Radamel Falcao

[Daniel1980 1,425]

So bizarre. With the money they spent United could have strengthened positions they actually need strengthening. Even if RVP is getting an operation, it's not like it was necessary to replace him: RVP, Rooney and Mata couldn't coexist as it is. What happens when RVP is back? Many people with high wages are going to be very unhappy. It's not like RVP and Falcao will have a great resale value at their age.

I thought Wenger was an idiot for refusing to strengthen the positions he needs, but LVG and United are just as bad.

[HD3D 1,038]

If everyone is fit, this is arguably Manchester United's strongest XI.

[didierforever 7,349]

That still doesn't make sense.

United are not in cl so FFP should be of no concern till they get back in right?

they might be in CL next season. they have to atleast plan accordingly.

nonetheless, weird signing. could have bought vidal easily with all the money they have wasted.

[bababoom 4,478]

'Who's better, Falcao or Costa?'

'If Falcao comes back from injury and is anywhere close to as good as he was before then him, easily.'

'Easily Falcao; Costa has only really had one stellar season I'm aware of.'

'Is that some kind of sick joke? A decent start to life at Chelsea does not make Costa anywhere near as good as Falcao is.'

http://www.redcafe.net/threads/radamel-falcao-done-loan-dealio-pending-medical.394608/page-50

The Costa vs Falcao debate has already started FFS

[edetarod 2,155]

why are people obsessed with comparing players?

it doesn't matter, all that matters is who's the better team

[BlueLyon 9,359]

RVP could be off after another knee surgery...thats why they got falcao then. All in all, prime RVP still better than Falcao for PL IMO, this signing makes zero sense for united.

First and foremost Falcao is poacher who needs good service and others to work hard in team. Who is that exactly in this united team? They should target CM or CB (I think they will too actualy) not another striker.

But anyway, Premier league is getting more and more interesting

[AndersonBLUE 819]

A pretty good signing but the rest of the squad is woeful. They will need to spend big in January too

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

why are people obsessed with comparing players?

it doesn't matter, all that matters is who's the better team

Exactly, yeah maybe if they are both fully fit in their prime Falcao is probably better but would he really be better in our team and after that knee injury? Who knows... you don't win titles/games by using names or otherwise Madrid would have dominated every single match in football as their 11 is essentially nearly world 11.

Costa is great with us and that is the main thing, he is also suited to our style.

[Tomo 21,733]

Us and United have literally swapped roles in recent seasons.

It use to be us spunking money on players we didn't need while United were sensible in the market, it's literally turned around completely on it's head.

This also means Fergie has no control whatsoever, thia would never have happened under his control.

[DYC. 7,542]

'Who's better, Falcao or Costa?'

'If Falcao comes back from injury and is anywhere close to as good as he was before then him, easily.'

'Easily Falcao; Costa has only really had one stellar season I'm aware of.'

'Is that some kind of sick joke? A decent start to life at Chelsea does not make Costa anywhere near as good as Falcao is.'

http://www.redcafe.net/threads/radamel-falcao-done-loan-dealio-pending-medical.394608/page-50

The Costa vs Falcao debate has already started FFS

Regardless of one player being better than the other, I'd rather have a Costa type striker than a Falcao type. Costa adds a lot more to the team.

[didierforever 7,349]

is it official?

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

BUT

Can he hack it on a cold Monday night at the Britannia?

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Us and United have literally swapped roles in recent seasons.

It use to be us spunking money on players we didn't need while United were sensible in the market, it's literally turned around completely on it's head.

This also means Fergie has no control whatsoever, thia would never have happened under his control.

I don't know, their 'sensible' transfer policy under Fergie left them with the likes of Jones, Smalling, Young, Nani, Anderson, Bebe, Kagawa, Zaha...etc. Sure they have a few success like RVP but the majority of their deals in his last 5 years has been terrible. Partly the reason why they are in disarray atm actually.

Also Fergie did have absolute control, he was virtually the King of their club and everything goes through him. I doubt the club would have missed out on Lucas, Hazard if he didn't deem them to be too expensive. Of course this would have never happened under his watch, he is an old thinking manager who don't believe in spending huge shocking amount of money, he is happy for the Glazer to bleed MU dry.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

Clearly he has a problem with playing in the champions league lol

[DH1988 1,304]

From what I've read its £12m loan + £200k a week wages + an agreement to sign him for £51m next year to circumvent FFP Rules this year due to their spending + £200k a week 4 year deal.

[didierforever 7,349]

From what I've read its £12m loan + £200k a week wages + an agreement to sign him for £51m next year to circumvent FFP Rules this year due to their spending + £200k a week 4 year deal.

51 more next year or 39 more??

[Muzchap 8,966]

Fuck I love Kirsty Gallacher - just woke up in LA - saw the news headed to this thread and keep looking at her

Falcao makes no sense - Utd just getting desperate.

They need defenders and midfielders...

[nyikolajevics 2,595]

Clearly he has a problem with playing in the champions league lol

If it's true Manchester United is the perfect club for him. He doesn't have to worry about playing in the CL for a few years