I don't think we'll end up spending that much on him actually, surprisingly. Might be wrong though. It's the HG factor with Walker really. It's also not putting all our eggs in the Maffeo basket too as when Alves is done, in a year or two, we'll at least have Walker if Maffeo isnt up to scratch. Maffeo's 100% going on loan to Girona next year. I'd bet loads on it, if i was that way inclined.
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I don't think we'll end up spending that much on him actually, surprisingly. Might be wrong though. It's the HG factor with Walker really. It's also not putting all our eggs in the Maffeo basket too as when Alves is done, in a year or two, we'll at least have Walker if Maffeo isnt up to scratch. Maffeo's 100% going on loan to Girona next year. I'd bet loads on it, if i was that way inclined.
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Think this strengthens our hand a little in the Walker negotiations as well as being a more then able full back. Levy knew he had us over a barrel given our shortage in that area. He was willing to sell and Walker will know that. So is he willing to hold on to a player they don't want and doesn't feel wanted or does he lower his fee expectations.
I'd let him ring us now.
I'd let him ring us now.
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I must admit without having seen him play for over a year having left Barca I surmised he must be on the wane. Then I watched his performance in the CL Semi where he didn't give Monaco players who ran riot against us a kick, made three assists and scored the other of the 4 goals Juve scored he still has a lot to offer.
On a free he's a steal.
On a free he's a steal.
Walker is very good no doubt, but not sure it's worth spending 45-50m on him so he can play as second-choice to Alves for two seasons and be rotated for cup games and some league games.
Thoughts on having Alves as the first-choice and then having him mentor Maffeo as the long-term solution?
Hell no! I'd be happy with walker if we can get him at or below the £40m mark. If the thieves are demanding any more then we should immediately walk away and let them deal with an unhappy player. There are other good options at right-back.
Alves is 34 and we don't know what his fitness is going to be like over the course of the season. I understand that he looked good this last season, but at that age things can change quickly. I don't think that Maffeo is ready to play regularly at this level.
Personally, I'd pay 5m for him just to have him train with us and give half time talks. Anything he does on the pitch would be a bonus ...
Alves and Juve have mutually terminated his contract so we don't even have to pay. Absolute bargain.
oakiecokie
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Its an absolute no brainer to sign him on.Great bit of business.Alves and Juve have mutually terminated his contract so we don't even have to pay. Absolute bargain.
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Hell no! I'd be happy with walker if we can get him at or below the £40m mark. If the thieves are demanding any more then we should immediately walk away and let them deal with an unhappy player. There are other good options at right-back.
Alves is 34 and we don't know what his fitness is going to be like over the course of the season. I understand that he looked good this last season, but at that age things can change quickly. I don't think that Maffeo is ready to play regularly at this level.
He wasn't just good this season, he was arguably the best right-back in the world this calendar year. Incredible speed, stamina and overall fitness so lumping him in with other 34 year-olds isn't fair IMO. Agreed about Maffeo, we'd be talking about him as a back-up (along with Fernandinho), not as a regular player
Don't understand that, how does that benefit Juventus?Alves and Juve have mutually terminated his contract so we don't even have to pay. Absolute bargain.
Bang on, we've got the upper hand now.Think this strengthens our hand a little in the Walker negotiations as well as being a more then able full back. Levy knew he had us over a barrel given our shortage in that area. He was willing to sell and Walker will know that. So is he willing to hold on to a player they don't want and doesn't feel wanted or does he lower his fee expectations.
I'd let him ring us now.
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