Fabinho
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Thank feck we're in for him.
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If we pay anything close to that for Mbappe we can forget about Griezmann too.
Nainggolan would be interesting too. Him, Ander, and Pogba in a midfield three would be quite naughty.
Between 120 and 140 for mbappe, they high or something?
Doesn't he play the same role as Ander? If anything he'd replace him (at least in the #8 position) I'd imagine.
Ander has played as the deepest midfielder numerous times this season. Could easily be managed, particularly against smaller teams.
Ideally we would need a true holder in there. So I would love for it to be Pogba-Fabinho- and one of Herrera or Nainggolan.
Not really any defensive midfielders there. Fabinho on the other hand would be perfect imo.
Di Marzio does not exactly say that Fabinho tops our wishlist, he says that Fabinho and "Toni Kross" (presumably 'Toni Kroos') are "alternatives" to Nainggolan (who doesn't want to leave Roma):
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/manc...mbappe-while-also-pursuing-nainggolan-fabinho
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/manc...mbappe-while-also-pursuing-nainggolan-fabinho
Meh. We've played half the season without a 'holder' and have been fine. True midfield balance like that is only really necessary at the very highest level, and we're not quite competing there yet.
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It would be expensive but Fabinho, Griezmann and Mbappe would sort our attack out like.
He says exactly that.
classIt be ok, but neither of them have the ability to just sit in front of the back four.
True, but it's more about positional discipline and mobility rather than Herrera's deep starting position. We play much more to his strengths when we can use his energy and aggression around the pitch instead of asking him to be the calm composer from deep. He has been very impressive this season but I think it would be even better if those qualities weren't tied to a disciplined holding position.
Please god be true....I have been watching Fabinho for the last couple of years and is one of the most underrated footballers I have ever come across...
He's gotten better every season since moving to Monaco permanently. He's a better version of Toni Kroos in my opinion and can also play right-back If needed
He's gotten better every season since moving to Monaco permanently. He's a better version of Toni Kroos in my opinion and can also play right-back If needed
Christ, if we believe reports, we have a lot of players at the "top" of our wishlist
So that's now Fabinho, Griezmann, Belotti and Dier who are the #1 priority
So that's now Fabinho, Griezmann, Belotti and Dier who are the #1 priority
This season few players have established themselves more than Kylian Mbappe' and the Monaco striker is certain to be a big name in the summer transfer market headlines. Manchester United has made a concrete attempt to sign him by offering €85 million which Monaco turned down as they're looking for €120/140 million, this shows the French club's desire to hold on to him for at least another season. Mbappe' on the other hand is intrigued by possibility of joining Real Madrid, but the Spanish club has yet to take concrete action.
Mourinho wants to also improve the Red Devils midfield. A few months ago an inquiry was made for Radha Nainggolan but there have been no additional steps forward, in addition the Belgian international prefers to stay at Roma. As alternatives Manchester United is also interested in Fabinho and Toni Kross.
http://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/manc...mbappe-while-also-pursuing-nainggolan-fabinho
No mention of Griezmann in the article...
Yeah I know, hence why I said, "at least in the 8 position". Against small teams sure, I just don't think it'd be the best use of his attributes. I'd much rather him and Nainggolan were fighting for one spot and we got a real holder in behind. Nainggolan along with Pereira coming back (who'd compete with Pogba) and a DM (Fabinho) would sort out our midfield problems.
Nainggolan gave a similar response about enjoying life in Roma when Conte approached him this summer didn't he? He'll probably be in the CL with Roma next year as well (currently 2nd by a point), so I'm not sure how attractive we'd look to him anyway. Definitely someone I'd love to see in the PL though.
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If you read the italian version that is written by di marzio and not one of his assistants, he says Fabinho and kroos are top of list because nainggolan wont leave rome.
Kroos is obviously not gettable.
I dont think it should be Fabinho or Nainggolan, but both. We have zero depth there. Fellaini and Pereira are not players you want to rely on when going for the league title. An injury to Herrera/Pogba and we are fecked.
I dont think it should be Fabinho or Nainggolan, but both. We have zero depth there. Fellaini and Pereira are not players you want to rely on when going for the league title. An injury to Herrera/Pogba and we are fecked.
Could have gotten us in the top 4 though
Fabinho is exactly what our midfield needs.
Since when has central midfield been an issue this season? Last I checked our main gripe was scoring goals and finishing chances.
Which makes very little sense considering Fabinho is a #6 while the other two players generally play further forward. Still, Di Marzio's track-record is fairly mixed when it comes to non-Serie A-based players, so probably should be taken with a pinch of salt anyway (Nainggolan contact aside).
Mourinho said months ago that the Pogba record would be broken this summer. It must have been a hint that he is going to sign Mbappe for £100m+...it makes sense...follow the money
Christ, I hope we don't go near Dier.
Not surprised. Mourinho pretty much knows what is required.
If we had a top class holder then Herrera and especially Pogba would have had more license to attack and less ground to cover.
Stay clear of mbappe , and put martial as a striker , free him from wing duties martial is also good as a striker.
Mourinho said: "I am pretty sure that next summer some players with only half his [Pogba's] quality probably will cost the same money." Not sure he's talking about potential United transfers there, it's not something you'd say about a prospective player!
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/feb/18/paul-pogba-jose-mourinho-record-fee
Right...
You dont think Kante would have gotten us at least 6 points this season?
Mbappe - Martial
???? - Pogba - Fabinho - Mkhitaryan
???? - Pogba - Fabinho - Mkhitaryan
Remember when we got him until lvg vetoed the deal for his favourite schweinsteiger who would play sideways and backwards. I was furious with lvg for that.
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