Paul Pogba

[Ashleymcduff]

Bold statements. IMO, he will improve the Rags midfield considerably. We might regret not pushing harder for him in the next couple of years.

I'm pretty sure in a few years brahim Will have surpassed him as a world talent.

No they play different positions but couldn't believe my eyes when saw him play in the youth cup vs Portsmouth

 

[i8rags]

So bid is rejected, rags going to throw the lot as this kid, mental

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

The only bigger mistake would be spunking 100m+ on a guy that hasn't proven anything, see him suffer with the pressure put on him by the size of his fee and then watch as he becomes another Jap Van Stam that has to be sold for less than half the price they paid for him because 'it just didn't work out'

Hope to Christ you're wrong and he's not another Jaap Stam! Bought for just over £10M, stayed there for 3 seasons and won 3 PL's and the CL! Sold at 29 for over £15M. GPC reckons selling Stam was one of the worst decisions he ever made.

 

[YaYa's Left Peg]

It's not that we didn't push hard enough for him. Pep didn't want him at all.

If that's true (not that I'm doubting you), then we have to trust in Pep.

If they get him, and I still think it's a big if, the continual hype that will follow this transfer to the Rags will be unbearable. Every back heel, or Cyuff turn or drag back will be hailed as 'genius'.

 

[YaYa's Left Peg]

I'm pretty sure in a few years brahim Will have surpassed him as a world talent.

No they play different positions but couldn't believe my eyes when saw him play in the youth cup vs Portsmouth

As you say, quite different players. But let's hope Brahim continues his development and goes on to fulfill his undoubted potential.

 

[Neville Kneville]

If that's true (not that I'm doubting you), then we have to trust in Pep.

If they get him, and I still think it's a big if, the continual hype that will follow this transfer to the Rags will be unbearable. Every back heel, or Cyuff turn or drag back will be hailed as 'genius'.

That was happening with Schweinstiger. It will, always.

 

[avoidconfusion]

No doubt the media will wank over it if they sign him for ridiculous money whereas we would have been slaughtered for it

 

[dannyboiblue]

Wait for the POGBAAAAAA even when he passes backwards. Honestly not botherd about this transfer at all. They will be praised as the biggest coup of all time. We would be getting slaughterd now.

 

[dannyboiblue]

Wait for the POGBAAAAAA even when he passes backwards. Honestly not botherd about this transfer at all. They will be praised as the biggest coup of all time. We would be getting slaughterd now.

When bale went for crazy money i thought it was money well spent rapid goals etc. This transfer doesnt feel anything like it. And im not being bitter at all.

 

[Marvin]

Your constant blowing of smoke up their arses at every opportunity to be honest..

We get it Marv, you like the rags and often admire them.

Each to their own.....

You''re just making that up. I hate Utd.

 

[The Richard Wright Fan Club]

Cards on the table United will have the strongest squad in the league if Pogba signs.

 

[Akiva]

Cards on the table United will have the strongest squad in the league if Pogba signs.

The most overrated squad in the league, perhaps.

 

[mancity dan]

The most overrated squad in the league, perhaps.

That's more like it.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Cards on the table United will have the strongest squad in the league if Pogba signs.

No they won't. But they will have a squad which is failling if it doesn't compete, especially as the refs will be under instruction more than ever.

 

[IanBishopsHaircut]

Cards on the table United will have the strongest squad in the league if Pogba signs.

Nearly spat my coffee out then

 

[Josep]

Cards on the table United will have the strongest squad in the league if Pogba signs.

and yet they wont win the league or Europa league imo, and simeone may be available then ;)

 

[dronefromsector7G]

Cards on the table United will have the strongest squad in the league if Pogba signs.

Pmsl

 

[KingVinnie]

A lot of our fans IMHO were just after the newest shinny toy last season.

He really isn't that good.
He's no super star he wouldn't instantly make us piss the league or win CL
He's a good player but not world class or a big game player or changer.

I watch seria A for my work and seen him play 50 plus league games.

He will never win ballon d'or or be world class.

Good player yes but not elite

Ballon d'or, probably not. World class he will be,

 

[GaudinoMotors]

I see we're in the denial phase.


Excuses aside for us not managing to get yet another transfer target - this will be an incredible signing for the unfortunately.

 

[BillyShears]

Ballon d'or, probably not. World class he will be,

The problem is that in real terms Pogba's improvement as a footballer over the last two years has been absolutely minimal. If you look back at his performances and his stats over that period they've been relatively consistent. They're not bad numbers, but equally they aren't really 'world class' numbers. He's definitely got individual skills, but being able to do a bunch of step overs really quickly doesn't make you world class (just ask Nani).

What i expected to see, particularly in the season just gone, was Pogba being played further forward for Juve and really stepping up a level. Instead he's remained at the same level in terms of his output. He will improve the rags because their midfield options are pretty shit. But he won't be the difference between them winning the league and not winning it.