De Rossi (again)

[waspish]

10m and its a goer

 

[NipHolmes]

10m and its a goer

Complete guess by me but I reckon it'll be 20m euros or v.close too. His wages will have to fall if he wants to come here though. FFP will make pay to that. He's on summat daft like £170k a week and I cannot see him wanting to be on less than that but he had his chance last Jan to come for cheap and get top wages and he stayed. If he wants to come he shoudl be the one to sacrifice imo.

I reckon he'll go to PSG as others have said. They'll pay fee, wages and great place to live.

Would be chuffed to see him here but not even going to start thinking about this after the last 12months of teasing.

-- Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:51 pm --

Seems wasteful in the current climate. Wouldn't want to see Milner to go either - very useful, reliable player. Obviously I'd take de Rossi over him in central midfield, but £25 mill and god knows what on wages for a 29 year old? Maybe if we hadn't signed garcia

Fee and wage could be covered by selling Balotelli.

That'd be Isco imo.

-- Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:53 pm --

I agree, Milner would leave.

Milner doesn't even play same position. He plays right side of midfield, winger or attacking cm. Holding is his weakest position imo and Barry and De Rossi would hold whilst Yaya pushed forward. Garcia replacing Barry down the line?

By rights Milner could 'replace' Yaya when he goes to ACON. I liked him for us when he advanced and hopefully he gets that chance. He was great at Villa doing that role.

 

[Claytop]

10m and its a goer

Complete guess by me but I reckon it'll be 20m euros or v.close too. His wages will have to fall if he wants to come here though. FFP will make pay to that. He's on summat daft like £170k a week and I cannot see him wanting to be on less than that but he had his chance last Jan to come for cheap and get top wages and he stayed. If he wants to come he shoudl be the one to sacrifice imo.

I reckon he'll go to PSG as others have said. They'll pay fee, wages and great place to live.

Would be chuffed to see him here but not even going to start thinking about this after the last 12months of teasing.

-- Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:51 pm --

Seems wasteful in the current climate. Wouldn't want to see Milner to go either - very useful, reliable player. Obviously I'd take de Rossi over him in central midfield, but £25 mill and god knows what on wages for a 29 year old? Maybe if we hadn't signed garcia

Fee and wage could be covered by selling Balotelli.

That'd be Isco imo.

-- Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:53 pm --

I agree, Milner would leave.

Milner doesn't even play same position. He plays right side of midfield, winger or attacking cm. Holding is his weakest position imo and Barry and De Rossi would hold whilst Yaya pushed forward. Garcia replacing Barry down the line?

By rights Milner could 'replace' Yaya when he goes to ACON. I liked him for us when he advanced and hopefully he gets that chance. He was great at Villa doing that role.

Rather have Isco i think, can't see us splashing out on 2 new expensive signings..

 

[bapi]

DDR is on 100k pounds p/w. And Milner is not good in any position.

 

[NipHolmes]

10m and its a goer

Complete guess by me but I reckon it'll be 20m euros or v.close too. His wages will have to fall if he wants to come here though. FFP will make pay to that. He's on summat daft like £170k a week and I cannot see him wanting to be on less than that but he had his chance last Jan to come for cheap and get top wages and he stayed. If he wants to come he shoudl be the one to sacrifice imo.

I reckon he'll go to PSG as others have said. They'll pay fee, wages and great place to live.

Would be chuffed to see him here but not even going to start thinking about this after the last 12months of teasing.

-- Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:51 pm --

Fee and wage could be covered by selling Balotelli.

That'd be Isco imo.

-- Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:53 pm --

I agree, Milner would leave.

Milner doesn't even play same position. He plays right side of midfield, winger or attacking cm. Holding is his weakest position imo and Barry and De Rossi would hold whilst Yaya pushed forward. Garcia replacing Barry down the line?

By rights Milner could 'replace' Yaya when he goes to ACON. I liked him for us when he advanced and hopefully he gets that chance. He was great at Villa doing that role.

Rather have Isco i think, can't see us splashing out on 2 new expensive signings..

Me too.

At the end of the day we cannot justify both. Isco is needed more imo. We are out of Europe and DDR will be 30. I'd sooner seek a younger purchase where we get value for money. I genuinely believe the Busquets links have legs. I'd sooner target him to be honest.

Isco improves us and gives us width. DDR is a better CDM than Barry but gives us little interms of change. I like the idea of Isco, young and promising and cheap at 17m when you think how much Hazard cost. I reckon the club will push for the Isco pruchase more than a CDM purchase becuase we have Barry, Garcia, Rodwell and also Milner who can play there. Isco comes and gives us width which we need and a quicker build up play with killer ball assists. Nasri would have to be worried about game time for sure.

 

[NipHolmes]

DDR is on 100k pounds p/w. And Milner is not good in any position.

after tax he is.

Milner is very good when played in proper positions.

Milner is the PERFECT squad player. He plays when required and plays where required. He is a gem and trains harder than anyone else and thats from Merlins mouth.

Watch our great form last year, it involved him. Watch him for Villa where he was quality. Watch him for England where he is sacrificed to cover the 'RB' that is Johnson. He closes when pressing, doesn't stop running, can deliver a good assist and covers a shedload of ground which is ideal when you partner Yaya who does about a third the work.

