Summer Transfers

[birchwoodgingerste]

I know what you are saying mate but it makes sense on so many levels,
1) with silva, ferna, kun leaving we are lacking leaders and experience. This guy is a natural leader, like vinny, like Vidic, like vvd etc. Not many players that give off an aura.
2) we are desperate for pace and power in our defense. Bonucci, stones and nico dont give us that at all, even combined.
3) we moan about not giving youth a chance. We have 2 of the most promising cbs I've seen since paul Blake coming through in Garcia and thb. 1 of which is a die hard blue. Unfortunately they are 3/4 years off being 1st team regulars (garcia is a lot closer). So what's the point in a) buying a younger defender and blocking the path into the 1st team or b) taking a chance on an aging bonucci hoping he can keep his legs and reactions. He could end up being exactly like nico last year.
4) we have bought so many cbs Nastasic, mangala, savic, demichelis, nico, laporte, played rodri, ferna, walker, Sagna there. Apart from kompany and laporte have we ever been happy. Why not just buy the player that fits now for £70/£80m than buy 2 players for £40/£50m and still not be happy. Or buy bonucci and leak stupid avoidable goals until the 2 lads come through. By then Kdb, laporte, etc probably will leave coz we wont hit our peak until that defense is sorted.

Only my opinion and obviously yours is valid as well mate but when I look at it logically it makes so much more the perfect transfer.

Id get hernandez for left back and play cover left centre back if laportes out.
Koulibaly
Aouar
Then a couple of fast talented wide players job done.

 

[Larry Stranger]

Id get hernandez foe ledt back and play cover left centre back if laportes out.
Koulibaly
Aouar
Then a couple of fast talented wide players job done.

If we were somehow to land Koulibaly I wouldn't even bother getting Hernandez. Just use the money from Sane for Koulibaly. He could play on the left if Laporte is out. Both Mendy and Zinchenko would benefit from someone solid behind them. If we need a more defensive LB I'd stick Laporte out there like Pep has done on several occasions in the past. Then you could partner Koulibaly with someone else at CB. Either that or you go with a back 3.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

If we were somehow to land Koulibaly I wouldn't even bother getting Hernandez. Just use the money from Sane for Koulibaly. He could play on the left if Laporte is out. Both Mendy and Zinchenko would benefit from someone solid behind them. If we need a more defensive LB I'd stick Laporte out there like Pep has done on several occasions in the past. Then you could partner Koulibaly with someone else at CB. Either that or you go with a back 3.

Back 3s a good shout

 

[philjoneswho?]

Yes, Dembele, has a big ? over him at the moment. I think clubs would prefer a loan with a view to an agreed fee if it works out, much like Barca did with Coutinho to Bayern.

We just never seem to have these deals fall into our lap like that. Completely agree it would be the best avenue to go down. I'm unsure whether Barca would be receptive to the idea mind.

 

[OliMCFC]

We just never seem to have these deals fall into our lap like that. Completely agree it would be the best avenue to go down. I'm unsure whether Barca would be receptive to the idea mind.

I doubt it, they got burned a bit with Bayern not taking their option on Coutinho and Dembele is on ridiculous money too. Ligaments like crisp packets as well - had enough bloody ligament injuries!

 

[salfordbluetrue]

Not much of a gamble and would be interesting. I do like Barca Dembele at the price flouted. I’m unsure if injury (so prone) and wages will be a big stumbling block however.

Interestingly i did read that the Samedo swap deal included us giving Barca £10 million phah not a chance but i would swap him for Dembele, he has been portrayed as a bad boy at Barca but that may have more to do with the £ 40 million they still owe Dortmund, he has had a lot of Hamstring injuries but most have been short term, but he is the only winger with the ability to match or even surpass Sane, and that 25 points had an awful lot to do with no Sane, as for Cancelo, Atal has similar ability just a lot more determined and cheaper

 

[philjoneswho?]

