Joao Cancelo

[Dax777]

Have you heard something or pure speculation?

I think that was a joke :)

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

Thought he came bk today

 

[kaz7]

Have Fern & Danilo fallen out? Is that why he hasn't come back yet?

Oh George lol,dinho has been given longer off,he gets back tomorrow

 

[cjn]

I want to keep expectations low since this isn't done, but I am really excited over this transfer. I watched a good bit of Juve last year and in my opinion he has the talent to have a Mendy-like impact (when healthy obviously) on the team, but from the other side. Between him and Walker I think it'll be a horses for courses type deal, like we did with who paired Laporte last season, but to the extent that there is a "first choice" I would not be surprised to see him eclipse Walker by the end of the season.

 

[bumbleblue]

When shall we fire up the flight trackers?

 

[Stoned Rose]

I want to keep expectations low since this isn't done, but I am really excited over this transfer. I watched a good bit of Juve last year and in my opinion he has the talent to have a Mendy-like impact (when healthy obviously) on the team, but from the other side. Between him and Walker I think it'll be a horses for courses type deal, like we did with who paired Laporte last season, but to the extent that there is a "first choice" I would not be surprised to see him eclipse Walker by the end of the season.

Agreed. Cancelo is mustard. Be a tremendous addition to the squad.

 

[Stoned Rose]

When shall we fire up the flight trackers?

Who’s on cone watch?

 

[1961_vintage]

When shall we fire up the flight trackers?

Get @citykev28 over to Barton asap.

 

[itisrising]

If we pull this off, absolute daylight robbery. Danilo has been solid but Cancelo is levels above and 3 years his junior. I'm genuinely perplexed at what Juve are thinking with this and whole Dybala-Lukaku swap.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

I want to keep expectations low since this isn't done, but I am really excited over this transfer. I watched a good bit of Juve last year and in my opinion he has the talent to have a Mendy-like impact (when healthy obviously) on the team, but from the other side. Between him and Walker I think it'll be a horses for courses type deal, like we did with who paired Laporte last season, but to the extent that there is a "first choice" I would not be surprised to see him eclipse Walker by the end of the season.

Agree. I think Pep will play Cancelo in Europe more often than Walker.( he often looks nervous in Europe) In Europe technical ability is very important especially for our style and Cancelo is much better in that aspect.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

If we pull this off, absolute daylight robbery. Danilo has been solid but Cancelo is levels above and 3 years his junior. I'm genuinely perplexed at what Juve are thinking with this and whole Dybala-Lukaku swap.

Isn’t Danilo a better defender than Cancelo?

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Isn’t Danilo a better defender than Cancelo?

Yeah but worse in all other aspects.

 

[kippaxwarrior]

When shall we fire up the flight trackers?

.

 

[itisrising]

Isn’t Danilo a better defender than Cancelo?

Probably but as odd as this sound, defending isn't that vital as a fullback compared to ball playing ability and ability to create chances. We operate in a system that has allowed players like Delph and Zinchenko to thrive in a fullback role because we dominate so much of the ball. I'd expect Cancelo to be a menace on the right with his passing ability and he's probably an upgrade on Walker's defending abilities.

 

[waspish]

Seen about 10 mins of him and he was awful. Is 10 mins enough to judge a player? ;)

 

[George Hannah]

Probably but as odd as this sound, defending isn't that vital as a fullback compared to ball playing ability and ability to create chances. We operate in a system that has allowed players like Delph and Zinchenko to thrive in a fullback role because we dominate so much of the ball. I'd expect Cancelo to be a menace on the right with his passing ability and he's probably an upgrade on Walker's defending abilities.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Probably but as odd as this sound, defending isn't that vital as a fullback compared to ball playing ability and ability to create chances. We operate in a system that has allowed players like Delph and Zinchenko to thrive in a fullback role because we dominate so much of the ball. I'd expect Cancelo to be a menace on the right with his passing ability and he's probably an upgrade on Walker's defending abilities.

True. But from my limited understanding, Juventus are a much more defensive side than us.

It could turn out to be an excellent deal for both clubs.

 

[Cellarite]

Get @citykev28 over to Barton asap.

Fuck me. I only just got in from a day at Sherwood Forest. I’ll go in the morning.

 

[ctid1894]

You’d think so but Walker just signed a long extension so fuck knows.

Walker will still predominantly play right back over the next season or two but will slowly be transitioning into a centre back long term.

 

[paulchapo]

Has anyone seen enough of him to give an opinion? I have no idea myself.