Re: The Official Summer Transfer Rumours and News 2019

by Doc Thu Apr 04, 2019 4:57 pm

Hummels at his best is like a top 5 CB in history

History of men named Hummels I assume or is this another "9 months ago, you were the best team in the world" type of comment?

by Hapless_Hans Thu Apr 04, 2019 5:45 pm

Doc wrote:
Hummels at his best is like a top 5 CB in history
History of men named Hummels I assume or is this another "9 months ago, you were the best team in the world" type of comment?

I'm serious. In his very best games, Hummels is absolutely out of this world. Beckenbauer-esque.
Problem is, he was consistent for about 1-2 seasons, and since then his best games have been few and between like 2 ok and 1 terrible game.
Boateng was a world class performer much longer and much more consistently, but he was never quite as complete as Hummels at his best, mainly because Boateng never was really good at heading and aerial duels.

by Glory Tue Apr 09, 2019 7:18 am

Real Madrid’s plan to sign Pogba has been given the code name ‘Operation Pogba’ after they have landed the signing of Eden Hazard #mulive [marca, via sky]
— utdreport (@utdreport) April 8, 2019

Dem comments under the tweet. Laughing

by The Demon of Carthage Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:24 am

Breaking news: NASA has summoned its finest scientists and programmers and assigned them the backbreaking task of solving the meticulously chosen code name 'Operation Pogba'.

Meanwhile, the US government is trying its utmost to contain the public outrage of taxpayers who believe their hard-earned money should be spent on "solvable" things rather than codes that can't possibly be broken, even by history's brightest minds.

Nobel laureate Kip Throne stated that "If NASA can successfully break the code 'Operation Pogba', it'll be a landmark moment in the history of science and mankind, up there with achievements like discovering the Higgs boson and building the event horizon telescope".

NASA hasn't released any further news and has been tightlipped about the whole operation. However, we can confidently confirm that the decryption is underway as shown by this never-before-seen photo taken by our most trusted journalist Massimo Di Culo from the heart of NASA HQ:

Spoiler:

by Arquitecto Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:04 pm

Marvellously crafted post by Demon Laughing

by Hapless_Hans Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:44 pm

Glory wrote:
Real Madrid’s plan to sign Pogba has been given the code name ‘Operation Pogba’ after they have landed the signing of Eden Hazard #mulive [marca, via sky]
— utdreport (@utdreport) April 8, 2019

Dem comments under the tweet.

The Demon of Carthage wrote:Breaking news: NASA has summoned its finest scientists and programmers and assigned them the backbreaking task of solving the meticulously chosen code name 'Operation Pogba'.

Meanwhile, the US government is trying its utmost to contain the public outrage of taxpayers who believe their hard-earned money should be spent on "solvable" things rather than codes that can't possibly be broken, even by history's brightest minds.

Nobel laureate Kip Throne stated that "If NASA can successfully break the code 'Operation Pogba', it'll be a landmark moment in the history of science and mankind, up there with achievements like discovering the Higgs boson and building the event horizon telescope".

NASA hasn't released any further news and has been tightlipped about the whole operation. However, we can confidently confirm that the decryption is underway as shown by this never-before-seen photo taken by our most trusted journalist Massimo Di Culo from the heart of NASA HQ:
Spoiler:

lmao

that might be one of the most stupid tweets I've ever read

by S Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:03 pm

Qatar investment group interested in buying Roma. Links have intensified despite denial from Roma President.

Reported by L'Equipe and Calcio Finanza(very reliable when it comes to news on football finances)

by S Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:08 pm

#Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici reportedly meets the representatives of #Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele https://t.co/3eNgV65fNZ #TeamOL pic.twitter.com/BkJTlcxGcI
— footballitalia (@footballitalia) 10 April 2019

by Unique Thu Apr 11, 2019 11:50 am

Liverpool have joined the race to sign Ajax's wing sensation David Neres this summer.

Neres, who scored in the draw against Juventus on Wednesday night, has been instrumental in Ajax's European and domestic success this term and has caught the eye of many of the continent's top clubs.

Mercato report that Jurgen Klopp's side are now showing interest and could be tempted into making a move for the player this summer.

by Hapless_Hans Thu Apr 11, 2019 6:15 pm

https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/inter-agreement-found-for-the-contract-renewal-of-skriniar-the-details

My congratulations to @Robespierre

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:39 pm

Ajax coach has said De Ligt will join Barcelona or Bayern.

