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patrickmuf:
The news on Mbeumo seems to have cooled.

Any info on the Gyokeres front and outgoings?

I have some reservations on Gyokeres. I just hope he proves me wrong

metodman:
I have some reservations on Gyokeres. I just hope he proves me wrong

From the few games I have seen, I think he is a very good CF...He is adept at drifting out wide (Left side) and running at defenders. He's good on the ball, scores free kicks and is very dependable from the spot.

patrickmuf:
From the few games I have seen, I think he is a very good CF...He is adept at drifting out wide (Left side) and running at defenders. He's good on the ball, scores free kicks and is very dependable from the spot.

I just watch some of his YouTube videos God, he is just like other strikers no unique thing. Gone are the days we could see strikers beat a man and score. And also he has a very poor header technique. 1 goal in his last 20 attempts

eghos12:
I just watch some of his YouTube videos God, he is just like other strikers no unique thing. Gone are the days we could see strikers beat a man and score. And also he has a very poor header technique. 1 goal in his last 20 attempts

He might score a few like this here and there but it seems his major strength is positioning and awareness in the final 3rd.

Also worthy to note that 12 goals thereabouts from whatever tally he had in the Portugese league came from PKs. With Bruno as our setpiece taker, Gyokeres might not have the chance to boost his confidence with PK goals during a rough patch.

He might be an upgrade on our current strikers but i doubt if he would set the PL on fire the way he did in Portugal.

Maybe if he was joining Man city, the story would probably be different sha

eghos12:
I just watch some of his YouTube videos God, he is just like other strikers no unique thing. Gone are the days we could see strikers beat a man and score. And also he has a very poor header technique. 1 goal in his last 20 attempts

You are right. Man Utd should stick with Hojlund and Zirzkee. Gyokeres with over 50 goals in all competitions last season is really poor. He can’t even even dribble to score or score with his head, something Hojlund and Zirzkee are very good at. All Gyokeres knows how to do is score goals with his legs which is not what Man Utd currently need in a striker.

eghos12:
I just watch some of his YouTube videos God, he is just like other strikers no unique thing. Gone are the days we could see strikers beat a man and score. And also he has a very poor header technique. 1 goal in his last 20 attempts

Please share the videos you watched let me see because the Gyokeres I watched is adept running at defenders and scoring all types of goals. I agree he is not that prolific in the air, but then, it's not like we put a lot of balls into the box.

Jamiuokolaa:
He might score a few like this here and there but it seems his major strength is positioning and awareness in the final 3rd.

Also worthy to note that 12 goals thereabouts from whatever tally he had in the Portugese league came from PKs. With Bruno as our setpiece taker, Gyokeres might not have the chance to boost his confidence with PK goals during a rough patch.

He might be an upgrade on our current strikers but i doubt if he would set the PL on fire the way he did in Portugal.

Maybe if he was joining Man city, the story would probably be different sha

Which striker do you suggest we sign?

toluxe0075:
You are right. Man Utd should stick with Hojlund and Zirzkee. Gyokeres with over 50 goals in all competitions last season is really poor. He can’t even even dribble to score or score with his head, something Hojlund and Zirzkee are very good at. All Gyokeres knows how to do is score goals with his legs which is not what Man Utd currently need in a striker.

My brother I tire o! I really want to see the videos they watched because I have watched a lot of his videos and a couple of games.

patrickmuf:
Which striker do you suggest we sign?

I would prefer a striker in the mould of Osihmen because it appears his qualities would still come through for him to an extent..... even in an environment that isn't too conducive.

The "Strict" Amorim's Tolerance limits regarding the Nigerian's significant Tik-Tok/Social media presence is another leg entirely.

Again, maybe if Gyokores was a bit cheaper than the prices we are hearing sha..

In all, nothing is guaranteed - na till the players reach here before we go fit know.

eghos12:
I just watch some of his YouTube videos God, he is just like other strikers no unique thing. Gone are the days we could see strikers beat a man and score. And also he has a very poor header technique. 1 goal in his last 20 attempts

well those numbers can only indicate that he's finding the right positions and is clinical. 60 goals all competitions for one season? I don't believe many strikers get that regardless of league.
the only thing of interest is that he can be a solid 20ish league goals striker in the EPL. if he does it with his eye lids, I can't complain.
side Osihmen and Gyokeres this window, the striker market is not that.

