Morgan Schneiderlin

[Sosuke Aizen 46]

Mikel+cash for Schniederlin? That's a no-brainer. I wouldn't mind throwing in Cuadrado too.

[lucio 5,418]

Wonder what his value now is with this season ending injury... Think chelsea should stay away now...

He is only out for 4 weeks

[mikeholiday 209]

He is only out for 4 weeks

Is that the case? Knee injuries scare me. Like falcao for example, very different from the dude that scored 3 against us.

[lucio 5,418]

Is that the case? Knee injuries scare me. Like falcao for example, very different from the dude that scored 3 against us.

Yeah , its minor ,just because the season is almost done, season ending injury is misleading at this point. I wouldn't have any concerns with his fitness .

[nono 791]

We need a marquee player in midfield who can put us on the level of Barcelona, Madrid and Bayern. Schneiderlin isn't going to cut it, and I'll be really disappointed if we get him.

[xPetrCechx 13,571]

Schneiderlin: "Negotiations are ongoing and should be completed in the coming days, hopefully before the resumption of training next week"

Morgan Schneiderlin has indicated he could leave Southampton in the coming days. (talkSPORT) #SaintsFC

[Pizy 18,858]

Will be gutted seeing him go to one of our rivals.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

It's Arsenal, United or us.. there was a report from France a month ago that United agreed a fee but nothing since..

[The Mak 4,459]

We have to be in for him as well surely. Schneiderlin should be the absolute minimum level we should add to the midfield, anything below (e.g. Song) and really will be a disappointing transfer window.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

We have to be in for him as well surely. Schneiderlin should be the absolute minimum level we should add to the midfield, anything below (e.g. Song) and really will be a disappointing transfer window.

Which CM is above Schneiderlin that we could buy? except Pogba.

[Stats 7,140]

I don't think we need Schneiderlin. Yes, he is a quality player but we don't need him and Matic starting every game because primarily it will be Matic-Fabregas and a no.10. It seems a bit too defensive as well. He would be an excellent option to play alongside Matic in tough away games and so on but not really worth spending over £20m on. That is why I prefer to have Song who is cheaper and home-grown and that is why I doubt Mourinho is considering this deal and probably looking for a cheaper alternative. Especially if we convince Mikel to stay, there is no real need to spend over £20m on Schneiderlin.

[Strike 7,477]

I think he's off to United. Apart from Herrera and Carrick, United don't have a midfielder.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I don't think we need Schneiderlin. Yes, he is a quality player but we don't need him and Matic starting every game because primarily it will be Matic-Fabregas and a no.10. It seems a bit too defensive as well. He would be an excellent option to play alongside Matic in tough away games and so on but not really worth spending over £20m on. That is why I prefer to have Song who is cheaper and home-grown and that is why I doubt Mourinho is considering this deal and probably looking for a cheaper alternative. Especially if we convince Mikel to stay, there is no real need to spend over £20m on Schneiderlin.

I agree. when we're playing Cesc-Matic for most games, £20m-£25m for another CM is a lot and i dont think Schneiderlin is that good for this price. Kondogbia was also too expensive.

But can we expect a good enough improvement from Song-Matic-Cesc over Ramires-Matic-Cesc?

There are also cheaper options like Allan, Imbula (off to Inter for a loan and a forced option in 18m Euros), maybe Witsel. It doesnt look like we're going for any of them.

[Stats 7,140]

I agree. when we're playing Cesc-Matic for most games, £20m-£25m for another CM is a lot and i dont think Schneiderlin is that good for this price. Kondogbia was also too expensive.

But can we expect a good enough improvement from Song-Matic-Cesc over Ramires-Matic-Cesc?

There are also cheaper options like Allan, Imbula (off to Inter for a loan and a forced option in 18m Euros), maybe Witsel. It doesnt look like we're going for any of them.

Yes imo because Song is a much better defensively than Ramires and is better at holding the ball, dictating play and general passing. Ramires is good and I want him here but in terms of defensive solidarity, Song-Matic-Fabregas is much stronger than Ramires-Matic-Fabregas. Time will tell though.

[ChelseaFC12 134]

Yes imo because Song is a much better defensively than Ramires and is better at holding the ball, dictating play and general passing. Ramires is good and I want him here but in terms of defensive solidarity, Song-Matic-Fabregas is much stronger than Ramires-Matic-Fabregas. Time will tell though.

Song, Matic, Fabregas are better offensively than Ramires, Matic, Cesc not defensively lol.