Interestingly i did read that the Samedo swap deal included us giving Barca £10 million phah not a chance but i would swap him for Dembele, he has been portrayed as a bad boy at Barca but that may have more to do with the £ 40 million they still owe Dortmund, he has had a lot of Hamstring injuries but most have been short term, but he is the only winger with the ability to match or even surpass Sane, and that 25 points had an awful lot to do with no Sane, as for Cancelo, Atal has similar ability just a lot more determined and cheaper

Completely agree a fit Dembele would be unreal. And I’d be frustrated if we swapped Cancelo for Semedo and again paid money out. What’s the point? Danilo was as good as Cancelo as he is as good Semedo IMO. Theyre all class in their position and I’m sure non could oust Walker from his position

 

[salfordbluetrue]

As i said any other signing would be a drop in standards on Sane, but this time last year i was campaigning for a Sane back up, lots of people told me of all the players at the club who could do it, but none could to anything like the standard ( i can not take credit for this foresight as my choice was Lookman who still has not improved) but we are still in the same boat. Doku is my choice for left wing back up, he is very quick good ball control can use both feet and would become Club trained, he could be the next Hazard?, certainly of the pace merchants in Belgium he has the best control, this position could be Braaf`s but i see him as Marhez`s replacement

 

[Ezzy]

this position could be Braaf`s but i see him as Marhez`s replacement

In what way exactly?

 

[salfordbluetrue]

In what way exactly?

Marhez had a good season in what was our worst for a few seasons he cost us £60 million and is on high wages, but is still very much Sterling`s back up, if Sane would have been fit Marhez would not have got that much game time, and if we buy a good quality left winger he will not in the future, i do not believe Braaf is that far behind our back up right winger

 

[simon23]

We need at minimum:

1 centre half - that is ready to immediately fit into the first team
a left sided pacey winger - again ready for the first team

IMHO we also need a left full back - but lots disagree

 

[Ezzy]

Marhez had a good season in what was our worst for a few seasons he cost us £60 million and is on high wages, but is still very much Sterling`s back up, if Sane would have been fit Marhez would not have got that much game time, and if we buy a good quality left winger he will not in the future, i do not believe Braaf is that far behind our back up right winger

Braaf is a Left Winger.

The attackers that Pep bought(their age at the time):

Nolito(29) <- Left after first year
Leroy(20)
Gabriel(19)
Bernardo(23)
Mahrez(27) / sanchez(29) <- thx man U

Why do you think he went after 1 old Attacker when the rest of them were brought in at 23 or under? Especially when we had 17 year old Sancho, and pep was chasing a 29 yr old Sanchez

 

[salfordbluetrue]

Braaf is a Left Winger.

The attackers that Pep bought(their age at the time):

Nolito(29) <- Left after first year
Leroy(20)
Gabriel(19)
Bernardo(23)
Mahrez(27) / sanchez(29) <- thx man U

Why do you think he went after 1 old Attacker when the rest of them were brought in at 23 or under? Especially when we had 17 year old Sancho, and pep was chasing a 29 yr old Sanchez

Of that list only Sane and Marhez are wingers, Sancho left because he did not believe he would get game time behind Sane and Sterling, most people are going to hate me on my belief that Pep was going to replace Aguero with Sanchez, quite simply Sanchez was the far hard working player, Pep always said he loves midfielders

 

[Ezzy]

Of that list only Sane and Marhez are wingers, Sancho left because he did not believe he would get game time behind Sane and Sterling, most people are going to hate me on my belief that Pep was going to replace Aguero with Sanchez, quite simply Sanchez was the far hard working player, Pep always said he loves midfielders

He bought G Jesus as the Agüero replacement.

Nolito played 17 games as a LW and about 4 at ST.

Nolito was Sold and we started Chasing Sanchez in 2017. So Clearly pep wanted another Old Winger/Striker to replace Nolito.

Then in 2018 we got Mahrez instead when Sanchez went to United.

So by evidence of all of his attacking purchases bieng Under 23 years old, why did he want to have 1 old player in attack?

