João Palhinha

[Vester]

We'd end up with Rodders, Andre & Pahlinha scrapping for CDM. I think we'll only go for one, & my personal preference would be Andre, as I think we need a mix of playing options at CDM, more than like for like Midfielders.

If Andre could come in and contribute on a high enough level from day 1, he would obviously be the best option! I have not seen Andre enough to really have an opinion if he is or isn't good enough to do that, but I do think our biggest priority right now should be someone that strengthen us immediately. If Andre is that good, he would be my preferred option as well. If he would need a 12-18 months to settle in, we should prioritize someone that makes us stronger right away since the team desperately needs it. In my opinion :)

 

[John Wayne]

If Andre could come in and contribute on a high enough level from day 1, he would obviously be the best option! I have not seen Andre enough to really have an opinion if he is or isn't good enough to do that, but I do think our biggest priority right now should be someone that strengthen us immediately. If Andre is that good, he would be my preferred option as well. If he would need a 12-18 months to settle in, we should prioritize someone that makes us stronger right away since the team desperately needs it. In my opinion :)

I agree. The immediate concern is the here and now. We signed Fernandinho aged 28 and got 9 years out of him (8 of which were excellent).

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

This player is a walking yellow/red card. Avoid please.

 

[Mcfcok1971]

This player is a walking yellow/red card. Avoid please.

So is Rodri , but also one of the greatest midfielders to play for us

 

[Goldust]

Has to come in, is ready made and hopefully he gets a chance. Could you imagine we went to anfield with the team we’ve been churning out.

 

[Bluewars]

We’ll probably haggle over a few million trying to get this done if the paper reports are true,and another club will come in and slap down what Fulham want ..

He has a release clause.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

He has a release clause.

He definitely signed a new contract days after the Bayern move collapsed, so I assume you are right and that there is a release clause now.

 

[Goldust]

The release clause will probably be for the summer, I hope not though

 

[Dribble]

If Andre could come in and contribute on a high enough level from day 1, he would obviously be the best option! I have not seen Andre enough to really have an opinion if he is or isn't good enough to do that, but I do think our biggest priority right now should be someone that strengthen us immediately. If Andre is that good, he would be my preferred option as well. If he would need a 12-18 months to settle in, we should prioritize someone that makes us stronger right away since the team desperately needs it. In my opinion :)

André seems to have all the tools from the little I've seen of him, & reports are he's available & has sent a come & get me plea to City, after telling his team City is his preferred choice. This kid is seriously talented & a proper warrior.

I get what you say about a player needed for now, but we also have to think long-term too. If he takes the obligatory season to settle, then so be it. It'll just be the same as many players before him.

Word is that Fulham want BIG money for Pahlinha, & have identified Andre as his replacement. Liverpool, Barça, Bayern & others are reportedly hot on Pahlinha, but are also keeping a close eye on Andre.

I'd throw City's hat in the ring for Pahlinha & allow those teams to scrap it out, whilst we made a concerted effort to land an 'eager to join' André.

 

[Zabbasbeard]

We need a reasy made player and Palinha is ideal. If we can get 4 or 5 years out of him, that's fine, and if we can get as many as the great Fernandinho, then we have another legend.