Mario Mandzukic

Would be happy with him.

Still hope we get Longstaff/dybala too

Press and fans seem mystified by this, but I think its ideal.

Lukaku for all his flaws, scores goals is an out and out forward with a bit of presence.

Manduzukic would bring that. He had pedigree, he's cheap and it'll take the pressure of Rashford and Martial.

33 is nothing these days. Worth it for a year at that price.

A low-risk punt.

I wouldn’t have a problem with signing him on a one year deal with the option of a 2nd year but 3 year deal with be stupid

Would make sense to have a squad option of a forward who is good in the air as none of our forward look likely to score from crosses into the box

Originally Posted by Clownbones

Press and fans seem mystified by this, but I think its ideal.

Lukaku for all his flaws, scores goals is an out and out forward with a bit of presence.

Manduzukic would bring that. He had pedigree, he's cheap and it'll take the pressure of Rashford and Martial.

33 is nothing these days. Worth it for a year at that price.

A low-risk punt.

Yup.

I'm all for this.

Just having someone who knows what positions to take up would create a real contrast to some of our current forwards. Footballing intellect is very underrated in today’s game.

Originally Posted by utd99

Just having someone who knows what positions to take up would create a real contrast to some of our current forwards. Footballing intellect is very underrated in today’s game.

Aye.

Could see him being another Zlatan for us.

Originally Posted by Clownbones

Press and fans seem mystified by this, but I think its ideal.

Lukaku for all his flaws, scores goals is an out and out forward with a bit of presence.

Manduzukic would bring that. He had pedigree, he's cheap and it'll take the pressure of Rashford and Martial.

33 is nothing these days. Worth it for a year at that price.

A low-risk punt.

I’m all for it tbh, but I’m not sure he’s actually got a good scoring record over the last few years and Doesn’t he mainly play as a right wing these days?

Originally Posted by Clownbones

Aye.

Could see him being another Zlatan for us.

Would be nice to combine consistent quality play with a long term prospect at some point.

Confirmation Lukaku has gone. Ole going back to the days of 3/4 strikers but some who are content to play half the season or be more of a sub. Like him and Sherringham - that won’t happen with Martial Lukaku and Rashford as they all sulk when they are subbed or don’t play. Also brings what seems to be be a decent experienced winner into the dressing room.

Originally Posted by utd99

Would be nice to combine consistent quality play with a long term prospect at some point.

He'd be a stop gap, but taking the pressure off the young lads will help them.

Unlike Zlatan, we wont have to play him every week.

Originally Posted by AK14

I’m all for it tbh, but I’m not sure he’s actually got a good scoring record over the last few years and Doesn’t he mainly play as a right wing these days?

He wouldn't need to be prolific. Just offer something different. A bit of experience and intelligence up there.

He's cheap too. It's a pretty low risk signing.

Originally Posted by Clownbones

He'd be a stop gap, but taking the pressure off the young lads will help them.

Unlike Zlatan, we wont have to play him every week.



He wouldn't need to be prolific. Just offer something different. A bit of experience and intelligence up there.

He's cheap too. It's a pretty low risk signing.

Oh yeah I agree completely, I’m all for the signing.

Need both Martial and Rashford to step up this season, no more excuses for either of them.

Personally, I've never rated him. Average goalscorer, and one who I don't think will score more than Lukaku does.

However, Lukaku would want to play every week, so if this fella is coming in as a squad player whilst Rashford and Martial are first picks, and Greenwood develops, then it could be a smart signing. Thinking about it, Mandzukic, Rashford, Martial and Greenwood is a great mix of options. Fergie always said having four strikers is a key to success.

Definite plus that he's played at the top level, and is a proven winner that the youngsters can learn from. Love the fact he helped dump England out of the World Cup, too, so hopefully could be good for some ABU seethe.

Looks like he'll 'only' be on about £120k-per-week, too, so hopefully won't be too hard to shift if we need to move him on. Another good signing from Ole.

Were getting a team of hard bastards sorted again

In.

30 goals in 117 appearances.

£#%&!ing hell.

Watch out everyone.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

30 goals in 117 appearances.

£#%&!ing hell.

Watch out everyone.

Who do you expect us to sign who is willing to play second fiddle to 'Rashy' ffs?

What would actually make you happy?

Originally Posted by windy waffles

Who do you expect us to sign who is willing to play second fiddle to 'Rashy' ffs?

What would actually make you happy?

Nobody should be playing 2nd fiddle to him. He's not even a £#%&!ing striker ffs.

Greenwood has better instincts as a goalscorer than him.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

Nobody should be playing 2nd fiddle to him. He's not even a £#%&!ing striker ffs.

Greenwood has better instincts as a goalscorer than him.

I agree btw. But he is gonna first choice unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

30 goals in 117 appearances.

£#%&!ing hell.

Watch out everyone.

Good player is big Mandeh.

Will be a great pro to have about and will be a useful back-up forward.

Like the characters Ole is signing.

Originally Posted by windy waffles

I agree btw. But he is gonna first choice unfortunately.

brilliant, can't wait to watch him spend all his time outside the area @#%&!ting the ball straight at the keeper, you know like a proper striker.

Originally Posted by Part 36 Offer

Good player is big Mandeh.

Will be a great pro to have about and will be a useful back-up forward.

Like the characters Ole is signing.

BACK UP TO WHO?

Who exactly is going to SCORE OUR GOALS? Who?

And please don't tell me we're pinning all our £#%&!ing hopes on "Rashy" ffs.

We're £#%&!ed.

Originally Posted by Sparky***

brilliant, can't wait to watch him spend all his time outside the area @#%&!ting the ball straight at the keeper, you know like a proper striker.

And running the ball out of play because he refuses to pass it to a team mate.