If it's between Oshimen and Gyokeres, I will go with Oshimen with the condition that he get rid of those Twitter banger boys and IG influencers who apparently don't understand the meaning of boundaries.

larride:
If it's between Oshimen and Gyokeres, I will go with Oshimen with the condition that he get rid of those Twitter banger boys and IG influencers who apparently don't understand the meaning of boundaries.

If we sign Osimehn now, before we know it na that òkólá among his banger boys go dey leak lineups

Jamiuokolaa:
I would prefer a striker in the mould of Osihmen because it appears his qualities would still come through for him to an extent..... even in an environment that isn't too conducive.

The "Strict" Amorim's Tolerance limits regarding the Nigerian's significant Tik-Tok/Social media presence is another leg entirely.

Again, maybe if Gyokores was a bit cheaper than the prices we are hearing sha..

In all, nothing is guaranteed - na till the players reach here before we go fit know.

62m is not cheap?

patrickmuf:
62m is not cheap?

Hopefully, these are false

Wait o I did not say Gyokeres is a bad player am only saying that when his purple patch comes can will cool down and handle it and not crucify him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL6EenKw27k?si=c-UcmWkou4TuFxMA

Lana1:
If we sign Osimehn now, before we know it na that òkólá among his banger boys go dey leak lineups

The annoying part of it all is that those guys no dey hear correction or maybe Oshimen himself no fit tell them to stop that nonsense.

How he allowed himself to be surrounded by those clout chasers is what I don't understand.

eghos12:
Wait o I did not say Gyokeres is a bad player am only saying that when his purple patch comes can will cool down and handle it and not crucify him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL6EenKw27k?si=c-UcmWkou4TuFxMA

From this clip you posted, one can see that he is adept at making runs into channels, taking on his marker and finishing...Forget about some of the misses, the ability to find himself in such positions is one thing Hojlund and Zirkzee lack at the moment...I remember when we had Chicharito, with his positioning and movement, he would always find himself in the right positions. However, once you take him off, it will look as if we suddenly can not create chances again because his replacement does not have the same skillset he possesses.

eghos12:
Wait o I did not say Gyokeres is a bad player am only saying that when his purple patch comes can will cool down and handle it and not crucify him.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL6EenKw27k?si=c-UcmWkou4TuFxMA

Does he ever pass?? ...


He just shoots from any angle .. This one go get goal get brought for EPL oo

Jamiuokolaa:
Hopefully, these are false

sweetheart
longest time

The truth is that Gyokeres won’t be afforded the space and time he had to score 60 goals in the Portuguese league in the EPL. Defenders will match his physicality and speed. Even the confidence boosting penalties wont be there as Bruno is our designated PK taker.

Does this mean he’ll flop in the EPL? Definitely not. But it would be wrong to assume he’d keep on firing in the EPL like he did in Portugal, especially in a United setting where strikers are starved of basic goal services.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxnBdDdYgQ8&pp=ygUbdmlrdG9yIGd5w7ZrZXJlcyB2cyBhcnNlbmFs

This is Gyokeres vs Arsenal.

Saliba and co gave him a very tough time, reducing him to long range inaccurate shots and half chances. All those quick twists and turns to run at goal and score vanished. He was frustrated in the end.

It’s the quintessential example of how the majority of EPL defenders will play against him. Unless he has something else in his arsenal, like Osimhen does, it will be quite difficult for him to shine— not impossible, but difficult.

patrickmuf:
Please share the videos you watched let me see because the Gyokeres I watched is adept running at defenders and scoring all types of goals. I agree he is not that prolific in the air, but then, it's not like we put a lot of balls into the box.

We like to overthink things in this club. Hehehe

Gyokeres knows how to score. We should be focused on his strengths rather than weaknesses. One of his strengths is being at the right place at the right time. A striker that you can give a through ball and watch him do his thing. Hehehe.

