I know there's a few polls out at the moment but this one did get me thinking. It's also a break from the irrelevant Lucas or Van P poll, because we're in for both and it appears we would buy both if possible.
But what about Pogba or Lucas? Obviously Pogba has gone but putting that aside and dealing with their perceived potential, in an ideal world who would you have at the club?
If it's Pogba then it creates an issue of why we're now spending 30 million plus when for a couple of million in wages we already had Pogba and could have tied this up before Christmas. I accept that they're different types of players but the question is what would you rather have at the club?
For me it depends on Lucas. I haven't seen anything of him to judge but if he was a serious successor to the Ronaldo vacancy then without doubt I would opt for him.
On the other hand Pogba looked handy and certainly had the attributes to be another Patrick Viera type player. Something United would benefit from no end.
I suppose it's easy to say Lucas because Pogba was let go. We all know the truth is the boss wanted Pogba to stay though and I would probably opt for Pogba at this moment in time because central midfield is where we need some developlment and I have concerns about Cleverley and whether he will actually turn out to be good enough.
Lucas or Pogba
posted on 25/7/12
Thats what I was getting at VC and I wasnt really impressed by him in comparison to Morrison and look how well he has done since leaving.
Im not saying he wont turn out to be a great player in the future but based on what I saw its not a big deal that hes gone.
posted on 25/7/12
Fair enough of VC. I hope Pogba develops in to nothing better than a Carlton Palmer but people were raving about him up until he left.
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But only on potential as opposed to being any good.
posted on 25/7/12
Has anyone seen much of Lucas at great lenght to even answer the OP's question? If so, is it possible for you's to shed a little more light on why were possibly looking hand over 30mil for him. Is he that good.... really?
Shame we lost Pogba. He looked a class above for the reserves but the PL is a totally different kettle of fish. Who know's how far he'd have gone!
posted on 25/7/12
I saw Pogba live once, in the Youth FA Cup semi final at Stamford Bridge. I know it isn't the highest level of football and we lost the game but Pogba was immense, his physical presence, control, shot, passing were all far better than anyone else on the pitch.
However he's gone and from all the things I read I didn't particularly like the way he went about the whole contract talks. Will be very interesting to see how he expects to get games at Juve who have an abundance of quality central midfielders already.
Lucas on the other hand all I've seen are the YouTube clips. If he was a LW and available for say £15m then I would say take the risk but the fact he plays on the RW where we have the 2 best RWs in the league and could cost £30m just makes me not too keen on the deal. I just don't see how he is expected to get games and develop.
posted on 25/7/12
I must admit what i saw of him in the first team he looked very raw. And although he could be the next viera would that type of player fit in to our way anyway. I guess we'll just have to see how he develops. Personally i would rather tunnicliffe come through because he is British and that inspirational leader in the middle has always been British. Not sure he is up to the mark though.
posted on 25/7/12
carricature
From what I have seen of Tunnicliffe, and that again is very little, doesn't tell me he is going to make it.
Be interesting to see if Peterborough want to take him on loan again. If not, it is a sign that he isn't up to much.
posted on 25/7/12
I think Tunnicliffe is a grafter who could be very useful as a squad member but I'm not sure whether he has that little extra needed to be a top player. He is still young though so would be unfair to make judgements on him too soon.
posted on 25/7/12
carrickature
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I wouldn't say "next viera", I would say his game as more similar to Yaya Toure's. Not afraid to put a tackle in, strong, can pass it about and shoot.
manutd1982
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Lucas is a kind of mix between Valencia, Nani and Young. He's very quick, has bags of skill and can play any attacking position really. Behind the ST on the left or right, I even saw him play up top in one game alongside Fabuano.
posted on 25/7/12
@VC,
Judging by the amount of games he started Peterbrough werent too hot on him either.
posted on 25/7/12
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