Saúl Ñíguez

[dannyboy29]

He has everything you need really to play the position. He's very mobile, good defender, has a bit of the Simeone shit-housery, is excellent at bringing the ball forwards, copes with pressing well, and can make some nice box-to-box runs, has an eye for a pass. Probably chips in 10 goals a season too.

Also has a ridiculous amount of experience for a 24 year old, and a habit of delivering in big games as well.

The one thing he doesn't seem to have is that Jorginho-style setting the pace of the game ability, but I think that can be taught.

I hope to god that if we do sign him that he doesn't have any of the Jorginho styles whatsoever. He's been awful this season.

 

[Dax777]

If rather have Rodrigo :)

 

[richards30]

Well the rumour has come from somewhere ?

 

[jimharri]

Well the rumour has come from somewhere ?

ESPN, apparently.

 

[remember arthur mann]

If rather have Rodrigo :)

Orange juice !

 

[BlueLook]

A consistent and solid player. Could be big for us. But that fee is madness.

 

[Jumanji]

For that price, yes fucking please. He may not play the same position in Madrid, but in Simeone's system I have to think Pep can utilize his defensive strengths when needed, and it's not like Fernandinho was a true holding midfielder at Shakhtar. Even with Pellegrini he played alongside Yaya.

Not saying I fully believe the reports, but this would be an excellent signing if true.

You're being a little unclear there mate. He was an attacking mid full stop at Shakhtar. His transformation has been unreal.

 

[BertTrautmann'sParachute]

I've heard from someone who has good info from the club that if we get to buy any players this summer it'll be Chilwell and Saul and they are, purportedly, close.

 

[Delphinho]

I've heard from someone who has good info from the club that if we get to buy any players this summer it'll be Chilwell and Saul and they are, purportedly, close.

Saul would be great, but signing Chilwell almost makes me want a transfer ban

 

[Dax777]

Saul would be great, but signing Chilwell almost makes me want a transfer ban

Damn! That's mean!!!!!