Summer Mercato Thread 2018 (72 Viewers)

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Bianconero81

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I love Bentancur, but Pogba is on another level. He has the potential to be the best/most complete midfielder in the world.

If United really want Pjanic tho, I'd definitely exchange him with Pogba. A midfield trio of Matuidi, Pogba, and Bentancur could be something special indeed.
 

Stevie

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Is our team complete? Do we need any more signings? I think we look pretty solid in every department but at least one of Can, Bent and Matuidi really need to step up.
 

MikeM

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Sep 21, 2008
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I wish we could see Can-Bentancur-Pjanic a couple times in preseason.

Bentancur as a DM is better than Matuidi or Khedira as a B2B, so let's try Pjanic there just to see.
 

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I wish we could see Can-Bentancur-Pjanic a couple times in preseason.

Bentancur as a DM is better than Matuidi or Khedira as a B2B, so let's try Pjanic there just to see.
I too would rather see Bentancur in there than Khedira or Matuidi. Didn't he have a decent game as a B2B against Madrid?
 

MikeM

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I too would rather see Bentancur in there than Khedira or Matuidi. Didn't he have a decent game as a B2B against Madrid?
Rather him play regista and Pjanic LCM like his Roma days. More chances for him to link with Ronaldo that way. Bentancur is just as good at controlling under pressure and passing sideways.
 
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I too would rather see Bentancur in there than Khedira or Matuidi. Didn't he have a decent game as a B2B against Madrid?
He was DM and we got owned that game. But it wasnt all on him obviously. I like Matuidi if he can play like he did for France. I dont think Can can operate wide like Matuidi can so we could use him to give width if we want Dybala on the left behind Ronaldo or the opposite. Also I think he allows Sandro more freedom than Can would.

I would like to see that but I guess with whoever is in form slotting in. Also id Bent ok as a B2B or strictly DM?
 

Xperd

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We need CMs not wide attackers and come next summer, with ageing Khedira and Marchisio, will likely still need CMs.
We cant predict how things are gonna pan out next summer. Mandzukic and Cuadrado could possibly be on their way out, we never know. Or maybe someone will bid big for Dybi and Bernie will take his place which would make room for another attacker. We never saw the Higuain departure coming until the last 2-3 months for example.
 
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