Erling Haaland

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Centurions said:
Perez said a lot, some of it seemingly contradictory so I wouldn't put too much credence on anything he says.
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I can't believe any young player would go to Madrid while the club was being run by a deranged loon like Perez. In fact Spanish football is a good place to avoid at the moment for any ambitious player because Barca and Real are on the brink of collapse. Javier Tebas is not a good advert for La Liga either. This all pushes Haaland towards City in my view, the only obstacle of course being his crazy agent.
 
Tricky_Trev said:
Match made in heaven

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Wonder if he's feeling a bit of pressure, with all the focus on him over the last few weeks.

One of the dangers with a young player is that some have a "without fear" bonus when they break through, and feel invincible. As they get older, the pressure can build, and they start overthinking chances.

Clearly Haaland is starting from an exceptional high bar, and also has a reputation as a very quick learner/improver, but it'll be interesting to see how he reacts to arguably the first sign in his career that he's a mere mortal.
 
bluenova said:
Wonder if he's feeling a bit of pressure, with all the focus on him over the last few weeks.

One of the dangers with a young player is that some have a "without fear" bonus when they break through, and feel invincible. As they get older, the pressure can build, and they start overthinking chances.

Clearly Haaland is starting from an exceptional high bar, and also has a reputation as a very quick learner/improver, but it'll be interesting to see how he reacts to arguably the first sign in his career that he's a mere mortal.
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Someone here posted a couple of weeks ago that “Raiola knows what buttons to push” with Dortmund...

I have to say that yesterday he missed a penalty that I knew he was going to miss because it was one of the most ridiculous decisions I’ve seen a referee make and VAR let it stand in years. It was scandalous. Here in Brazil we say “when it’s stolen, it doesn’t go in”.
 
I wouldn't mind this being a after next season kind of buy, when his price comes down to a more reasonable amount.

The numbers lately have been doing my head in, they have been massive and unsustainable for a while, but it's only these past few weeks been kicking in.

I have no problem with Jesus, Ferran, and Delap as our options up top next season, with Palmer rotating with Mahrez on the right.

That's still good depth. We still have the option of Phil, Kev or Bernardo as a false 9 on top of that...
 
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WallyA said:
I wouldn't mind this being a after next season kind of buy, when his price comes down to a more reasonable amount.

The numbers lately have been doing my head in, they have been massive and unsustainable for a while, but it's only these past few weeks been kicking in.

I have no problem with Jesus, Ferran, and Delap as our options up top next season, with Palmer rotating with Mahrez on the right.

That's still good depth. We still have the option of Phil, Kev or Bernardo as a false 9 on top of that...
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Well hes not going to be at Dortmund in 12mths never mind two season away.

His price is as sustainable as Aguero was at 40m 10years ago.

If not Haaland then we buy someone else, not a chance Pep goes into next year with Jesus and no other striker, simply cannot afford it.
 
decmancity said:
Well hes not going to be at Dortmund in 12mths never mind two season away.

His price is as sustainable as Aguero was at 40m 10years ago.

If not Haaland then we buy someone else, not a chance Pep goes into next year with Jesus and no other striker, simply cannot afford it.
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The amount of money it would take to get him this season I feel would be insane, based on reports we've seen.

If its someone else at a cheaper price with high potential then sure I'm okay with that, but I also like the option of using what we have, Giving Ferran more chances as a striker since he's impressed well there, dipping into the academy and giving Delap a chance (probably one of the best PL2 strikers in that league), and then the season after brining him in.

That's just my mentality I guess, I prefer us using the players we have as much as possible, I think Ferran and Delap can add the required depth in that position next season.
 
decmancity said:
If not Haaland then we buy someone else, not a chance Pep goes into next year with Jesus and no other striker, simply cannot afford it.
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Not necessarily, jesus can play on either wing or as the false 9, as can many of our squad. It has been mentioned on here that pep's latest tactical evolution could well be strikerless
 
I'd love Haaland but don't understand why everyone thinks that if we don't get him we're in trouble

We need a new striker, but without one we are causing to the title and into the Semi-finals of the champions league

You could also arguable our squad is the best blend of young/prime in the world....

As I said before, not fussed if we hold out to try get him when he's a bit more affordable....as long as he doesn't join either the dipper or rags
 
He will go where he wants, when he wants, because it’s imperative Dortmund offload him while he’s happy. Happy and scoring like a madman is what is making the price ridiculous. If that stops, and they don’t make the CL next season, he’s not going to get any happier!

He will be expensive, but not the numbers being talked about. No chance!
 
How good is Delap though, if delap can develop like foden has, I would rather go for harry kane.
 
WallyA said:
The amount of money it would take to get him this season I feel would be insane, based on reports we've seen.

If its someone else at a cheaper price with high potential then sure I'm okay with that, but I also like the option of using what we have, Giving Ferran more chances as a striker since he's impressed well there, dipping into the academy and giving Delap a chance (probably one of the best PL2 strikers in that league), and then the season after brining him in.

That's just my mentality I guess, I prefer us using the players we have as much as possible, I think Ferran and Delap can add the required depth in that position next season.
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Press reports and fact are very different to what this deal will actually cost.

And with only a couple of clubs capable of completing , it maybe less than everyone is speculating.
 
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