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Eriksen na WA o

Leyqute:
I was wondering if he could be yanked off for Zidane at HT. He badly needs some rest. And we’ve got another match this weekend without Bruno.

Hopefully we add 1 more goal this half

Leyqute:
We really need a deputy for Eriksen. His performance levels has been steadily dropping.

Honestly and he's making life difficult for Casemiro

KingTom:
For free no less

Ellexy:

No less. Our mumu don do

Kilishihunter:
Egbon na so the matter be
Seeing as they are getting more and more cash strapped a deal for even under 70m might be done sef, you know they've not finished paying benfica what they owe them for the lad so they'll like to recoup something hooge, Felix just needs someone to save him from simeone's haramic trenches

So we should carry 100m to go and save them from their own foolishness? When we over pay for players, nobody saves us. In fact, players run down their contract before leaving here

We need to start scoring more goals. We have scored one of the lowest in the top 10 this season

Leyqute:
Elanga and Garnacho. They’re all options.

Don’t get me wrong tho. I’m not saying we shouldn’t have backup for RW (City has like 3 or 4 options there) I’m only saying we fill prioritized positions first.

You don’t need everybody to be on their game to win matches. If 8 or 9 players are doing well, the team will do well.

That’s if the remaining player isn’t Maguire.

We should move on from Elanga. Garnacho can be groomed. He will even improve much faster and get better faster if the team is not under pressure and beating teams they should beat with ease.

We actually need everyone to be on their game o. We can't be playing like we did against WH. Another day, we would have conceded

Leyqute:
We have 4 LWs. One of them can deputize there. And I’m not sure Gakpo will do a decent job on the RW. You need a left footer there. Like Greenwood.

The 4 LWs are Sancho, Rashford and? I honestly hope Elanga is not on this list, or even Bruno because we have seen him there a couple of times.

We need someone that is not predictable. We don't need someone that because he's left footed, will always want to cut in

Leyqute:
That’s what you think.

Until Utd makes a bid and they ask us to bring 70-80m.

You want to buy a 23 y/o shiny player for 30m.

We shouldn’t be wasting time on deals like this. We need to focus on priorities instead of minor additions.

Yeah if they're demanding 70+m, they can fvck off.

Antony is the only senior RW player in the team. What happens when he gets injured or loses form? Or when he's finding it difficult to break down an opponent and needs to be subbed off?

Searchingvictor:
And are they not creative? No be the average players they supply to the ball that's making them also look average

Son, Richardlison dey.

I actually don't have problem with any of those players. I just wanted to be sure about your preference.

Don't forget Anthony is the only senior RW in the team. It will be nice to have someone that can play both wings without a drop in quality. We really need one, I don't care who but we need one

Searchingvictor:
For me ehn, if you need to get wingers, make we just go for PL tested wingers. Those that have master the pace of the league and are creative.
Not other leagues wingers that will have several take on and will get here to be passing back anytime they have the ball

Like Zaha, Saint M?

Leyqute:
We seriously have to stop buying the hype and shiny players.

We didn’t break the bank for Eriksen, Martinez, Casemiro and Bruno. And those are our biggest performers currently.

Tbf Gakpo for 30m is not breaking the bank if that's what you're referring to.

Searchingvictor:
Mr Expert, what has Gakpo done in PSV that Sancho did not do in Dortmund?

Because he fit come now make him also no sabi take on players again

Because of how Sancho turned out, we should not sign anybody again? Or you'll prefer we go for wingers with lesser stats since stats is the problem here?

Ellexy:
Is Gakpo a winger? If he is, what qualities will he bring that is currently lacking in the team?

Uhm maybe you're quoting the wrong person. I'm not sure I've advocated for gakpo anywhere. I'm asking for your ideal winger. Nowhere was Gakpo mentioned there

Expert17:
No need, we have 5 already.

Oh I see. So what people are saying here is that we have enough already? Okay o

Wait o, what are the characteristics of a winger you all will prefer to have at this club, and where can we find them presently?

Expert17:
Don't waste your time, wait for Gakpo to cook at a rival club, their opinions will change.

LOL I'm not particular about Gakpo. I just want to look at the bench and know there's someone that can come in and offer something. Man City don't have two heads o

Promote like 2-3 of those promising midfielders we have in the reserve to the first team permanently and give them game time

We have Maino coming up. I read here that he can take McTom position. Sell McTom, Fred, AWB, Maguire/Lindelof, Elanga, Martial. A new CM takes Fred place. Maino takes McTom place, Laird takes AWB place. A new CD, CM, LW and ST comes in. I don't think this is too much to ask

patrickmuf:
No news for now however, knowing the Glazers and their penchant for holding back after a huge prior outlay in the transfer market, I perfectly understand the concerns of those who rather we sign a proper striker first...

Well the Glazers should know that we have to build on what we achieve this season and aim for the next level. We can't afford to rest until we get to the top again. The Glazers have already shown they can cooperate if properly motivated. We brought in 6 players last summer, what's another 3-4 they cannot do? They should sell if necessary

ChristoBam:
Murtough -- "But it’s important to recognise that investment must always be sustainable, meaning that what we spend on players must be supported by revenues over the long-term. We ended the summer slightly ahead of where we expected to be in terms of the number of players brought in, so we don’t anticipate the same level of activity in future windows, although we will continue to strengthen.”

Ronaldo has to be replaced soon. Maybe by next summer. Martial can't stay fit. We're left with Antony, Sancho, Rashford, and whoever replaces Ronaldo. I think we're lean on that side of the field, because we need a minimum of 5 players for those 3 positions. I don't want to see Elanga on the field, or Bruno moved to the wings. Just look at our GF on the EPL table. We're not scoring enough. Our defense can't continue to bail us. Aside that CM is another important role. IMO, with a CM that can receive the ball on the turn and skip past players, with high successful pass rate, the next two positions we should be fixing are the striker and winger positions.

With a solid midfield and attack that know how to score goals, Maguire, Lindelof, Varane and Martinez will manage. If we must add another defender, lets sell one or two of these 4.

patrickmuf:
I think people are saying we should prioritize a striker first...I don't think I have read anyone say they don't want Gakpo unless of course I missed it...

Is there some news about our transfer budget or how much the club is willing to spend in the next or 2 transfer windows?

ChristoBam:
You sigh Gakpo, the best striker you'll be getting is Moussa Dembele.

Why?

ouzo1:
Dis our fan base don too suffer dat dem dey even fear progress.

Well I'm hoping we get everybody that fits. Lets start from there abeg

ouzo1:
Dey thing tire me o...na bad thing to get plenty attacking options?

Like what's better than looking at the bench and having that confidence that we have someone that can change the game?

Why does "Sign Gakpo" sounds like "don't sign a striker" to a lot of people here?

I'm not saying we should sign Gakpo, it's just looking like we can't go for both

AdisaOwala:
He pressed and ran a lot oh...especially without the ball

Please check again.

Infact, he was our best player

Yeah you're right

Trevor012:
I didn't watch the match bro.

That has never stopped you before. You know where you do pick the usuals na

Odunharry:
Mhen the midfield was shaky.. Attack isn't that bright.

So Man Utd have never dropped a single point in a match they scored first this season??

Next to Aston villa..

Too shaky. Wtf was that? They better do better next match

engrelvis:
Can smbdy tell me d usefullness of Ronaldo today? Instead of ETH to remove him

For who?

AdisaOwala:
But he was pressing nau

Press who?

Odunharry:
Thank God for our defence..

Thank God o. They should be the only one collecting wages this week