Re: 2013/14 Winter Transfer Rumours Mk. III

by dostoevsky Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:26 am

El Shaarawy wrote:Yes, but i didn't mention what his price tag can fetch for. Just merely food for thought by comparing last year's Hamsik to this year. Though as i mentioned, the injuries did bar him a lot this season. Only 12 apps and 6 goals. Though he was in monstrous form in the beginning of the season, that i agree with.

I realised, the second half of that was more a general answer to everyone discussing Hamsik, I should have paragraphed, sorry.

I also think that it should be considered that Hamsik's only game time came at the beginning of the season when Higuain, Callejon and Mertens were still adjusting to the squad and Benitez was instilling his vision on the squad. Hamsik assumed a lot of the goal scoring responsibility during this period, however I believe we'd be seeing a more complete forward unit if he'd had the opportunity to play with them throughout these six months. That being said, I do expect Hamsik to continue to score more under Benitez than in previous seasons.

by Kaladin Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:31 am

dostoevsky wrote:
El Shaarawy wrote:Yes, but i didn't mention what his price tag can fetch for. Just merely food for thought by comparing last year's Hamsik to this year. Though as i mentioned, the injuries did bar him a lot this season. Only 12 apps and 6 goals. Though he was in monstrous form in the beginning of the season, that i agree with.

I realised, the second half of that was more a general answer to everyone discussing Hamsik, I should have paragraphed, sorry.

ffs stop apologizing, we have Honda to dethrone all of Serie A's top AM's. It's all good.

by dostoevsky Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:35 am

After his first training sessions, Seedorf will probably name himself in the team and bench every other AM.

by Robespierre Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:35 am

Hamsik is always so , he plays well periodically, there are moments where he seems a top player , other moments where he is normal .probably he would have been intermittent this year also
surely he is a player very very good (but not a top player) but if you have to pay much an attacking midfielder you can buy better than one very good in offensive insertions but if you take away this he is a player enough normal and he tends to disappear from matches, expecially big matches

by Kaladin Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:38 am

dostoevsky wrote:After his first training sessions, Seedorf will probably name himself in the team and bench every other AM.

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by dostoevsky Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:40 am

I essentially agree with your evaluation of Hamsik, however given the state of the market and the tendency of clubs to pursue names before skill sets, I see him as commanding one of the highest transfer fees in the league. This being said, as their captain and icon he's likely to stay as long as they qualify for the Champions League.

by dostoevsky Sat Jan 18, 2014 12:45 am

El Shaarawy wrote:
dostoevsky wrote:After his first training sessions, Seedorf will probably name himself in the team and bench every other AM.

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by Onyx Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:04 am

Barcelona will listen to offers for Alves and Sanchez, according to Sport. PSG willing to pay €40m for Sanchez.

by Kaladin Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:12 am

dostoevsky wrote:
El Shaarawy wrote:
dostoevsky wrote:After his first training sessions, Seedorf will probably name himself in the team and bench every other AM.

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by Tomwin Lannister Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:19 am

PSG willing to do what now?

Oil money Proud

by Mr Nick09 Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:21 am

Such a ridiculous rumor dude lol

by dostoevsky Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:21 am

PSG would surely only see Sanchez as an alternative should they be unable to get their first choice. I imagine Hazard or Mata would remain their primary targets in attack.

by Mr Nick09 Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:22 am

Hazard, Mata, Griezmann, etc... Alexis Sanchez doesnt fit into their politic of recruitment, certainly not for that price anyway

by EarlyPrototype Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:24 am

Tell them Di Maria is available. Proud

by Mr Nick09 Sat Jan 18, 2014 1:32 am

It's Monaco that want Di Maria, not PSG, Griezmann is already looking like a smarter more efficient winger. It wouldnt surprised me if they end up with him when all is set and done.

by Gil Sat Jan 18, 2014 4:30 am

Thorgan Hazard to Anderlecht. Surprised none of the English clubs were sniffing around. He's already the best young player in Belgium at only 20 and had a great Europa League campaign (created more chances than any other player) he would walk into pretty much every club from Newcastle downwards.

