22 Jul 2019 01:07:01
I find it funny when some posters use the "signing players is not easy, it takes lots of things to co sider" line when we are not doing well on the market.
I know signing players is not easy but looking at the state of the team, we desperately need to do that anyway, regardless of complexity. Looks like Maguire will be a united player by the end of the window and Pogba seems likely to leave with Madrid gathering funds. But we will need to sign at least 2 if not three MF and a RW with possibility of needing to sign a ST to replace Lukaku. Lots of signings to be done in less than 3 weeks and i am certainly not positive about it. This was suppose to be the biggest and most crucial window for us till now.
Before anyone slate me, I am not talking about expensive signings but just the one the club has been scouting and the manager thinks is right for the club. It may be hard to sign them but we are not in the position to go another season without proper players and then regret about it. It already happened last season and I believe it would have been different if Mourinho was given all his targets.
22 Jul 2019 06:18:09
At the moment, we seem to build for the future.
Jose wanted stop gap signings which would hinder long term progression.
I'm pretty happy with the recruitment so far. We all knew the glaring deficiencies in the squad with regards to lack of quality winger, RB, CB, midfielders.
It is good to see that we are addressing those issues one by one.
The players recruited so far and linked to us are quality young players who will certainly improve the squad.
22 Jul 2019 06:58:20
I'd rather the club took their time to identify the right targets rather than make signings for the sake of it. We have done a lot of that since SAF left and it has done us no favours.
It seems like the club have a plan and they will stick to it. Also to consider is the fact that it has always been difficult for our club to move on players and we are in the position now where players have to go before we can bring in others.
Signing players is not easy Srestha, ed002 put together a fine post last week going through the complexities of a deal. You should have a read.
Also, look at our nearest rivals and tell me how many of them have strengthened their squads. They seems to all be having the same problems.
We have James in, wan bissaka, maguire on the cusp, DDG tied down. I'd imagine one or two more signings and more should certain players leave.
I'm sure the club have done the bulk of the work and it's now about making the correct offers. I think its going to be a busy last few weeks.
22 Jul 2019 07:38:32
TrueRedDevil
My point is that without proper signings, it would be very hard to prepare for future. Once the season starts and we haven't addressed our issues then there is good chance of the team failing and evidently, Ole will get sacked too. Then, new manager comes and another rebuilding project starts. We cannot afford that. This is our fourth rebuild and we are still nowhere. It is very important to address the weakest areas of our team. No need for luxury signings but definitely the essential ones. One CB, two MF, RW and ST is very much needed.
22 Jul 2019 08:49:16
Srestha, the one line that concerns me is where you say 'not the expensive signings'.
Have you not seen that even the 'cheaper' players these days are given a price tag of £50m when they see United coming.
This is why negotiations are taking so long. We've been over paying for players for years now. So it is actually a good thing that we are taking time to negotiate with clubs.
Would you pay 50m for Longstaff then?
22 Jul 2019 10:32:10
Angelred
You are getting it wrong mate. I have not said sign just for the sake of it. The club has identified the targets. Why on earth we would be identifying targets when the window is near its end. I just want the club to sign the identified target. I know its hard but looking at the state of the club, we must be working hard on getting as many targets as possible.
City and Liverpool don't need strengthening really, Arsenal have a transfer kitty of a hobbit and Chelsea can't sign players while tottenham don't have finance after investing all in their new stadium. We are the only one with good financial condition and can spend in the market. Comparing others with us is pointless.
I know what ed said, that is the reason why I said we need to focus in it even more harder regardless of complexity. It is complicated for RM and athletico as well but they got it done. If the season starts and our defense starts leaking goals or midfield shows no creativity, then i am sure you will be among us wishing we had signed quality players.
Another failed season will mean another new rebuild and this cycle will go on.
22 Jul 2019 10:36:32
Obi,
By non expensive i mean non luxurious. Maybe i chose wrong word but i hope you know what i mean. Instead of signing big expensive names, I would gladly accept other names which the club has been scouting and looking into. I would at least know that the club has been working on addressing the problem.
22 Jul 2019 11:03:26
Srestha,
So what you want to happen is exactly what is happening this summer, the club going for players they have scouted that they feel will improve the team. You should be prett happy, I think that’s what we all want and expect to happen, plenty time left yet.
22 Jul 2019 11:44:32
GDS
Lets hope its happening. Happy with AWB and DJ but hoping we will get some more. Everything is going so quiet now that 3 weeks seems pretty less time to get all things done.
22 Jul 2019 11:46:43
You say 'we desperately need to do that anyway'. Desperate reads to me like signing for the sake of it. I wouldn't say we are desperate?
I think the club have their targets and have been working hard to get them. Unfortunately it takes time. You need to have a bit more patience. There are a good few weeks left.
You say comparing us to others is pointless but then go on to compare RM and Athleticos situation? By the way RMs situation is completely different. They have been planning this overhaul for an awful long time.
Your post just sounded a bit panicky and we need to buy buy buy right now or risk it all going to pot. I think we are okay and will continue to add quality until the end of the window.
I'm more concerned about our coach right now.
22 Jul 2019 13:06:29
So desperate means sign just for the sake of it? Wow. For me we are desperate need of improvement, not signing like mad men.
I am not talking about right now and saying that everything must be done right now. We have 3 weeks and it would be better if we have everything in place by then.
You are comparing how other clubs have not signed players with us while RM and AM was all about regarding how you claim "Signing players is very hard". Even if i am comparing as well then at least it is with club who are doing things better than us, rather than who arent. And last time i checked you need to compare ypurself with better teams and try to better them.
I am not panicking right now but will sure do if we don't address our weak areas by the window's end.
I too worry about Ole but it would even get worse if he has to manage the team with same poor defense and shaky midfield.