The Mourinho Thread

[Daniel1980 1,425]

He's not necessarily lying and is unlikely to mean it literally. He might just mean that we successfully made the most important signings that he asked for at the beginning of the summer. I don't doubt that we'll be selling and buying minor players--and maybe someone pretty big if the price is right. But the major weak areas have been strengthened with WC players, and even if we don't buy anyone else(which I doubt), this transfer market can be declared a success already. Anything else would be a nice bonus.

[Namika 922]

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3 or 4 U21 players in the group.

[Pizy 19,381]

If we are done buying then at least for the first time in years we can say that we aren't starting the season thinking "all we need now in the next window is this."

We've addressed all of our needs. We don't NEED any other starting XI players.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Jose completely and expertly trolling Arsenal with the part about Cesc in that BT interview!

[Special Juan 28,871]

We still need Varane, Khedira, Pogba, Falcao and Di Maria.

Then we are done.

[bethos1 802]

You haven't learned anything from all of these years watching Jose, if you believe in that lol.

I don't see us buying anyone major besides those three unless we sell some players. I don't believe the rumours for Khedira, Pogba and Varane at all tbh.

[sainttourist 68]

Will be great if Lukaku stays with us this season, but if not, we are still short at ST. May be there is some truth in Drogba rumours. Last season Jose use all three strikers a lot, so having only two isn't sounds good.

Overall happy with Jose words, hope he will find real place in squad for some youngsters.

[Term-X 7,892]

This seasons transfer window..

[bethos1 802]

Will be great if Lukaku stays with us this season, but if not, we are still short at ST. May be there is some truth in Drogba rumours. Last season Jose use all three strikers a lot, so having only two isn't sounds good.

Overall happy with Jose words, hope he will find real place in squad for some youngsters.

I think he'll stay, who would we buy to replace him?

[Jase 43,479]

Our midfield options are not quite enough just yet it has to be said. It's still lacking the killer punch, that bit of extra quality. Take out Matic and Fabregas (and even Ramires) and we're left with the likes of Mikel, Romeu, Chalobah, Van Ginkel etc. It's not really enough.

[The Chels 2,502]

Our midfield options are not quite enough just yet it has to be said. It's still lacking the killer punch, that bit of extra quality. Take out Matic and Fabregas (and even Ramires) and we're left with the likes of Mikel, Romeu, Chalobah, Van Ginkel etc. It's not really enough.

Tiago and probably Khedira will come in.

[iseah100 5,612]

Tiago and probably Khedira will come in.

Gallito Vazquez or Hector Herrera:ph34r::ph34r:

[Styles 9,790]

Our midfield options are not quite enough just yet it has to be said. It's still lacking the killer punch, that bit of extra quality. Take out Matic and Fabregas (and even Ramires) and we're left with the likes of Mikel, Romeu, Chalobah, Van Ginkel etc. It's not really enough.

We're also one injury away from Torres getting a lot of minutes again. We've had a good summer...so far. We still need another striker.

[Madmax 9,219]

The comment on the three Brazilians was right on the mark. It's not about worrying whether they're mentally shattered from the WC results, it's about challenging them to pick themselves up and use that humbling experience as a catalyst to re-focus, to dedicate themselves to rising above the disappointment.

@Jason above: I have a feeling we'll sign Tiago.

[Jase 43,479]

Tiago and probably Khedira will come in.

While signing Tiago will add further number of options in the squad, people need to acting like he's only 25 y/o and is entering his prime/peak year. He's already 33, well past his peak and yet the way people have been going on about him is like he's gonna be our saviour in that midfield and thrash every player we come up against.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Wow. Some people just expect us to buy everything.

I'm amazed by the window we have had. We can't still expect after picking up one of the best strikers last season, one of the best left backs and cesc fabregas to still keep buying.

Come on guys be greatful for what we have got. Let United and Liverpool battle it out to massively overpay for players.

Sure if we get more reinforcements cool, but we signed 3 top quality players for value in this market... Offload some players for WAYYYY more than they are worth, and have enough young players to occupy a small town.

[The Chels 2,502]

While signing Tiago will add further number of options in the squad, people need to acting like he's only 25 y/o and is entering his prime/peak year. He's already 33, well past his peak and yet the way people have been going on about him is like he's gonna be our saviour in that midfield and thrash every player we come up against.

I think the majority view is that Tiago will be a good, experienced squad player with leadership qualities. He's also been in the prem before and almost helped Atletico to a La Liga and CL double. On a free he is a great signing.

[iseah100 5,612]

While signing Tiago will add further number of options in the squad, people need to acting like he's only 25 y/o and is entering his prime/peak year. He's already 33, well past his peak and yet the way people have been going on about him is like he's gonna be our saviour in that midfield and thrash every player we come up against.

I don't think people are upping him like that. He'd be a good signing for depth and experience. Not to mention he is still playing good. He started the CL final last year. He's a good signing, but by no means a player who will make or break the season for us. Fabregas, Matic, Ramires, Van Ginkel, Tiago, Romeu. Is a good, balanced midfield.

[Jase 43,479]

I think the majority view is that Tiago will be a good, experienced squad player with leadership qualities. He's also been in the prem before and almost helped Atletico to a La Liga and CL double. On a free he is a great signing.

Free or not, he's decent signing, not great. Will add experience and numbers to the squad but not that extra bit of quality, that X-Factor. Right now, there is practically a huge gap in quality between the duo of Fabregas and Matic and the rest.

[Jase 43,479]

I don't think people are upping him like that. He'd be a good signing for depth and experience. Not to mention he is still playing good. He started the CL final last year. He's a good signing, but by no means a player who will make or break the season for us.

From what I've read (not just in TC), people have overhyped his potential return. Not saying he's not a good signing. He will be a decent one who adds depth and experience to the squad but that's all. He's not going to give us that extra quality in terms of depth.

Fabregas, Matic, Ramires, Van Ginkel, Tiago, Romeu. Is a good, balanced midfield.

It looks like a good, balanced midfield but in quality? Take out the first two (or three) players there and suddenly there is a disparity in regards to the quality provided from the players.