Erling Haaland

[blue oli]

More the fact has to be this summer or the ships will sail.

Not sure the Covid landscape will change the fees too greatly for the truly elite players.

Agreed, I also think we have been putting the funds aside for a bit hit on two incoming players knowing we need a new striker plus maybe one other.

I think the original plan was an overlap year with the little Argentinian but the injuries have put that in question, despite how well things have gone.

I also believe the flexibility of the defensive players mean we won’t see a left back signed; so we will actually only see a striker coming in (unless a Stella left back is suddenly available).

This of course is totally separate to the potential of Messi coming, in which case we will see Sergio sign a one year extension irrespective of condition.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

No one commented or even liked this, but it’s very cool. And could be relevant.

Might be cool but hardly relevant.
The local schoolboys team consist almost fully of Messi shirts that their parents got them in Kusadasi or Alicante.

 

[blueparrot]

Might be cool but hardly relevant.
The local schoolboys team consist almost fully of Messi shirts that their parents got them in Kusadasi or Alicante.

In the schemme of things not very relevant , but it wasn’t the only time he wore the shirt, and was he taken to watch us by his ex player dad. So no it won’t be top of his priorities but when chosing even sub consciously can’t do any harm.

 

[asahartford1]

Might be cool but hardly relevant.
The local schoolboys team consist almost fully of Messi shirts that their parents got them in Kusadasi or Alicante.

And mostly pirate ones off the market.

 

[LucahArchie10]

Laporte won't be allowed to go anywhere.

He has to get his head down and accept he will still get plenty of games.

People seem to forget Ruben isn't even a left sided centre back - he's just that good.

Stones needs to stay fit and we have the luxury of Dias rotating with him on the right side pairing, just to keep everyone fresh.

Unless we have an injury crisis to Stones and Dias, we have Ake also providing the third back-up on the left.

It's a wonderful situation to have formulated.

Pep's comment is obviously to him & anyone else who's not happy about rotating?

Laporte, Mendy, Mahrez, Jesus & then Aguero & Dino up 2 you guys except it or go see your agent & Tixi

Not saying its all of those could inc current starters as well

 

[oddfellows]

Don't forget we paid 49m for a 20 year old Raz in the Summer of 2015. Camel gob was laughing at the fee.
5 years on, and the return is there for all to see.
Haaland will be 21 in the Summer.
No brainer.

 

[Newman Noggs]

Whatever it costs and whoever it is we need a finisher.

 

[cjn]

The beautiful thing about how we're playing right now is that we could legitimately toss off the rest of the summer business to focus all of our efforts on Haaland if we wanted to. If he doesn't want to come, fine, but we can't get beaten on the financial package.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Haaland, any decent prospects similar to Torres, a left back (lol, always a left back), and a squad defensive mid, and we've got a squad for another five years. Haaland is key, I think, and obviously improves us.

 

[salfordbluetrue]

He could also go to Barca or Madrid on a free next year
My point stands it is where the player see himself
I personally would prefer Mbappé to Haaland however I suspect Haaland is more likely but again the player decides and there are some big club that require strikers soon , Madrid Barca City Bayern amongst others

Of course your point has validity, but those clubs mentioned are skint and may well be for years to come, Dortmund stand to lose £20=30 million and PSG £120 million if they do not sell this year, there are other option, Chelsea it is doubtfull the FFP will allow them to spend big twice on the trot, Bayern it is a 1 horse league where they have players in those positions, PSG could sign Haaland as they need a Cavanni replacement but Kane suits them better.