right...so....
Ibra didn't play for Barca tonight.
The Spanish press are talking as though him leaving is a fait accompli that has been forced upon Guardiola.
Galliani says Ibra to Milan is 99.9% fantasy because of the wages, but "fantasies are good for us".
Tuttomercatoweb (who have all the best analysis of the transfer market) are not convinced, they think Milan could touch up one of the TV companies, a sponsor, or sell a bit of land (I think). For them, the pieces are falling into place. They also think Robinho to Barca is nailed on, because of the Sandro Roselli / Nike link.
Closer to home the reports don't know if Besiktas are in or out of the running for Robinho. I would guess that club, if pressed, might say it could go to deadline day. In fact the official line seems to be that City won't go back in the market... maybe the twinkle in Roberto's eye is just a twinkle in his eye. Or, as Tolmie and Others say.... maybe we're just done 'for the minute'... and 'circumstances' can always change.
the one question mark in my mind was Ade....don't ask me why, just a gut feeling after the Spurs game. but after seeing him jump for headers in Romania... actually jump for and win headers... I felt calmed, my doubts had almost disappeared. but how to interpret his interview to the English Press... broadly very positive about City and Mancini, and in the next paragraph suggesting he could be offski's as soon as January. what is that about? last person who said 'I'll wait until January' ended up on the very next Caravan to the Midlands.
Anyway, the papers ran the story that he had rejected Real.... in Madrid, reports come through that Benzema has been recalled to the Real squad...
So
Ibra is going to Milan or City, but he ain't staying put (unless he does).
Robbie is going to Barca, Besiktas, Fener, Lyon, Benfica, or staying at city.
Ade is going to Juve or Milan or another club, but probably not.
and that's before you even factor in Mascherano, who was going to Inter but now is going to Barca?
I'm almost scared to put this down, but....
Mascher to Barca.... Ibra to Milan... Ade to Juve.... Diego to Wolfsburg... Dzeko to city... damn...what about Inter?
fucked if I can keep up with this any more.
