Samuel Umtiti

[MetalFace D]

http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer...ve-prem-clubs-radamel-falcao-given-a-lifeline

What do you guys think about this? Would he be a good alternative to Reid?

(there was a thread about him but it was on the summer archive thread, so i assume its okay if i create a separate thread, if not, lock this.)

 

[DaSpurs]

Frankly I'd like this to be a reality. Really athletic for a CB (also plays LB) which is good for the high line, and I'll never forget the laser he scored against us in the Europa. One of the best goals I've ever seen scored against us.

 

[mpickard2087]

No thanks.

 

[whitelanefever]

Would prefer Nkoulou at Marseille, better on the ball & can organises a defence.. no surprise Marseille have struggled while he has been injured.. he's a really good all-rounder with no weakness to his game

 

[double0]

Forget defenders being good on the ball...we need a rugged no nonsense quick sort that can reads the game blind folded, imposing in the air and ultra consistent leader.

That to me is so important we must do all we can to identify and get that CB that would partner and mould Dier.

 

[Snarfalicious]

Would prefer Nkoulou at Marseille, better on the ball & can organises a defence.. no surprise Marseille have struggled while he has been injured.. he's a really good all-rounder with no weakness to his game

Between Umtiti and N'Koulou, we could really get that awesome short defenders/aerial presence debate raging again.

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

Between Umtiti and N'Koulou, we could really get that awesome short defenders/aerial presence debate raging again.

How do they compare to Abdennour ?

 

[shelfboy68]

How do they compare to Abdennour ?

Well he is out of the team right now plus he plays up top.

 

[TEESSIDE1]

How do they compare to Abdennour ?

Abdennour is a beast, whereas there was a fair bit of criticism the last time we were linked with him (very rash, prone to brain farts etc) from various sources re Umtiti's ability to play as a centre back.

 

[npearl4spurs]

Wouldn't mind this, but I thought he was more of a LB? He has moved to CB?

 

[cookiemonster]

If you want to improve our leaky defence

He is not the answer

 

[Sweech]

Always thought he was overrated because of video games. Great athlete, but he still has plenty to work on.