Jude Bellingham

[blueparrot]

The first 4 names are slightly more offensive, but all those players would be far more suited to Pep football in my opinion. Gavi might be available on a free transfer, while most of these names would be in the 70-100m range, well below Bellinghams price tag

I think Pep will know what he wants, so if we get Bellingham then it’s because he thinks he’s suited to what he wants.

 

[lonestay]

Who cares what Bellingham costs? If he has been deemed as what we want, then cost is immaterial The Sheikh just got promoted we can afford him !

 

[FantasyIreland]

The first 4 names are slightly more offensive, but all those players would be far more suited to Pep football in my opinion. Gavi might be available on a free transfer, while most of these names would be in the 70-100m range, well below Bellinghams price tag

But,its because of the unique package that Bellingham brings that management want him.
He brings an alternative and a presence we lack,so comparing apples with oranges,to try and make a straw man,is silly in this situation.

 

[applecentral]

Pedri, Gavi, Wirtz, Musiala, Camavinga, Enzo and Caicedo just off the top of my head

Yes but apart from all those players, who do we know is as good as Bellingham aged 19. How old?

 

[applecentral]

If we are going to spunk 130m or more on Bellingham, I would like to see the club pick up Gavi on a free transfer if possible. That would help, giving value for money. 2 potential World Class players for the price of one.

 

[OB1]

But,its because of the unique package that Bellingham brings that management want him.
He brings an alternative and a presence we lack,so comparing apples with oranges,to try and make a straw man,is silly in this situation.

Exactly, plus he is English and given that we have to have home grown players (and may need more rather than less), it makes sense to try and have most of the best English players.

Furthermore, the game changes and Bellingham's attributes may be beneficial to how Pep develops the team.

 

[oldius]

What is unique about Pep, IMO, is his ability to consistently find new ways to play in order to combat the development of opponents. It is clear to me that the slower, possession based game that we have successfully played has now reached a point of familiarity to opponents, who combat it by sitting deeper than ever, shuffling only from side to side and limiting overloads. We have recognised this and have begun to buy more explosive players, especially Haaland and Alvarez, and I suspect we may add Bellingham to that list. It is not that what has gone before is no more, because the game constantly develops, but we now are in a phase of wanting both those who can have their foot on the ball, dictating the tempo of the game, but with an explosive edge that stops opponents nullifying us. I think that these are very exciting times, and we could see Foden, Grealish, Perrone, Bellingham, Veiga and Rodri make up a very exciting, dynamic and young line-up.

 

[PhillyBasedBlue]

This season, I’ve now seen him against:

City at the Etihad, where bar a few decent passes and a headed goal, he was quite poor, especially in the last quarter of the game.
City at Dortmund where he was terrible all game, had 29 touches when Rodri had 142 in a game Dortmund had to win to still give them a chance to win the group, at home.
USA where he was poor
France where he was poor
Chelsea at home where he was poor
Chelsea away where he was terrible
And now Bayern away where he was very poor again and did pretty much fuck all other than get a penalty for diving and moaning at his teammates every time he gave the ball away.

Where all the fuss about this lad has come from, I have no bloody idea whatsoever.

Him being 19 probably

 

[PhillyBasedBlue]

Lets get some perspective here......the 'kid' is being talked about like a seasoned pro,when the reality is most his age aren't even playing mens football.....let alone at International level.

You have to recognise that fact and take his youthfulness into consideration,because its reality and its unfair to judge him otherwise.

Yes,the fee will be astronomical.....but i dont see any other player,of his age,ability,and standing,anywhere near his level.

Gavi?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Gavi?

He was mentioned previously.....is he the same player as Bellingham?