Mikky Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: Was this posted? https://www.footmercato.net/a4170076248895688328-newcastle-le-psg-et-chelsea-veulent-jouer-un-vilain-tour-a-manchester-united-pour-kim-min-jae I barely believed these links at first, but the Kim Min-jae talk won't go away. Basically says Man United negotiations have slowed opening the door for us and PSG. Player is keen on the PL. Can’t see him going to PSG - haven’t they just bought Skrinar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 It also very enjoyably says Chelsea is the least likely given their instability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Is Kim Min-Jae fast? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Which one's the Longstaff upgrade? Szoboszlai and Maddison Rotating mid game down the right like Joelinton and Willock do down the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kanji said: Is Kim Min-Jae fast? Only on the basis of Youtube scouting, but IMO - yes, very. PS - the article was interesting. It suggests that Man U need to move players on before they can buy. Are they in a bit of bother with FFP? Their squad looks a bit bloated with expensive signings. Edited June 11, 2023 by Cronky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Man-U don't have anything to worry about from a FFP perspective If their budget is low it will be due to the Glazers However, once their takeover goes through they'll no doubt flex their financial muscle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 20 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Man-U don't have anything to worry about from a FFP perspective If their budget is low it will be due to the Glazers However, once their takeover goes through they'll no doubt flex their financial muscle They very much do, highest net spenders in the last decade yet in the same time Chelsea have made more than half a billion more in sales. They’ve spunked a lot of money on a lot of shit that they’ve lost for nowt, also the wages for Casemiro et al will be very high. Athletic reporting their budget (even in event of a takeover) will be around £100m to not fall foul of the rules. For a squad that needs some serious money spent on it that won’t go far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 31 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: They very much do, highest net spenders in the last decade yet in the same time Chelsea have made more than half a billion more in sales. They’ve spunked a lot of money on a lot of shit that they’ve lost for nowt, also the wages for Casemiro et al will be very high. Athletic reporting their budget (even in event of a takeover) will be around £100m to not fall foul of the rules. For a squad that needs some serious money spent on it that won’t go far. Sadly they have lots of players they can sell to help fund transfer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Sadly they have lots of players they can sell to help fund transfer. That is utter filth! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 They aren’t in a Everton/Leicester situation where they are paralysed from making moves just that they have an overhaul to complete. Plus they may have players they could sell but they can’t shred their squad depth esp being back in the CL. How much will they get for Elanga, Van de Beek and Maguire assuming they can find buyers. The second two probably have exorbitant wages that will put off most buyers. Martial is a good player but is made of glass and entering the last year of his contract. Sort explains where the McTominey links have been coming from, he looks like one of their more saleable assets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 We both have the same issue; shite players on the books who know they’ll never get anything like the contracts they’re on. Difference is we’ve got Hendrick on £50k and they’ve got players on 5 or 6 times that much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 34 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Sadly they have lots of players they can sell to help fund transfer. Scary to think our bench options (of note) would be: Dubravka Burn Schar Targett Longstaff ASM Gordon Anderson Murphy Almiron Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 I do increasingly like the idea of playing Joelinton LW and using the extra defensive contribution from that spot to allow us to use a creative, goalscoring player like Maddison in the midfield three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Szob will not be playing on the wing fwiw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 41 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: Sadly they have lots of players they can sell to help fund transfer. Man just not seeing Schar there feels so harsh after this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 minute ago, nemtizz said: Szob will not be playing on the wing fwiw Isn't that where he mostly plays for RB Leipzig? Looking at him in clips, he looks like he could play the wide positions or as one of the #8s in our system. Might make more sense to swap him and Maddison in the above formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Nine said: Man just not seeing Schar there feels so harsh after this season Made me uneasy too but we need a CB. One injury to either Schar or Botman and we're screwed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Just now, BlazeT44 said: Made me uneasy too but we need a CB. One injury to either Schar or Botman and we're screwed. I can’t disagree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Magpie Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, nemtizz said: Szob will not be playing on the wing fwiw Glad its not just me that thought that was a mental lineup. In fact I'd say there's no room for Maddison in that lineup, only the bench - you need a real right winger, and if we get the Szob, IF, I'm happy to stick with Almiron and Murphy for now in that position. Can't replace everyone in one season and the guys we have now know the system and are already part of the TEAM! Edited June 11, 2023 by Irish Magpie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Irish Magpie said: Glad its not just me that thought that was a mental lineup. In fact I'd say there's no room for Maddison in that lineup, only the bench - you need a real right winger, and if we get the Szob, IF, I'm happy to stick with Almiron and Murphy for now in that position. Can't replace everyone in one season and they guys we have now know the system and are already part of the TEAM! It'll be Maddison or Szoboszlai and they'll most likely play on the right wing. We don't need a "real" right winger while Trippier is effectively playing that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 45 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: They aren’t in a Everton/Leicester situation where they are paralysed from making moves just that they have an overhaul to complete. Plus they may have players they could sell but they can’t shred their squad depth esp being back in the CL. How much will they get for Elanga, Van de Beek and Maguire assuming they can find buyers. The second two probably have exorbitant wages that will put off most buyers. Martial is a good player but is made of glass and entering the last year of his contract. Sort explains where the McTominey links have been coming from, he looks like one of their more saleable assets. I don't think Martial is a good player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Prophet said: It'll be Maddison or Szoboszlai and they'll most likely play on the right wing. We don't need a "real" right winger while Trippier is effectively playing that role. Calling for a real right winger and saying it should be Almiron all in the one post is provocative stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 18 minutes ago, Nine said: Man just not seeing Schar there feels so harsh after this season Was my first thought too. I love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 1 hour ago, GeordieDazzler said: They very much do, highest net spenders in the last decade yet in the same time Chelsea have made more than half a billion more in sales. They’ve spunked a lot of money on a lot of shit that they’ve lost for nowt, also the wages for Casemiro et al will be very high. Athletic reporting their budget (even in event of a takeover) will be around £100m to not fall foul of the rules. For a squad that needs some serious money spent on it that won’t go far. Net spend is somewhat irrelevant to this as it's about profit/loss To my knowledge they haven't posted ridiculous losses (like Chelsea/Everton etc) and they have significant revenue A portion of their revenue goes towards dividends and also interest on the debt, a takeover clears that for them They definitely have scope to continue to spend big, just hope they continue to spend badly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 24 minutes ago, LV said: Was my first thought too. I love him. You know even if we buy Min-jae Eddie will make him earn his place. Schar will get plenty of time. BTW, it would be hilarious if we ended up getting him because Maguire refuses to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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