Ole's shopping list

Originally Posted by atticusgrinch

Think he smashed an ashtray over some #@&%! around the same time.

Might actually be Louis's best signing. Criminally underused. And actually a criminal.

Worst defender at the club. Actual worst. Imagine that

Originally Posted by dunk

Worst defender at the club. Actual worst. Imagine that

In your opinion. Which is of course worthless.

Originally Posted by atticusgrinch

In your opinion. Which is of course worthless.

Worth infinitely more than yours, you rate Rojo even Mourinho didn’t pick Rojo in fact, nobody picks Rojo, he plays when nobody else is available, on the off chance he’s fit, which is a rarity tbf.

Originally Posted by dunk

Worth infinitely more than yours, you rate Rojo even Mourinho didn’t pick Rojo in fact, nobody picks Rojo, he plays when nobody else is available, on the off chance he’s fit, which is a rarity tbf.

Jose Mourinho said: “Marcos has gone from strength to strength over the past couple of seasons, and has always shown great professionalism.

“Although his injury has kept him sidelined over these past few weeks, Marcos is working hard to return to full fitness. He is always ready to put his body on the line for this club and I am delighted he has signed a new contract.”

Contract up in 2021.

He's decent on his day. Hard nut as well.

Not sure Ole will keep him around.

Originally Posted by dunk

Selling Memphis and Mkhitaryan were easily the worst transfer decisions of the last 5 years tbh, and signing Alexis obvs.

Of course this guy would pick out two sales that were under Mourinho.

BTW Mkhi has been shambolic at Arsenal.

Memphis even if improved I still prefer both Rashy and Martial on the left. Mou said he sold him out of compassion, a player of his age and talent needed to play more. Were you complaining when we sold him? Didn't think so.

https://twitter.com/utdreport/status/1118483777200775168?s=21

Originally Posted by atticusgrinch

In your opinion. Which is of course worthless.

Big Marcos is quality when fully fit.

Our best CB duo post ferie for my money was Bailly-Rojo. Never worried at the back, both leaders.

Originally Posted by Vedder

https://twitter.com/utdreport/status...200775168?s=21

Woodward briefing like a psycho to Ogden again.

We've become everything we despised. We went from alpha to a beta club in the space of a year. Very s2c.

Originally Posted by saffers

Big Marcos is quality when fully fit.

Our best CB duo post ferie for my money was Bailly-Rojo. Never worried at the back, both leaders.

Daley

Blind.

Originally Posted by Vedder

https://twitter.com/utdreport/status...200775168?s=21

What did Woodward say about Varane last summer?

Something about willing to pay £100m on him or something?

Originally Posted by saffers

Big Marcos is quality when fully fit.

Our best CB duo post ferie for my money was Bailly-Rojo. Never worried at the back, both leaders.

They did OK but I distinctly remember thinking we were flattered by the scores and clean sheets if you're thinking of the same time period I am. We were still getting cut open regularly by teams that we should be putting to sleep with ease.

Originally Posted by messhead

They did OK but I distinctly remember thinking we were flattered by the scores and clean sheets if you're thinking of the same time period I am. We were still getting cut open regularly by teams that we should be putting to sleep with ease.

Huh? That must have been when Blind was starting(who also largely did decent). I'm thinking of a time where we barely allowed opposition shots on goal.

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

Daley

Blind.

£#%&!ing tragic he was sold.

Originally Posted by Jethro

£#%&!ing tragic he was sold.

Agreed. No more eye candy at the club.

Originally Posted by Vedder

https://twitter.com/utdreport/status...200775168?s=21

So unprofessional it is laughable.

Still, I'd be happy if we can get them all in.

When are renewals due...?

Originally Posted by AK14

Didn’t he play left back at that World Cup?

Yep. And earned a place in the Team of the Tournament iirc.

His signing was probably evidence that we didn't have a scouting department though.

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/socce...gnings-sources

Full story...

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is targeting at least one signing in every area of his squad this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.

Solskjaer said after the chastening Champions League exit to Barcelona on Tuesday night that he is facing a "rebuild" at Old Trafford before United again challenge for top trophies.

