21 Jan 2021 16:50:44
I think it's pretty obvious Utd need a new left winger because Martial is as much use as a chocolate fireguard.

The poor lad is embarrassing himself when you see him alongside a proper footballer like Cavani.

Sure we have Rashford but he can't play every game and he is well out of sorts atm anyway.

So, how much do you reckon we could get for Martial and who would you bring in to play on the left wing?

{Ed002's Note - Sancho can play on the left.}

1.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 17:50:35
Mancman.
How much do you think rashford is suffering because he is not playing on the lw all the time.
Its his best position he should play there i think and not get shunted around as much. He is not a kid anymore. I think he should be starting in a regular position. His form had tailed off recently on the right or as cf.

2.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 17:51:51
Yep i agree completely that what this squad needs is another left winger.

We are completely stacked with right wingers, would be no point signing someone to play that position.

3.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 20:10:18
I think (and its just my opinion) that moving forward the intention is to have a forward line of Rashford Greenwood Sancho Diallo maybe Martial and one more to choose from. Mancman simply doesn't rate Martial and i agree ideally we must have one more left winger who provides something different. Ideally that player would be Sancho who ticks so many boxes. English quick good dribbler good technique and provides something different to Rashford from left (if needed) because theoritically he is better at possession and against stubborn defences. Ofcourse there are questions about his quality and price tag.

4.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 22:09:33
Ken, I agree that Rashford is better on the left and perhaps is suffering from not playing there. At the same time I don't think he is in great form. As Herrera says we could do with someone who can offer an alternative and can share the games. Two great players for each position and all that

I'm done with Martial. Firstly I don't think he is a good enough player to warrant a place in the Utd squad. What does he do for the team when he plays? Also, he's a lazy so and so and I believe every player who pulls on that red shirt should give everything every time they walk out on the pitch. When for example was the last time you saw him in the left back position helping out his full back? The comparison with a proper forward like Cavani is striking. The effort that guy puts in is what Martial should be striving for but even when he sees his team mate doing it Martial still doesn't get it.

So, flog Martial for £40 mill maybe? and bring in an upgrade; a proper winger who can compete with Rashford and provide an alternative.

And DSG, we have recently signed two young right wingers one of whom is apparently getting very close to the first team, plus if we replace Martial then we will have just two left sided forwards unless I've missed someone?

5.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 22:56:58
Maybe give Dan James a run of games in his actual position which is LW?

6.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 23:30:06
Oh yeah James, I forgot about him. That just shows what an impression he has made on me.

I know he's young and he's not been bedded in properly, dad died, too much pressure too soon blah blah blah, but seriously does anyone really think he's worth persevering with?

Is he really the quality of player we reckon is going to win us champion leagues?

Utd keep sub quality players like James, Rojo, Pereira, lingard, Jones etc. for too long. Once it's obvious they can't cut it Utd should be ruthless and get rid.

7.) 21 Jan 2021
21 Jan 2021 23:38:52
Mancman i think we do hold on to some players too long there is no doubt about that.
With the big money on fees etc its hard to shift players that are earning twice as much as they would get elsewhere. Probably not the case with James.
But jones rojo jesse mata etc are on easy street and they are not going too walk away from millions of pounds to easily.
Giving huge contracts to some players kills their hunger.
The ideal squad for me is 18 players who can play every week without a drop off in quality and back that up with academy graduates. If they take their chance great .

8.) 22 Jan 2021
22 Jan 2021 09:23:34
You're right Ken and the worse thing is I don't see why Utd feel the need to give big salaries to average players when it's so counter productive.

I think 18 is a pretty slim given all the games we play but if the youngsters are as good as the recent graduates then it might work. Certainly the current squad is very bloated. I think there are 5 first team goalkeepers!