www.d@ilystar.co.uk/posts/view/254182/Manchester-United-eye-30m-Luka-Modric-deal
I know it's a nothing sort of article with no quotes, but Ferguson has expressed admiration for Modric in the past and with Spurs out of the CL he may be looking to move on from Spurs. I don't think Levy would let him go cheap, but for argument's sake let's say we can get Modric for £30m.
Do you think he'd be worth that much? How much would you be willing to pay for him? In case you don't like him, how do you think the money can be better spent?
Personally I'm a bit unsure on Modric. He is a great passer and seems to be an intelligent player, but there seems to be a lingering complaint that he goes missing in big games. Moreover he seems to be very expensive (Spurs apparently value him at £40m+), and Spurs do have tend to milk us for every last £. I also think Modric lacks a bit of "bite" and perhaps we need a midfielder with more defensive nous.
P.S. The spam filter wasn't letting me post the link so I had to edit it.
Modric for our midfield?
posted on 31/5/12
As for Sahin, has he just been injured this season in particular, or is he injury prone in general? If it's the latter than I can see a good reason for not getting him as we already have two injury prone CMs in Anderson and Cleverley. Not a dig, but I think it's something SAF would likely consider.
posted on 31/5/12
comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
If SAF actually tries to spend 30 million on Modric, then I hope the Glazers tell him the money isn't available.
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I endorse this post. I would only advocate the acquisition of Modric if it was on a free or a fee in the region of 16m. He's too inconsistent to waste good money on
posted on 31/5/12
No Spurs fans bitten? Incredible
posted on 31/5/12
I agree with Red Russian. I don't want an 'enforcer' as you put it, and TRC says, there's an English obsession with it.
The reason I think we need one is because I think this is the type of player Fergie likes. He used Fletcher a lot. Look at what he tried to make Anderson into. He plays Park in the centre for his work rate.
I disagree with when he does this as I think it's a dated style of footballer, sadly Fergie does not. Therefore, if we are going to sign this sort of player I'd prefer one that is more accomplished on the ball.
posted on 31/5/12
ManUtdDare
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And Anderson is the epitome of consistency considering we paid £21m for him?
posted on 31/5/12
And Anderson is the epitome of consistency considering we paid £21m for him?
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since when has this become an anderson bashing thread you feckin muppet.
you cant help yourself can you
posted on 31/5/12
comment by SouthLondonManc (U12028)
posted 6 minutes ago
ManUtdDare
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And Anderson is the epitome of consistency considering we paid £21m for him?
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Everyday you post Anderson's transfer you invent a new figure.
I didn't bring Anderson to the debate but with his inconsistency isn't it prudent not to throw money at players who may play a whole season but turn up for a 3rd of the games, against lowly opposition?
On a separate note, can you change Anderson's initial transfer fee? If you can't why bring it up? That's silly.
posted on 31/5/12
I think Schweinsteiger is what we've been badly craving for to be honest. He is that type of player who can control the middle of the park and spread the ball to the likes of Nani, Rooney, Valencia and Young.
I know this might sound bizarre but he would certainly link up very well with Hernandez which would revive his form. Schweinsteiger, Kagawa and Strootman are the only three that would adapt to our style of play.
As for Modric, I've said this on many occasions, Modric is an average player and he's certainly not the type of player who would do have a successful career at United. It's fairly evident that he's not capable of assisting and scoring goals seeing as he's proven this a number of times.
posted on 31/5/12
We need a Yaya Toure type of player Imo.
posted on 31/5/12
know this might sound bizarre but he would certainly link up very well with Hernandez which would revive his form. Schweinsteiger, Kagawa and Strootman are the only three that would adapt to our style of play.
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hernandez's biggest problem is controlling the ball and staying onside.
the lad can finish, but he controls a ball further than i can kick it!