A solid signing that should give them the depth they need at CM.
There is no clear front runner in that group and there will be no easy game, so every point is going to matter.
I'd like to see Milan and Dortmund move on but I have a feeling it will be Newcastle and PSG.
At least make the lie believable
You kind of saw this coming. Given how Partey is still playing and has been crucial for our success (at times) I'm guessing ManU figured if we haven't been crucified for doing nothing then they won't either.
Was it worth rushing him back for the Community Shield or Burnley? They realistically would have done just fine without him for those games and they only really have Newcastle to worry about until Oct, so I'm not sure what the rush to get him back was.
Tottenham is in a tough spot and there is no right answer IMO, although everything depends on where they plan on finishing in the league. If they feel like a top 6 finish, possibly top 4, is achievable then I could see why they think holding onto Kane would be a wise choice.
That being said I don't think they finish top 6. City, Arsenal, Newcastle, Liverpool, United should all finish within the top 5, and after that there is still Villa, Chelsea and Brighton to contend with. Tottenham still hasn't addressed their woeful defense, and you can't rely on Kane to score as much as he did last year (god forbid he gets injured) so those around him really need to step up.
Personally I say sell, re invest, and re build, as I don't think they have what it takes to make top 4 and losing Kane on a free will be a nightmare. No where in that squad will you find the personnel to replace what he offers, and Levy is notoriously cheap so how are getting a 100m Forward on a shoestring budget?
Very few teams will be able to afford him, and even fewer can afford that type of fee. PSG really screwed themselves and they have absolutely no leverage in this situation.
Mbappe is going to RM for free, and PSG can throw whatever fit they want but the facts will always remain the same. They turned down 200m, they gave him a 2 yr contract, and now they are acting like brats now that he wants to leave.
PSG won't learn from this, will throw around even more money, then will be surprised when their mercenaries show no loyalty, again.
It will be interesting to see if they can continue their success from last year. Personally I think they will do well, I just dontnsee them breaking into the top 6.
Situations like this are simple.
Employee: I haven't been compensated properly
Employer: Usually some sort of bs.
Employee: I'll let the labour board decide who is right.
It's usually the end of it, as nobody want the headache. Because I work in construction the other go to is "should we call health and safety?" Puts an end to all shenanigans immediately.
I don't see it going well, but I don't think any manager would do "well" there given the circumstances. The squad was poorly assembled, is quite imbalanced, and they sign players who are going there for the money, not success.
You guys should do much better this season now that you have a midfield. Fully expect you to finish comfortably in the top 4 (unless you catch the injury bug).
Call it an immigrant caravan of Al Queda terrorist who are bringing the gay communist agenda of socialism who read in drag to children.
Problem solved. You're welcome.