Re: 2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. III

by S Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:57 pm

Jorginho set for a medical at Napoli tomorrow-Di Marzio

by Hapless_Hans Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:00 pm

sportsczy wrote:
Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote:Is Laporte actually legit? Arq raves about him but i'd like a 2nd opinion

No disrespect Arq, much love
well, he's 19 and this is his second year of being an undisputed starting CB for Bilbao.

Also, he was by far the best player (with Rabiot) of the France U19 NT that went to the Euro final this past summer.

He's also now a starter for the U23 France NT team (Zouma/Umtiti but one of them has always been out).

Voted into the starting XI of best U21 La Liga team for last season (paired with Varane at CB).

Those are his credentials.

As far as play, he's like Pique. That's his style and he has the same physique too. He's an anticipation/tactical type CB with good technique. He's not the super athletic type, but he's fast enough. Great prospect. If you're expecting a finished product, then he's not it. But if you want an already very good player with a ton of upside and a lot of top league experience despite his age, then he's it.

If Bilbao want his release clause, i'd wait until the end of the year to see how he ends the season. One good season is not enough for me... need to see if he can do it again and shows progress. So far he has. But the key months of the season are coming up.

we should get this guy then, instead of going after Pique (ugh!), Luiz (UGH!), or Thiago Silva, as Bild (UGH!) 'reports'. Well, Thiago Silva would be fine too I guess.

by boyzis Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:01 pm

Mitroglou has developed a fondness for hat-tricks: Nine of his league goals have come in just three matches, as he notched four hat-tricks in just over a month.

Equally comfortable with both feet, and physically imposing and dominant in the air, the 25-year-old Greek striker also possesses a quick turn of pace, a fierce long-range shot and a repertoire of fancy flicks and tricks. His passing and hold-up play also brings his teammates into the final third to score, making him a prototypical lone striker.

A tricky, unpredictable and high-scoring forward, Mitroglou celebrates his goals with an imaginary rifle and is also nicknamed "Pistolero" like a certain Uruguayan forward already at Anfield.

According to the Daily Star's Gary Jones, Mitroglou is rated at £7.5 million, which, for a striker enjoying a hot streak and at the top of his game, would almost definitely be a snip compared to the other more established names that might be on the market.

by Mr Nick09 Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:07 pm

Hapless_Hans wrote:
we should get this guy then, instead of going after Pique (ugh!), Luiz (UGH!), or Thiago Silva, as Bild (UGH!) 'reports'. Well, Thiago Silva would be fine too I guess.

by B-Mac Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:20 pm

Yohan Modric wrote:Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United interested in signing Athletic Bilbao defender Laporte at the end of the season, according to AS.

dat Herrera, Laporte double swoop Proud

going to pay off Bilbao's stadium for them in one window

by Hapless_Hans Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:29 pm

B-Mac wrote:
Yohan Modric wrote:Arsenal, Barcelona and Manchester United interested in signing Athletic Bilbao defender Laporte at the end of the season, according to AS.

dat Herrera, Laporte double swoop :proud:going to pay off Bilbao's stadium for them in one window

And then both won't play more than a game now and then for you because of lingering groin injuries hmm

by Onyx Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:30 pm

Coentrao could join Manchester United if Moreno joins Real Madrid, according to AS.

by Kaladin Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:08 pm

S wrote:Jorginho set for a medical at Napoli tomorrow-Di Marzio

Hellas really wanting a loss on Sunday hmm

by Tomwin Lannister Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:10 pm

I've only watched Hellas 3 times, Jorginho is an attack minded Midfielder who is best in the middle yes?

If so, Hamsik is off surely.

by Onyx Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:10 pm

Napoli willing to offer €12-15m for Capoue, according to RMC.

by Tomwin Lannister Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:11 pm

Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.

by Donuts Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:13 pm

cmon napoli don't break the whole bank save some for Mascherano ;(

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:15 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.

Just think of all the money you have spent on trash or squad players lol.

All adds up.

by S Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:17 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:I've only watched Hellas 3 times, Jorginho is an attack minded Midfielder who is best in the middle yes?

If so, Hamsik is off surely.

Jorginho can cover a lot of positions.I think he'll play as a B2B CM at Napoli.

Dont think he's a Hamsik replacement personally.

by sportsczy Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:18 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.

They also sold Lavezzi the previous year and never reinvested.

by Tomwin Lannister Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:18 pm

I get that, but that was a while ago now

We had some small installements to pay off, which was already taken into account years ago

Ogbonna + Tevez 25M

Matri + Melo + Giac was around the same figure

We need to stop crying about money when teams like Napoli are spending more than us.

by S Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:19 pm

Tomwin Lannister wrote:Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.

Juve's wage bill-115m euros
Napoli's wage bill-~70m euros

Juve made a loss of 26m euros as of June 2013.Napoli made a profit of 2m for the same.

by Kaladin Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:19 pm

Jorginho only cost Napoli 5m for 50%

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:22 pm

So if these moves come off....

Jorginho Capoue
Callejon Hamsik Insigne
Higuain

Not bad

shame about the defense mind Laughing

by S Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:22 pm

sportsczy wrote:
Tomwin Lannister wrote:Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.
They also sold Lavezzi the previous year and never reinvested.

Yup ,they made 100m+ from sales,so thats a lot of liquid cash.

by Onyx Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:23 pm

Napoli apparently had a meeting with Rubin Kazan for M'Vila, according to Sky Italia. To lower the fee, they could offer Vargas.

by Hapless_Hans Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:23 pm

S wrote:
Tomwin Lannister wrote:Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.

Juve's wage bill-115m euros
Napoli's wage bill-~70m euros

Juve made a loss of 26m euros as of June 2013.Napoli made a profit of 2m for the same.

you could always go back to rigging games, you know hmm

by zizzle Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:28 pm

Buy Jorginho for 10m
Sell Hamsik for 30-40m
Reinvest in the defense
Build an overall better team
Profit

by S Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:29 pm

Di Marzio wrote:Very intense hours for Napoli. As they were closing the deal for Jorginho, they were also looking to acquire another midfielder. As reported by our colleague Baiocchini, yesterday there was a meeting with a Rubin Kazan director, an important conversation on M’Vila. Napoli remains vigilant, should they not be able to close for Capoue they can work on acquiring M’Vila but that would have to be a straight sale, Napoli could lower Rubin Kazan’s financial demands by inserting Edu Vargas in the deal. Napoli continues to pursue multiple targets.

by S Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:35 pm

Hapless_Hans wrote:
S wrote:
Tomwin Lannister wrote:Where the fk is this Napoli money coming from now?

They make way less than us, the Cavani money has been easily spoken for. Why on earth are we cowering at the prospect of FFP when teams like Napoli are out spending us.

Juve's wage bill-115m euros
Napoli's wage bill-~70m euros

Juve made a loss of 26m euros as of June 2013.Napoli made a profit of 2m for the same.

you could always go back to rigging games, you know

How's that supposed to help on making investments on new players ? We are not masters at tax fraudery like Bayern you know hmm

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:36 pm

No one with a braincell would pay 30m for Hamsik.

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