@S right now

The Official Summer Transfer Rumours and News 2019 - Page 6 Giphy

by Hapless_Hans Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:44 pm

Well he's surely not joining Bayern so

I guess we have a winner

by rincon Fri Apr 12, 2019 5:45 pm

Means nothing. I cant imagine that the coach of Ajax would speculate in the media about his captain joining their CL opponents 4 days before the big match against them.

by Glory Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:51 am

Hapless_Hans wrote:Well he's surely not joining Bayern so

I guess we have a winner

Why would they need him tho? Pique looks quality even now. Umtiti is world class and Lenglet too I reckon is a useful option. Umtiti's Injury record might be a valid enough reason, but I am not buying the reports that they are going to offload him cos of that. And no way De Ligt is going to move if he is not promised first team football. If he wanted to go to Barca, he would have gone with De Jong.

by Arquitecto Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:02 am

Despite de Ligt's glowing praise and admiration of Bonucci, Chiellini and Juventus as a whole; it will not take a closer eye to see that the Dutchman is basically destined for Barca.

I do not see Jjuventus splashing out the colossal amount of cash needed to buy out a player who is and will be heavily sought after by possibly all elite clubs in Europe let alone Barcelona losing out to them. Why?

-The old Ajax-Barcelona connection for one.
-de Jong already a confirmed signing for them therefore further incentive to follow him to Nou Camp
-A preferably attacking CB by nature who will surely be tempted by the decade long possession based Barcelona spell (despite barely resembling it now).
-Barcelona having more cash
-Youngsters nowadays have watched Premiership sides and La Liga sides as only hipsters, exceptions and South Americans per say are still invested within Serie A and such is what the Gen Z youngsters are usually speaking of.

Once again it would be foolish of Juventus not to go for him to replace their now aging guard and given his already impressive leadership and I do not see it happening. Shame as he would be a better fit in Juventus in my opinion and with Valverde's increasing chances to leave; but this is my bet for him.

by M99 Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:56 am

Glory wrote:
Hapless_Hans wrote:Well he's surely not joining Bayern so

I guess we have a winner

Pique looks quality even now. Umtiti is world class

No.

by urbaNRoots Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:59 am

He's correct on both statements tbh, except that Barcelona WILL move Umtiti on if they can convince de Ligt because while Umtiti is very good, de Ligt is better and a generational talent.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:12 am

Arquitescu wrote:Despite de Ligt's glowing praise and admiration of Bonucci, Chiellini and Juventus as a whole; it will not take a closer eye to see that the Dutchman is basically destined for Barca.

I do not see Jjuventus splashing out the colossal amount of cash needed to buy out a player who is and will be heavily sought after by possibly all elite clubs in Europe let alone Barcelona losing out to them. Why?

-The old Ajax-Barcelona connection for one.
-de Jong already a confirmed signing for them therefore further incentive to follow him to Nou Camp
-A preferably attacking CB by nature who will surely be tempted by the decade long possession based Barcelona spell (despite barely resembling it now).
-Barcelona having more cash
-Youngsters nowadays have watched Premiership sides and La Liga sides as only hipsters, exceptions and South Americans per say are still invested within Serie A and such is what the Gen Z youngsters are usually speaking of.

Once again it would be foolish of Juventus not to go for him to replace their now aging guard and given his already impressive leadership and I do not see it happening. Shame as he would be a better fit in Juventus in my opinion and with Valverde's increasing chances to leave; but this is my bet for him.

It would be foolish of them yes, but they aren't the ones in control of this situation.

They can try all they want but if he wants go somewhere else (Barcelona or anyway really) there's not much they can do.

It's not like players have no choice where they go, if they didn't then you'd be right but that's not the reality we are in.

by Mr Nick09 Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:21 pm

Bild: Bayern interested in signing Zaniolo

Bayern are about to get bamboozled by Roma, the lad is painfully average rofl

Talking about Buyern, the new European flavor Joao Felix is like an advanced version of Muller, with ball skills.

by rincon Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:37 pm

Everyone: look at these new talents!

Nick: meh, average at most

Also Nick: Curtois is the best GK in the world

Everyone: ...

by Mr Nick09 Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:40 pm

It's well known that everyone is clearly wrong.

Thibuuuu :wub:

big let down in Madrid this year, he spent more time sorting out his sex life that saving shots for us. If he gets shitcanned by Zidane this summer I will not care.

Zaniolo is overrated though

by Warrior Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:49 pm

Saw an article that link Juventus and the winger Julian Brandt... release clause of 25 millions hmm

Could be our man if Douglas/Dybala comes to leave

At Leverkusen since five years... 207 games 39 goals... he's also german international. It's a lot of experience for a 23 year old.

Judging from Youtube he seems to have a similar game to Chiesa who many Juve fans rate.

by Mr Nick09 Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:57 pm

Another fraud, Juve need top players ffs

by adun101 Sun Apr 14, 2019 9:56 pm

Mr Nick09 wrote:
Zaniolo is overrated though

Not as overrated as the two Ajax/Barca kids, though.

by Mr Nick09 Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:03 pm

It pains me to say this because they will join barca but if De Ligt and Frenkie are A class talents, in comparison, Zaniolo is a C- lad, should not even be spoken of in the same breath

by Arquitecto Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:05 pm

de Jong is 21

Zaniolo is 19

de Jong has been good in the UCL but plys his trade for his price in the Eredivisie, need I say more?

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