, some ITK and Gerrard.
So basically, nothing's happened and everyone had to find something to talk about.
So basically, nothing's happened and everyone had to find something to talk about.
We are working on exterminating the swag, drake brigade from this thread.
Nothing will i think until the end of this week.
I just hope for the sake of sanity of this forum that Pogba actually signs for United.
I hope so, you come home to find an update and it's impossible to find one in this mess.
Guess should just stick to the tweets notifications.
Yeah I'd assume there are discussions ongoing this week.
Its a common problem - sometimes a side conversation that's vaguely related to Pogba, spirals out of control into different areas. Posters have been advised about thread derailing which will help a bit.
These numbers are absolutely huge. You don't invest these kind of sums without the the input of external factors that are probably even bigger than football. Some transfers transcend the sport and this would be one of them. The risks are massive with all parties. Juve losing the jewel in their crown, Italian football is losing one of their high profile players, Pogba is going back to a club that failed to recognise his potential and Real represent the glamour model of football. Man Utd investment is massive and failure isn't only the club but equally Jose's judgement. Can Adidas and others be associated with the first 100m player that fails? The stakes are high....
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It'll be even worse if he does.
Nah the Caf has survived much worse!
But Acquireme is not there
You could always follow the lad .. This isnt Juventuz forum. This one is quite good
Even signing pogba is not enough, when around him is still carrick, bastian, fellaini, morgan, its pretty average
Brilliant post.
We have a hugely interesting few years ahead of us under Mourinho that's for sure.
Pogba will be a signing that makes the football world sit up and take notice. I like that Jose already had signings lined up the minute he took the job here.
Pogba will know exactly where we want to be as a club and he will know that he can be the main man here.
It's up to him now.