Dani Alves

[BillyShears]

He was one of the top performers in the recent CL final. Definitely wouldn't just have to play vs the fodder.

That's the my point. He's the perfect squad player. He has the experience to play in big European games, and the quality to play against teams who'll just play dead - but his age means he won't expect to play every single game. Plus how much could even someone like Walker at his age learn from a year of watching Alves training and in games. This isn't the first time i've said this, I said it earlier in the season when we were first linked with him. I'd have him in a heartbeat - little downside and huge upside.

 

[domalino]

That must be a misquote surely?

No, but I don't know why anyone is surprised or offended that a Brazilian who grew up in the 80s and 90s doesn't know who we were.

I doubt they saw many old division 2 games in the slum he grew up in.

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

From a peaked Zaba and Sagna to Alves and Walker and there's people moaning ?

Means Fernandinho will defiantly be playing in midfield too. Hence why we haven't signed a midfielder

 

[domalino]

That's the my point. He's the perfect squad player. He has the experience to play in big European games, and the quality to play against teams who'll just play dead - but his age means he won't expect to play every single game. Plus how much could even someone like Walker at his age learn from a year of watching Alves training and in games. This isn't the first time i've said this, I said it earlier in the season when we were first linked with him. I'd have him in a heartbeat - little downside and huge upside.

Mendy could learn a hell of a lot too, even though he's on the other side.


People always say Alves is the kind of modern Fullback who doesn't defend, but if you actually watch him he's an absolute master at defending spaces through positioning the way that Pep loves to, and he's better than anyone else at coming into the midfield to create numerical advantage there when needed.

God I hope this happens.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

From a peaked Zaba and Sagna to Alves and Walker and there's people moaning ?

Means Fernandinho will defiantly be playing in midfield too. Hence why we haven't signed a midfielder

I'm sure once Walker is also under contract, most (including myself) with be even happier with this move mate..

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

footballitalia‏ @footballitalia 1m1 minute ago
footballitalia Retweeted Daniel Alves

Dani Alves: "Don't spread s**t, Higuain sent a video for me in a television programme... don't do your job badly, please." #Juventus #MCFC

 

[Harvster]

Got scary eyes, puts me too much in mind of Robbie Williams

Great player though

 

[blue dallas]

It's a no brainer

 

[flobo]

No, but I don't know why anyone is surprised or offended that a Brazilian who grew up in the 80s and 90s doesn't know who we were.

I doubt they saw many old division 2 games in the slum he grew up in.

You don't need to watch a team play to know they exist...it's the football equivalent of fake news

 

[2001bluesky]

footballitalia‏ @footballitalia 1m1 minute ago
footballitalia Retweeted Daniel Alves

Dani Alves: "Don't spread s**t, Higuain sent a video for me in a television programme... don't do your job badly, please." #Juventus #MCFC

Then why did he delete his video .

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

City Watch‏Verified account @City_Watch 6m6 minutes ago
Confirmed by @romeoagresti (best Juve source) that City are in for Dani Alves.


Fabrizio Romano‏Verified account @FabrizioRomano 7m7 minutes ago
Man City in talks with Juventus for Dani Alves. Guardiola wants him. NOT yet a done deal, need to find agreement w/ Juve #transfers #MCFC

 

[richards30]

footballitalia‏ @footballitalia 1m1 minute ago
footballitalia Retweeted Daniel Alves

Dani Alves: "Don't spread s**t, Higuain sent a video for me in a television programme... don't do your job badly, please." #Juventus #MCFC

Hmmmm...... maybe a runout without substance?

 

[dinosaurbloo]

Tony Book, just saying

 

[BringBackSwales]

Mendy could learn a hell of a lot too, even though he's on the other side.


People always say Alves is the kind of modern Fullback who doesn't defend, but if you actually watch him he's an absolute master at defending spaces through positioning the way that Pep loves to, and he's better than anyone else at coming into the midfield to create numerical advantage there when needed.

God I hope this happens.

This

 

[Cityisland]

So we're replacing old fullbacks with...well an old fullback. Great.

Is he more mobile than Zaba and Sagna tho? Not gonna pretend I have seen much of him but appears so. Im all for it.

 

[Akiva]

Agree with @domalino, he's a top fullback defensively and would have a major influence on our younger targets. He completely shut down Monaco over two legs in the CL and has been consistently unassailable through his professional career.
Throw in that he's Brazilian and you've got a soft landing for Ederson to work with. He's mates with Bravo too.

Hmmmm...... maybe a runout without substance?

The Higuain video is irrelevant to the discussion. Multiple, reliable, sources here and in Italy are confirming he wants to leave Juve and City are in on him.

 

[domalino]

You don't need to watch a team play to know they exist...it's the football equivalent of fake news

Oh and you've got a detailed knowledge of clubs in Brazil's second and third division?

Thought not.

 

[domalino]

Kyle Walkers comments about us are far mor damning by the way.

 

[kaz7]

Dani Alves has already given his personal consent over a move to Manchester City. [@romeoagresti]

 

[kiam06]

Great signing if we get him.

For those worried about age did you not see him last year in the Champions League he was outstanding.

Get him in.

Better than Kyle Walker by a mile.