19 Jun 2013 10:28:47
Watching Thiago last night he does look the real deal and could really blossom at United.
This is a kid we have to buy, we cannot afford to miss out on him.
If we get Strootman and Thiago for probably around 30-35 million that would be two fantastic deals and will put to bed the midfiled problems.
I would certianly move Anderson on if we secure these two players.
Depending on who else leaves which is most probably going to be Nani and Bebe we could do with signing another winger. I personally think that it's going to be Gaitan, i'm not saying I agree but I think that will be the cheapest option.
From a presonal point of view I hope that we will keep Rooney. A fit and focused Rooney can score you 20-30 goals in a season no problem and I still think he is still a top class player.
Obviously if Rooney does want to leave we will have to look at bringing in a replacment for him.
It looks like Lewandowski want's to go to Bayern and every Tom Dick and Harry want's to go to Madrid. ie Cavani, Suarez etc Which I know we would never be interested in anyway due to the price and Suarex being a Liverpool player and his antics with Evra.
Not to sure who else there is, obviously there is Ronaldo but I think he will run his contract down at Madrid and by the time that finishes he will be 30 years old.
Any suggestions for a forward if Rooney goes?

Simmo {Ed004's Note - What about Ozil? If Madrid sign Bale, Suarez, and Cavani surely the first two will start along side Ronaldo all behind Cavani were does that leave Ozil? Bayern won't need him anymore with Gotze, Muller etc, Chelsea have a tonne of CAM's and City have Silva, and apparently soon to be Isco. Though it would mean we continue to play Kagawa out left cutting inside and I think a left winger would still be needed, Lamela anyone?}

1.) 19 Jun 2013
I think Ozil is a top player but if he become available there would be a queue of clubs waiting to sign him.
It wouldn't matter to City or Chelsea that they already have players in that position. It's never stopped them before.

Simmo

2.) 19 Jun 2013
I don't think Ozil would be that good in the premier league. I have watched him, and early on he struggled to play 90 mins. I know he runs and runs for the time he is on the pitch, but Spanish football is nowhere near the pace and physicality of the EPL. So I think he would struggle. {Ed004's Note - I disagree Ozil is a lot fitter now. He is also better than Silva, Mata etc and they're fine in the premiership}

3.) 19 Jun 2013
I also don't think Ozil could play for a full season just behind RVP.
He's not that kind of player.

Simmo {Ed004's Note - What? Ozil plays behind Higuain and Benzema for Madrid all season?}

4.) 19 Jun 2013
Ozil drifts on the right and cuts inside everytime I've watched him play.
Ronaldo on the left with either Benzema or Higuain up top.

Simmo {Ed004's Note - But he plays in the hole for Germany and usually Di Maria plays out wide right with Ozil in the centre?}

5.) 19 Jun 2013
Although we were obviously unlucky not to get past Madrid in Cl, both Ozil and Di Maria were very dangerous against us, especially on the break. They may have been slightly inconsistent last year and personally I just don't like DiMaria much. But I think anybody saying they can't play in the premiership has to be crazy surely? Both players are better than the wide players we have and both players are better than 90% of the attacking players in the premiership. Mata, Silva can cut it, why do people think these players cant?
Invisible STuey

6.) 19 Jun 2013
I have no doubt that Ozil would make it in the premiership, I just don't see him as a forward next to RVP.
I don't agree with Ed004, I would rather take Mata over Ozil anyday.

Simmo

7.) 19 Jun 2013
I would take Mata over Ozil as well, but I would also take Ozil over Silva or Cazorla, and I think after a season in the Prem, I would rate Ozil over Mata. Also, Ed, I would carry Lamela to Manchester via Shanghai to sign him.

8.) 20 Jun 2013
Ozil is class and is an out an out cf / cam he is every bit as good as mata