Re: Summer Transfer Rumours 2022/23

by Blue Wed Aug 03, 2022 6:55 pm

Anyone know anything about Cesar Casadei?

by halamadrid2 Wed Aug 03, 2022 7:18 pm

Myesyats wrote:The Inigo rumors were used by Barca to distract the media when they worked on Kounde behind the scenes

Inigo could happen but on a free next summer though I doubt it

According to Sport Barca have made a 15 ME offer for Inigo now after signing Kounde. Apparently, Xavi's told him thatsigning Kounde is will not change his stance on signing Inigo this summer

https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2022/08/03/62ea7812268e3e053c8b45c0.html

by Myesyats Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:54 am

I wouldnt believe SPORT tbh until Romero confirms. So far they've just repeated everything he said

besides, if true, Bilbao will reject the offer anyway, they want 50m fixed

and then also Inigo would be our 6th CB man. That's overkill. I think they are focused on the LB & RB positions now as well as departures which are necessary with regards to the high-earners. Bernardo is willing to wait until the end of the window so they'll take it easy

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:23 am

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants the club to sign Chelsea attacking midfielder Hakim Ziyech (29), but members of the recruitment department are not unanimous about his profile, hence the lack of current movement on any possible deal, according to @Nabil_djellit.
— Get French Football News (@GFFN) August 3, 2022

TenHag is giving out red flags vibes

You'd think football only exists in the dutch league.

by Myesyats Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:45 pm

BREAKING: Barcelona will NOT be signing Azpi, who will renew for 2 more seasons at Chelsea. @gerardromero

Azpi wasn’t the dream choice, so kinda happy it fell through but we don’t have any alternatives smh

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:52 pm

So many free agents available this summer. So much to choose from. I don't get why teams spend 50M for the Curcurellas when you can get a host of other players for free or a fraction of that cost

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 3:55 pm

Myesyats wrote: BREAKING: Barcelona will NOT be signing Azpi, who will renew for 2 more seasons at Chelsea. @gerardromero

Azpi wasn’t the dream choice, so kinda happy it fell through but we don’t have any alternatives smh

That's alright there is still Nacho Monreal available free of charge

by Myesyats Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:17 pm

Xavi just loves to put Araujo at RB vs Vinicius so seems like we’ll be seeing more of Araujo at right back next season in more important games lol

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:23 pm

Myesyats wrote:Xavi just loves to put Araujo at RB vs Vinicius so seems like we’ll be seeing more of Araujo at right back next season in more important games lol

why? Because it worked once? I thought he put him there because he isn'ta very good passer. Shame, he could've been a great CB for another team

by futbol_bill Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:01 pm

Myesyats wrote:Neto is very close to bournemouth
Depay will find suitors, Juve interested
Ding Dong leaves or else = riots
Braithwaite/Umtiti are potential loanees, or their contracts could be terminated
Pjanic has good offers, but also expressed his desire to lower salary and stay
Not mentioned but also Dest could potentially leave.

matter of time Bill

So with Azpi and I assume Alonso off the list, the only remaining desired is Silva. There are currently 26 on squad. So to sign Silva, Barca just need to get rid of 2.

But as you complained earlier, the high salaries ones (de Jong and de Pay) aren’t inclined to leave and of the other possibilities, both Umtiti and Brathwaite are wanting to stay. We have been trying for 3 years to do same with Mariano, a buyout is not easily done.

That leaves just Neto and possibly Pjanic!

It’s not as easy as you keep making it out to be!

And even if you do get rid of 2, having 2 or 3 on squad leads to discontent which can be problematic.

I might add, how the club handles these situations affects the players perception of the club. Buying out contracts, denying paying contractual agreements will definitely hurt club’s reputation. There already are reports club has leaked financial details to apply pressure from fans, as you no doubt have taken up the cause! I wonder if you would have the same attitude if your employer pulled same stunt on you?

by Ben Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:22 pm

I was a bit surprised that Kaspar left Leicester yesterday, since he's been there for years prior to their 2016 title win, but I guess it makes sense for him to try a new challenge after being there for so long and acheiving so much with them. Definitely a fantastic goalkeeper.

