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[TheThirdDeano]

"Hala Madrid! ...y nada más"

Haha yeah!
Como es tas!

 

[Phoenix900000]

Incredible what media hype does. Rice hasn't and will not achieve, 10% of what Pirlo has with his little toe.

So you're saying that the media (mainly London based) are hyping an English player that plays for a club that is liked and not for a club that they heavily dislike

Colour me shocked :)

 

[Phoenix900000]

Rice for £105m, or Tchouameni/Valverdé for less than £80m? Mmmmm...... \0/

If anyone's got Txiki's digits, get him on the case & tell him to weave his fuckin transfer magic!

£80m-£100m for both with Bernardo going the other way would be perfik! Luvely Jubbly! :-)

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We should be all over this imo

We'll see what City do, if he's available (imo I don't think he is)

 

[GaudinoMotors]

You'll all have seen this before - I'd missed it.
Interesting watch.

https://www.google.com/search?q=txi...#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:3c38b3b4,vid:dF6Rt5f3-aE

 

[Blue and true]

Rice for £105m, or Tchouameni/Valverdé for less than £80m? Mmmmm...... \0/

If anyone's got Txiki's digits, get him on the case & tell him to weave his fuckin transfer magic!

£80m-£100m for both with Bernardo going the other way would be perfik! Luvely Jubbly! :-)

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Please no. Valverde would be class under Pep. Likewise Tchouameni.

 

[MafeotulBlue]

Please no. Valverde would be class under Pep. Likewise Tchouameni.

Valverde is the closest natural replacement i have see of Bernardo Silva.

 

[Blue and true]

No idea why people are talking about Rice as if he is one of the best DMs in the world. Plays for a mid-table PL team that parks the bus. Only gets to start in the national team since his main competition is a guy that started like 2 games all season. If England had a Rodri level DM absolutely no one would say Rice is a ”top top player” but since England has no competition at all at the DM position English media has hyped everything mediocre this guy does as exceptional.

But no other team has a Rodri level DM? Doesn't denigrate anything about Rice's ability. He's top class with the potential to become world class under the right tutelage.
The fact the top two clubs in the country were after him is testament to that.

 

[RayCTID]

Pogba available. welcome to Manchester posters could go up. :)

Saudi Arabia beckons

 

[Blue and true]

Valverde is the closest natural replacement i have see of Bernardo Silva.

Exactly. I'll be gutted if he goes to the scousers.

And Tchouameni coming in as a Rice alternative would be lovely.

 

[Keeper!]

Absolutely, the pressure is cranked up double for him, they need to hit the ground running.

They hit the ground running last season in a magnificent way but ran out of ideas and bottle with the finishing line in sight, huge season for the Arse and Virgil Tracy.

 

[MafeotulBlue]

Exactly. I'll be gutted if he goes to the scousers.

And Tchouameni coming in as a Rice alternative would be lovely.

Well, the cartel have been underwhelming for a while, the money the Premier League is making, it was bound at one point for them to start their typical spend spree.

Don't expect an easy season.

 

[MafeotulBlue]

But no other team has a Rodri level DM? Doesn't denigrate anything about Rice's ability. He's top class with the potential to become world class under the right tutelage.
The fact the top two clubs in the country were after him is testament to that.

Again, Kalvin was the best player for Leeds for a long time. Had an incredible euro's, even had me thinking about him as what a player he is.

Had multiple big boys after him, and now can't figure out pausa and is under severe pressure at the club.

Top class players are already winners, unique. He's talented, with good mentality and a good work ethic. Basically a Milner.

 

[Dribble]

We should be all over this imo

We'll see what City do, if he's available (imo I don't think he is)

I tend to agree. Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham & Valverdé are Real's midfield future post Modric & Kroos.

HOWEVER, the twist in the plot is Mbappé. Will Real risk waiting a season & getting him on a free? OR will they strike now so they don't lose out on him for a second time?

Only if Real decide to spunk £200m on him this summer can I see Tchouameni/Valverdé possibly being sacrificed to bring in Kylian.

I suppose we'll have to wait & see hey? \0/

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Valverdes agents have already knocked back any approaches for him. He wont move.

 

[Keeper!]

Again, Kalvin was the best player for Leeds for a long time. Had an incredible euro's, even had me thinking about him as what a player he is.

Had multiple big boys after him, and now can't figure out pausa and is under severe pressure at the club.

Top class players are already winners, unique. He's talented, with good mentality and a good work ethic. Basically a Milner.

"Kalvin was the best player for Leeds for a long time."

 

[MafeotulBlue]

"Kalvin was the best player for Leeds for a long time.

Not debating this at any time.

 

[Keeper!]

Not debating this at any time.

Good mentality, Pep may disagree there, what happened post WC?

Something pissed pep off big time that's what!

 

[Dukefan9]

Laporte to Bayern makes sense now that Lucas is PSG bound

 

[blueparrot]

Good mentality, Pep may disagree there, what happened post WC?

Something pissed pep off big time that's what!

You think, but you're only guessing.

 

[TonyM]

Why is Rice listed in the same caliber as Viera and Pirlo and top top players?
Why is Rice listed amongst Viera and Pirlo?

Because I'm fucking hilarious!!!!