Batard 2,083 Posted August 30, 2020 They really need to shore up that defence rather than add even more goals. That aside, would be a decent addition to midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 4,012 Posted August 31, 2020 Good signing. Can bench Pogba when he starts half arsing it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batard 2,083 Posted August 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, Cicero said: Good signing. Can bench Pogba when he starts half arsing it This could be an interesting way to keep the pressure on Paul to perform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,880 Posted August 31, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur failed with last-minute attempt to snatch Donny van de Beek away from Man United However, despite how quickly this story developed, it perhaps wasn’t as straightforward as United fans may have thought as a recent report from The Mirror claim that Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur tried to scupper United’s plans with a last-minute bid to try and snatch van de Beek away from Old Trafford. It appears that Spurs’ last-ditch efforts have proved to be unsuccessful as van de Beek edges closer to being officially announced as United’s first senior transfer of this summer’s window. (Stretty News) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batard 2,083 Posted August 31, 2020 Just now, CaaC (John) said: Tottenham Hotspur failed with last-minute attempt to snatch Donny van de Beek away from Man United However, despite how quickly this story developed, it perhaps wasn’t as straightforward as United fans may have thought as a recent report from The Mirror claim that Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur tried to scupper United’s plans with a last-minute bid to try and snatch van de Beek away from Old Trafford. It appears that Spurs’ last-ditch efforts have proved to be unsuccessful as van de Beek edges closer to being officially announced as United’s first senior transfer of this summer’s window. (Stretty News) He was never going to Spurs. I'm actually surprised he didn't move to Real, as seemed likely 12 months ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,880 Posted August 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Batard said: This could be an interesting way to keep the pressure on Paul to perform. Hope so but it wouldn't bother me and a lot of other United supporters if Pogba left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batard 2,083 Posted August 31, 2020 1 minute ago, CaaC (John) said: Hope so but it wouldn't bother me and a lot of other United supporters if Pogba left. He's a difference maker when he's up for it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaaC (John) 2,880 Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, Batard said: They really need to shore up that defence rather than add even more goals. I would go with that one, quite surprised Ole went for another m/f when I read the news last night, but see how it goes, the lad sounds tasty and I have just read Real were showing interest in the young lad as you said. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/11973700/donny-van-de-beek-why-do-manchester-united-want-to-sign-the-ajax-midfielder Van de Beek was close to joining Real Madrid prior to the coronavirus pandemic but he did not complete a medical or sign an agreement with the club. Edited August 31, 2020 by CaaC (John) Spacing correction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaaay AFC 340 Posted August 31, 2020 Perfect age and a really good modern midfielder. Top signing by United, I think £40m is a very decent price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,432 Posted August 31, 2020 Cracking little player. Where is he going to play though? Fernandes will stay as a 10 surely so assuming Pogba stays and is fit, will Van De Beek be played as a defensive midfielder? Surely you'd be taking away his qualities pulling him too far back. He always seemed to me to be great getting forward hence his impressive goals and assists record. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 11,754 Posted August 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Lucas said: Cracking little player. Where is he going to play though? Fernandes will stay as a 10 surely so assuming Pogba stays and is fit, will Van De Beek be played as a defensive midfielder? Surely you'd be taking away his qualities pulling him too far back. He always seemed to me to be great getting forward hence his impressive goals and assists record. I guess it's to play when Pogba can't be arsed or is injured. But it also future-proofs them for when/if Pogba leaves. Or, forgetting anything Pogba-related, there's bound to be some rotation given the congested schedule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 4,012 Posted August 31, 2020 Need to remember United have been relying on bloody Lingard and Perriera coming off the bench... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redcanuck 78 Posted September 2, 2020 Happy to see this confirmed, hope gherexare 2 or 3 other top signings to follow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shut up 198 Posted September 2, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 11:35, Lucas said: Cracking little player. Where is he going to play though? Fernandes will stay as a 10 surely so assuming Pogba stays and is fit, will Van De Beek be played as a defensive midfielder? Surely you'd be taking away his qualities pulling him too far back. He always seemed to me to be great getting forward hence his impressive goals and assists record. this is what i thought. they're signing a player in a position they're not desperate for. Meanwhile, they have 65 yr old Mata as their No.10 and Lindelof and Maguire as their CBs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
