(07-31-2017, 03:46 PM)AC_Troy Wrote: that's because Ibra should get the ball when he's on the pitch.  United was shit without him last season.  I hope we sell Niang and buy sometime else

(07-31-2017, 04:30 PM)nefremo Wrote: Guys, let's stop the madness. Ronaldo is not possible!

Ibrahimovic is an extremely short term option. He won't even be able to play until October, and I'm sure he'll take several weeks to get back to 100% condition....so forget about him making any kind of an impact until maybe December. By than, it might be too late for certain objectives.

Also, Karl08, what do you mean we can get Auba/Belotti later? When later? If you have a chance (and have the money) to sign a world class player like Auba, you do it now. You don't wait until later when EVERYTHING may change. By everything, I mean BVB's demands, other teams entering the race, Aubameyang's personal preferences, etc, etc.

I just don't agree that we should put our attack in Ibra's hands after spending 200mil on the rest of the team with some wonderful forward thinking plans. It's a huge risk. A 35 year old (will be 36 in October) that is out with an ACL tear until at least October.
The other thing is that although he does have the ability to make players like Boateng and Nocerino to look better.....he is also the type of player that demands that the entire team adapts to him and his movements. And let's not forget that this is not the same Ibra from 5-6 years ago. This isn't even the same Ibra as a couple of years ago. Hell....this isn't the same Ibra as last year after an ACL tear at his age. And even though he scored a lot of goals for United and made others around him a bit better....don't forget that without that EL victory, United would not be in the CL right now. So it seems like Ibrahimovic has lost some of his swag....

(07-31-2017, 03:36 PM)nefremo Wrote: Get Ibra only if it means that we would have a good shot at Verratti next season! I hate Raiola, but I would do anything to get Verratti here!


Still, if we really do have 70-80mil designated for a big striker signing, it should be Aubameyang imo.

@Aficio, Batshuayi would probably cost at least 45-50mil. I'd rather add the extra and get someone proven.

(07-31-2017, 04:36 PM)Aficio Wrote: Well, if I'm happy with Hakan Calhanoglu instead of James Rodriguez...

I do not want exactly Batshuayi, but an unexpected player around his age and skillset is OK 

I love to have Auba or Belo, but hearing about them all days making it boring, and somehow unconvincing (let forget about Kalinic). The remaked Mr. X could be another one 

(07-31-2017, 04:42 PM)Mathias Wrote: This is a reaction a lot of people give when discussing Batshuayi. However, he has been very consistent over different leagues and is now starting to show that he has what it takes to be a solid choice for Chelsea. Conte however, does not seem to like him. I've been debating Batshuayi on the AC Milan discord channel with various others and why we're not seeing his name. For some reason, this guy went under the radar after he got signed by Chelsea. He was a very big deal in French media because he carried an entire team at the age of 21. He literally ran back to midfield to score a goal because midfield couldn't get the ball upfront. What 21 year old can do that?

Check this for ball handling, his feet are magnets and his first touch is fifty times better than Lukaku.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkpiGsp3JJk

Imagine buying this guy for 45m AND Dendoncker for 25m?! That's your Aubameyang money right there. A 28-year old for two hot talents.

(07-31-2017, 04:30 PM)nefremo Wrote: Guys, let's stop the madness. Ronaldo is not possible!

Ibrahimovic is an extremely short term option. He won't even be able to play until October, and I'm sure he'll take several weeks to get back to 100% condition....so forget about him making any kind of an impact until maybe December. By than, it might be too late for certain objectives.

Also, Karl08, what do you mean we can get Auba/Belotti later? When later? If you have a chance (and have the money) to sign a world class player like Auba, you do it now. You don't wait until later when EVERYTHING may change. By everything, I mean BVB's demands, other teams entering the race, Aubameyang's personal preferences, etc, etc.

I just don't agree that we should put our attack in Ibra's hands after spending 200mil on the rest of the team with some wonderful forward thinking plans. It's a huge risk. A 35 year old (will be 36 in October) that is out with an ACL tear until at least October.
The other thing is that although he does have the ability to make players like Boateng and Nocerino to look better.....he is also the type of player that demands that the entire team adapts to him and his movements. And let's not forget that this is not the same Ibra from 5-6 years ago. This isn't even the same Ibra as a couple of years ago. Hell....this isn't the same Ibra as last year after an ACL tear at his age. And even though he scored a lot of goals for United and made others around him a bit better....don't forget that without that EL victory, United would not be in the CL right now. So it seems like Ibrahimovic has lost some of his swag and influence after all....