The work is set to start at the end of the season with Solskjaer looking to strengthen each area of his team with two new defenders, two midfielders and a forward.

Goalkeeper David De Gea will enter the final year of his deal in the summer but progress over an extension has been slow.

Sources have told ESPN FC the United manager will be backed with significant funds during the summer transfer window and will also be allowed to spend any cash generated by player sales.

Club captain Antonio Valencia is set to lead the exodus after the club decided against triggering a one year extension in the 33-year-old's contract. The Ecuador international has not started a game for United since the 2-0 win over Newcastle on Jan. 2 but, according to sources, is nearing a comeback and could return to the squad for Sunday's trip to Everton.

Ander Herrera is set to leave for Paris Saint-Germain this summer after failing to agree terms on a new contract. Juan Mata is yet to sign a new one-year deal and will become a free agent on June 30 if the stand-off continues.

There are also doubts over the futures of Matteo Darmian, Marcos Rojo, Eric Bailly, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez although sources have told ESPN FC there are no plans to sell Paul Pogba despite interest from Real Madrid.


United usually work towards a plan of signing three players during the summer but with more players than usual expected to leave, Solskjaer is set to get special dispensation to bring in more targets.

There is interest in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane, Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez as well as young English trio Declan Rice, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jadon Sancho.

Sources told ESPN FC that after the 3-0 defeat at Camp Nou, Solskjaer told his players he is determined to build a squad capable of reaching Barcelona's level.

"They played very well," said Sanchez, who was applauded onto the pitch on his return to his former club after coming on for the final 10 minutes following his return from a hamstring injury.

"We had very clear chances, but this is football, this is the Champions League, if you get something wrong or fail then the other team gets on top of you. That's what Barcelona do.

"When I came on to the pitch I heard the applause and the truth is I am very happy about this.

"It was a nice moment for me. With the other players we won good things here and I am very happy to return from my injury and I am also very happy with the applause from the crowd."

Originally Posted by Vedder

https://twitter.com/utdreport/status...200775168?s=21

Which will result only in a summer-long battle for Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Which we'll probably lose.

Rojo is probably the most overrated player at the club.

He's always injured and on the rare occasions he starts he's a penalty or a red card waiting to happen.

As calamitous as Jones, as injury prone as Bailly and as stupid as any of them.

He doesn't get half the shit Smalling does, yet Smalling is comfortably our best defender of the last three years.

He's done the square root of £#%&! all for us in four years and yet people still rate him.

Probably because he's hard and has a cool sounding name. If he was Pale and called Neil, nobody would give a £#%&!.

I blame Draggers .

Originally Posted by Clownbones

Rojo is probably the most overrated player at the club.

He's always injured and on the rare occasions he starts he's a penalty or a red card waiting to happen.

As calamitous as Jones, as injury prone as Bailly and as stupid as any of them.

He doesn't get half the shit Smalling does, yet Smalling is comfortably our best defender of the last three years.

He's done the square root of £#%&! all for us in four years and yet people still rate him.

Probably because he's hard and has a cool sounding name. If he was Pale and called Neil, nobody would give a £#%&!.

I blame Draggers .

He's quite well rated by neutrals too. I think it's the warrior like attitude.

Plus he's nowhere near as bad as people (like you!) say.

Big Jamie makes his calls. Controversy alert: Jones should stay; Smalling should go.

Pretty fair though. 12 to stay. 10 to go. Two jury still out.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...nnar-solskjaer

Originally Posted by Clownbones

Rojo is probably the most overrated player at the club.

He's always injured and on the rare occasions he starts he's a penalty or a red card waiting to happen.

As calamitous as Jones, as injury prone as Bailly and as stupid as any of them.

He doesn't get half the shit Smalling does, yet Smalling is comfortably our best defender of the last three years.

He's done the square root of £#%&! all for us in four years and yet people still rate him.

Probably because he's hard and has a cool sounding name. If he was Pale and called Neil, nobody would give a £#%&!.

I blame Draggers .

I didn't realise anyone rated him