Marco Reus

[Centurions]

they were told they couldn't spend 40m on Cuadrado this window because of FFPR, so unless they want to get in trouble there as well then they can't afford Reus.

How can they buy Suarez but not Cuadrado ?

My sums have us at £14M left with a probable sale of Nastasic to come. Reus would be the icing on the cake and cheap long term as we may not be as keen on Ross Barkley a year from now.

because they bought Suarez, then wanted Cuadrado.

Plus another £64 million or so of talent. So far they've spent just short of £135 million but brought in £70 million in sales. Around £65 million in the red so far.

 

[Instant_Offense]

How can they buy Suarez but not Cuadrado ?

My sums have us at £14M left with a probable sale of Nastasic to come. Reus would be the icing on the cake and cheap long term as we may not be as keen on Ross Barkley a year from now.

because they bought Suarez, then wanted Cuadrado.

Plus another £64 million or so of talent. So far they've spent just short of £135 million but brought in £70 million in sales. Around £65 million in the red so far.

Who did they sell besides Sanchez? And with Neymar, Messi and Suarez as a top 3, with Pedro still around, where does he fit?
Also, if we can make the finances work, and I have little doubt the boys can, we should kidnap this deal straight away. I understand the European number limitations, but exceptions must be made for this type of talent. With Reus we would be a proper match for anyone.

 

[Kladze]

because they bought Suarez, then wanted Cuadrado.

Plus another £64 million or so of talent. So far they've spent just short of £135 million but brought in £70 million in sales. Around £65 million in the red so far.

Who did they sell besides Sanchez? And with Neymar, Messi and Suarez as a top 3, with Pedro still around, where does he fit?
Also, if we can make the finances work, and I have little doubt the boys can, we should kidnap this deal straight away. I understand the European number limitations, but exceptions must be made for this type of talent. With Reus we would be a proper match for anyone.

Some chap called Fabregas or something. And Bojan Krkic.

 

[decmancity]

I just don't see how he fits Pellegrini's style of play, from what I have seen he has never really used out and out wingers/inside forwards (Football Manager) so whilst he is a fantastic player I don't see us signing him like how we wouldn't sign Robben or Ribery etc.

Maybe I am wrong and know fuck all about football but just my 2p.

 

[Centurions]

Plus another £64 million or so of talent. So far they've spent just short of £135 million but brought in £70 million in sales. Around £65 million in the red so far.

Who did they sell besides Sanchez? And with Neymar, Messi and Suarez as a top 3, with Pedro still around, where does he fit?
Also, if we can make the finances work, and I have little doubt the boys can, we should kidnap this deal straight away. I understand the European number limitations, but exceptions must be made for this type of talent. With Reus we would be a proper match for anyone.

Some chap called Fabregas or something. And Bojan Krkic.

That's him, Cyril Fabregas was his name.

 

[schfc6]

I just don't see how he fits Pellegrini's style of play, from what I have seen he has never really used out and out wingers/inside forwards (Football Manager) so whilst he is a fantastic player I don't see us signing him like how we wouldn't sign Robben or Ribery etc.

Maybe I am wrong and know fuck all about football but just my 2p.

He's not an out and out winger. In Champ Manager speak he's a AMLC. He's basically Nasri with more pace, better dye for goal. Not quite as intelligent or savvy on the ball as Nasri.

In my opinion, for what it's worth, Reus would perfect for our squad.

 

[decmancity]

I just don't see how he fits Pellegrini's style of play, from what I have seen he has never really used out and out wingers/inside forwards (Football Manager) so whilst he is a fantastic player I don't see us signing him like how we wouldn't sign Robben or Ribery etc.

Maybe I am wrong and know fuck all about football but just my 2p.

He's not an out and out winger. In Champ Manager speak he's a AMLC. He's basically Nasri with more pace, better dye for goal. Not quite as intelligent or savvy on the ball as Nasri.

In my opinion, for what it's worth, Reus would perfect for our squad.

