16 Jul 2015 11:33:00
If the reports and interest in Lewandowski are to be true and we do sign him, I can see us being a real force this coming season.

We would undoubtedly have one of the strongest midfields in Europe and possibly one the best attacks too.

I also believe having a player like Lewandowski would compliment Rooney, who I believe only shows his true ability when he has competition, he needs big Robert to be sniffing down his neck to make him perform to his best.

1.) 16 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015 12:39:16
Not a huge fan of Lewandowski, great goal scorer, but i just don't think he has the physicality for the premiership. I think we need a target man to play at the tip of a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, someone like a Costa. I like Bacca, Cavani has the physicallity but a bit to pricey, Kane was never going to come, but can you imagine the price after City and Sterling! I like Lukaku though but no chance. I really can't see a big name striker coming in while Rooney is still there and i don't think he will be leaving any time soon.

May I ask why you think we have one of the strongest midfields in Europe? don't get me wrong i'm excited and can't wait for the season to begin, i also think we could do well in the league, but Europe is a dream for me. When you think Carrick has not played in the competition for a year and is getting on, Schneirderlin has not played in it before, Schweinsteiger being sold by a club with a fantastic midfield, Felliani will probably push up top, Herrera, who i love btw, has not played in the top tier European competition and well Young and Valencia. Maybe we should be a bit reserved with Europe, the league maybe, Europe no.

I'm not trying to be a pleb, but i'm still a bit reserved about Europe, however i think Louis Van Gaal's system could work well in the competition though.

2.) 16 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015 13:51:57
If we sign Lewandowski, Benzema or Lacazette. I genuinely believe we have a strong shot at the league this year.
I feel the Schmidfield actually improves us enough to have an outside chance alone!!

3.) 16 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015 14:15:17
Adam, RL does not lack physicality in any way shape or form. He is a beast and would kknock kane and Lukaku about for fun. He is a better player, than Costa by a mile and he is not a tramp like Costa either the guy is top class and if we get him it will our best striker signing since van nistleroy

4.) 16 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015 14:18:30
I disagree about Lewandowski, I think he is the perfect fit for this league. He has pace, strength and the technique needed to play in the premier league. He would do amazing for us!

Well when you look at all the elite clubs midfielders such as Bayern, Barca, Madrid, the players we have can be as good as their respective opposites.

For example let's look at Barca.

DM: Sergio. We have Schneiderlin, Carrick and Blind. I believe Carrick is as good passing and defensive wise but is much slower. Schneiderlin on the other hand has the potential to be much better IMO.

CM's: Iniesta and Rakatic. We have Schweinsteiger, Herrera and Fellaini. Now I know these are all different players but but all are equals in ability and can compete well against eachother.

Finally CAM's: Barca have the likes of Messi and recently Turan. Where as we have Mata, Di Maria (if he stays) and Rooney. On that basis we have as good of a midfield as the European Champions now.

Lets just hope we have a good pre-season and we can see if these players are as good as I am making them out to be.

5.) 16 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015 15:11:19
I appreciate what your saying Weggy, I really like our midfield and the fact we have a very diverse set of players. However, I will wait to see them play against these elite teams before I say we have one of the best midfields in Europe. They all have immense skill, but have yet to play with each other, that coupled with our a main midfield recruit yet to play in the champions league. I would rather be pleasantly surprised in Europe, than disappointed. let's conquer England before Europe.

6.) 16 Jul 2015
16 Jul 2015 15:47:37
I totally agree, we should focus on the league and make sure we're the best team in England before Europe.

I see you points and I guess on paper it looks like one of the best midfields in Europe but as you say, we can't really judge until we've seen them play together.

Hopefully the players gel well together and we have a strong foundation in the midfield for many more years!