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Hard pass on Llorente. I'd pass on Mandzukic too. Inaki Williams sounds interesting (haven't seen him play, mind), but doubtful it'll happen. Mandzukic seems more likely.
 
Sherkey said:
Hard pass on Llorente. I'd pass on Mandzukic too. Inaki Williams sounds interesting (haven't seen him play, mind), but doubtful it'll happen. Mandzukic seems more likely.
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mandzukic or llorente IF anyone else arives.inaki williams is so rapid,the thought of him alongside rashford and martial/lingard/james is scary but too late in the day now i think.
 
If this window is as good as some of you are making out... why are we scratching around on deadline day to buy Llorente or Mandzukic.

With our sales if we include Rojo as well, our net spend once again will be like £40m.

Problem is some of you lot fall in to the trap of Glazernomics. But you were the same people saying that we needed a CM last season badly.

Not negative, Just realistic, this window has been average at best.
 
Sherkey said:
Hard pass on Llorente. I'd pass on Mandzukic too. Inaki Williams sounds interesting (haven't seen him play, mind), but doubtful it'll happen. Mandzukic seems more likely.
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Sounds like there both off now mate. Which is fine as Juve tried to up the price and his demands wages/ contract length put us off. More game time for Greenwood in the cups.


Zzeezzy we are hardly scratching around desperately. If that was the case we would of paid what Juve wanted. We likely was after a cheap option on a short term contract to suite Ole style.

Williams and Llorente was pure absolute bollocks! Quashed right away!

Hardly been average lol. And who the **** cares about spend! City pay pennies for players compare to most teams and have one of the best squads in Europe but most Utd fans wank how they do buisness lol.
 
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zzeezzy said:
If this window is as good as some of you are making out... why are we scratching around on deadline day to buy Llorente or Mandzukic.

With our sales if we include Rojo as well, our net spend once again will be like £40m.

Problem is some of you lot fall in to the trap of Glazernomics. But you were the same people saying that we needed a CM last season badly.

Not negative, Just realistic, this window has been average at best.
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Stop telling us what we think. It's the height of bellendry doing that
 
zzeezzy said:
If this window is as good as some of you are making out... why are we scratching around on deadline day to buy Llorente or Mandzukic.

With our sales if we include Rojo as well, our net spend once again will be like £40m.

Problem is some of you lot fall in to the trap of Glazernomics. But you were the same people saying that we needed a CM last season badly.

Not negative, Just realistic, this window has been average at best.
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I must say its get tiresome hearing the constant negativity surrounding our window Zzezzy. We had a terrible defense last year, we had a bad lockeroom last year, both these things have been turned around. Its nearly impossible fill every need in a single window. City are successful these days because they literally address one problem at a time, too much turnover doesn't help anyone.

AWB and Maguire are massive signings which massivesly improve a team that lacked character and defensive nous. Stop whining and actually appreciate the fact that we targetted our greatest need, which was not a CM!
 
I absoultely get that its frustrating but we arent top dog anymore.We are one of the big six but have done very well in this window in maguire and wan bissaka.Our defence for years has been awful.In order for ole to execute his gameplan we desperately need a strong defence so a massive plus for this season.Yes a new centre mid would have been great but not at the expense of losing out on one of those defenders.Losing lukaku doesnt fill me with dread like some are saying (jermaine jenas i m looking at you haha)and shows what faith the coaching staff have in greenwood.If we crash and burn finishing outside 4 or 5 then fine have a moan but i feel we will finisher higher
 
I just hope Ole gets another window or 2 to build HIS team.. Sick of us having different managers and different transfers done.
 
RedUnited said:
I just hope Ole gets another window or 2 to build HIS team.. Sick of us having different managers and different transfers done.
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im sure he will.Achieving champions league football wil mean a bigger budget and this was always a long term(3 yr)plan to get us back challenging
 
The issue is not a lack of funds and hasnt been for 5 years. WE've spent more than virtually any other club in that period. We've just spent badly, and we usually fail to sell well. This time we might be selling well. and We've failed on one front - centre mid
 
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We need to be prepared to use the January window. And not wait till summer
 
Mike. said:
The issue is not a lack of funds and hasnt been for 5 years. WE've spent more than virtually any other club in that period. We've just spent badly, and we usually fail to sell well. This time we might be selling well. and We've failed on one front - centre mid
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Pretty much. Hence I said, cautious optimism. Also, CM was still a priority. It was always CB, RB, CM/Winger. 3/4 is still pretty good, it's just not a perfect window.

Although, that being said, I'm still surprised no team was interested in Fernandes. The price being too high?
 

Axel Tuanzebe will be staying with MUFC, rather than heading out on loan. Deserves it after good performances in pre-season.
 
Well, now that the window is closed, i must say i'm not optimistic at all. We've strengthened our defense, but we have a weaker midfield and attack with the absence of Herrera and Lukaku. And we needed a CM even before Herrera left.

I won't get into arguments because it's pointless, since the season starts this weekend. So i'll just hope that i'm really wrong.
 
brunoh said:
Well, now that the window is closed, i must say i'm not optimistic at all. We've strengthened our defense, but we have a weaker midfield and attack with the absence of Herrera and Lukaku. And we needed a CM even before Herrera left.

I won't get into arguments because it's pointless, since the season starts this weekend. So i'll just hope that i'm really wrong.
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Here's hoping that the following all have great seasons, as I fear our season depends on them: -

Pogba (Now more than ever)
Mctominay
Rashford
Martial (could be make or break, even though I think Rashford needs to step up big time also)
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Don't get me wrong I could also mention our new signings, but if we are just going off the players that are already here Ole relies from last season.
I feel those above need to have great seasons to give us any chance. Everyone will play their part, but they are key.
 
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