Dusan Vlahovic | Signed for Juventus

[Deleted member 87819]

I still think they’re far more likely to go for Scamacca, and Vlahovic‘s reputation amongst Florentines would plummet if he joined Juventus: ‘Traditore!’

It would be just another “traitor” player to their list... lol

 

[WallyA]

I don’t know why people struggle with the notion that last summer Pep may have settled for Kane after it was clear early on that Dortmund would be inflexible on their fee demands. Chelsea also quickly turned to Lukaku.
Kane had an extraordinary double digit stat of assists last season. However, in the seasons before his assist numbers were all single digit and nothing impressive. Haaland had six league assists last season which besides last season, Kane only bested in 2016/17 when he had seven, one more.
This season so far Kane has had one league assist and Haaland has had five, even though the “English captain” has played five more league games than the Norwegian.
I agree that any player comes with risks, but the more proven at a higher level a player is, the less risks he will offer

Pep clearly wanted Kane, I don't think I can convince of you this (nor care too as I am lazy, I thought it was obvious), and you definitely won't convince me by simply stating goals and assists of the players.

I agree with your last sentence 100%.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Pep clearly wanted Kane, I don't think I can convince of you this (nor care too as I am lazy, I thought it was obvious), and you definitely won't convince me by simply stating goals and assists of the players.

I agree with your last sentence 100%.

But I don’t disagree that he wanted Kane. He did and he talked about it (later on the transfer window). What I don’t agree is that he only or primarily wanted Kane. It’s the metaphor Sam Lee gave about on his podcast: You wanted to go on vacation to Barcelona (Haaland), but because of restrictions you couldn’t and Cyprus (Kane) emerged as a possible destination, and you convinced yourself that it would also be a great place to go, but for some reason you also couldn’t go, and at the end of the summer you remember that the place you really wanted was Barcelona. That’s the situation. And it should be reminded that it was Lukaku the previous summer (think of his features)

 

[Agueroooo9320]

But I don’t disagree that he wanted Kane. He did and he talked about it (later on the transfer window). What I don’t agree is that he only or primarily wanted Kane. It’s the metaphor Sam Lee gave about on his podcast: You wanted to go on vacation to Barcelona (Haaland), but because of restrictions you couldn’t and Cyprus (Kane) emerged as a possible destination, and you convinced yourself that it would also be a great place to go, but for some reason you also couldn’t go, and at the end of the summer you remember that the place you really wanted was Barcelona. That’s the situation. And it should be reminded that it was Lukaku the previous summer (think of his features)

yes he did specifically wanted Kane. There were articles saying the board were not as keen on Kane as pep and that pep was in love in wanting the striker and see him as the perfect fit in his system.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

yes he did specifically wanted Kane. There were articles saying the board were not as keen on Kane as pep and that pep was in love in wanting the striker and see him as the perfect fit in his system.

Again, I am not saying he didn’t want Kane. It was reported that he had a list. It’s very possible Kane was on the top 2 or 3 of that list, which means he clearly wanted him, even if not as the first choice. But it was never Kane or bust. There were also several reports that we looked into Haaland months in advance. And it was clear early on that Dortmund weren’t going to make the fee negotiable, so he moved to Kane. If we hadn’t approached and heard a no from Lukaku the summer before, who’s to say we wouldn’t have looked into him again last summer?

 

[Delboy the blue]

City very rarely go back in for players when moves have "collapsed". City could see Vlahovic as a younger Kane alternative that is available during this Jan window (as he has a similar style of play). Especially for around 60m. I can also expect one more forward that will leave us in the summer - possibly either Mahrez or Sterling (if he doesn't renew his contract). Which can open the door for a Haaland summer move for his 65m release clause...
*fingers crossed* and we would have TWO world class strikers both aged 21

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Especially for around 60m

Considering true the rumor that Arsenal offered 70M + a player, I would say the days of 60M are in the past...

