Fernandinho

[Shooter 83]

Can't believe people are moaning about this signing! Watched him plenty of times, top player and just what we need.

 

[Pep's suit]

Should be a very good signing. Maybe he's not worth 23M but it's not easy to sign Shakhtar's players. Next two or three seasons should be his peak, he's very mobile, can dribble (3.9 dribbles per game in CL this season) and will replace Barry / Garcia. I'm not sure if he'll be able to perform every match in EPL because he's very energetic but definitely will help in Europe.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

We've had a bloody good go already, much to Barca's annoyance. Not sure even Txiki can balance it back in our favour.

Is Reus realistic? Given that Dortmund have lost Goetze and likely to lose Lewandowski? They are Champions League finalists but the way people are talking they won't have many of the current team left when the next season starts

I'm not so sure this lad is ready to quit Dortmund just yet. Money can always open the door but like Kaka, if a player wants to stay put, doesn't matter if the club will consider offers.

Waspish is correct, I believe Isco or Lamela fits the brief Begiristain is already working towards.

It doesn't get the board moist, but Cavani for around £50m is the biggest deal we can do this summer.

And I believe we will.

 

[Tevez City]

We've had a bloody good go already, much to Barca's annoyance. Not sure even Txiki can balance it back in our favour.

Is Reus realistic? Given that Dortmund have lost Goetze and likely to lose Lewandowski? They are Champions League finalists but the way people are talking they won't have many of the current team left when the next season starts

I'm not so sure this lad is ready to quit Dortmund just yet. Money can always open the door but like Kaka, if a player wants to stay put, doesn't matter if the club will consider offers.

Waspish is correct, I believe Isco or Lamela fits the brief Begiristain is already working towards.

It doesn't get the board moist, but Cavani for around £50m is the biggest deal we can do this summer.

And I believe we will.

I would rather spend the whole budget to improve the creativity of the midfield instead of buying ANOTHER striker.

 

[ljones15]

I'd be very happy with Fernandinho. £23 mill is slightly expensive for a 28 year old however he is exactly what we need! Thought we'd go in for a younger mobile midfielder such as Kondogbia but Fernandingo is the full package. Plays just in front of the defence and everything goes through him at Shaktar. Very mobile, great with both feet and loves a pass.

For all you doubters....<a class="postlink" href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/9619820/fernandinho_vs_chelsea_a/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.metacafe.com/watch/9619820/f ... chelsea_a/</a>

 

[simon23]

Just from that one clip you can see that he is an upgrade on garcia.....tackles better, is more mobile, quicker and more positive passing as well.

 

[MCFC-alan88]

Is Reus realistic? Given that Dortmund have lost Goetze and likely to lose Lewandowski? They are Champions League finalists but the way people are talking they won't have many of the current team left when the next season starts

I'm not so sure this lad is ready to quit Dortmund just yet. Money can always open the door but like Kaka, if a player wants to stay put, doesn't matter if the club will consider offers.

Waspish is correct, I believe Isco or Lamela fits the brief Begiristain is already working towards.

It doesn't get the board moist, but Cavani for around £50m is the biggest deal we can do this summer.

And I believe we will.

I would rather spend the whole budget to improve the creativity of the midfield instead of buying ANOTHER striker.

Mario gone, Edin going and Tevez will probably leave next year, that leaves us with Aguero and you're complaining about "another striker". Again you play the fool.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Is Reus realistic? Given that Dortmund have lost Goetze and likely to lose Lewandowski? They are Champions League finalists but the way people are talking they won't have many of the current team left when the next season starts

I'm not so sure this lad is ready to quit Dortmund just yet. Money can always open the door but like Kaka, if a player wants to stay put, doesn't matter if the club will consider offers.

Waspish is correct, I believe Isco or Lamela fits the brief Begiristain is already working towards.

It doesn't get the board moist, but Cavani for around £50m is the biggest deal we can do this summer.

And I believe we will.

I would rather spend the whole budget to improve the creativity of the midfield instead of buying ANOTHER striker.

We will only have 2 and an emerging youngster striker unless we buy another one

 

[Craggers]

Brazilians are like Duracell bunnies, so his age won't be a factor whatsoever.

This guy is fecking brilliant and does all the right stuff.

A little concerned he predominantly drives through the right side of midfield, same as Yaya, and it is Barry's side which needs replacing.

This is where I see our new left winger being someone who can run all day, score goals and also not be scared to stick his foot in.

Any word on Bale?

Much as I would love it, mate, I think Madrid have the boy completely boxed off at present.

I have been told to expect a major surprise from left field, but would wager that would be more akin to a Neymar or Reus, than Bale.

If Bale was going to Madrid, they would obviously be looking to offload Tranny to fund the transfer.

I've seen links recently saying Tranny to PSG, but lets face it, if he is available, we should be busting balls to bring him in. Whether he'd want to come is a different matter.

I assume Neymar is Barca bound and has his heart set on it?

Reus is quality and also has age on his side compared to Ronaldo, but does he command the same marketing package you'd get with Ronaldo ... not sure?

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Any word on Bale?

Much as I would love it, mate, I think Madrid have the boy completely boxed off at present.

I have been told to expect a major surprise from left field, but would wager that would be more akin to a Neymar or Reus, than Bale.

If Bale was going to Madrid, they would obviously be looking to offload Tranny to fund the transfer.

I've seen links recently saying Tranny to PSG, but lets face it, if he is available, we should be busting balls to bring him in. Whether he'd want to come is a different matter.

I assume Neymar is Barca bound and has his heart set on it?

Reus is quality and also has age on his side compared to Ronaldo, but does he command the same marketing package you'd get with Ronaldo ... not sure?

They would not look to offload Tranny he earns more for Real Madrid than he has cost including his wages. He is a wet dream for them and the 2nd best footballer on the planet