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Torres + 30 mil would be an amazing deal.

Made me smile, not laugh though. The guys laugh on aussie drunk guy falls through fence, now that makes me crack up.

Was 6/1 a couple of days ago:

Would be pretty funny after all this, it doesn't happen. Though i can't think of a transfer that has divided opinion so much recently.

Don't see a problem with overloading on quality young talent. Competition for places is useful, and i would rather see someone fo the talent of Oscar or schurlle coming on to change a game than Marin. If in a years time we don't particular want xyz we can move them on for similar to what we paid for them so i don't really see too much of an issue. No one we sign will impact Mata or Hazard negatively, which is the most important thing.

Lets not forget, (If this actually goes through) KDB is Just going on loan for a season at a club with CL football, where he would probably be their main player. That will be some great experience to have. As much as we all love KDB, there is no guarentee he would be a starter straight away, and would for this season could just be an extra option, so i don't think a loan deal will have a negative effect. If anything it could speed up his progress. Also Schurlle is still young. He is another young investment we have. He cost 20 mil, but we can sell him for the same fee. Thats not the same as if we were to buy a 28 year old who would probably be on the decline by the time we sold him. Imo he is better than Moses, adds another dimension to our attack, and can play as a striker if we need him to. Its not like we have just decided to swap KDB for Schurlle.

Oh wow, please be true.

A. They are completely different players, so comparing ability is pointless... B. He hasn't been at his prime for 4 years. Also, how do you know that. Schurlle is only 22. Whats to say he still can't improve. And finally, because he is only at that age, we will be able to sell him on at a later date if needed for a similar sort of fee, if not more, if he performs well.

And Andy Caroll cost 35 and Torres cost 50. Neymar only had 1 year left on his contract, and was always going to barca at some point.

They all switch round atm. Tbh, i am of the opinion that Schurlle isn't as one sided as people make out, and i honestly dont think that hazard is less effective on the right.

Well i have played with torres before and he doesn't lose the ball every 2 seconds.

I would imagine our First 11, front 3 would be Schurrle Mata Hazard Once Schurlle is settled in.

I am inclined to agree with this tbh. As much as we all rate him highly, realistically he may not get that much game time, especially in his preffered positon, wheras on loan he can go and be the pinnacle of that team, which still has champions league football. The impatient guy in me, wants him to come here straight away, but i think the move will be good for him, and won't be detremental to him at all.

So he is like sturridge with better work rate. Sturridge is a very good player with a lot of potential as i am sure he will probably prove with liverpool. So a sturridge with better work rate sounds goof to me. Don't get how he is a poor mans sturridge but whatever.

Gives us something different, is a part of a great German team, can play at striker as well. The price tag may be a little steep if the reports are true, but tbh i am quite happy with this signing. Loaning KDB back isn't great as he could play here in his own right. We lacked squad depth last season, and Schurlle gives us a bit of a different option. It's not an area that was most important to be strengthening, but the window is gonna be a long one. Another good quality signing, who should fulfil a role. He also will have tremedous re-sale value, so rather this than buy a 32 year old, who we wouldn't be able to shift if we want to sell him down the line.

Yeah, but its great when its official. We all know it, and believe it and expect it. But when it becomes official then we can really enjoy it.

I went to log on this morning. Couldn't get on, so I was like, perhaps it has been announced... Close. But not exactly yet.

And @ldn. I know their needs to be friendlies etc, doesn't make them less annoying. And put problem lies in the lack of proper talent. Just think 6 years ago when we had 2 of the greatest midfielders in lamps and gerrard. A young rooney who was gonna be a world beater, JT who was one of the best centre backs and the unquestionable best left back in the world. Now we have a team full of premier league squad players. With only a few exceptions like wilshere, hart and possibly sturridge. We can play as many friendlies in the world but it's not gonna make us world champions. I just want a bit of soul back in the team, rather than half of the man u team, consisting of the players who aren't that good for the most part.

I would probably play somthing like: Hart Walker cahill Jones cole Carrick wilshere Walcott Rooney Young Sturridge Pace wide. Rooney in his best free role. Carrick is ok in there and wilshere is one of the only stars we have. Defence is still extremely shit but unless the fa want to give jt back the captaincy like they should (obviously won't) I can't think of any better options. Sturridge up front simply because he is the best option we have. He isn't a great finisher but then I would rather have him there than defoe. Lampard super sub. But we know full well woy will probably go something 4-4-2 ish with miller wide and gerrard in the middle and all sorts of weird crap. Like welbeck upfront.

I'm C. With the occasional E. to mix it up a bit.

Here you go sting, your christmas pressie is sorted.

Can we rename this thread to random shit please.

Yeah rooney was pretty good. Tbf, he generally is against lesser opposition (no offence Mak). The back 4 has always been a concern since JT left. And the midfield is always a concern. We have pace, and width which is the only real positive atm, and some quality youngsters. Can't wait to see Chalobah in an England shirt.