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polishgenius Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I do hope us supposedly getting Schweinsteiger doesn't mean we give up on Schneiderlin. I don't think Schweini is quite solid defensively enough to be comfortable with him and Herrera being the only ones responsible for it in midfield. A trio of Schweini, Schneidi and Herrera would be solid as hell, although it would leave an awful lot of attacking onus on just three players if we went without a real number 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed that an agreement has been reached over the transfer of Schweinsteiger. http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33492562 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I don't see how United can fit Schneiderlin with Schweini. It's an interesting signing but he's 31 and making ridiculous wages. How many years will he have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 If LvG goes to his preferred 4-3-3 formation then a Hererra-Schneiderlin-Schweinsteiger midfield combination would be pretty damn good. Anyway, I hope that this deal does not mean an end to our interest in Schneiderlin. I'd love to see him at the club. And, as you say, Schweini's age makes him a short term solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I'd think the issue would be Herrara and Schweinsteiger fitting in the same side. I'd have Schneiderlin in either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Don't they still have Carrick and Blind though? Will they sell one of them to make room for Schneiderlin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consigliere Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I don't see why we would need to do that. If the manager intends to compete on four fronts then strength in depth is paramount.ETA. If anything, this probably spells the end of the road for ADM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercenaryChef Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Schweiny is a done deal.Glad to see him in England, not glad to see him at man united. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Both Cabaye and Bastian will be in contention for this year's best looking 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Moff Mithrandir Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Giroud is the first name on that team sheet, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polishgenius Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Don't they still have Carrick and Blind though? Will they sell one of them to make room for Schneiderlin? Blind will always be useful for his versatility. If Schneidi comes in then Carrick is going to be minimised, but his career is winding down anyway.Delph has rejected a City move, apparently. Good for him. Wonder who City will go for next for the quota player/Fernando replacement- Colback bid incoming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kairparavel Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Schweiny? Are you mad? NEVER on the handsome squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoë Sumra Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Both Cabaye and Bastian will be in contention for this year's best looking 11. I dispute that Bastian is objectively good looking. Ana Ivanovic clearly thinks so: I don't.ETA: as kairparavel said! If he's on a few boarders' list (or exceptions list), fair enough, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Schneiderlin isn't in Southamptons squad for the next two friendlies. He's clearly going somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Schneiderlin isn't in Southamptons squad for the next two friendlies. He's clearly going somewhere.Was that ever in doubt. Sadly I think United are gonna snatch him up as well. Seems Delph to City wasn't real, he's announced he's staying at Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raja Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I dispute that Bastian is objectively good looking. Ana Ivanovic clearly thinks so: I don't.ETA: as kairparavel said! If he's on a few boarders' list (or exceptions list), fair enough, though... I'm disappointed in you both Edit : ( okay, maybe you're right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Was that ever in doubt. Sadly I think United are gonna snatch him up as well. Seems Delph to City wasn't real, he's announced he's staying at Villa.Not really but with the buy of Schweini and Arsenal not showing interest, hard to see where he'd go to get CL play. It's still likely United but if not, where does he go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfell is Burning Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Don't they still have Carrick and Blind though? Will they sell one of them to make room for Schneiderlin? Blind can play at left back. Carrick will be a reserve, though, and probably let go at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iskaral Pust Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Milner, Clyne and Firminho are pretty similar as signings to Schweini, Darmain and Depay, especially with both clubs also seeking a top striker too. 'Pool and Utd had a pretty similar shopping list this summer.Schweini obviously brings a lot of leadership to a team that has shed a lot of leaders in just two years, and helps to ease out Carrick. But I'm still surprised at the sheer spending by Utd. Even if the transfer fee isn't huge they are so willing to load up on big salaries. I guess it depends on whether they view RVP as an overall success. Having just watched Gerrard's decline, I wonder how long Schweini has left himself, although he might be closer to Milner than Gerrard. City should be disappointed to miss out on Delph. I think for 8m he would have helped their homegrown quota while upgrading on Fernando and provided a decent option at CM as Yaya ages or leaves, and improved their bargaining position with Liverpool over Sterling. But probably not a guaranteed starter CM to lead this team and there's the problem for the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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