Good luck to him at his new club!

by Myesyats Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:28 pm

halamadrid2 wrote:
Myesyats wrote:Xavi just loves to put Araujo at RB vs Vinicius so seems like we’ll be seeing more of Araujo at right back next season in more important games lol
why? Because it worked once? I thought he put him there because he isn'ta very good passer. Shame, he could've been a great CB for another team

He put him there to man mark Vinicius pretty much and i think it worked well in the 4-0 win and recently in the preseason friendly. Defensively more solid while giving up some attacking options on the right wing

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:38 pm

Myesyats wrote:
halamadrid2 wrote:
Myesyats wrote:Xavi just loves to put Araujo at RB vs Vinicius so seems like we’ll be seeing more of Araujo at right back next season in more important games lol
why? Because it worked once? I thought he put him there because he isn'ta very good passer. Shame, he could've been a great CB for another team

He put him there to man mark Vinicius pretty much and i think it worked well in the 4-0 win and recently in the preseason friendly. Defensively more solid while giving up some attacking options on the right wing

It didn't work because we were all over the place. Leaving Vinicius on his own. Not because Araujo was some sort of kryptonite. That's probably where he is the least liability to the way Xavi wants to play. Wasn't he subbed at HT against some EL team.

Anyhow, like you said, you might do well defensively but you'll lose alot in attack. We've seen it firsthand with Mendy

by Myesyats Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:11 pm

futbol_bill wrote:
Myesyats wrote:Neto is very close to bournemouth
Depay will find suitors, Juve interested
Ding Dong leaves or else = riots
Braithwaite/Umtiti are potential loanees, or their contracts could be terminated
Pjanic has good offers, but also expressed his desire to lower salary and stay
Not mentioned but also Dest could potentially leave.

matter of time Bill

So with Azpi and I assume Alonso off the list, the only remaining desired is Silva. There are currently 26 on squad. So to sign Silva, Barca just need to get rid of 2.

But as you complained earlier, the high salaries ones (de Jong and de Pay) aren’t inclined to leave and of the other possibilities, both Umtiti and Brathwaite are wanting to stay. We have been trying for 3 years to do same with Mariano, a buyout is not easily done.

That leaves just Neto and possibly Pjanic!

It’s not as easy as you keep making it out to be!

And even if you do get rid of 2, having 2 or 3 on squad leads to discontent which can be problematic.

I might add, how the club handles these situations affects the players perception of the club. Buying out contracts, denying paying contractual agreements will definitely hurt club’s reputation. There already are reports club has leaked financial details to apply pressure from fans, as you no doubt have taken up the cause! I wonder if you would have the same attitude if your employer pulled same stunt on you?

I read you also want to buy out Mariano contract! Laporte didn’t sign these parasites that now don’t want to move along… I’m not worried because The board of directors should worry about that since that’s their job, worst case the likes of Braithwaite will go out on loan and we pay a % of the wages

by Myesyats Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:15 pm

halamadrid2 wrote:
Myesyats wrote:
halamadrid2 wrote: why? Because it worked once? I thought he put him there because he isn'ta very good passer. Shame, he could've been a great CB for another team

He put him there to man mark Vinicius pretty much and i think it worked well in the 4-0 win and recently in the preseason friendly. Defensively more solid while giving up some attacking options on the right wing
It didn't work because we were all over the place. Leaving Vinicius on his own. Not because Araujo was some sort of kryptonite. That's probably where he is the least liability to the way Xavi wants to play. Wasn't he subbed at HT against some EL team.

Anyhow, like you said, you might do well defensively but you'll lose alot in attack. We've seen it firsthand with Mendy

Araujo had Vinicius in his pocket let’s be honest. This guy is like a brick wall. And he’s a danger from set pieces too. He’s one of the most exciting young CBs tbh

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:19 pm

Myesyats wrote:
futbol_bill wrote:
Myesyats wrote:Neto is very close to bournemouth
Depay will find suitors, Juve interested
Ding Dong leaves or else = riots
Braithwaite/Umtiti are potential loanees, or their contracts could be terminated
Pjanic has good offers, but also expressed his desire to lower salary and stay
Not mentioned but also Dest could potentially leave.

matter of time Bill

So with Azpi and I assume Alonso off the list, the only remaining desired is Silva. There are currently 26 on squad. So to sign Silva, Barca just need to get rid of 2.

