If he's winning free kicks n penalties by sitting on his arse would you complain?inchy14 said:He'd spend more time sat on his arse than Ballotelli...........
............or Berti come to think of it.
You're not wrong mate. I think he'd be a great signing.alky313 said:I would take Di Maria in a heartbeat.
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Di Maria------Silva--------Navas
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With Nasri and Milner to rotate? We'd win the league.
Resale value? AJ apart, who was the last player we've bought in recent times who we've sold for more than we've bought him for?Kippax Street 1880 said:Would make sound economic sense aswell. around 20 to 25 million for a player like him is cracking business in today's market, especially with a resale value even if he stays for 4 or 5 years.
Dribble said:Resale value? AJ apart, who was the last player we've bought in recent times who we've sold for more than we've bought him for?Kippax Street 1880 said:Would make sound economic sense aswell. around 20 to 25 million for a player like him is cracking business in today's market, especially with a resale value even if he stays for 4 or 5 years.
We should buy a player to suit our needs, so if that's a 28 year old finished product then so be it. Last season, ManUre changed their strategy on buying older players with little or no resale value & it won them the league!
If a player's good enough, he's old or young enough in my book. Now back to Di Maria, I recall when we were interested in him before he joined Real. IIRC, we didn't pursue him because he was seen as being too lightweight for the Premiership & too hit & miss with his performances.
I've not kept an especially close eye on him since, but I've not seen a great deal from him to change that view. Pellegrini & Txiki have seen him up close & personal for some time & if they think he could possibly fit the bill, then I trust their judgement.
Eh?alky313 said:Dribble said:Resale value? AJ apart, who was the last player we've bought in recent times who we've sold for more than we've bought him for?Kippax Street 1880 said:Would make sound economic sense aswell. around 20 to 25 million for a player like him is cracking business in today's market, especially with a resale value even if he stays for 4 or 5 years.
We should buy a player to suit our needs, so if that's a 28 year old finished product then so be it. Last season, ManUre changed their strategy on buying older players with little or no resale value & it won them the league!
If a player's good enough, he's old or young enough in my book. Now back to Di Maria, I recall when we were interested in him before he joined Real. IIRC, we didn't pursue him because he was seen as being too lightweight for the Premiership & too hit & miss with his performances.
I've not kept an especially close eye on him since, but I've not seen a great deal from him to change that view. Pellegrini & Txiki have seen him up close & personal for some time & if they think he could possibly fit the bill, then I trust their judgement.
Changed their strategy? They bought Van Persie. This year they bought Zaha .... They haven't changed anything.
BlueDejong said:AS claims new boss Carlo Ancelotti has been told to reduce the number of players in the squad. Although Michael Essien and Ricardo Carvalho have already departed, Real have signed Daniel Carvajal, Isco, Casemiro, and promoted Jese to the first team squad.
The leaves the total at 27 – without deals for other players such as Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez being completed. There paper says the Italian boss will sanction the departure of at least four players. The list of those with a cloud over their future at the Santiago Bernabeu includes Kaká, Coentrao, Higuaín, Callejón, Di María, Adán y Jesús Fernández.
Marca and AS both carry more quotes from Iker Casillas about his experience on the sidelines last season. The Real Madrid legend claimed at one point he thought of leaving the club such was his frustration at being left out in the cold.
- What do you think about Di Maria & Coentrao ?