80 mil. That's how much Atletico would accept.
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80 mil. That's how much Atletico would accept.
handsofstone
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Yea....that's still a lot, too much' for a player who will have to play outside his preferred position as it doesn't exist in our current tactical set up.....and he's not good enough to change our style for80 mil. That's how much Atletico would accept.
BillyShears
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I feel like if we wanted a not-quite-a-striker, not-quite-a-midfielder kind of player who can't play on the wing and isn't living up to potential because of their manager we could sign Dybala on a free and save £80m.
The Felix link just doesn't quite add up with Haaland coming in and Alvarez getting better every single game, and we're probably still going to play false 9 occasionally.
Alvarez could blow this conversation out the water. My mouth is watering at the prospect of him. I like the "think of Tevez when he came to England" comparison rather than the Gabriel Jesus one. Maybe it's the optimist in me, but I think Alvarez hits the ground running. Be interested to see if he plays wide initially or whether Pep just uses him as a pure central striker.
Yea....that's still a lot, too much' for a player who will have to play outside his preferred position as it doesn't exist in our current tactical set up.....and he's not good enough to change our style for
He doesn't have one position, he's played LW, CAM, Striker, LWB and as a 8 this year under Simone.
He's been top 3 attackers in the league last season just behind Benzema and Vinicius Jr in chances created and overall attacking play.
He's just won Atleticos best player award. He's had a brilliant season and has evolved his game considerably.
No disrespect to our attackers but Joao felix goes straight into our attack. If Suarez could finish better and wasn't past it he'd be on Kevin numbers for assists this season.
Atletico would've been fighting for the league if they had someone who could score
I feel like if we wanted a not-quite-a-striker, not-quite-a-midfielder kind of player who can't play on the wing and isn't living up to potential because of their manager we could sign Dybala on a free and save £80m.
The Felix link just doesn't quite add up with Haaland coming in and Alvarez getting better every single game, and we're probably still going to play false 9 occasionally.
Maybe Jesus goes pep wants another top class player who works he socks off and also has silky skills plus the five subs next season just might be the reason we go for a player like him.
Alvarez is a huge talent but also a young kid moving to a different culture for the first time.Alvarez could blow this conversation out the water. My mouth is watering at the prospect of him. I like the "think of Tevez when he came to England" comparison rather than the Gabriel Jesus one. Maybe it's the optimist in me, but I think Alvarez hits the ground running. Be interested to see if he plays wide initially or whether Pep just uses him as a pure central striker.
He is without doubt an exciting signing but let's not go overboard on him at this time, we have seen with Grealish's first season, integrating into this team is far from easy.
If Felix is available I would think we will be all over the deal, an incredible talent and for me the ideal Pep/City player.
Potentially after getting the two other rumoured targets. Mahrez, Foden and Sterling as alternative options, Palmer and McAtee as well. We could have crazy possibilities, even back 3 would be certain. Imagine a traditional 4-4-2 but with a Pep twist.
Ederson
Walker Stones Dias Cucurella
KDB Rodri Phillips Bernardo
Haaland Alvarez
Ederson
Cancelo Dias Laporte Aké
Mahrez Rodri Bernardo Foden
Haaland Sterling
Endless possibilities. I'm just in dreamland if that sounds a bit much haha, still gassed after our Prem triumphWalker Stones Dias Cucurella
KDB Rodri Phillips Bernardo
Haaland Alvarez
Ederson
Cancelo Dias Laporte Aké
Mahrez Rodri Bernardo Foden
Haaland Sterling
Rest in peace, Zinchenko, Gundogan and Steffen. hahaPotentially after getting the two other rumoured targets. Mahrez, Foden and Sterling as alternative options, Palmer and McAtee as well. We could have crazy possibilities, even back 3 would be certain. Imagine a traditional 4-4-2 but with a Pep twist.
