By the time the big man 
is done, United will be giving us RvP for free and begging us to take Di Maria for 5m extra
is done, United will be giving us RvP for free and begging us to take Di Maria for 5m extra
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Robin Van Persie has been one of the finest strikers to grace the Premier league in the last 10 years. Nobody in their right mind would deny that.
The problem is that he has almost certainly passed his zenith about 12 months ago and his career path is now on a trajectory that will steadily drift on a gentle path downwards. Given his known injury record, his predeliction for being a loose cannon in the dressing room and, most importantly, the need for Juventus to replace Tevez with someone who is an upgrade, or at the very least, someone equally effective, then RVP is not really a move in the right direction. To say he is better than Zaza, as some have correctly said, is missing the point. We need a better class of player interms of age (22/28) who will prove a wise investment over the medium to long term. (3-5 yrs). Ask yourself this question. Would Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Chelsea look seriously at signing him?
The club has some serious decisions to make in the coming days and weeks as it implements its plans to strengthen the squad. With Pirlo and Tevez being the likely departures this Summer, the real test will be find proven quality replacements that will intensify our attacking options.
There are a good number out there and the decisions that will be made will define our prospects for the next three years and beyond.
The great thing is that -for me - we have the finances now in place to take us to the next level and in Marotta and Patrici, the right people to source the quality we require to stay dominant in Serie A and to consolidate our performances and reputation in Europe.
The problem is that he has almost certainly passed his zenith about 12 months ago and his career path is now on a trajectory that will steadily drift on a gentle path downwards. Given his known injury record, his predeliction for being a loose cannon in the dressing room and, most importantly, the need for Juventus to replace Tevez with someone who is an upgrade, or at the very least, someone equally effective, then RVP is not really a move in the right direction. To say he is better than Zaza, as some have correctly said, is missing the point. We need a better class of player interms of age (22/28) who will prove a wise investment over the medium to long term. (3-5 yrs). Ask yourself this question. Would Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Chelsea look seriously at signing him?
The club has some serious decisions to make in the coming days and weeks as it implements its plans to strengthen the squad. With Pirlo and Tevez being the likely departures this Summer, the real test will be find proven quality replacements that will intensify our attacking options.
There are a good number out there and the decisions that will be made will define our prospects for the next three years and beyond.
The great thing is that -for me - we have the finances now in place to take us to the next level and in Marotta and Patrici, the right people to source the quality we require to stay dominant in Serie A and to consolidate our performances and reputation in Europe.
RvP would be an almost instant starter here. Don't let the last two years fool you, he has played in a troubled team while having fitness problems. RvP still has some gas left in his tank and he would be good option for the next two seasons. This would also give our younger attackers time to develop without too much stress. You just don't win big time with 20 year olds there needs to be experience in the team and RvP that's exactly what he's got.
VP has won what? 1 UEFA Cup, 1 Premier League and lost one CL final. Morata's list is already filled more. And no I'm not including minor/consolation prizes... Not comparing them any further, but Morata is obviously the future we should be banking on.
His last 2 years with fitness problems are exactly the reasons why we should stay away from him. We need a healthy backup we can count on in Serie A. Matri or Zaza will do.
His last 2 years with fitness problems are exactly the reasons why we should stay away from him. We need a healthy backup we can count on in Serie A. Matri or Zaza will do.
I don't see him as a backup as I already said. Morata definitely is the future and needs to play but the only scenario I see RvP is coming is if Tevez leaves. If that's the case we should definitely get him. We won't go far with Morata, Dybala, Zaza, Berardi.
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I wish. Just pointing out that he isn't some old fart with no skills at all. He is still an elite forward.
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I wish. Just pointing out that he isn't some old fart with no skills at all. He is still an elite forward.
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