Could we be set to bring in 2 French internationals on free transfers (Dembele being the other one)  ?

Probably not a popular opinion but I’d 100% take a punt on Pogba on a free. 

No thanks - the man feels toxic and ego centric. Will want a big signing on fee and huge wages. He has been a flop in the EPL, lets not have another Veron.

6 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

No thanks - the man feels toxic and ego centric. Will want a big signing on fee and huge wages. He has been a flop in the EPL, lets not have another Veron.

Ah Seba. So much talent. Such a waste he could not star here 

Probably will go to PSG or Juventus. 

Always rated him until the last two seasons, even under Jose's United he was looking good depsite all the news around them.

If Tuchel can make him a proper player, then we will get a world class midfielder here. Huge risk.

 

f**k off.

6 minutes ago, Zeta said:

f**k off.

Succinctly put, and I second that.

4 hours ago, Zeta said:

f**k off.

Well that's clearly Zetas seal of approval lmao.

Not that I want him here, but would be a "marquee" signing and US sports love those.

I'd be open to Pogba if he was injury free. Like many another name mentioned here he has missed a lot of game time in the last season or two. Obviously would have to work far harder in defence than he has done in the last two seasons but I am sure that is just motivation.

Haircut w**ker

Still has the ability to hit those long through balls, something we badly missed since Cesc's departure. However, can't see how he fits in the team, is Kante going to carry him in the Midfield 2?

I'd take him and ship Jorginho out.  Definitely physically better and arguably the same eye for a decisive pass.  I'm tired of seeing Jorginho get tossed aside like a used condom.

5 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Well that's clearly Zetas seal of approval lmao.

Not that I want him here, but would be a "marquee" signing and US sports love those.

#toddout

Well @LongtimerLurker has sources as we have seen quoted in the Lukaku Dembele threads.

What's say you mate, has Pogba chosen us?

This would be another Lukaku situation in the making.  We remember all the good qualities he has and their best performances and hope all the negatives will miraculously disappear.  In the end when things aren’t going well they give up and have no drive to turn things around. We need fighters, players with the will to win no matter the odds something that Drogba personified and Lukaku and Pogba lack.  There are many talented players out there but few that combine the talent and mentality we need, Pogbas not one of them.

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

Well @LongtimerLurker has sources as we have seen quoted in the Lukaku Dembele threads.

What's say you mate, has Pogba chosen us?

He's going to Juventus mate, Paris were interested as were City. He said no, Paul knows Utd fans would hate him if he goes to City. Paris offered more money than Juve but I think his heart is set on there.

Weirdly I don't think we were ever interested, I say weirdly since he's the type of player we're sorely lacking in terms of chance creation. Personally I think working with Allegri is a major factor it's a coach he knows and can get the best out of him like Conte.

Exactly the wrong sort of player for the club.

11 minutes ago, Zeta said:

Exactly the wrong sort of player for the club.

@BordeauxBlue would you say Dembele is similar in attitude to Pogba?

He has all the talent but none of the mentality. I can see him infecting our dressing room with an attitude of being less serious and professional about football.

What has Demebele done to deserve the bad attitude/mentality tag?  I’ve not followed his career closely just that he’s been injured a lot.

5 hours ago, axman2526 said:

@BordeauxBlue would you say Dembele is similar in attitude to Pogba?

Yes, I suppose he is. Mourinho called him a virus for a reason. 

I know people say Pogba is a different player for France, but that should tell you all you need to know - The guy is paid 300k a week and doesn't even turn up.

Both players are flaky, flash attention seekers, both far too often unfit with too much given to them too soon and they don't graft. They are gassed on their own reputation, because it's all they have left.

But they have loads of talent and promise, so people put up with it for a few goals here and there and the odd Hollywood pass...

 

Stay clear!! 

4 hours ago, DarkMata said:

What has Demebele done to deserve the bad attitude/mentality tag?  I’ve not followed his career closely just that he’s been injured a lot.

From what I've heard and read about: The way he bailed out of Dortmund, the lack of effort to stay fit and live healthy, the relationships with his teammates. The parties and video-game till morning. A general lack of professionalism, as reported in many articles over the years. 

Hanging around with Griezman was a poor decision, since they're both dumb as rocks. 

 

I seem to recall him missing a sitter against Liverpool at the Nou Camp too. That's got to count against him! 

6 minutes ago, BordeauxBlue said:

Yes, I suppose he is. Mourinho called him a virus for a reason. 

I know people say Pogba is a different player for France, but that should tell you all you need to know - The guy is paid 300k a week and doesn't even turn up.

Both players are flaky, flash attention seekers, both far too often unfit with too much given to them too soon and they don't graft. They are gassed on their own reputation, because it's all they have left.

But they have loads of talent and promise, so people put up with it for a few goals here and there and the odd Hollywood pass...

 

Stay clear!! 

Interesting because Mou is the only manager who has criticized Pogba.  He was popular with his teammates apparently, he was the only person that Ronaldo respected.  There was an article just yesterday about how great of a teammate he is.  I think he gets criticized a lot because of his ever-changing hair styles and his social media persona. It also didn't help that he was the first young player to defy Sir Alex. Solskjaer had a good relationship with Pogba. Rangnick also had a good relationship with Pogba.  

I guess because he's not head down, no flair, William Wallace some don't like him. He's had less off the field scandals than most players but I guess that's not enough for some as it doesn't fit their narrative.  

1 hour ago, BordeauxBlue said:

From what I've heard and read about: The way he bailed out of Dortmund, the lack of effort to stay fit and live healthy, the relationships with his teammates. The parties and video-game till morning. A general lack of professionalism, as reported in many articles over the years. 

Hanging around with Griezman was a poor decision, since they're both dumb as rocks. 

 

I seem to recall him missing a sitter against Liverpool at the Nou Camp too. That's got to count against him! 

Well you seem to be bang on it with French players so this may well be another expensive disaster then.

I thought this thread was about Pogba?

Edited June 3, 20224 yr by Greys33