Paul Pogba

[simon23]

probably plan b or c or d if de jong doesnt sign

the links to De jong are tenuous at best I fear

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Similar to the Ronaldo links.

Those started in France if my memory is correct

 

[HelloCity]

If we're signing a Dinho/Gundo replacement, is it crazy that I'd rather have Pogba on a free then De Jong for 60-70m?

Don't get me wrong, De Jong is a top player, and obviously younger and more versatile. But I do worry that he'd block the pathway for McAtee and Foden, who should move into midfield permanently in the next few years. I don't see De Jong ousting Rodri at 6 - I think we'd end up in a situation where we have him, Foden, Bernardo and McAtee all demanding to play a majority of games at the same time.

Pogba could come in, plug a gap for 3 or 4 years and move on. If he struggles, sell him after a year or two and at worst, break even. His wages won't be higher than De Jong's. He'd have a point to prove.

Also, I want Bellingham in a couple of years, and I imagine the club do as well.

The fly in the ointment is Bernardo - Bellingham could replace him from next summer onwards but this summer it would probably be Rice or bust.

We'll probably sign De Jong, he'll be incredible and someone will dig this post up and laugh at it. I certainly hope so.

We’ll be losing Fernandinho, Gundogan and maybe Bernardo within the next 1-2 years with the first already on their way out this summer. Always good to be ahead of the game in terms of recruitment.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

the links to De jong are tenuous at best I fear

The opposite, actually. All from reliable sources

 

[yankblue]

Interested in signing Pogba? Like as a football player?

 

[00 years]

Don’t want the twat anywhere near my club most overated player in Prem

 

[simon23]

The opposite, actually. All from reliable sources

media and reliable during transfer season is dubious at best!

throw enough mud and some will stick eventually seems to be their tactic

hope you are right however

 

[RayCTID]

Those started in France if my memory is correct

Fingers crossed it will be the same outcome as it would not be the wisest of signings to be honest even it would wind the Zebras up.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

We’ll be losing Fernandinho, Gundogan and maybe Bernardo within the next 1-2 years with the first already on their way out this summer. Always good to be ahead of the game in terms of recruitment.

Agreed, but getting too far ahead causes problems.

I'd love De Jong. I worry that we'd end up wishing we'd spent the money on a full back instead (again).

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Interesting how his twitter profile doesn’t even mention he’s a United player lol all French team