Re: Transfer Rumours V6

by The Franchise Fri 18 Sep - 13:00:50

Verratti loses the ball near the box because he plays near the box. Of course Rakitic and Pogba never do because they aint anywhere it, they dont have the responsibility to come and get it.

Verratti's performance vs Chelsea is better than anything Pogba has every done as far as im concerned. And I do like Pogba alot.

by free_cat Fri 18 Sep - 14:48:17

The Franchise wrote:Verratti loses the ball near the box because he plays near the box. Of course Rakitic and Pogba never do because they aint anywhere it, they dont have the responsibility to come and get it.

Verratti's performance vs Chelsea is better than anything Pogba has every done as far as im concerned. And I do like Pogba alot.

We don't need a CM that comes and gets the ball. This was one of the things that pissed me off late xavi sometimes. Let Busquets and other 4 defenders do their job there, and wait further up.

by Myesyats Fri 18 Sep - 15:27:54

free_cat wrote:And Lucho asking for more signings according to MD.
It's a shame how he treats la Masia and the need he has for ultra-wide squads.

What need for ultra-wide squads lol? He demanded a thin squad when he took over. No more than 23 players or something like that.

It might have changed but still we're nowhere near having a wide squad.

by Winter is Coming Fri 18 Sep - 15:44:31

According to SPORT, Barcelona have already begun preparations to sign Rafinha’s replacement, turning their attentions to long-time target Ilkay Gündogan.

by Myesyats Fri 18 Sep - 16:53:05

If we could land Gundogan midseason :bow:

by alexjanosik Fri 18 Sep - 18:49:14

The Franchise wrote:I really dont understand the transfer stragety if its as suggested.

We cant get Verratti so want Pogba? Nah, I dont believe it. I dont think we want Verratti at all.

These two are incredibly different players, you get totally different things. If your looking at Verratti its to fill a void in the squad we currently dont have. If you want Pogba its not because we dont have some of the elements he brings, he just want a better/future better player.

I think the only people who want Verretti to come is the boy himself and a group of fans. Barca themselves probably have very little intrest, especially as they know he would be near impossible to get anyway.

The list of players who wanted to come to us and we werent interested.
Ozil,Isco,Kroos,Gundogan,Verratti. Two of them currently at Madrid and going to be the backbone of their squad for the near future. Pretty sure Verratti will end up at Madrid eventually.

by futbol Fri 18 Sep - 19:56:34

If Madrid end up getting Verratti it will be because they will give Ronaldo in return who will bring PSG lots of attention from a marketing view point even with 32 which can't be compensated with offering just money, see Zlatan effect. Barca can make a € 120M offer and they'll just laugh about it.

by Myesyats Fri 18 Sep - 20:10:49

What if Marco hands in a transfer request though? He clearly is having wet dreams of sending those sexy short passes between the lines to Messi, right?

He needs to act fast because Messi isn't forever young and beautiful.

by Lucifer Fri 18 Sep - 20:44:40

Wud really lyk gotze at Barca. He is more heir to messi than anyone imo.seems far fetched but we got our man there ain't we( winks at pep)

by windkick Fri 18 Sep - 23:24:36

We need a proper mid, not Gotze right now.

But I like him. Pep should do us a solid and give us Thiago back.

by Myesyats Sat 19 Sep - 0:34:46

We don't have enough docs to keep Thiago fit lol

Trust me you don't want him back

by CBarca Sat 19 Sep - 3:48:37

Thiago would be fantastic but his injury record is very concerning. Not much use getting him if he's going to be in the stands the majority of the time. For the same reason, I'm okay with us not getting Gundogan in the summer (though who knows if he would have waited like Turan anyway). If he can prove that his injury problems are behind him this year then I would like to pick him up next summer.

by Donuts Sat 19 Sep - 4:05:59

we are apparently getting pogba in january
kinda dumb if true he wont be able to play in champions league.

by Myesyats Sat 19 Sep - 10:40:27

Big name signing in January window? Honestly can't see it happening.

Woud love it anyway though. Despite all the stick that Pogba receives I really rate him and money is not an issue.

by Myesyats Sat 19 Sep - 10:59:31

Donuts wrote:we are apparently getting pogba in january
kinda dumb if true he wont be able to play in champions league.

Wouldn't say dumb at all

We could field Pogba in La Liga and then Rakitic/Iniesta would be fresh for other competitions.

Also more physical presence is always welcome. And if Rafinha is seriously out for the season then we don't have any legit subs in the middle lmao

by Myesyats Sat 19 Sep - 11:30:55

Donuts wrote:we are apparently getting pogba in january
kinda dumb if true he wont be able to play in champions league.

Teams can register three new players for the CL after January window. With Vidal and Arda certainties, Barcelona have one spot left. [md]

by CBarca Sat 19 Sep - 19:04:22

linetty wrote:
Donuts wrote:we are apparently getting pogba in january
kinda dumb if true he wont be able to play in champions league.

Teams can register three new players for the CL after January window. With Vidal and Arda certainties, Barcelona have one spot left. [md]

?? What are you saying?

He is cup tied, no?

by Myesyats Sun 20 Sep - 12:09:02

Barcelona are monitoring situation of Sassuolo forward Domenico Berardi (21). Juventus, who was co-owner, has 22M buy-back option. [gds ts]

by The Franchise Mon 21 Sep - 15:33:21

Linked to Theo Walcott today. Probably and hopefully just nonsense.

by free_cat Mon 21 Sep - 16:55:32

The Franchise wrote:Linked to Theo Walcott today. Probably and hopefully just nonsense.

Not impossible considering Lucho's taste.

by The Franchise Mon 21 Sep - 16:59:12

I just dont see the point (which could be why your right, Lucho obviously sees the point in many moves which I dont). Wouldnt the young Adama give about 90% of what Walcott would?

And its not like Theo can play various positions either.