Re: Daily Transfer Rumors thread

[VivaStPauli]

There is no moving Lahm "back" to LB, since he's a natural RB; albeit he has played LB again and again.

Alaba is fantastic, he's been better than Lahm for quite a few games now.
If they sign a fullback, it's for rotation/backup. Alaba and Lahm are starting ,and there is zero reason to change that.

[sportsczy]

Maybe Pep doesn't like something about one of the fullbacks... Corchia is the attacking type. Very much a wingback type of fullback. Excellent shot and freekicks.

He wouldn't go anywhere that he wouldn't play. He has too much interest from big clubs.

[rwo power]

Well, I think any "interest by Bayern / Pep" should be taken with a considerable grain of salt until they actually move for a player. Bayern just seem to be en vogue right now...

[sportsczy]

L'equipe doesn't say "according to our sources" if they don't have something tangible... they know their stuff.

[Onyx]

Lewandowski's agent:

"Anyone who has followed Robert’s career will know that he has never played at any club for longer than two years", Kucharski was quoted as saying by German magazine Kicker.

"At Dortmund, he has been playing his third season.

"Anyone who can read between the lines knows what that means."

"Robert has made his decision.

"He alone determines the moment when he will announce it."

[RedOranje]

Feyenoord have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers was in attendance for their weekend match to watch their 21yo CB (and captain) Stefan de Vrij.

[McAgger]

Feyenoord have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers was in attendance for their weekend match to watch their 21yo CB (and captain) Stefan de Vrij.

Was about to post that. Seems like the interest is genuine. I really don't know much about him to form a well rounded opinion.

[Tomwin Lannister]

Materazzi:

"If Mourinho joins PSG, I don’t know what will become of Ibrahimovic," Materazzi told Repubblica Sport, when asked about rumours that the Portuguese coach could be enticed to the French capital.

"They did not leave each other on good terms. Ibra dumped us during a pre-season training camp in Los Angeles to join Barcelona.

"He told Cristian Chivu: 'You won’t even win the Scudetto without me.' Mourinho confronted him and said: 'I want you to know that we’ll win everything without you.' That was exactly what happened."

"In fact, I now have a concern that Milan will win the Champions League," the 39-year-old quipped.

..........
Dint know Mou and Ibra were on bad terms.

Might just be the d*ck Materazzi using they names to get in the spotlight

Never heard of anything bad between Ibra and Mou. Infact, Ibra should nutt him and put him back in his place. I now await Ibras retaliation, it will be book-worthy

[RedOranje]

Feyenoord have confirmed that Brendan Rodgers was in attendance for their weekend match to watch their 21yo CB (and captain) Stefan de Vrij.

Was about to post that. Seems like the interest is genuine. I really don't know much about him to form a well rounded opinion.

He's impressive on the ball, reads the game well, and fairly mobile for a CB (can play as RB). He's also a vocal leader, as evidenced by holding the captaincy at only 21. Unfortunately de Vrij has had some persistent issues with his ankle(s) though, which is a bit of a concern.

[McAgger]

I saw a youtube clip of his. He looks slow and clumsy. And youtube videos should make players look better.

[LeBéninois]

Maybe Pep doesn't like something about one of the fullbacks... Corchia is the attacking type. Very much a wingback type of fullback. Excellent shot and freekicks.

He wouldn't go anywhere that he wouldn't play. He has too much interest from big clubs.

No way Corchia is going to take Alaba's place

[VivaStPauli]

I won't pretend to know about Corchia, but Alaba is just boss for ages now

[S]

PSG value Verratti at €30m

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has underlined that Marco Verratti will not be leaving the club at the end of the season.

The 20-year-old only moved to France last summer when Pescara accepted a €12m offer for his services.

Verratti has impressed in Ligue 1, but he continues to be paired with a return to Italian football as links with Juventus won’t go away.

“We all believe in Verratti here,” the former Milan and Inter boss told Tuttosport. “We have no intention of selling him.

“There is no chance of any club signing him, especially as he is now worth no less than €30m or €40m…”

The player’s agent is soon set to meet PSG officials in a bid to get his client a new deal that would see his wages rise to €2.5m a season.

[S]

Also Sanchez wanted by Fiorentina.Jo-Jo replacement

[Kaladin]

30 mil for Verratti? ololloloolololollololoollol back to raiding lesser teams hoping something might pop up Galliani

[Great Leader Sprucenuce]

Milan don't need Verratti anyway IMO they need a more attacking type in their midfield.

Montolivo-De Jong is fine when De Jong is fit but the best AM they have to link that pivot and the front 3 is probably f*cking Boateng

[Kaladin]

Milan don't need Verratti anyway IMO they need a more attacking type in their midfield.

Montolivo-De Jong is fine when De Jong is fit but the best AM they have to link that pivot and the front 3 is probably f*cking Boateng

Traore ? Muntari ? (if needed)

[halamadrid2]

veratti 30 mill and 2.5 mill in wages what a bargain

you hear that mou instead of somebody unneeded we can spend the money on sokeone we need. this guy plays very similar to alonso the only replacement for him I can think of atm. make it happen Mou (or whoever coaches us next season)

[Onyx]

Mercato 365 saying Man Utd sent scouts to watch Verratti last Sunday against Marseille.

[Onyx]

Mercato 365 saying Spurs want to sign Corchia in the Summer.

[Onyx]

Sevilla player Kondogbia told Estadio Deportivo:

"I’m attracted a lot to England and the Premier League."

[Onyx]

Corriere dello Sport:

Roma reject 25m Barcelona bid for defender Marquinhos.

[Kaladin]

Good for Roma, Marq is a huge prospect. Hope he stays in Serie A for a while

[McLewis]

More on that....

Marquinhos committed to Roma
By Football Italia staff

Marcos Marquinhos is refusing to consider leaving Roma after they gave him the platform to prove his worth.

The player moved to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer from Corinthians and he has been a revelation.

The centre-back, despite being just 18, has appeared in 20 Serie A games for the Giallorossi so far this season.

“I’m not thinking about a transfer because I owe Roma a lot for the opportunity that they have given me,” he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Brazilian has been linked with Barcelona and Manchester City thanks to his mature displays for the Italian outfit.

[Arquitecto]

Milan don't need Verratti anyway IMO they need a more attacking type in their midfield.

Montolivo-De Jong is fine when De Jong is fit but the best AM they have to link that pivot and the front 3 is probably f*cking Boateng

But Verratti is naturally a Trequartista Mole as some would argue in that position he excels more than deep due to his excellence in tight spaces and final ball. Although I can't comment on the positional preference that Milan would purchase him for.

[RealGunner]

Sevilla player Kondogbia told Estadio Deportivo:

"I’m attracted a lot to England and the Premier League."

Wenger pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee

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