27 May 2015 11:11:05
With United reported to be working towards bringing in Gaitan (i know we sign him every year) and Otamendi is this partly to try and make Di Maria feel more at home? The guy's obviously finding it hard to settle so maybe having a few decent Argentinians around him could make all the difference to rediscovering his form.
Never been too sure how good Gaitan actually is though but 21m is a relatively low price these days for what seems to be a technically gifted player.
27 May 2015 11:21:46
Di Maria is a £60million superstar. We shouldn't have to sign his mates for him to play well. We should be signing players for the good of the team rather than a sociable mate for our overpriced flops.
27 May 2015 12:07:07
I actually agree with you JMB, I was just pointing out that if these transfers happen, it seems like that's what we're doing. because I'm really not sure why we'd be buying another left winger with Young, Depay, Di Maria and Januzaj all able to play there.
27 May 2015 12:21:15
I don't think over £60 million is spent to make someone happy. Otamendi is a class centre back and is well worth the money. Gaitan is average at best and would be a waste.
27 May 2015 12:35:56
I have never heard of Otamendi until this year and the fact he couldn't cement a place in the Argies WC team also worries me. Maybe he is a good player but the figures being branded are lunacy.
27 May 2015 12:59:42
jmb how is he a flop?
because he hasn't been on the same level as he was at madrid? he's been injured most of the season had issues at home but still managed to be our top assist maker.
given a decent run and quality players around him he will be a great player for us. bit harsh to say he has flopped.
27 May 2015 14:00:33
SPB he has been a flop. Be honest with yourself.
27 May 2015 16:47:26
i disagree
27 May 2015 17:30:51
JMB
He is on of the best defender in Spain mate. He is a beast and cleans up everything in the air and very good even offensively on corners. a bit like Vidic and as most south american defenders go not does not shy away from the physical stuff :)