23 Jul 2021 14:51:44
I hope that the varane transfer won't turn into another saga. We want the player and the player seems open to the move so let's get the deal done and move on. He is still only 28, has won pretty much everything and is regarded as one of the worlds best so imo even if we end up having to pay an extra 10m we would still be getting a massive bargain.

Ps i await the Shappython and will be counting the words ! Haha only in jest.

1.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 17:01:00
It's simple, United don't do easy. Varane want's to join, personal terms won't be a problem, and he is one of the very few genuinely world class players who'll be available. He plays in a position of serious need, and his skillset seems to almost perfectly match what we need. Add to that we don't seem to have any serious competition for his signature.

All this adds up to possibly one of the most obvious transfers possible. It's a no brainer and in my opinion would be more transformative to our side than Sancho.

It's the transfer equivalent of a one yard tap in dead centre of the goal with no opponent in the way to win the world cup in the last minute of extra time.

It just normally doesn't happen, but the stars have aligned for us to pull off one of the best signings of the summer.

So right on queue United start being silly over what amounts to about 5m, dragging the transfer out and placing it at risk for little to no reason.

Instead of just tapping the ball home they have decided to flick it up and do some keepie uppies with the hope of heading it home in some fancy sort of way.

Typical amateur behaviour, they may yet conspire to balls this up. I hope they won't and hopefully they can come to their senses and wrap this deal up quickly. As that is what benefits the team, the manager, the player and ultimately the club in general most.

2.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 17:01:43
That’s the thing though, we won’t pay the extra 10 million, we have a value and so do Madrid and if the past has taught us anything it’s that doing business with real is v difficult. I expect this one to run on and on, Pity because it would be in everyone’s interest to get him in and up to speed before the season starts!

3.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 17:14:48
Give them £40 million and Dalot who they may be interested in.

{Ed077's Note - Am I the only one that things keeping Dalot as back-up to AW-B is makes more sense than buying Trippier to perform that role?

Also would RM be interested in Dalot??}

4.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 17:43:45
We need to sell dalot imo ed077.
I'd take trippier in a heart beat we should have signed him when he went to Madrid.
Dalot is a decent player but not a very robust or astute defender its also best not to rely on a frequently injured player to be a back up. We've seen that with Jones. Not a good fit for the epl.
As for madrids interest its probably conjecture based on Everton interest eject CA was coach.
If that had interest it would be a lovely sweetener but would not look good on our books.

{Ed077's Note - fair enough ken. I just think Dalot hasnt had a fair chance to prove himself at Man Utd, although you might be right in saying he might not be physically suited to PL footy.}

5.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 17:59:43
But to answer your question I know for sure your not alone in thinking its a good idea and that he could prove himself.

6.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 18:00:31
Agree 100 % I believe varane at 50m is an absolute bargain and exactly what we need. Chellini and bonucci are both pensioners compared to varane so we could have him for maybe 6 or 7 years before he starts showing signs of ageing. If i had a spare 10m i would donate it to the club too get the deal done. Remember the season starts in 3 yes 3 weeks!

7.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 18:33:25
Dalot could be one of those where he just does not fit with the manager, for whatever reason. There are lots including Anchelotti who think he has real potential and with a high ceiling and as such he will get interest even if it is loan only.
Trippier I see the logic of as he can cover RB/ LB and WB in a 3 at the back whilst also not restricting Wan Bisakas growth.
If it happens it will be later in the window and at much more palatable figure.