Every team needs this type of player and I believe he is a good player. If you disagree I have no problems but I do ask that you explain why you rate so low. He's not a world beater but he is most certainly a good player for us to have and he is of course English which is a vital requirement for our squad to have ala Rodwell and Sinclair (who together earn what we paid Johnson alone).

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

i would take benat instead

 

[sam-caddick]

i would take benat instead

If we had a Yaya - Benat midfield, we would get overrun massively, it would be too weak.

Benat is the player we need to back up and give competition to Yaya.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

i would take benat instead

If we had a Yaya - Benat midfield, we would get overrun massively, it would be too weak.

Benat is the player we need to back up and give competition to Yaya.

Weak ? You should see benat play , he's like a pitbull in the MF and he isn't afraid of putting in decisive tackles . What he lacks physically , he makes up for it with his rugged yet technical style of play. I would rather have us pay 16million for the 25year old Benat (the figures from the media) than pay 20million or more for the 30year old DDR who's clearly losing his form and strength.

 

[Txiki Txiki Bang Bang]

I am not really one who "advocates" for a player all because of some youtube clips but you should see some of his clips on youtube. Due to the nature of the PL , Spanish players tend to add physicality to their technical style of play (Arteta , Silva, Carzola, Michu) and this means Benat would get better should he join city . at 25 he would be a long term investment and possible replacement for Barry.

 

[Cityisland]

EXCLUSIVE TMW - City, Carminati: "De Rossi? Mancini wants top player"
27/11/2012 14:00 by Marco Conterio Twitter: @ marcoconterio article read 1907 times
© photo by Federico Gaetano

The flight of English Daniele De Rossi is making noise in England. The Rolling Stones concert, yes, but also the summit with Manchester City Baglioni hotel in Kensington. Signs of the future, has considered the possibility that Tuttomercatoweb.com with Ivan Carminati, trainer of Citizens, with which the first argument is that touched the situation in the Premier League.
England as in Italy: many contenders, no master.
"There was last year, there is now. There is an up & down, as they call it here: we, United, Chelsea surely will tell you, and also that Arsenal and Tottenham recover.'s the end of November, we play with them all. "
Discordant note: the City out of the Champions League.
"In the league we have the best defense in the growth, there are these moments that should be taught many things."
Today is the birthday of Mancini: It is not that De Rossi wants as a gift?
"It 'sa question that is beyond my skills ... Everyone thinks that Mancini is interested in the great players, and it's true. City is a company that is only looking at the top and De Rossi is one of these guys.'s Not up to I say if it is the one and only goal, but it is clear that the coach and the club pointing only to these great players. Our focus, however, is just the next commitments, certainly prohibitive. "
Beyond the market: Balotelli she sees every day at training camp. Sees him happy and peaceful?
"Balotelli is training well, the coach has many players of high level and make technical choices. Tomorrow we will see, are situations that Mancini currency from time to time."
No cases Balotelli?
"No, Mario is training at the top, at a great level, I see happy, serene."

 

[MSP]

This thread is immortal :)

 

[malg]

DDR is on 100k pounds p/w. And Milner is not good in any position.

No idea what wades de Rossi is on, so no argument, however I certainly don't agree with your comments re Milner. Can only guess that you haven't watched him too much.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

DDR is on 100k pounds p/w. And Milner is not good in any position.

No idea what wades de Rossi is on, so no argument, however I certainly don't agree with your comments re Milner. Can only guess that you haven't watched him too much.

Its just because he is English, I would bet my left testicle on it

 

[kun1]

I'll be clear, i don't like the idea of us signing de rossi. i'm not doubting he's a great player, but the idea of having two (yaya) 30 year old in the center of midfield and them getting old. in two years we will have to replace them both. and we will go backwards as we cant sign 2 big names in 1 transfer window and if we do it will take them some time to get along together. on top of that if he leaves roma (which i still doubt) he will demand big wages. i'd rather us go all out for benat (younger. exceptional footballer, and less money, as easy as that).

 

[Turner92]

Found this on Roma forum pic of De Rossi in London apparently told the kid he wont be joining Chelsea haha

 

[sam-caddick]

Found this on Roma forum pic of De Rossi in London apparently told the kid he wont be joining Chelsea haha

My word this could be happening! Get in!!

There was rumours that he was here for the Rolling Stones concert on an article.

 

[ayrshire_blue]

I'll be clear, i don't like the idea of us signing de rossi. i'm not doubting he's a great player, but the idea of having two (yaya) 30 year old in the center of midfield and them getting old. in two years we will have to replace them both. and we will go backwards as we cant sign 2 big names in 1 transfer window and if we do it will take them some time to get along together. on top of that if he leaves roma (which i still doubt) he will demand big wages. i'd rather us go all out for benat (younger. exceptional footballer, and less money, as easy as that).

This 100%. Exactly my feelings.

 

[Armaan]

Found this on Roma forum pic of De Rossi in London apparently told the kid he wont be joining Chelsea haha

My word this could be happening! Get in!!

There was rumours that he was here for the Rolling Stones concert on an article.

Surely a bs cover up story?

 

[MihaiCity]

If he was in London then he was there to speak with mancini about a City move....it's seems like Jan will be the month when mancini will see his wish:DDr at City....mancini and txiki will go isco and DDR in Jan...i'm sure