Mention a few similar players who would be available that can play at a similar level to Pogba.
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I'd love Pogba here but out of principle you can't just be held to ransom in every negotiation, even Levy had his limits! When a Zidane led Madrid baulk at a fee you know you're being taken to the cleaners. Tell them where to go.
Both clubs will discuss about it, but a buyout clause leads to free agency while a release clause is just a transfer fee set by contract.
I can't wait to see "BBC: Pogba having medical" in the title of this thread.
It's more unnerving that someone is wearing a football shirt to a party tbf
In the west Indies, football shirts are worn pretty much everywhere.
This isn't a buyout clause. This is a release clause. Release clauses aren't mandatory like buy out clauses are in Spain. Those are at the discretion of the selling club and are there only if a player or a club requires it to be put.
That picture of Woody and Avram Glazer looks like "Mission Accomplished" to me....the suppresed smiles....twinkles in the eye and the umbrella as a joke?
Needless to say I hope this is mission accomplished in a good way rather than an Iraq style "Mission Accomplished"
Can Woody fly an F35?
Needless to say I hope this is mission accomplished in a good way rather than an Iraq style "Mission Accomplished"
Can Woody fly an F35?
With a 100m to burn there will be a few who can be made available.
What is Pogba's current level? Can you say with certainty that Jose wants to play him as a box to box midfielder, or does he want him as the more attacking midfielder in three?
Also, there are different ways to skin a cat.You don't always get the same type of player with the same abilities; you adjust. You get Carrick for Keane and make it work.
What I read was the Napoli refused to talk about it, so Juve bypassed them and activated the clause. I guess someone is lying then.
This transfer is exactly where it was 5 days ago.
Well, I have seen numerous papers use the terms buyout clauses and release clauses in the same articles, as if it was the same.
It's a fair point. I'd love Pogba because of what he can bring but if we can't get him, it won't necessarily be a like-for-like alternative we go for.
I can see it being a more functional, team player but happy Mourinho can find what we need and a way to improve what has predominantly been a underperforming midfield for a few years now.
I think it's a done deal. All about posturing now to make sure all the timing works for all parties.
Yep. If there's a clause in Pogba's contract that states they have to pay a portion of his transfer fee to the agent, trying to push that off onto the buying club just reeks. They were happy enough to include the clause to secure his signature in the first place. If they don't at least compromise on it I'd be happy to pull out.
If we did pull out, they'll either have a player on their hands who's seen how much he can earn elsewhere (so will be looking for a significant new contract or to leave asap) or they'll have to deal with Real who aren't likely to pay as much as we would and more than likely also wouldn't accept to pay the agent fees.
I think this one's going to drag a bit.
Sure he can. The man is a genius.
I don't think the club is going to pay 100m for another midfielder. Pogba is a top class player already, and he has the potential to be world class very soon - however, he is also unique in the sense that he is the type of player that can be the face of the club marketing wise.
Don't know, mate, there is a lot of confusing information. All these journalists are fecktards.
I can't fecking wait for August 7th. I hate the transfer window.
I am not saying that the club is going to spend a 100m on another midfielder. I am saying that with a 100m available there are other midfielders we can find and not restrict ourselves to Matuidi, as the other poster eluded.
Manchester United can make any face a marketing juggernaut. We are the brand, not Pogba or anyone else.
Genuine question - what makes people think that Pogba is one of the more recognizable and marketable players in world football? Is there any truth to it or are people making it up to justify their muppet needs?
I mean that, up to now, he has claimed or leaked that we are in for several marquee players like Neymar, Bale, Vidal, Ramos, Ronaldo, Messi but not signed one of them. Hopefully this will be the one where he gets it right.Eh?
His skills, long shots ("Pogboom") and like it or not his hairstyle and the swaggerish way he carries himself are all a part of it. He also got a big presence in social media. Then you also have the spin of him returning to his old club as a super star.
4th place didnt happen then?
Recycled rubbish
Is it a boring party?
This is serious business, I check the Caf at work too during these times
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You brush your teets?
Adidas has chosen to run campaigns with Pogba as their icon. That's the football equivalent of a model being on the cover of vogue (or whichever one is the biggest fashion magazine)
Agree with this. I think Juve want to get Higuian tied up before it is announced.
Keysie sticking with it!
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This is like when someone says they will be there in 5 minutes and then 5 minutes later they say they will be there in 5 minutes and then they never show up because they were sitting on their arse the whole time.
Is he just saying that as he was sacked by Sky a few years ago, or is Sky Italia a different company?
Fair enough.
Still think United can make any top player marketable. Rooney has consistently been one of the most marketable players on the planet despite being mediocre for 4 years.
I read it as him basically saying they're rubbish and/or unreliable.
Yeah, but I'd say that's down to being great from the beginning. When a reputation has been established, it takes a hell of a lot for it to fade. Ronaldinho only delivered 3 or 4 top class seasons but his brand is still strong.
Which is pretty much no different to how we view them to be fair.
What a mug he has too
His release clause was structured that way. There was a "deadline" until the end of July too, if my memory serves me well.
Napoli wanted to propose a lower release clause for foreign clubs in a new contract and no clause for Italian clubs but then, Juventus would never have been able to activate the clause. Basically, it was a now or never situation I think.