This is what I mean when I say I don't see how he fits, our squad is practically built on technique, I am not saying Reus isn't technically very good because he is far and away from a kick and rush winger but still.
Now I understand Navas isn't exactly Silva but he is very technically gifted for a winger and that is why he plays for Spain and why we bought him above plenty of options.

Don't get me wrong I love watching Reus play, the Dortmund team is superb to watch but I just don't see him slotting into our team like for example Isco would or Ozil or Rodriguez etc.

 

[SebastianBlue]

I just don't see how he fits Pellegrini's style of play, from what I have seen he has never really used out and out wingers/inside forwards (Football Manager) so whilst he is a fantastic player I don't see us signing him like how we wouldn't sign Robben or Ribery etc.

Maybe I am wrong and know fuck all about football but just my 2p.

He's not an out and out winger. In Champ Manager speak he's a AMLC. He's basically Nasri with more pace, better dye for goal. Not quite as intelligent or savvy on the ball as Nasri.

In my opinion, for what it's worth, Reus would perfect for our squad.

This is what I mean when I say I don't see how he fits, our squad is practically built on technique, I am not saying Reus isn't technically very good because he is far and away from a kick and rush winger but still.
Now I understand Navas isn't exactly Silva but he is very technically gifted for a winger and that is why he plays for Spain and why we bought him above plenty of options.

Don't get me wrong I love watching Reus play, the Dortmund team is superb to watch but I just don't see him slotting into our team like for example Isco would or Ozil or Rodriguez etc.

He should never, if there is anything good left in this world, get anywhere near our squad.

But I believe Reus would actually work well. However, a stalwart would need to be dropped to accommodate him in the side. I think his purchase would unsettle the dressing room, which is the biggest argument against it, unless we are selling one (or two) of Jovetic, Navas, or Milner.

 

[bluechampion7891]

He's not an out and out winger. In Champ Manager speak he's a AMLC. He's basically Nasri with more pace, better dye for goal. Not quite as intelligent or savvy on the ball as Nasri.

In my opinion, for what it's worth, Reus would perfect for our squad.

This is what I mean when I say I don't see how he fits, our squad is practically built on technique, I am not saying Reus isn't technically very good because he is far and away from a kick and rush winger but still.
Now I understand Navas isn't exactly Silva but he is very technically gifted for a winger and that is why he plays for Spain and why we bought him above plenty of options.

Don't get me wrong I love watching Reus play, the Dortmund team is superb to watch but I just don't see him slotting into our team like for example Isco would or Ozil or Rodriguez etc.

He should never, if there is anything good left in this world, get anywhere near our squad.

But I believe Reus would actually work well. However, a stalwart would need to be dropped to accommodate him in the side. I think his purchase would unsettle the dressing room, which is the biggest argument against it, unless we are selling one (or two) of Jovetic, Navas, or Milner.

Not necessarily. Navas is an impact sub, he should never be considered a starter. Milner by all accounts will leave as he is probably going to get even less time this season. Jovetic would be our third striker so we would still have 3 strikers for 2 positions so lots of opportunities for him. The one most affected will be Nasri.

Although I still think it could work if we rotate heavily between silva, nasri and reus. Remember, in Germany you play 34 league games and at most 6 cup games whereas here we have a 38 game league in addition to two cup tournaments of up to 12 games in total (more if we draw early FA cup round). SO lots of games (potentially 10 more domestically). Also assuming that reus would come in for Negredo there will be times in the season where we will have 1 upfront so these three (silva, nasri and reus) can then play behind the striker.

 

[supercrystal7]

I think some people here are underestimating just how good Reus is. He was deservedly the Bundesliga player of the year over the likes of Robben, Muller, Lahm and Schweinsteiger. He is arguably top 5 and almost certainly top 10 in the world. If Reus was to come to the Premiership he would not struggle to get into any team and would probably be the best player in the league. If he leaves Dortmund in the summer, which is an IF, because with their new shares and chance to win the league, he may stay. If he leaves he will probably go to Madrid. Personally I think he is the exact player that City need, but he is not leaving this summer and next summer every club in the world will be after him.