Hi All
After your advice on my latest FM save as I am stumped on this one...
I'll set the scene...
I have just completed my first season with Man Utd. I managed to create an invincible team that won the league with 32 wins and 6 draws. I also won the FA Cup beating West Brom in the final by two goals to nil. I can't access screenshots at the moment as the save is on my laptop and I'm on my work computer (Shhh don't tell anyone). I'll upload screenshots later if need be. Anyway, Falcao has had a fantastic season by scoring over 25 goals in the league (can't remember the total) and winning the PFA Player of the Year Award.
So the question is, do I sign the Colombian on a permanent deal or let his loan expire?
At this point you'll probably be thinking "Sign him obviously" but I do have some doubts.
Firstly, the majority of his goals came in the first half of the season. He struggled towards the end of the season and was displaced in the starting lineup by a free scoring Robin Van Persie.
Secondly, I'd need to fork out £46 million to bring him in. After bringing in Strootman at the start of June, I have a budget of £16 million which can be adjusted to £56 mil if need be. So buying Falcao would seriously deplete my budget both in transfer and wage fees.
Adding to that, Javier Hernandez returning to the club means I have a glut of top strikers (there are worse problems in the world I suppose) with my predominant formation favouring the lone striker role.
Lastly, the lad is 29 years of age. Not getting any younger and his stats starting to slowly deteriorate, I'm not sure that £46 mil would represent value for money.
So, like I said, I can upload screenshots when I get home from work if you need me to, but any opinions welcome. When I resume my save, I will have 5 game days until Falcao heads back to Monaco (hence me asking whilst at work) and need to make a final decision.
Stay or Go?
After your advice on my latest FM save as I am stumped on this one...
I'll set the scene...
I have just completed my first season with Man Utd. I managed to create an invincible team that won the league with 32 wins and 6 draws. I also won the FA Cup beating West Brom in the final by two goals to nil. I can't access screenshots at the moment as the save is on my laptop and I'm on my work computer (Shhh don't tell anyone). I'll upload screenshots later if need be. Anyway, Falcao has had a fantastic season by scoring over 25 goals in the league (can't remember the total) and winning the PFA Player of the Year Award.
So the question is, do I sign the Colombian on a permanent deal or let his loan expire?
At this point you'll probably be thinking "Sign him obviously" but I do have some doubts.
Firstly, the majority of his goals came in the first half of the season. He struggled towards the end of the season and was displaced in the starting lineup by a free scoring Robin Van Persie.
Secondly, I'd need to fork out £46 million to bring him in. After bringing in Strootman at the start of June, I have a budget of £16 million which can be adjusted to £56 mil if need be. So buying Falcao would seriously deplete my budget both in transfer and wage fees.
Adding to that, Javier Hernandez returning to the club means I have a glut of top strikers (there are worse problems in the world I suppose) with my predominant formation favouring the lone striker role.
Lastly, the lad is 29 years of age. Not getting any younger and his stats starting to slowly deteriorate, I'm not sure that £46 mil would represent value for money.
So, like I said, I can upload screenshots when I get home from work if you need me to, but any opinions welcome. When I resume my save, I will have 5 game days until Falcao heads back to Monaco (hence me asking whilst at work) and need to make a final decision.
Stay or Go?