Transfer Tweets - Summer 2017 | Keep it on topic

[Dazzmondo]

And the general consesus was that most of our players were shockingly bad last season. It would seem way too much of a risk

He's a one trick pony who isn't a well rounded footballer. Left footed player who will jink around you and puts in a hopeful, pacy cross. He's no better than Zaha the fact that they will tactically get cancelled out of the game and cannot be relied on for consistent output. Will showcase the raw ability yes but how else does he support the team if he is not playing to his talent. Does he make sacrificial runs, press, pass unwillingly, tactically flexible? At Juve, he'll contend with Cuardado?

He plays for Bayern

Well this was probably Costa's worst season and he still did decent numbers. He was clearly unhappy with his position at Bayern and he didn't seem to respond in the right way. Mkhi and Martial both had great performances the season before, showing that these slumps do happen. It doesn't mean they won't be great again in the future. Mkhi in particular had some great performances last season even though there weren't enough of them.

As for the one trick pony argument I don't agree with that. He's a very good dribbler and he's a great crosser which would be very useful with Lukaku up front. We're very lacking in terms of dribblers also, we only really have Martial, Mkhi, and Rashford that are capable of going past loads of players on their own (maybe Pogba too). Considering the poor form of the 3 last season (with some good patches) we could definitely use another player like that. I'm not really convinced that Perisic is as capable of dribbling past players. The last point is fair, he would definitely have to contribute much more to the defensive side if he was to play for Jose but Mkhi didn't contribute defensively before we signed him either and he's a consistent starter now. Depends if he's willing to work hard and learn or not. I think he would.

His playing for Bayern is probably why he didn't get more goals and assists. He was competing with the likes of Robben, Ribery, and Muller for a spot in the team who seemed to be favoured ahead of him anyway.

 

[simonhch]

£32m is a lot to pay for the odd free kick though.

He's better than that, but I grant you, price is a bit steep. Everton building solid, of unspectacular, squad. A very Everton squad.

 

[EyeInTheSky]

I'm emotional as feck. I was 13 when Rooney came to United, which is around the time I started watching United often. It's going to be strange going into next season not seeing Rooney in the squad.

What you mean like actually having the expectation of winning?

I know going to be weird.

 

[ThanksBoss26]

He is hinting that Rooney has just arrived at the ground and he just met him, yet he is wearing a David Haye V Tony Bellew pass round his neck.

This. Typical talksport journo.

 

[edcunited1878]

So Costa put the tools down a la Martial when there was a challenge in front of him and he sulked...but then Rashford adapted to a wide forward role, embraced the change and as invaluable to Jose. Shows that Douglas Costa doesn't have the proper mentality and attitude for a soon to be 27 year footballer. Perisic is only a year and half or so older yet is the safer choice between the two players

 

[Fully Fledged]

He's better than that, but I grant you, price is a bit steep. Everton building solid, of unspectacular, squad. A very Everton squad.

Yes Yes and Yes.

there is more to his game than just the odd freekick. I said in the Lukaku thread that he was an indicator of how the last TV deal has been a game changer regarding transfer fees. I also said that they were using the Lukaku money to build a good squad. I then likened it to Spurs splashing the Bale money and hoped that they did better out of it than Spurs did.

 

[Bepi]

I was just mentioning that to justify Mourinho's lack of interest in Douglas Costa. Otherwise, I completely agree with you. Hoping he gives him good chances in the pre-season, could do wonders to his confidence.

At their current stage, Mourinho prefers hard working donkeys to contend the PL week in week out while Allegri is asking for more quality in the case he contends another CL final?

 

[Catt]

The optimism/greed of some fans. We're just about to seal the second highest transfer in history, and they still think we'll get Morata on top!

It's like me and shoes, can't ever be satisfied.

 

[JPRouve]

So Costa put the tools down a la Martial when there was a challenge in front of him and he sulked...but then Rashford adapted to a wide forward role, embraced the change and as invaluable to Jose. Shows that Douglas Costa doesn't have the proper mentality and attitude for a soon to be 27 year footballer. Perisic is only a year and half or so older yet is the safer choice between the two players

Rashford is used to play wide, iirc that's where he started with the academy.

 

[Cassidy]

Antonio Conte is quite annoyed by the difficulties of the mercato of Chelsea after the signing of Lukaku to United and stand by on Sandro!

Is he implying Sandro may not go Chelsea?

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

You'll get over it bud, don't worry, we're here for you.

Oh, I'm not worrying. I'm very happy for Rooney. He's got his dream move back to Everton, after stamping down legendary status at the club we support. Couldn't be more ideal for him. Like you said, I'll get over it.

 

[Deleted member 101472]

Does anybody iron a polo shirt?

Only people who don't know the ice cube tumble dryer trick

 

[GM K]

I wonder if this means they aren't going for Bernardeschi.

Most likely.

 

[Fully Fledged]

It's like me and shoes, can't ever be satisfied.

New shoes?

 

[Catt]

New shoes?

Mostly new ones, yes.

