Filipe Luís

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Mourinho relies so much on his defence and I really can't see him replacing Terry or Cole with some youngsters. It's the back line we're talking about, the most important part in Mourinho's philosophy and he will always look to bring world-class/proven players in that area.

Zouma, Kalas, Omeruo - talented lads with a bright future, but too young for a Mourinho back line. They have to be very patient and wait for their chance in the first team, one that I'm afraid won't come soon enough.

Remember Mourinho in his Inter and Madrid days - he sometimes used to play every three days and, even though he rotated his midfielders and attackers, the back line remained the same every time. That's one part of the pitch he likes to have total control in it.

That's why I think this isn't a BS rumour. Filipe is a proven left back, very good offensively, but very disciplined defensively, as well. I really think he is one of the three best left backs in the world, right there with Marcelo and Alaba.

[Strike 7,474]

was fantastic vs barca

[Ze Mario 638]

if baines didnt extend his contract last January, we should buy him instead of felipe. damn! baines slightly better than this guy imo

[The Skipper 20,609]

He's not bad, but as some have said above, if we're going to spend €20m on a LB that's 29 then we might as well add the extra millions to get Luke Shaw.

[blu35_army 551]

Shaw or RR,,attacking LB minded with good crossing skill...

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He's not bad, but as some have said above, if we're going to spend 20m on a LB that's 29 then we might as well add the extra millions to get Luke Shaw.

This

[Melanicus 5,208]

we are linked with a 20 years LB from porto, in loan in Serie A

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2617770/Juan-Iturbe-targeted-Liverpool-Chelsea-Tottenham-Premier-League-giants-send-scouts-watch-Verona-winger.html

Man, this guy is winger not left back.

[Stats 7,136]

Filipe is quality. I know he is turning 29 in the summer but if it is true I think he will add much needed quality and probably will do us well for the next 3 years. I would be happy with the move tbh if he serves us well for that period of time. If it is below the £20m mark I would be for it as he is good defensively, excellent offensively and a full back who can deliver brilliant crosses. A player like him would help Hazard and I reckon Filipe is up there with the best LB in Europe right now.

Right now he is better than Shaw. I would like Shaw here but the fee being suggested is putting me off so it is a tough one.

[yuvala 2,167]

I think he's more than "not bad", but we really need to cosider whether or not we want to invest that kind of money in a 29 year old.

I will be happy if it happens, but I'd be happier with Shaw.

[drog.ba 239]

Thought they would've wanted more than that, he's a fantastic player, much better than Shaw is currently and would arguably be a better fit. For £15m he's be a good signing for a few years.

I kind of want Shaw to come here though, he's young, english, a Chelsea fan and actually good. But his main attributes are in how he attacks from fullback, he probably wouldnt thrive under the more defensive roles our fullbacks have. No point signing a wing back, Filipe is good going forward but also can defend and is tall

[The Skipper 20,609]

No point signing a wing back, Filipe is good going forward but also can defend and is tall

"Shaw is only good going forward" is one of the biggest myths out there. He's a really good defender too. He's complete as a full back - can attack very well, defend well, is fast and is tall too.

He'd fit here fine.

[iseah100 5,612]

"Shaw is only good going forward" is one of the biggest myths out there. He's a really good defender too. He's complete as a full back - can attack very well, defend well, is fast and is tall too.

He'd fit here fine.

I'd prefer Shaw over any other potential LB, but for £15-20m or so. He's gonna be the best lb in the world in about 3 or 4 years.

[didierforever 7,349]

"Shaw is only good going forward" is one of the biggest myths out there. He's a really good defender too. He's complete as a full back - can attack very well, defend well, is fast and is tall too.

He'd fit here fine.

i thought shaw was done. moreover dont see how we can top a 30mil, 100kpw and first team offer.

[Marvin123 527]

This is another plan to drive the prices of Shaw down, planted kindly Into a trusted newspaper exactly like the 'gaurin deal'

[The Skipper 20,609]

i thought shaw was done. moreover dont see how we can top a 30mil, 100kpw and first team offer.

Shaw isn't done yet no, so personally I'm still labouring hope that we can perhaps drive the price down.

As for our first team? Shaw would (should) walk straight into it. United shouldn't have any leverage in that regard.