This might be funny but one thing I noticed in FC25 is that they typified almost all the players correctly. I no too sabi play but if I play with sporting the guy dey deliver.

Leyqute:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxnBdDdYgQ8&pp=ygUbdmlrdG9yIGd5w7ZrZXJlcyB2cyBhcnNlbmFs

This is Gyokeres vs Arsenal.

Saliba and co gave him a very tough time, reducing him to long range inaccurate shots and half chances. All those quick twists and turns to run at goal and score vanished. He was frustrated in the end.

It’s the quintessential example of how the majority of EPL defenders will play against him. Unless he has something else in his arsenal, like Osimhen does, it will be quite difficult for him to shine— not impossible, but difficult.

This guy is also the highest goal scorer in the just concluded nations league..EPL defenders or not, he'll be fine..

I don't understand all this recent analysis all of a sudden about his game from our fans..Let the guy come first..Over 70 goals in the past two seasons is reason enough to be a little bit excited..

Leyqute:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxnBdDdYgQ8&pp=ygUbdmlrdG9yIGd5w7ZrZXJlcyB2cyBhcnNlbmFs

This is Gyokeres vs Arsenal.

Saliba and co gave him a very tough time, reducing him to long range inaccurate shots and half chances. All those quick twists and turns to run at goal and score vanished. He was frustrated in the end.

It’s the quintessential example of how the majority of EPL defenders will play against him. Unless he has something else in his arsenal, like Osimhen does, it will be quite difficult for him to shine— not impossible, but difficult.

You use arsenal judge but no use Man City judge.

CrystalTiger:
This guy is also the highest goal scorer in the just concluded nations league..EPL defenders or not, he'll be fine..

I don't understand all this recent analysis all of a sudden about his game from our fans..Let the guy come first..Over 70 goals in the past two seasons is reason enough to be a little bit excited..

My main point is that people shouldn’t expect him to blast the EPL like he did the Portuguese league. It is these same people crying for Gyokeres that will be the ones to cast the first stones if he starts struggling with reduced service and tougher defenders.

odizeey:
You use arsenal judge but no use Man City judge.

The same Man City defence that was doing bonanza last season, losing to all and sundry before a January upheaval steadied things?

I was expecting at least one emotional United fan to mention this. Didnt know you’d be the first. And I’m 100% certain you’ll also be the first to throw Gyokeres to the dogs if he comes and doesnt score once every 2 to 3 games.

Leyqute:
My main point is that people shouldn’t expect him to blast the EPL like he did the Portuguese league. It is these same people crying for Gyokeres that will be the ones to cast the first stones if he starts struggling with reduced service and tougher defenders.

Gyokeres is hopefully coming in with two players who got 45goals last season in the league plus Bruno and Amad, I reckon that's enough firepower all round to not put too much pressure on him..

It's important our fans calm down a bit, just watched the Rio Ferdinand interview about him and was so pissed 😡😡, nigga hasn't even kicked a ball for us..

Leyqute:
The same Man City defence that was doing bonanza last season, losing to all and sundry before a January upheaval steadied things?

I was expecting at least one emotional United fan to mention this. Didnt know you’d be the first. And I’m 100% certain you’ll also be the first to throw Gyokeres to the dogs if he comes and doesnt score once every 2 to 3 games.

See talk. Liverpool concede 41 goals in the league while City conceded 44. Arsenal conceded 34. The least conceded in the league.

You are using the best defense to judge him. Oh. I never knew we would be buying a striker playing only in arsenal games.

Baba say I'll be the first to throw him to the dogs.

Dey play. You think say I be like una wey dey romance truth? Any player that does not perform will get the stick. Because I hype you I go dey make excuses for you? You dey pay me?

toluxe0075:
You are right. Man Utd should stick with Hojlund and Zirzkee. Gyokeres with over 50 goals in all competitions last season is really poor. He can’t even even dribble to score or score with his head, something Hojlund and Zirzkee are very good at. All Gyokeres knows how to do is score goals with his legs which is not what Man Utd currently need in a striker.

The boss getting ready for the new season.

Sane to Galatasary.

Where Gala dey see all these money?