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23 Aug 2015 20:04:09
Hi all,
As is blatantly obvious we still need a proven, out and out striker. Not a lone striker who does this or does that, but someone who gets into the box, makes the runs and most importantly can actually put the ball in the back of the net!
Keep reading on here about Benzema, Muller and Lewondowski. I can't see United signing any of these, and the Bale and Neymar links are non starters in my opinion. Bale wants to stay at Madrid and prove himself after last season, so if it goes badly this season for him then maybe a more realistic move will be for next year. And Neymar is conveniently negotiating a new deal at Barcelona, funny that!
The most important thing in any team is to be able to score. There is no doubt we can create the chances. We do need more pace down the right, but that is a seperate issue. So who is available, proven and more importantly proven in the Premiership as a striker? I like Berahino, but for me he is not an out and out striker yet who is purely about goals. We need a Van Nistelrooy type of player. Now I am not comparing Ruud with this man but for me there is an option staring LVG in the face and that is a Mr Charlie Austin. He is not a star name but he scores goals, is always in the box and makes the runs we need. He is not the fastest but he has a football brain needed for a striker. He scored goals for fun last season and is doing the same so far this season and all the while for QPR who do not have the service United could provide him with.
Needs must and United need a proven out and out striker. Right now Austin is our best bet.
1.) 23 Aug 2015 20:25:32
You're forgetting Heskey, or Nugent, or Lambert, or Fuller. Grow up mate
2.) 23 Aug 2015 21:05:04
I think you being slightly insulting by comparing Austin to those players. Simply stating a fact that the team needs someone to score goals and without some of these star names being banded about he is the best option.
3.) 23 Aug 2015 21:50:48
Your not far wrong Rich and AJH man enough with the trolling. Personally I don't know about Austin maybe a bit of a step backwards I think Kane would partner well with Rooney we should go all out and try get him. But a quick fix would be Ibrahimavic he's got the ego to fit into our club without a breaking in period. Benteke could have been a missed opportunity (hope I'm wrong)
However I still think we have problems in our midfield. Against Newcastle we had no speed and we were so predictable their defense just ate us up and knew what we were doing. I think PSG'S lucas maura(spelling) could be a beast for us and I think we could get him if we tried. I also reckon Muller could be a possibility for us which would be a huge buy if we could get any of them we would be doing well.
4.) 23 Aug 2015 22:01:34
A tad harsh ajh but agree on austin. I say go fo zlatan for a year and work on wilson.
5.) 24 Aug 2015 06:48:37
Sorry mate, too much wine
6.) 24 Aug 2015 09:18:06
Haha Tony, don't blame the alcohol you nasty man!
07 Aug 2015 11:21:22
So after seeing the press conference from LVG, it seems abundantly clear that De Gea is struggling mentally with all the rumours and uncertainties over his future.
We all know Madrid want him, but our instance on a big fee in the region of £35 million for a player who has one year left on his deal is a massive ask. I think United have played this one wrong and we should have instead listened to the players wishes and allowed him to move and then get a top class replacement.
De Gea deserves credit for the way he has conducted himself this summer and ever since it became apparent that he wished to leave. United should get this deal done as soon as they can as it is in the best interests of everyone involved.
As it stands we are without De Gea tomorrow due to his mental state so we are left with Romero who I know little about and don't trust yet, Valdes who is leaving, Johnstone who is a good prospect but not ready yet and Lindegaard who is also leaving. This is an unsettling situation ahead of the new season and with the back four still not looking likely of being improved in the centre, it does leave me feeling uneasy.
For me this whole situation should have been avoided and a new keeper purchased early on before pre season so he could settle in and the defence become accustomed to his presence.
1.) 07 Aug 2015 14:43:29
Rich I don't fully agree with what you say.
De Gea could of signed a new contract and double his wages and have a release clause inserted and then basically have an agreement in place to leave.
De Gea sulking (if true) and his girlfriend talking on social media about him going back to live in Madrid is unprofessional.
Players have the right to run their contracts down but with that comes the risk of this situation.
Maybe I am too sentimental but De Gea should appreciate how Utd have developed him and helped him to become one of the best.
One thing is clear, LVG is the boss and absolutely no one messes him around. We all have comments and issues with some of his team selections and tactics but he is a winner and doesn't care for reputations.
In the modern day we all have to respect that.
I'm sure De Gea will be sold but LVG and Utd are playing a game and possibly putting thoughts in De Gea's mind that he may spend the season on the bench and what will that do for his career and the Euros?
There is very little loyalty and sentiment in football nowadays, which most of us think is sad.
However that applied to both the players and the clubs.
