Pau Torres

[pudge]

If he'd have been linked again a few weeks ago it would have been grand but since that Leipzig fella got linked everyone seemingly got distracted by his shininess

 

[TonyM]

Also what if he's 5th choice?

 

[oldhamblue]

Even of he has played utter crap I have faith in Txiki and Pep.

Correct. The revisionism around Ake is bizarre. He's had a few competent games in 2 seasons and been injured most of the time. If we get our money back, we will have played a blinder

 

[blueormy]

Why is it entrenched on here it will be a 4th choice CB to replace Ake (whom I think is underrated)?
Why not another CB to compete with our others and raise the overall quality of the options.

Spot on.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Seems like hes got a 55-60m€ or so release clause. 47m£. Reported like a couple of months ago by Romano.

I doubt he would like to come as a 4th choice though 5 months before the WC.

Edit:

Him and Laporte are starting CBs regardless. Enrique would love to see his two cbs playing in the same team 5 moths before a world cup. And it's not really 4th choice... Ake played more than Stones last season :S

 

[Blue tiger]

Watched him at the euros last year and he looked awful every game I saw . Slow, bullied easily and crap in the air.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Him and Laporte are starting CBs regardless. Enrique would love to see his two cbs playing in the same team 5 moths before a world cup. And it's not really 4th choice... Ake played more than Stones last season :S

FIFA at home, maybe.

Minutes last season:
Aké:1,739
Stones: 2,159

 

[Gumzy97]

Please no. He’s horrendous and is saved by the system they play at Villarreal

 

[mj1991]

No for me. Laporte lite and non versatile as f**k.

 

[St.Pauli support]

Hope it's just a hint to Brighton we are ready to move on
if 50m are not enough.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Wow everyone really dislikes this guy! I’ve never seen him play…mind you I’ve watched Villarreal so I must have.

 

[RayCTID]

Torres isn't that bad (Juventus are interested as a replacement for de Light and they love a bargain) but as it been mentioned he has a starting place in Spain's national side we can't guarantee a regular spot.

 

[LongsightM13]

He looked a real prospect as a youngster but while he remains good on the ball, he hasn’t really seemed to have kicked on defensively and the physical side of his game especially - pace, strength and aggression - is seriously lacking.
I suspect he would be eaten alive in the PL

 

[RayCTID]

Isn't any worse than Nathan Ake to be honest Juventus can offer him more game time so he will probably end up there.

 

[penalty spot]

For the extra Kounde is a much better choice and has better skills. Hopefully we push the boat out and go for him.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Hes a donkey deffo a no no from me .

 

[Coatigan]

Isn't any worse than Nathan Ake to be honest Juventus can offer him more game time so he will probably end up there.

He would suit Juventus, and Serie A. They would need a CB to replace DeLigt and would have money to spend. Sounds good for everyone.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Seems like hes got a 55-60m€ or so release clause. 47m£. Reported like a couple of months ago by Romano.

I doubt he would like to come as a 4th choice though 5 months before the WC.

Edit:

lol fucking no shit, he’s got 4 paws .

 

[FantasyIreland]

Watched him at the euros last year and he looked awful every game I saw . Slow, bullied easily and crap in the air.

The exact same could have been said of Laporte in that tournament.He only looked comfortable when he had time and space.

Torres is no Dias,but neither is he the calamity some are claiming.

 

[christened at st marks]

4th choice wont upset Laporte