EdersonEndless possibilities. I'm just in dreamland if that sounds a bit much haha, still gassed after our Prem triumph
Walker Stones Dias Cucurella
KDB Rodri Phillips Bernardo
Haaland Alvarez
Ederson
Cancelo Dias Laporte Aké
Mahrez Rodri Bernardo Foden
Haaland Sterling
Could easily slot in the midfield, I forgot to even add Grealish hahaRest in peace, Zinchenko, Gundogan and Steffen. haha
supercity88
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Alvarez could blow this conversation out the water. My mouth is watering at the prospect of him. I like the "think of Tevez when he came to England" comparison rather than the Gabriel Jesus one. Maybe it's the optimist in me, but I think Alvarez hits the ground running. Be interested to see if he plays wide initially or whether Pep just uses him as a pure central striker.
I've got the same feeling. The same way academy players can often look the business over a 6-12month period, there is a lot to be gained from throwing an unknown entity in and seeing what happens. Hunger, desire, confidence and a lack of fear can see them thrive, if only for a limited period. In Gabby's case injury derailed his quite brilliant start.
We talk about dips in form with young players, but often it is just that the opposition have enough knowledge of their game to then prevent them from playing so well. It is what they do to overcome that which determines how good a player they are.
The Diaz impact at Liverpool is one to watch now there is plenty of footage of how he likes to play. We will see how good a player he really is next season.
Alvarez looks like he has so much to his game that even if he isn't scoring he will still be improving the team considerably.
BillyShears
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Alvarez is a huge talent but also a young kid moving to a different culture for the first time.
He is without doubt an exciting signing but let's not go overboard on him at this time, we have seen with Grealish's first season, integrating into this team is far from easy.
If Felix is available I would think we will be all over the deal, an incredible talent and for me the ideal Pep/City player.
Not to be rude, but I don't need my expectations managing when it comes to Alvarez. I've spoken to enough people who have watched him enough to know that he will have an impact next season. That's all that matters to me. Appreciate that others will see it differently, but I'm not going overboard when I say he's a mouthwatering prospect because he is IMO.
As I've said before, the idea that we add Felix to a front line with Sterling, Mahrez, Grealish, Foden, Haaland, Alvarez, and Cole Palmer seems almost ludicrous. I also think the idea that we'd be "all over" a deal at that level (75 million plus) with all the other business we're doing seems far fetched at best.
Our attacking options are insanely good and I don't think there's room for Felix. Especially when you consider how many top class players would end up on the bench.
Was there any credible story written about Bernardo prior to him signing?100% haha. Although tbf everyone and their mum was writing Grealish was coming. I was in severe denial. With Felix it’s different. So far no one has written a credible story that we’re in for him this summer.
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Very much in agreement with this. Not wanting to get my expectations too high and I'm not saying Alvarez is gonna have a Sergio-style debut season or anything like that, but I've watched him a fair bit throughout the season and really think this kid is something special. Hungry, energetic, good movement, fantastic finishing, I can't wait to see him, personally. And I think it's such a great time for him to come in, as well, as all eyes are gonna be on Haaland, so that will allow Julian to settle in and show us what he can do without too much pressure.Alvarez could blow this conversation out the water. My mouth is watering at the prospect of him. I like the "think of Tevez when he came to England" comparison rather than the Gabriel Jesus one. Maybe it's the optimist in me, but I think Alvarez hits the ground running. Be interested to see if he plays wide initially or whether Pep just uses him as a pure central striker.
Gundogan and Zinny just landed us the Prem.Rest in peace, Zinchenko, Gundogan and Steffen. haha
BillyShears
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Was there any credible story written about Bernardo prior to him signing?
We were rebuilding an entire squad at the time. I tend to view these things through the prism of what is already available at the club. But you're absolutely right, nobody had a clue about the Bernardo signing, so in terms of transfers that makes anything possible!
i just hope we get 45-55m for him.
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About felix, I dont see where he would really fit considering he mainly plays central and we have haaland and Alvarez for those positions already.