27 Jul 2019 16:31:15
Hi Ed002,
Do united have a specific target in mind to replace Lukaku if he leaves as Pepe is seemingly off to Arsenal?
I know that you mentioned Sancho was our first choice, that this won’t be happening and that we did look at Pepe after initially striking him off our list of targets.
I was just interested to know whether or not United have re-evaluated who they would like to bring in as a replacement.
Thanks again.

{Ed002's Note - Sancho is a RW so it is irrelevant, MU saw Pepe as a RW who could also replace RL - dumb. If RL leaves MU would be dumb not to replace him but may look to using Rashford. But right now RL is priced out of a move to Inter.}


1.) 27 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 16:42:00
That is a bit worrying then Ed as I don’t think Rashford is well suited to playing the striker role. Martial is probably the better option.
I hope we do look to replace him.

{Ed002's Note - Martial will still be around as well.}


2.) 27 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 17:15:59
I think Ole’s persistence in playing Rashford as the striker could hinder us in the long run. I’d love to be proven wrong though. Martial as the striker and Rashford out wide is my preference.


3.) 27 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 17:37:11
How is rashford not suited to the striker role?

He was doing brilliantly there until he got his injury against liverpool under ole.

1.) Lightning pace
2.) Makes great runs in behind
3.) Very good link up play
4.) Physical attributes have improved a lot, bulked up impressively. Will help him in his hold up play and general back to goal play.
5.) most importantly his work rate will never ever be questioned, he will give his all at all times for this club.

More time spent with ole working on his finishing and sharpening up his instincts in the box and he will be a great striker for this club.

The idea of having him martial and greenwood as a front 3 and interchanging positions is promising.

As long as we can keep the only top quality chance creator we have had for years, i'm looking forward to next season.


4.) 27 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 17:49:19
Don't forget Sanchez this new style of play will suit him a lot better he might just spring a surprise but for me its martial who should be our number 9 should never have lost it in the first place.


5.) 27 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 18:11:45
I just can’t see Rashford scoring 20 plus goals a season in the league playing striker for us.
You generally need 1 of those to win a title.
Martial on the other hand has proven he’s a clinical finisher and is probably the better option upfront.
Greenwood should be given a few opportunities this season too.


6.) 27 Jul 2019
27 Jul 2019 18:26:47
I think the pace around rashford will cause a lot of havoc and create a lot if chances for him and others.


7.) 28 Jul 2019
28 Jul 2019 11:19:49
Rashford is better on the left he’s not a natural finisher.
Martial is the more natural finisher for me and doesn’t do enough on the left.