23 Aug 2015 20:04:09
Hi all,

As is blatantly obvious we still need a proven, out and out striker. Not a lone striker who does this or does that, but someone who gets into the box, makes the runs and most importantly can actually put the ball in the back of the net!

Keep reading on here about Benzema, Muller and Lewondowski. I can't see United signing any of these, and the Bale and Neymar links are non starters in my opinion. Bale wants to stay at Madrid and prove himself after last season, so if it goes badly this season for him then maybe a more realistic move will be for next year. And Neymar is conveniently negotiating a new deal at Barcelona, funny that!

The most important thing in any team is to be able to score. There is no doubt we can create the chances. We do need more pace down the right, but that is a seperate issue. So who is available, proven and more importantly proven in the Premiership as a striker? I like Berahino, but for me he is not an out and out striker yet who is purely about goals. We need a Van Nistelrooy type of player. Now I am not comparing Ruud with this man but for me there is an option staring LVG in the face and that is a Mr Charlie Austin. He is not a star name but he scores goals, is always in the box and makes the runs we need. He is not the fastest but he has a football brain needed for a striker. He scored goals for fun last season and is doing the same so far this season and all the while for QPR who do not have the service United could provide him with.

Needs must and United need a proven out and out striker. Right now Austin is our best bet.

1.) 23 Aug 2015
23 Aug 2015 20:25:32
You're forgetting Heskey, or Nugent, or Lambert, or Fuller. Grow up mate

2.) 23 Aug 2015
23 Aug 2015 21:05:04
I think you being slightly insulting by comparing Austin to those players. Simply stating a fact that the team needs someone to score goals and without some of these star names being banded about he is the best option.

3.) 23 Aug 2015
23 Aug 2015 21:50:48
Your not far wrong Rich and AJH man enough with the trolling. Personally I don't know about Austin maybe a bit of a step backwards I think Kane would partner well with Rooney we should go all out and try get him. But a quick fix would be Ibrahimavic he's got the ego to fit into our club without a breaking in period. Benteke could have been a missed opportunity (hope I'm wrong)
However I still think we have problems in our midfield. Against Newcastle we had no speed and we were so predictable their defense just ate us up and knew what we were doing. I think PSG'S lucas maura(spelling) could be a beast for us and I think we could get him if we tried. I also reckon Muller could be a possibility for us which would be a huge buy if we could get any of them we would be doing well.

4.) 23 Aug 2015
23 Aug 2015 22:01:34
A tad harsh ajh but agree on austin. I say go fo zlatan for a year and work on wilson.

5.) 24 Aug 2015
24 Aug 2015 06:48:37
Sorry mate, too much wine

6.) 24 Aug 2015
24 Aug 2015 09:18:06
Haha Tony, don't blame the alcohol you nasty man!