Re: 2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. III

by Ganso Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:44 pm

looking like Xavi is leaving and Gundogan is going to Barca in the summer.I dont exactly see Xavi in Gundogan but it would be one of, if not, the best possible replacement.

by Lex Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:46 pm

Wtf is this about Vagi!? Shocked

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:52 pm

I don't know if Barca will sign Gundogan but you have to be pretty insane if you think they won't be interested Laughing

They will try to buy him just so Madrid don't, pretty obvious tbh.

Which is why i laugh at the pure notion of Man Utd having a good chance even if Madrid don't want him.... you don't think some others won't want him?

Everyone and their mother will write out the blank cheque if he comes back as the player he was before injury.

Can't believe the Xavi story though, always felt he would retire at Barca but Di Marzio keeps talking about so there must be some credibility to it.

Henry and Xavi together again tho :fap:

by Robespierre Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:57 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Wow, the 100th rumour linking us to that shit defender

So we strengthen Inter

Get a CB despite him being our 6th choice CB, and lose a somewhat valuable striker in the process....

If we do this i'll be so *bleep* off

CB

Barzagli
Bonucci
Chiellini
Caceres
Ogbonna

Why the *bleep* would we need Ranocchia?

Ask it to Conte, he is madly in love for Ranocchia rofl

Anyway Sportmediaset is a crap source.

by futbol Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:58 pm

If Xavi really leaves Barcelona and he did hint that it is hard to retire at Barca plus Sky Italia are somewhat reliable AFAIK, Barca would of course sign a world class talent. There is no way we're going into next season with only 2 senior CMs, 1 of them being Cesc. So Gündogan would make an awful lot of sense. Think that's why Mehdrid extended Lolonso.

First Nerman then Gündogan. Get in line Mehdrid, we get to pick first. :proud:Watch them sign Pogba for € 80M short after. Proud

by Ganso Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:58 pm

Xavi said last week he doesnt know if he will retire at Barca

by futbol Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:00 am

On the other hand: Dortmund. Sad

by Robespierre Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:01 am

Yohan Modric wrote:Tottenham agree to sell Capoue to Napoli, however Tottenham have told them €9m will not be enough for him, according to Sky Italia.

but why Tottenham should sell Capoue in January for 9 mln after having to bought for 10 JUST this summer?

what can say me the Spurs fans? It doesn't make sense.

by Mr Nick09 Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:03 am

When Alonso signed his contract it became obvious that we would probably not sign Gundogan. Modric is doing very good and Illarra is improving every game. No reason to unsettle them now.

I am more interested in us signing players like Vidal, pogba or strootman

by the xcx Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:19 am

Mr Nick09 wrote:When Alonso signed his contract it became obvious that we would probably not sign Gundogan. Modric is doing very good and Illarra is improving every game. No reason to unsettle them now.

I am more interested in us signing players like Vidal, pogba or strootman

Im curious you're from Spain?

by Mr Nick09 Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:23 am

Oh and lol at barca signing another midfielder to replace xavi when Cesc has been waiting for his chance all his career.

by windkick Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:03 am

Since your a R.Madrid fan, I can assume you know that we play Cesc and Iniesta and Xavi for very different roles right? Cesc and Iniesta are actually in the same spot, attacking mids. Xavi's role is to stay farther behind them and control and hold the game connecting the play from the back to the attacking options. So Gündogan would suit that role nice. Only way Cesc starts is if Iniesta bounces which ain't happening. Even Sergio Roberto plays the attacking role that Iniesta/Cesc play

Tata's messed around using both Cescs and Iniesta under his system and it seems like it could work, but the verdict is still out on that. We need a balance and having both Cesc and Iniesta in the midfield isn't it. We need somebody who plays a bit farther back near Busquets, like Xavi. As of right now, for ALL the crap people give us for having too many mids....we are actually very thin in the pure CM department. Nobody good enough to back up Xavi at all. Only player we have is JDS and he's out for the season and he isn't good enough for us. Then Song backs up Busi, which is nice. You have Cesc and Iniesta rotating, which is nice. But who backs up Xavi or plays in his role should he decide to leave? Exactly...

by Mr Nick09 Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:11 am

i dont really care about what role he plays, it's about status. Cesc and his agent already threatened you of leaving, and if it's not made clear to cesc that he is going to play that Xavi role, he is gone.

by futbol Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:12 am

Barcelona midfielder (33) Xavi has accepted an offer from American team New York Red Bulls to join them after the World Cup. [sky]

Dafuq?! Is this really happening?

Xavi. Sad

Who's going to criticize the state of the away pitches and the bunkerfootballism of our opponents now? Iniesta isn't vocal enough for this role. Sad

by DeletedUser#1 Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:16 am

Yohan Modric wrote:Nantes striker Djordjevic will join Lazio in June, according to Sky Italia. Tottenham were also interested in him.

