Erling Haaland

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mike1923 said:
Currently 2-1 down. Out of CL, possibly out of cup, league isn’t happening

normally I’d suggest this means Dortmund would be open to a Jan deal. They probably would be, but Haalands agent knows every extra pound in Dortmunds pocket isn’t going in his
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Yep done. Their season is as good as over. Shame he won’t make a push to get out asap.
 
I just can't get super excited about him joining like others have. I've watched him quite a bit over the last year and as I've said before, he's still very, very raw and for what he wants to get paid- he should be far more complete/well rounded. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world if we missed out and went another route, imo.

I know people will throw his ridiculous goal per game ratio in my face but just look at Chelsea and how all their Bundesliga attackers are faring in the PL. It's a different beast in the PL to the BL. If Pep wants him then I trust his judgment though.
 
Shaffer92 said:
I just can't get super excited about him joining like others have. I've watched him quite a bit over the last year and as I've said before, he's still very, very raw and for what he wants to get paid- he should be far more complete/well rounded. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world if we missed out and went another route, imo.

I know people will throw his ridiculous goal per game ratio in my face but just look at Chelsea and how all their Bundesliga attackers are faring in the PL. It's a different beast in the PL to the BL. If Pep wants him then I trust his judgment though.
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I think that’s a really good assessment of the situation. I am also concerned he wouldn’t fit our style of play as his link up play and passing is well below the rest of the squad.

Kane is still my preferred choice as he would allow us to play how we do now by dropping deep linking the play etc but if needed he can also lead the line in a traditional sense. Either way I think people watch highlights /see clips of haaland and assume he is lewondoski/mbappe level when infact he is far from the finished article.
 
Shaffer92 said:
I just can't get super excited about him joining like others have. I've watched him quite a bit over the last year and as I've said before, he's still very, very raw and for what he wants to get paid- he should be far more complete/well rounded. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world if we missed out and went another route, imo.

I know people will throw his ridiculous goal per game ratio in my face but just look at Chelsea and how all their Bundesliga attackers are faring in the PL. It's a different beast in the PL to the BL. If Pep wants him then I trust his judgment though.
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I think you’re completely wrong and he’ll go on to be the greatest goal scorer of his generation. His ridiculous champions league record also puts some of your comments straight.
 
HelloCity said:
I think you’re completely wrong and he’ll go on to be the greatest goal scorer of his generation. His ridiculous champions league record also puts some of your comments straight.
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I don't think he's wrong to be honest and you insinuating otherwise is a shit statement to make. He MAY do as you say but he also might not. Your shouldn't put other people's opinions down and try to label them stupid.
 
dogmeat said:
I don't think he's wrong to be honest and you insinuating otherwise is a shit statement to make. He MAY do as you say but he also might not. Your shouldn't put other people's opinions down and try to label them stupid.
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He didn't label anyone stupid just politely disagreed, he certainly didn't claim they made a 'shit statement' . Reread their post then reread yours and tell me which one is shit.
 
AlanBalls said:


Any official word on this? Not the Puma deal we wanted to see if it’s true…
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He played in Nike boots today so he’s definitely not signed with Adidas…yet. That photo is from before today. His Nike contract is over so he can wear whatever brand he wants. I’m sure Mino and co. will want to get a binding war started over which sportswear brand will get his signature.
 
Shaffer92 said:
I just can't get super excited about him joining like others have. I've watched him quite a bit over the last year and as I've said before, he's still very, very raw and for what he wants to get paid- he should be far more complete/well rounded. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world if we missed out and went another route, imo.

I know people will throw his ridiculous goal per game ratio in my face but just look at Chelsea and how all their Bundesliga attackers are faring in the PL. It's a different beast in the PL to the BL. If Pep wants him then I trust his judgment though.
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I certainly understand what you are saying, however I trust in our staff to be able to coach the flaws out of his game, and maybe like Grealish, he will not initially be an automatic starter, until he is able to play the City way.
 
AlanBalls said:


Any official word on this? Not the Puma deal we wanted to see if it’s true…
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Sterling - New Balance
Foden - Nike
Laporte - Adidas
KDB - Nike
Cancelo - Nike
Bernardo - Adidas
Rodri - Nike
Grealish - Nike
… and so on…

Walker and Ederson are in Puma…

What’s it matter?
 
Shaffer92 said:
I just can't get super excited about him joining like others have. I've watched him quite a bit over the last year and as I've said before, he's still very, very raw and for what he wants to get paid- he should be far more complete/well rounded. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world if we missed out and went another route, imo.

I know people will throw his ridiculous goal per game ratio in my face but just look at Chelsea and how all their Bundesliga attackers are faring in the PL. It's a different beast in the PL to the BL. If Pep wants him then I trust his judgment though.
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I'd take a raw player who's got 79 goals in 78 games for Dortmund. Imagine what he could be with our manager/staff/team.
 
BongoBlue said:
I don't know. He might rather be Shipbuilding...
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Like your style Bongo. Respect is due to anyone who can shoehorn the title of one of the greatest songs ever into a football thread. For the record (no pun intended), it has to be the Robert Wyatt version for me.
 
Shaffer92 said:
I just can't get super excited about him joining like others have. I've watched him quite a bit over the last year and as I've said before, he's still very, very raw and for what he wants to get paid- he should be far more complete/well rounded. It certainly wouldn't be the end of the world if we missed out and went another route, imo.

I know people will throw his ridiculous goal per game ratio in my face but just look at Chelsea and how all their Bundesliga attackers are faring in the PL. It's a different beast in the PL to the BL. If Pep wants him then I trust his judgment though.
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I’d agree more if it wasn’t for his impressive champions league goals per game. Isnt he well ahead of where messi, Renaldo, zidane,Henry etc we’re at the same age?
 
The_Boxing_KangaBlue said:
Sterling - New Balance
Foden - Nike
Laporte - Adidas
KDB - Nike
Cancelo - Nike
Bernardo - Adidas
Rodri - Nike
Grealish - Nike
… and so on…

Walker and Ederson are in Puma…

What’s it matter?
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Cash bonuses. Added incentive for him to sign for both Puma and a Puma-sponsored club. I think similar happened with Neymar for PSG?

Takes some of the financial burden away from us, lands him a nice net bonus.
 
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