De Gea's on £60k a week so I don't have any sympathy for him or any player. Would love to be in his position
2.) 07 Aug 2015 16:55:47
He should have put in a transfer request and lost his loyalty bonus if he wants to move that badly.
04 Jul 2015 11:21:02
Hi all,
With all the talk and speculation surrounding Ramos, Otamendi, Schneiderlin etc I think our need for a proven goalscorer has been overlooked slightly. Obviously our defence and central midfield need addressing, but with the failed trail for Falcao and RVP entering the twilight of his career it leave us with Rooney, RVP and Wilson which in my opinion is not enough. To win the league or to compete in the cups you need a man who is going to bang in 20+ goals for you.
This brings me to who is available and who is actually good enough. I really like Lacazette but that seems a no go right now. Benzema is a pipe dream as Madrid would not sell and he seems settled there. Cavani is massively overrated and wouldn't see him doing well here and the same goes for Higuain, not to mention the huge transfer fees. Now a certain Edin Dzeko seems to be surplus to requirements at City and he is being touted around to a few clubs for a fee I have heard to be £16 million. Now for a player who is most importantly proven in the Premiership, has scored goals here on a consistent basis and is also effective in the air, this fee is an absolute snip! I know one issue would be City ad they would be reluctant to sell to us, but usually if a player is not wanted the club will sell to whoever for the right price. Take Cech from Chelsea to Arsenal as an example and our purchase of RVP in 2012.
We need a proven striker and ideally someone who could settle straight away. So with what is out there right now I think Dzeko would be a shrewd purchase if United could do a deal.
1.) 04 Jul 2015 11:37:53
He's surplus to requirements at City for a reason, how do you expect us to finish above them if we buy their worst players? Most City fans I know think dzeko is terrible.
2.) 04 Jul 2015 11:55:58
I don't think he is 'terrible' but we should be aiming to bring in much better.
3.) 04 Jul 2015 11:59:36
i rather go for kane then dzeko .
4.) 04 Jul 2015 12:07:31
Agreed Dwill.
5.) 04 Jul 2015 12:15:35
Not that I want Dzeko but the statement He's surplus to requirements to them means nothing about how he could be for us. I remember a certain Mr Tevez being surplus to requirements for us didn't he win the league with them.
6.) 04 Jul 2015 12:23:28
Never a truer word said Jamieboy.
7.) 04 Jul 2015 12:30:04
I personally think Rooney will get 20+ in the league if played as a striker.
I prefer keeping Rooney, RvP and Wilson and focus on building other parts of the team that need immediate attention. I think we can wait until next summer to get a new striker.
Integrating too many players into the team will always be a challenge.
8.) 04 Jul 2015 17:00:32
Agree with Rich. Dzeko is an excellent player and City have aguerro who is probably the best forward in the league at present, and that's why dzeko isn't first choice.
Fergie tried to buy him before he went to City. I think for the price he's been offered, if true, will be an excellent purchase.
9.) 04 Jul 2015 18:52:03
Nomid,
It is a pity that SAF was not as keen on Aguero as he should have been when he became available and SAF should have competed to buy the argentine instead of waffling about noisy neighbours and keeping the cheque book in his pocket, too late now.
Mumbai, I don't believe Rooney will get over 20 league goals because he has too many I neffective patches where he doesn't score.
As for Dzeko, I think there are better out there and if we buy reserve strikers from our rival do we really think it will power us above them?
10.) 04 Jul 2015 18:52:26
I can't see Rooney scoring 20+ goals for United in a season now. He is not the out and put striker he once was, regardless of where LVG plays him. Of what is available Dzeko is a good fit and as Nomidfield correctly says Fergie wanted him before he went to City. And with RVP off to Fenerbache it leaves us with Rooney and Wilson at present. A proven quality striker is a priority. Can have all the midfielders, wingers etc in the world but it is all for nothing if we have nobody capable of putting the ball in the net.
18 Aug 2015 10:35:07
Never going to happen. Him and LVG can't stand one another. Would have been a top signing a few years ago, but he turns 34 soon and has ridiculous wage demands and there would be no sell on.
23 Aug 2015 21:05:04
I think you being slightly insulting by comparing Austin to those players. Simply stating a fact that the team needs someone to score goals and without some of these star names being banded about he is the best option.
04 Jul 2015 18:52:26
I can't see Rooney scoring 20+ goals for United in a season now. He is not the out and put striker he once was, regardless of where LVG plays him. Of what is available Dzeko is a good fit and as Nomidfield correctly says Fergie wanted him before he went to City. And with RVP off to Fenerbache it leaves us with Rooney and Wilson at present. A proven quality striker is a priority. Can have all the midfielders, wingers etc in the world but it is all for nothing if we have nobody capable of putting the ball in the net.