 

[Dazzmondo]

So Costa put the tools down a la Martial when there was a challenge in front of him and he sulked...but then Rashford adapted to a wide forward role, embraced the change and as invaluable to Jose. Shows that Douglas Costa doesn't have the proper mentality and attitude for a soon to be 27 year footballer. Perisic is only a year and half or so older yet is the safer choice between the two players

The concern is whether Perisic's talents will be enough despite his great attitude. I'd love for Perisic to end up being a great signing for us but I just can't see it. I don't think he has enough ability to create and deliver significantly to our performances. If he were to sign I'm pretty sure he would be rotated a lot. He only has 4 more goals and 2 more assists than Costa despite playing 1000 more mins and this was him playing at his best as opposed to Costa who had probably his worst season. I just think he's too limited honestly. I'd have an in-form Martial starting ahead of him for sure.

 

[Fully Fledged]

Mostly new ones, yes.

It was an add from years ago.

 

[GM K]

That's why perhaps Mourinho prefers an older and with lower ceiling Perišić, but with great workrate and mentality.

There is nothing Costa has on Perisic except dribbling and age. Perisic is as quick, is two footed, contributes better to defending, better at set pieces and is more versatile as a player. Plus, he actually wants to play for Jose.

 

[Traub]

Annoying thing about this transfer is that you know he'll play at the same standard he did all last season a part from when he comes up against us, and reverts to 06/07 Rooney.

That can cost us a max 6 points. Him in the squad would've cost us a lot more points.

 

[Dazzmondo]

There is nothing Costa has on Perisic except dribbling and age. Perisic is as quick, is two footed, contributes better to defending, better at set pieces and is more versatile as a player. Plus, he actually wants to play for Jose.

He's a better crosser and passer than Perisic.

 

[Satissh12]

Not sure if this means it's done but...


@IperiOfficial:

 

[izec]

Not sure if this means it's done but...


@IperiOfficial:

Is that his official account though?

 

[Satissh12]

Is that his official account though?

Not sure, got retweeted in my timeline

 

[AndyJ1985]

Is that his official account though?

If it's not you've got to pity the person sad enough to fake a twitter account of Ivan Perisic.

 

[Sandikan]

Is he implying Sandro may not go Chelsea?

Probably a troll, but on that Chelsea forum someone posted a link to, a guy calling himself "football agent" reckoned he was a real ITK, and said they haven't the will to spend more than £50m on a player this summer due to the new ground scenario and reigning the spends in.
He reckoned the Lukaku situation was pure face saving, and that Tammy Abrahams (?) will be boosted forward along with Batsuyi too.

It seems impossible to believe that the team that brought spending to a new level wouldn't have enough money, but we'll soon see!
60+ m for a left back/wing back seems mental...

 

[United Pro]

Not sure if this means it's done but...


@IperiOfficial:

He posted a tweet with a red circle emoji. I wonder if that means there's been progression with a deal to us.

 

[Sandikan]

Annoying thing about this transfer is that you know he'll play at the same standard he did all last season a part from when he comes up against us, and reverts to 06/07 Rooney.

By the time we play Everton, which is only game 5, i'm pretty sure he'll already be in quite a deep midfield position. And not a huge threat attacking wise.
He can still be a decent player for them, but I can't see him ripping the likes of us up!

 

[DomesticTadpole]

If it's not you've got to pity the person sad enough to fake a twitter account of Ivan Perisic.

You have to be sad to fake anyones. Why do people do that?

 

[RedPed]

So Costa put the tools down a la Martial when there was a challenge in front of him and he sulked...but then Rashford adapted to a wide forward role, embraced the change and as invaluable to Jose. Shows that Douglas Costa doesn't have the proper mentality and attitude for a soon to be 27 year footballer. Perisic is only a year and half or so older yet is the safer choice between the two players

How do you know this?? What are you basing that comment on?

 

[izec]

He also got tagged by the Croatian national team account a while ago, quite interesting.

 

[M4YON]

Those are inter's colours. Does it mean he's staying?

It's from August 2015.

 

[United Pro]

Those are inter's colours. Does it mean he's staying?

Look at the date. It was before he signed for Inter and now he's tweeted a red emoji...

 

[Damien]

He also got tagged by the Croatian national team account a while ago, quite interesting.

Look at the other tagged accounts here though

 

[groovyalbert]

It's from August 2015.

Think it's in reference to the red dot he posted today(?)

 

[Hoof the ball]

Well, the timing of that red dot certainly is coincidental.

 

[SteveJ]

Maybe it means that his balls are black and blue.

 

[Amir]

I thought people following others in instagram as a transfer hint was bad.

Social media has made transfer windows the lowest that the human race can be.

 

[izec]

Look at the other tagged accounts here though

ok, it is fake. The Mario account retweeted the same Sanchez/Kondogbia bullshit.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Maybe it means that his balls are black and blue.

I'd be a bit worried if they are now red though.

 

[M4YON]

Think it's in reference to the red dot he posted today(?)

Today? He posted one a few weeks back as well because I posted the tweet here then it was removed from Twitter and my comment was deleted as it was deemed a fake profile.