We spent 2 summers trying to replace a 29 yr old that barely played.
Nolito(29)-->Sanchez(29)-->Mahrez(27.5)


So why do you think Pep should replace Mahrez beside his "high wages"?
& How is Mahrez "Sterling's back-up"?

 

[richards30]

Koulibaly
Alaba
Semedo
Auoar
Ferran Torres

Would be nice?

 

[simon23]

Koulibaly
Alaba
Semedo
Auoar
Ferran Torres

Would be nice?

Torres would be good but we havent even been linked to him have we?
Auoar -good player and the links seem strong but do we need him (ie that position?) - if its to replace Gundogan then fine
Alaba - pipe dream - no way Bayern would let him go to us with whats giong on with Sane etc - they are twats.
Semedo - dont really know - is he better than what we have - does Cancello really want to leave or is it all agent/media bullshit?
Koulibaly - will go to someone/somewhere else as we wont pay the money

When does the transfer window even open considering the league will re start soon (ish). Will they open the transfer window while the league/champs league is still going on - I doubt it. We could have a very short transfer window (4 weeks of August and thats it)

 

[richards30]

Torres would be good but we havent even been linked to him have we?
Auoar -good player and the links seem strong but do we need him (ie that position?) - if its to replace Gundogan then fine
Alaba - pipe dream - no way Bayern would let him go to us with whats giong on with Sane etc - they are twats.
Semedo - dont really know - is he better than what we have - does Cancello really want to leave or is it all agent/media bullshit?
Koulibaly - will go to someone/somewhere else as we wont pay the money

When does the transfer window even open considering the league will re start soon (ish). Will they open the transfer window while the league/champs league is still going on - I doubt it. We could have a very short transfer window (4 weeks of August and thats it)

we were one of the first clubs linked to Torres mate and he’s top drawer imo. There’s enough smoke around cancelo from a number of journalists that he wants out as he hasn’t settled. Auoar imo will be one of the first in as I think that deal will possibly even be sorted! Alaba is a pipe dream no doubt but we need a top LB and his advantage is being able to play CB as well?

 

[blueparrot]

Torres would be good but we havent even been linked to him have we?
Auoar -good player and the links seem strong but do we need him (ie that position?) - if its to replace Gundogan then fine
Alaba - pipe dream - no way Bayern would let him go to us with whats giong on with Sane etc - they are twats.
Semedo - dont really know - is he better than what we have - does Cancello really want to leave or is it all agent/media bullshit?
Koulibaly - will go to someone/somewhere else as we wont pay the money

When does the transfer window even open considering the league will re start soon (ish). Will they open the transfer window while the league/champs league is still going on - I doubt it. We could have a very short transfer window (4 weeks of August and thats it)

Mid August after C/L think we may break for 4 weeks and have a window then, suppose deals can be agreed ready for then though.

 

[Ederson's smiley tattoo]

Theo Hernandéz
Koulibaly
Leon Bailey
Pau Torres (if Bournemouth get relegated we should go for Aké)

These are four players that would solve glaring holes in our squad and replace outgoing players like Angelino, Otamendi, Sané and provide depth. Koulibaly is the level of CB we need to challenge Liverpool next season, his age also means that he won't be in the way of E. Garcia, THB and Tosin in the future

Then there are two players I could see us getting, but it's dependent on potential outgoings:
Aouar if Gundogan were to leave, and Atal if Cancelo were to leave. Both are younger versions of the player they're replacing, which fits our ideology of buying younger players rather than finished products.

Then of course youngsters like E. Garcia, THB, Braaf (if he sorts out his attitude), Couto and Doyle that should get their chances to leave their mark on the first team. Eric Garcia, for example, has already shown that he's first team quality. Then I'd like to send out Tosin on loan to a bottom half PL club and then evaluate him after that, because he's got all the raw tools needed to become a top CB. I also like the look of Morgan Rogers, he's got some very interesting qualities and huge potential, but he probably need another year in the U23 first

 

[Tevez City]

@Ezzy Any update about Thiago Almada ?