For all the talk about De Ligt and rightly so as he’s going to be one of the worlds best for many years to come I’ve seen little about Ruben Dias
Watched him for the first time tonight having heard a few things and my word he looks a cracking player. Appreciate it’s only one game so can’t judge but anyone seen much of him and whether he is worth the release clause of apparently €60m?
Clearly we need a CB. No chance of getting De Ligt. Koulibaly looks to be far too expensive, Harry Maguire I just don’t rate that highly.
Ruben Dias
posted on 10/6/19
Speaking as a Leicester fan I would love to offload Maguire. Probably responsible for at least 10% of our goals conceded last season. Defensively atrocious
posted on 10/6/19
Doubt we will go back in for Maguire after seemingly walking away last summer. Would make Ed look even more ridiculous.
posted on 10/6/19
Maguire is no better than we already have
posted on 10/6/19
I do not understand the Maguire fascination, he's a mediocre defender, very slow and does not read the game well.
Then throw in the fees associated with the transfer. Waste of money
posted on 10/6/19
comment by ManUtdDaredevil (U9612)
posted 8 minutes ago
I do not understand the Maguire fascination, he's a mediocre defender, very slow and does not read the game well.
Then throw in the fees associated with the transfer. Waste of money
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I don't rate him that highly either to be honest.
Having said that he does seem like he's a bit of a leader and he is good in the air. Things we do need. However, at the prices quoted I'm sure (hoping) our scouts would be able to find much better alternatives.
posted on 10/6/19
I know we need a lot of work all over the park, but even if we just had a window of James, Maguire and Wan Bissaka, that would improve us no end imo.
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Nowhere near enough for me. We don’t know how much James will feature and there’s a big hole in our midfield, especially now Herrera has gone.
posted on 10/6/19
comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 42 minutes ago
I know we need a lot of work all over the park, but even if we just had a window of James, Maguire and Wan Bissaka, that would improve us no end imo.
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Nowhere near enough for me. We don’t know how much James will feature and there’s a big hole in our midfield, especially now Herrera has gone.
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This. People talk about our back 4 which is an issue obviously, but our midfield has major problems especially if pogba goes as expected.
A right back and 2 midfielders needed minimum. James will play a bit part role next season so another attacker is needed and likely may need replacing as well.
Major rebuild ahead and I just don't see us getting it done. Ole sacked by Christmas I reckon
posted on 10/6/19
we have diminished clout in the top table transfer market these days with the mess the club is in and its perception especially abroad of the club been been run by non footballing clowns. Combine that with no CL to offer the very best players.
What we do have is money. Lots of it. More than any non - 'Project' club, in the world.
So Ed... just splash the feckin cash you are so proud of amassing to get the likes of De Ligt etc. if that what it takes and that is what Ole wants, make him captain, build a young team around him, and be done with it
posted on 10/6/19
so another attacker is needed and likely may need replacing as well.
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Give him a chance!
posted on 11/6/19
comment by Cumbrianpodiatrist (U21038)
posted 20 hours, 29 minutes ago
comment by Clockwork Red (U4892)
posted 42 minutes ago
I know we need a lot of work all over the park, but even if we just had a window of James, Maguire and Wan Bissaka, that would improve us no end imo.
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Nowhere near enough for me. We don’t know how much James will feature and there’s a big hole in our midfield, especially now Herrera has gone.
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This. People talk about our back 4 which is an issue obviously, but our midfield has major problems especially if pogba goes as expected.
A right back and 2 midfielders needed minimum. James will play a bit part role next season so another attacker is needed and likely may need replacing as well.
Major rebuild ahead and I just don't see us getting it done. Ole sacked by Christmas I reckon
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You can't do a major rebuild in 1 window imo, unrealistic expectations especially to then get all the players gelling for this season.