Doesn't have the pace, skills and dribbling ability his elder brother possesses but I think he's potentially a better playmaker/#10.

by S Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:40 am

Di Marzio wrote:Not just Jorginho. Napoli is looking to give Benitez another reinforcement for his mdfield. Manuele Baiocchini is reporting that Napoli has essentially reached an agreement with Rubin Kazan for Yann M’Vila: a loan swap with option to buy involving Edu Vargas, with Napoli also sending a 2-3 million euro. The Russian club would accept these conditions. Napoli is working on getting Vargas to accept the destination. The deal is progressing, Napoli continues to make moves.

Seems like they're signing M'Vila instead of Capoue

by Robespierre Sat Jan 18, 2014 5:44 am

Damned Aulas
really a great signing half Jorginho to 5.5 , congratulations to Napoli.
But I expected more resistance of Verona

by Forza Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:20 am

Prediction: Milan to sign nobody while each of our supposed transfer targets are taken by smarter clubs.

Naingollan --> Roma
Jorginho --> Napoli

Who's will be next to be clutched away from Milan due to this tragic, yet comical, display of extreme incompetence by Galliani?

by S Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:33 am

Forza wrote:Prediction: Milan to sign nobody while each of our supposed transfer targets are taken by smarter clubs.

Naingollan --> Roma
Jorginho --> Napoli

Who's will be next to be clutched away from Milan due to this tragic, yet comical, display of extreme incompetence by Galliani?

Dont worry,Parolo incoming. Laughing

http://forum.acmilan-online.com/images/smilie/g.png

by Robespierre Sat Jan 18, 2014 6:34 am

According Gazzetta dello Sport you are dealing with Parma for Parolo. Meanwhile Vergara goes to Parma on loan

anyway yes we have same frustration... the clubs who are up the table reinforce ( and increase the gap ) when it should be the opposite Laughing

by M99 Sat Jan 18, 2014 7:53 am

Chelsea to bid for Diego Costa

Jose Mourinho wants to bring Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa to Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Source: Daily Star

Pique on Bayern shortlist

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is keen to add a new centre-back to his squad and has earmarked Barcelona defender Gerard Pique as a valuable addition.

Source: Bild

Southampton reject Inter's Osvaldo bid

Southampton have turned down a bid from Inter for striker Dani Osvaldo and are not planning to sell any key members of the squad in January.

Source: Daily Mirror

Liverpool eye summer swoop for Candreva

Liverpool are contemplating a summer move for Lazio midfielder Antonio Candreva.

Source: Daily Express

by Red Alert Sat Jan 18, 2014 9:59 am

Is Hamsik really available????

If he is, that should be Liverpool's marquee signing in the summer. We were ready to spend 30m on Willian ffs... Hamsik is twice the player of the Brazilian.

by sportsczy Sat Jan 18, 2014 10:36 am

I don't understand the Hamsik underrating here... he was exceptional the past 2 years for Napoli. I mean the guy had 11 goals and 17 assists last year and 11 goals and 11 assists the previous one... he can play at an extremely high level.

The issue this year is that, after a great start, he was asked to play more of a CM role to allow the attacking trio more room to do their thing... That's not his style. He's a AM/10. He started to struggle, which led him to be rotated.

I don't quite understand why Napoli are handling Hamsik like this just like i didn't understand Madrid's handling of Ozil. He's too valuable to just brush aside.

In any case, any team that has a spot for a AM/10 would do very well to buy Hamsik. He is worth every penny of 30 mil and would be a bargain at 20 mil.

by Abramovich Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:34 am

Red Alert wrote:Is Hamsik really available????

If he is, that should be Liverpool's marquee signing in the summer. We were ready to spend 30m on Willian ffs... Hamsik is twice the player of the Brazilian.

No he isn't, standard mug post.

by S Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:37 am

Verratti : I am honored to be compared with Pirlo.I would love to play with him at Juve.

http://gianlucadimarzio.com/primo-piano/verratti-onorato-dal-paragone-con-pirlo-mi-piacerebbe-giocare-alla-juve-con-lui/

Di Marzio wrote:PSG and Azzurri midfielder Marco Verratti gave an interview to Fox Sports from which Sky Sport reported this excerpt:”It certainly made me proud to be compared to Pirlo, I’m honored. I certainly need to improve very much. Pirlo and I together at Juve? If it was up to me it would make me happy, it would be amazing to play with him”

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