CrispinLA in Texas Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 We should only get him if we need him in that midfield position, like the way Villa recruitment have balanced their team and yesterday showed that the key man upfront for them that was needed to get goals was Coutinho, which they had lacked since Grealish left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFox99 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 37 minutes ago, SecretPro said: 100% get him in. Name me just a single good reason. Because I honestly can't see one. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretPro Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 5 minutes ago, LFox99 said: Name me just a single good reason. Because I honestly can't see one. He's previously world class with something to prove and we lose Youri in the summer (and need back up this season, especially if Maddison gets injured again). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee7 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) The guy has bags of quality. Plays eye of the needle passes and is good at set pieces. As long as his fitness is okay i would take him. Edited 16 January 2022 by lee7 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFox99 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, SecretPro said: He's previously world class with something to prove and we lose Youri in the summer (and need back up this season, especially if Maddison gets injured again). And it's been 3 years since he's showed his world class form? How is Youri leaving even an argument, they're completely different players. We don't need to spunk wages on 30 year olds who will end up taking away game time from the likes of Soumare and KDH who will need it. For the life of me I don't understand this forum's obsession with has beens and past-it players. Coutinho, Eriksen, Lenglet, James, Lingard, Tarkowski, Neres, Alli, Bergwijn, Umtiti, Bailly and Phil ****ing Jones. Fkn get a grip of yourselves lads, what kind of ambition would we be showing to the world by signing this lot. All we'd be to a lot of these players is a retirement home to get that last decent contract. Why should we actively try to ruin our structure and the progress we've made in building this club up to be more than just a stepping stone by signing these types of players? Edited 16 January 2022 by LFox99 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox1norfolk Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 2 minutes ago, LFox99 said: And it's been 3 years since he's showed his world class form? How is Youri leaving even an argument, they're completely different players. We don't need to spunk wages on 30 year olds who will end up taking away game time from the likes of Soumare and KDH who will need it. For the life of me I don't understand this forum's obsession with has beens and past-it players. Coutinho, Eriksen, Lenglet, James, Tarkowski, Neres, Alli, Bergwijn, Umtiti, Bailly and Phil ****ing Jones. Fkn get a grip of yourselves lads, what kind of ambition would we be showing to the world by signing this lot. All we'd be to a lot of these players is a retirement home to get that last decent contract. Why should we actively try to ruin our structure and the progress we've made in building this club up to be more than just a stepping stone by signing these types of players? 100% correct, players around 23 ish with massive potential and already have top flight experience in UK or Europe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) ....I wasn't keen on him coming here prior to his cardiac arrest, and with the insurers for Inter, not keen on his potential fitness to play, I am less keen right now!!! This potential deal, appears to be viewed as a chance to get in a player, we would only have been able to afford had we sold half our squad. We have a system which appears to be working, at £300k per week, this guy had effectively priced himself out of every club bar a few, chasing the money. One of the reason why I am not looking for this to come to fruition is the health aspect, insurers are not stupid, like bookies they know how to make money, and taking punts like this is not something that they do. The other reason would be his greed, regarding his salary. He would not be so accommodating had this episode not intervened in his career, all the best at some other club, but no thanks. Edited 16 January 2022 by sacreblueits442 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 27 minutes ago, LFox99 said: Name me just a single good reason. Because I honestly can't see one. He can play the Perez role better than Perez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFox99 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Just now, Steve Earle said: He can play the Perez role better than Perez? So can Lookman and he's already at the club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Just now, LFox99 said: So can Lookman and he's already at the club Not seen Lookman play as well as he can on the right. Anyway I’ve read your posts now, so no point taking this further! He’d be a good signing on a pay-as-you-play even at his Inter level. If he got anywhere near his Denmark levels he’d be sensational! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispinLA in Texas Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) He's a free agent How much does he want a week? Does he play on the left or right? Edited 16 January 2022 by CrispinLA in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Would prefer to get Phil Jones done before any other deals, and I’m not even joking. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachhere Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) I am cautiously keen on this - you know that he would absolutely put his all in after what has happened. Short term contract and take it from there. But as mentioned, CB should be our main priority for January, so only if it will work out squad wise. Edited 16 January 2022 by rachhere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s11nny Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 As already mentioned a few times on here by others. It all comes down to his fitness. Could easily end up with a big name taking up space and wages and not getting any game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 He is an intelligent man, he should be getting his coaching qualifications and considering moving into management. His wife and kids would not want him to take such a risk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 1 hour ago, SecretPro said: 100% get him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc82 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 I would definitely take him but we probably should be spending any money we have on a centre back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 1 hour ago, LFox99 said: And it's been 3 years since he's showed his world class form? How is Youri leaving even an argument, they're completely different players. We don't need to spunk wages on 30 year olds who will end up taking away game time from the likes of Soumare and KDH who will need it. For the life of me I don't understand this forum's obsession with has beens and past-it players. Coutinho, Eriksen, Lenglet, James, Lingard, Tarkowski, Neres, Alli, Bergwijn, Umtiti, Bailly and Phil ****ing Jones. Fkn get a grip of yourselves lads, what kind of ambition would we be showing to the world by signing this lot. All we'd be to a lot of these players is a retirement home to get that last decent contract. Why should we actively try to ruin our structure and the progress we've made in building this club up to be more than just a stepping stone by signing these types of players? Whilst I see your point the two things aren’t really mutually exclusive? We can have a structure based upon buying young talent with potential but still buy the odd older, more experienced head. I’m not particularly saying we should sign Eriksen or not but if we did it doesn’t mean we’ll suddenly start only signing 30 year olds. X 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Steve Earle said: Not seen Lookman play as well as he can on the right. Anyway I’ve read your posts now, so no point taking this further! He’d be a good signing on a pay-as-you-play even at his Inter level. If he got anywhere near his Denmark levels he’d be sensational! His Inter level was pedestrian! Edited 16 January 2022 by NaijaFox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 Would like to think if he wants to play again it’s for love of playing football and not money motivated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 2 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said: Would like to think if he wants to play again it’s for love of playing football and not money motivated Pretty sure there's a Sunday League team somewhere willing to accommodate his love of playing football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frany104 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 2 hours ago, LFox99 said: Name me just a single good reason. Because I honestly can't see one. Let me give you a few. How many players in our squad can you say are creative?? We lack creative players. He would improve our starting 11 immediately. Also if and when Youri is off we have a quality player already in the squad to take the creativity burden. He would also have a point to prove and would t just be coming for a pay packet, he’s desperate to prove himself to get in the World Cup squad. the obvious downside is his heart, but if doctors have given him the all clear who are we to suggest he isn’t upto it? my question back would be give me reasons (beside his heart) not to sign him? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 43 minutes ago, NaijaFox said: Pretty sure there's a Sunday League team somewhere willing to accommodate his love of playing football or The Sheep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 I think his game would revolve around him dropping deeper in to the sort of 8 role. He wasn't very good at that at Inter to start with but 2nd half of last season he did start to turn it on a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 16 January 2022 Share Posted 16 January 2022 4 hours ago, FoxesWalk said: He was one of Uniteds best players the other week 😅 He won’t be a regular though, not with a fully fit Verane and Maguire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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