But as you complained earlier, the high salaries ones (de Jong and de Pay) aren’t inclined to leave and of the other possibilities, both Umtiti and Brathwaite are wanting to stay. We have been trying for 3 years to do same with Mariano, a buyout is not easily done.

That leaves just Neto and possibly Pjanic!

It’s not as easy as you keep making it out to be!

And even if you do get rid of 2, having 2 or 3 on squad leads to discontent which can be problematic.

I might add, how the club handles these situations affects the players perception of the club. Buying out contracts, denying paying contractual agreements will definitely hurt club’s reputation. There already are reports club has leaked financial details to apply pressure from fans, as you no doubt have taken up the cause! I wonder if you would have the same attitude if your employer pulled same stunt on you?

I read you also want to buy out Mariano contract! Laporte didn’t sign these parasites that now don’t want to move along… I’m not worried because The board of directors should worry about that since that’s their job, worst case the likes of Braithwaite will go out on loan and we pay a % of the wages

we've never asked them to forfeit the money they are owed though and we've made some mindboggling purchases over the years. Mariano situation has gotten to the point where even his agent has begged him to leave. We've found at least half a dozen clubs for him with one even willing to match his wages but he wanted them to increase it (no kidding). He's the real definition of a parasite. Can't stand him, wish we were as ruthless as Barca, lwaving him at home to find his own destination. He and others are far too comfortable sitting on their millions bleeding us dry. Irritating!

by halamadrid2 Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:21 pm

Myesyats wrote:
halamadrid2 wrote:
Myesyats wrote:
He put him there to man mark Vinicius pretty much and i think it worked well in the 4-0 win and recently in the preseason friendly. Defensively more solid while giving up some attacking options on the right wing
It didn't work because we were all over the place. Leaving Vinicius on his own. Not because Araujo was some sort of kryptonite. That's probably where he is the least liability to the way Xavi wants to play. Wasn't he subbed at HT against some EL team.

Anyhow, like you said, you might do well defensively but you'll lose alot in attack. We've seen it firsthand with Mendy

Araujo had Vinicius in his pocket let’s be honest. This guy is like a brick wall. And he’s a danger from set pieces too. He’s one of the most exciting young CBs tbh

I am not saying he didn't. He's a great defender no doubt but I doubt Xavi likes him as a CB. He's even taken him out early a few times

by Myesyats Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:58 am

Nearly €74m in total for Cucurella, the most expensive full back in history. Boehly fleeced, he‘ll learn the hard way how European football works.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) August 4, 2022

by Firenze Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:20 pm

Harry Maguire and Cuckorella in the most expensive backline of all time Proud

football is mad

by BarcaLearning Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:32 pm

Cucurella...remember watched his with Getafe playing vs us, seems very capable and provides a lot when going forward and can help play make create chances... anyway, doesnt Chelsea have enough FBs already? What splash out so much for a relatively smaller star player?

by halamadrid2 Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:24 am

Barcelona are really close to signing Marcos Alonso! Talks are progressing well with Chelsea after Cucurella deal completed, personal terms agreed months ago. Been told it's now really close. #FCB

Parties waiting for Tuchel's green light but now finally confident. pic.twitter.com/wsBV6aYTu7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2022

by Myesyats Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:51 am

by Myesyats Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:26 am

pic.twitter.com/Gv32v0gQDp
— caroline belda (@Carolinebelda3) August 6, 2022

by halamadrid2 Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:29 am

Someone needs to break the news to TenHag, he doesn't have access to the internet and can only accept telegrams

by S Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:38 pm

80M for Fofana?

What is this madness from Chelsea?

Even City have become prudent spenders lately

by halamadrid2 Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:30 pm

The prices of Curcurella and Fofana are absolutely madness. Chelsea owner panickbuying anyone and everyone

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