2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. III - Page 5 Tumblr_mlev9nu3Zu1sni4e4o1_500

by BarrileteCosmico Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:16 am

futbol wrote:Barcelona midfielder (33) Xavi has accepted an offer from American team New York Red Bulls to join them after the World Cup. [sky]

Dafuq?! Is this really happening?

Xavi. :(Who's going to criticize the state of the away pitches and the bunkerfootballism of our opponents now? Iniesta isn't vocal enough for this role.

CESC FABREGAS: I AM XAVI'S TRUE HEIR

by Robespierre Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:21 am

futbol wrote:Barcelona midfielder (33) Xavi has accepted an offer from American team New York Red Bulls to join them after the World Cup. [sky]

Dafuq?! Is this really happening?

Xavi. :(Who's going to criticize the state of the away pitches and the bunkerfootballism of our opponents now? Iniesta isn't vocal enough for this role.

What's the problem? You said there are many stronger players than Wilshere in cantera, therefore I image the level is so high.

by Kick Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:24 am

Surely they have 11 replacements then Laughing

by windkick Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:26 am

Mr Nick09 wrote:i dont really care about what role he plays, it's about status. Cesc and his agent already threatened you of leaving, and if it's not made clear to cesc that he is going to play that Xavi role, he is gone.

What status does he have? He came back to us after being gone forever so that makes him a senior member of our team? He's been with us what, 3 years? That's not a whole lot, if he wants to leave because of playing time then he shouldn't let the door hit him on the way out. He knew what he was getting himself into when he signed for us. No player is bigger than the club. I would be ok with Rafinha and Sergi backing up Iniesta and Gündogan next season if Cesc wants to keep crying (not saying I want him out, but you get my point)

by futbol Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:27 am

Robespierre wrote:
futbol wrote:Barcelona midfielder (33) Xavi has accepted an offer from American team New York Red Bulls to join them after the World Cup. [sky]

Dafuq?! Is this really happening?

Xavi. :(Who's going to criticize the state of the away pitches and the bunkerfootballism of our opponents now? Iniesta isn't vocal enough for this role.

What's the problem? You said there are many stronger players than Wilshere in cantera, therefore I image the level is so high.

There are. Rafinha >>> Wilshere. But Wilshere isn't exactly the standard we are looking for to win trophies. Sad

by windkick Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:28 am

Cigarette smoking Wilshire lol Smile

What role does he play? Not sure he even knows lol. Rafinha will do just fine

by BarrileteCosmico Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:11 am

Robespierre wrote:What's the problem? You said there are many stronger players than Wilshere in cantera, therefore I image the level is so high.

Maybe you mistook this as a compliment to the cantera when it was an insult to Wilshere? 2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. III - Page 5 Trolldolski

by Motogp69 Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:12 am

Yohan Modric wrote:Tottenham agree to sell Capoue to Napoli, however Tottenham have told them €9m will not be enough for him, according to Sky Italia.

Would be idiotic of the club to sell one of our best buys, in a position that actually needs a starter and coverage. Nevermind that we purchased him for pennies. I can only assume this is happening because of Bentaleb who has done "okay" since getting action. If this happens though I'll start the campaign for Levy and Baldini's head myself. I'd rather send the kid out on loan than lose such a talented player who I thought was superior or at least equal to Sandro.

The only player I would let leave the club on loan is Chadli as I think he could be quite talented with a little more development, but he's not a starter right now even though he's pretty good coverage. However, I would be okay with permanently losing Paulinho or Sigi.

by Lex Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:22 am

Robespierre wrote:
Yohan Modric wrote:Tottenham agree to sell Capoue to Napoli, however Tottenham have told them €9m will not be enough for him, according to Sky Italia.

but why Tottenham should sell Capoue in January for 9 mln after having to bought for 10 JUST this summer?

what can say me the Spurs fans? It doesn't make sense.

Because Levy doesn't actually know what he's doing

by Motogp69 Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:29 am

Lex wrote:
Robespierre wrote:
Yohan Modric wrote:Tottenham agree to sell Capoue to Napoli, however Tottenham have told them €9m will not be enough for him, according to Sky Italia.

but why Tottenham should sell Capoue in January for 9 mln after having to bought for 10 JUST this summer?

what can say me the Spurs fans? It doesn't make sense.
Because Levy doesn't actually know what he's doing

Agreed. He has literally no vision when it comes to properly building the club :facepalm:

by Lex Thu Jan 16, 2014 2:30 am

windkick wrote:Cigarette smoking Wilshire lol

What role does he play? Not sure he even knows lol. Rafinha will do just fine

Thought you meant the right back at first. Then I realized you actually meant yet another scrub in the long list of scrubs pumped out by the Barcelona youth conveyor belt who are loaned out forever/sold before they even have a chance to mouth "mono" to Marcelo

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