 

[Kamaro011]

City very rarely go back in for players when moves have "collapsed". City could see Vlahovic as a younger Kane alternative that is available during this Jan window (as he has a similar style of play). Especially for around 60m. I can also expect one more forward that will leave us in the summer - possibly either Mahrez or Sterling (if he doesn't renew his contract). Which can open the door for a Haaland summer move for his 65m release clause...
*fingers crossed* and we would have TWO world class strikers both aged 21

Fat chances, both of them want to be the main striker and not willing to being benched. We either get one or none at all.

 

[Paul1970]

I’d say he’s more like Davor Šuker, in fact it’s uncanny

If he is half as good as suker he will be great .

 

[Bluesiam]

If he is half as good as suker he will be great .

For genuine debate more than just being negative....... if you saw You tube of Suker at 21, would you (almost) break transfer records to buy him?

 

[Coatigan]

yes he did specifically wanted Kane. There were articles saying the board were not as keen on Kane as pep and that pep was in love in wanting the striker and see him as the perfect fit in his system.

And that may well have been total horseshit. Like s lot that gets said during a transfer window.

I think you may also be slightly blurring what was said in articles and what was said on here.

Ultimately, the entire 'desperately wanting kane and kane only' boils down to:
Kane giving a generic interview in may. Pep mentioning kane in an interview, in the context we weren't negotiating because spurs refuse to.
A front page article from a reporter on random celebrities that supposedly overheard something (that turned out to be utter balls) at a wedding.

That is literally it. The rest was the same noise and speculation that surrounds any transfer. There was no claims any more substantial than the claims we had an offer refused for Vlahovic in the final week, or had a deal agreed with Ronaldo.

WE wrote the narrative that pep only wanted Kane, and collectively reinforced it. Doesn't mean it was true.

Regardless, seemingly well over now, hopefully.

 

[Delphinho]

Watching Fioretina currently and I’m surprised he’s even capable of scoring goals for this side. 3-0 down to 9th placed Torino after 30 mins. They’re utter shite, no creativity whatsoever. Vlahovics hold up play and passing has been good

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Watching Fioretina currently and I’m surprised he’s even capable of scoring goals for this side. 3-0 down to 9th placed Torino after 30 mins. They’re utter shite, no creativity whatsoever. Vlahovics hold up play and passing has been good

They’re not usually this defensively careless

 

[WallyA]

Watching Fioretina currently and I’m surprised he’s even capable of scoring goals for this side. 3-0 down to 9th placed Torino after 30 mins. They’re utter shite, no creativity whatsoever. Vlahovics hold up play and passing has been good

He's feeding on scraps, definitely taking the penalties and being good at them has helped but Fiorentina do fuck all to make goals for him.

His xG is relatively low, but highest on their team, and he has vastly outperformed it.

He's clinical... iFiorentina just don't make chances for him, he would score loads here.

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

Considering true the rumor that Arsenal offered 70M + a player, I would say the days of 60M are in the past...

He doesn’t want Arsenal I’m unreliably informed. He wants us.

 

[The Black Shed]

He doesn’t want Arsenal I’m unreliably informed. He wants us.

And who does Haaland want?

 

[richards30]

And who does Haaland want?

Real Madrid it seems before us.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

Real Madrid it seems before us.

“It seems” based on absolutely nothing... except the narrative the Spanish media wants to push

 

[richards30]

“It seems” based on absolutely nothing... except the narrative the Spanish media wants to push

True but Sam Lee has also mentioned he’s heard that Haaland wants Real Madrid ahead of us but we will still push for him.

 

[Paul1970]

For genuine debate more than just being negative....... if you saw You tube of Suker at 21, would you (almost) break transfer records to buy him?

Tbh I don’t watch YouTube videos of players as it always shows the best bits . My only concern is that not many strikers from the Balkan’s have really succeeded in England . Dzeko was great for us but he wasn’t prolific .