24 Jul 2013 12:16:31
So Fabregas seems to have opinions torn as to the likeliness but let's assume that happens, most people are convinced we will then pursue fillani for around 24 million, my opinion is that if we have 24 million for him why on earth wouldn't we try for Modric first instead? He would sure move for around that figure perhaps a little more and I for one would love to see modric fabregas carrick and cleverly as our CM options, eds/posters do you think this is at all likely? {Ed004's Note - Or Ozil? Madrid seem to be trying to selll players to raise funds. I reckon a midfield 3 of Fabregas, Carrick and Ozil would be brilliant with Rooney being sold to raise money for a right midfielder like Lamela}

1.) 24 Jul 2013
That's a lot of creativity and not a lot of Steel or defensive midfielders

19JackC94

2.) 24 Jul 2013
Or Gustavo, khadira, Alonso, kroos etc etc etc.

choose your favourite. there are many better mid fielders we could probably sign for £24 mill or less

3.) 24 Jul 2013
I think the idea is to have Carrick sitting back orchestrating things, a strong box-to-box midfielder like Fellaini and a creative midfielder like Fabregas playing further forward. I see a 4-3-2-1 formation with Kagawa and another (Zaha, Rooney, Bale, Ronaldo?) playing off RVP with the width coming from the full backs (which might be why signing a left back could be vital).

I have no sources or evidence to back that up. Just a theory and one that would makes sense if all of the players united are linked to go ahead. We'll see. Still plenty of time. Stay positive.

Matt

4.) 24 Jul 2013
24 Jul 2013 15:22:17
4-3-2-1?

The Terry Venable Christmas tree from the mid 90's?

might work nowdays, I didn't then tho'

5.) 24 Jul 2013
BloodRedSummer

I don't think it would be as strict as the 'Christmas tree' and that the players available would make it quite a fluid system. The game has changed since the mid 90s too. It's all about possession now and I honestly think it would work.

Matt