07 Jul 2015 11:18:48
Been on this site for a couple of years, thought it make up an account and start posting so here goes.
Heard a rumour today that Otamendi is trying to push through with a move to us to be completed by the end of the week.
If it came down to either having Ramos or Otamendi who would you have?
For me it would have to be Otamendi. He is younger, he won't cost as much, as far as I know he seems like he's desperate to play for us and with the Argentinian and maybe the Spanish players that play for us I feel he'd fit in the dressing room easily.
What does everyone else think?
07 Jul 2015 11:39:07
I'd take Ramos anyday, not that impressed by otamendi but willing to eat my words.
07 Jul 2015 11:58:45
Both class but like Otamendi as there is more to come. Anyone know of any interest with hummels?
07 Jul 2015 12:03:13
IF and that is a big IF RM accepted that 29.6mill bid for Ramos OR we could have Otamendi for 36million then I'd go for Ramos personally.
07 Jul 2015 12:10:58
I'd rather hummels but be happy with otimendi
07 Jul 2015 12:13:34
Ramos first choice . But we might be lucky and get both
07 Jul 2015 12:15:14
Why the one or the other theory let's sign both, let's face it our formation need ball playing CBs. Currently we have none, let's sign Otamendi and then if we get Ramos massive bonus if not at least we have one decent CB in the bag. I think our defence is our biggest problem area but hopefully by the weekend Darmian and Otamendi will sign, quickly secure Schneiderlin and we are looking like contenders. not sure what is going on up front with all the rumoured out goings I suspect we have another striker lined up no idea who.
07 Jul 2015 12:24:55
Ramos is going no where.his brother is representing him and he is stirring it up for him to get the deal he wants at Madrid,first it started off with Barcelona but everyone knew he wouldn't sign for them so then it moved on to Man United,then United made a few inquiries,he wants a big contract at Madrid and imo will be going no where,and if he gets his contract it's sad the way the his spoilt ego went about it.
07 Jul 2015 12:32:53
I'd like both too but just seems unlikely as we have Jones, Smalling, Rojo, McNair, Blackett, and Blind can play there if needed. Not saying that's the greatest bunch of centre backs but I can't see LVG wanting both as his stubbornness will get in the way.
Think our centre back pairing next year will be Smalling as he was improving last season and LVG has faith in him I think (giving him the armband for that game).
And then whoever comes in will be the other.
Obviously comes down to injuries, player form and how they perform in training too.
07 Jul 2015 12:47:26
I wouldn't want both. Ramos, Otamendi, hummels or another cb to join smalling, Jones, rojo and mcnair I'd be happy with that if honest.
07 Jul 2015 13:20:58
glad someone mentioned smalling.
everyone forgets he was the standout defender and will be a very good defender just needs to be more consistant. he can be our ball player. would prefer ramos tbh
if your looking at age whhy not sign laporte
07 Jul 2015 13:31:10
I thought Jones was better but I like them both and I think rojo is class, little battler like evra. Mcnair impressed me aswell if they all step up a notch this year I'd be pleased. Keep Shaw fit to bloody hell as only seen glimpses. United fans can be optimistic in challenging Chelsea I think currently we have a better side than arsenal and citeh.
07 Jul 2015 13:39:07
I'd prefer Ramos and i'm not ashamed to say it's purely because I would enjoy seeing them have to sell their most popular player and a player they don't want to sell. Now that our income is matching up to theirs I'd like to see us pillage their players like they've done to us with Ronaldo, RVN and perhaps DDG. Di Maria and Ramos would be a good start.
07 Jul 2015 13:49:35
We got decent money sending those players to Madrid. Just got to understand where players are concerned Madrid is a pull let's not think we've not bullied teams also with some targets. The relationship we have with Madrid is fine. Hopefully we stick to our guns no ramos no de Gea and maybe we talk to de Gea and convince to stay.
07 Jul 2015 13:57:06
It is Otamandi for me if we had to make a choice. He would be suited to Prem and is a good leader.
Have said before though if both actually came off then I think we would have a very good spine to the defense. I would,spend that money if it was possible.
07 Jul 2015 15:26:58
Assuming that if Ramos comes in De gea goes the other way in some form or another I would bring in Otamendi. Personally think a back line of:
Shaw, Otamendi, Jones, Darmian (seems pretty done)
De Gea
Looks a lot stronger than:
Shaw, Ramos, Jones, Darmian
Valdes.
But then I think Valdes is an accident waiting to happen.
08 Jul 2015 09:10:50
Yes Red 1993, Valdes had lots of accidents at Barcelona! lol
I would have smalling in the before Jones all day long