I hope we have other alternatives to Koulibaly, I'm not entirely convinced on him anyway but the price is ridiculous all things considered and who can be arsed dealing with De Laurentiis. I'd walk away and let them come back to us, if they don't, they don't.
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Kalidou Koulibaly
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mosssideblue
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And your back up plan when they don't come back?I hope we have other alternatives to Koulibaly, I'm not entirely convinced on him anyway but the price is ridiculous all things considered and who can be arsed dealing with De Laurentiis. I'd walk away and let them come back to us, if they don't, they don't.
That's why I said "I hope we have alternatives". If we don't and don't consider anybody else suitable, then we go with what we have, very simple.And your back up plan when they don't come back?
mosssideblue
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Fair enough, though your post didn't read like that.That's why I said "I hope we have alternatives". If we don't and don't consider anybody else suitable, then we go with what we have, very simple.
I see what you mean, my apologies.Fair enough, though your post didn't read like that.
I hope we have other alternatives to Koulibaly, I'm not entirely convinced on him anyway but the price is ridiculous all things considered and who can be arsed dealing with De Laurentiis. I'd walk away and let them come back to us, if they don't, they don't.
There are plently of choices in Europe: Skriniar, Dias, Torres, Carlos, Gimenez.
Problem with the 1st: strong but seem reckless. 2-4th: untested and not very experienced at the highest level. We would pay top dollar not really knowing what to expect. 5th Gimenez: cost too much, 120m.
My dreamsigning was De Ligt. Age, quality and actually had a decent pricetag, but was never happening because of that royal prick of an agent he has, Raiola.
For me, Koulibaly is probably still our best bet. Imagine him getting a boost joining us and playing for Pep. He’s a physical monster and he knows how to defend. One could only hope he keeps his pace intact and stay of injuries. Then he’d be a topsigning.
About the transfer fee, I believe the club refuses anything above 65m, maybe addons to 70m if he wins UCL.
A few bad games doesn't mean Koulibaly is rubbish. He's been consistently world class for 5 seasons now, and the performances against Liverpool/Salah and PSG/Mbappe should be enough to make your mind up. You'll still get those that compare him to Mangala even though this guy has dominated the best strikers in World Football. This video will show you a very intelligent defender off the ball.
BufordUSABlue
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Not sure we will get them to budge at 55M, but worth an opening offer and the negotiation gives them time to get the deal for Magalhaes for 22M.
We offer 63M and IMO the deal gets done...and this will then become our club record.
Them demanding 90M is completely, away with the fairies stuff!
We offer 63M and IMO the deal gets done...and this will then become our club record.
Them demanding 90M is completely, away with the fairies stuff!
citytill1die84
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Loads of reports in Italy but none for Fabrizio Romano and imo he's the most reliable.
The situation with Garcia leaving has definitely intensified the search in my opinion, although if we don't see any real alternatives to Koulibaly then we go into next season with Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Adaradiayo and Harwood-Bellis. There's no point throwing money at the situation unless we're sure (well as sure as we can be) about a player.There are plently of choices in Europe: Skriniar, Dias, Torres, Carlos, Gimenez.
Problem with the 1st: strong but seem reckless. 2-4th: untested and not very experienced at the highest level. We would pay top dollar not really knowing what to expect. 5th Gimenez: cost too much, 120m.
My dreamsigning was De Ligt. Age, quality and actually had a decent pricetag, but was never happening because of that royal prick of an agent he has, Raiola.
For me, Koulibaly is probably still our best bet. Imagine him getting a boost joining us and playing for Pep. He’s a physical monster and he knows how to defend. One could only hope he keeps his pace intact and stay of injuries. Then he’d be a topsigning.
About the transfer fee, I believe the club refuses anything above 65m, maybe addons to 70m if he wins UCL.