Transfer discussion thread

[kangaspurs]

All the talent in the world just doesn't produce it often enough and has a questionable temperament and work ethic.
Might be the kick up the backside he needs

Then it sounds like a risk worth taking for a team like Southampton. 20m is really nothing for a player that could end up paying massive dividends down the line.

 

[kangaspurs]

I'm used to us losing our best players after the club have said they aren't for sale so wouldn't be surprised if he did go but right now I actually think he'll stay unless he really does kick up a fuss.

Not sure what Cout is like as a character, but some of the things I've read have reported that he has asked to leave. Is he the type to kick up a fuss if he's not allowed to?

 

[go you pups]

All the talent in the world just doesn't produce it often enough and has a questionable temperament and work ethic.
Might be the kick up the backside he needs

Then it sounds like a risk worth taking for a team like Southampton. 20m is really nothing for a player that could end up paying massive dividends down the line.

Wonder if it'd be like a Saphir Taider all over again?

Southampton have regularly brought in Serie A players since they were promoted, I'm not sure if it's worked for them.

 

[Zidane98]

Where'd you see the beIN sports one?

It's from Bein' s Twitter feed. A source from Qatar is probably the least reliable place on the planet atm for Barcelona transfer news.

 

[Zidane98]

According to @AgenciaNews, Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign Coutinho for €95m + bonuses.


UPDATE: Coutinho to Barça is a done deal. More to follow & official announcement soon. [@RadioFCB]

BREAKING: Philipe Coutinho is just hours away from being announced as a new Barcelona player. (beIN Sports)

Skysports & L'equipe are both reporting Dembele to Barca for €100m Euros is close. I doubt Barca are buying both!

 

[Zidane98]

Wonder if it'd be like a Saphir Taider all over again?

Southampton have regularly brought in Serie A players since they were promoted, I'm not sure if it's worked for them.

Osvaldo was a disaster.

 

[Sozabarus]

Not sure what Cout is like as a character, but some of the things I've read have reported that he has asked to leave. Is he the type to kick up a fuss if he's not allowed to?

All the news coming out of Liverpool is that he respects Liverpool's decision that he's not for sale and would never publicly push for a move. Apparently he feels indebted to the club for turning his career around. But as always with this sort of stuff things can change by the day.

If he was to leave it wouldn't be until close to the end of the window anyway. FSG would get pelters for selling him regardless, but to accept a fee now would be even worse PR because it would make it look like they didn't even try and keep him. Which is why I think these new reports are complete bogus.

 

[go you pups]

Osvaldo was a disaster.

Just trying to think of their Italians/Italian system buys

Ramirez: crap
Osvaldo: crap
Taider: lol
Pelle: probably the best value so far
Gabbiadini: I like his potential, but just inconsistent. Needs to demand a role and stay in it, be it as a number 9 or a right forward/winger

I think their hit rate is better out of the Championship, SPL, Eredivisie etc

 

[Cooldude]

Like the Keita situation, English media thinks we've signed him while German media thinks no chance

Don't think he'd be going anywhere

 

[Zidane98]

Even if Cout was to join Barca eventually it makes sense to sell him after another great season in the PL & CL and Russia 2018. His value is only going to skyrocket.

 

[go you pups]

Even if Cout was to join Barca eventually it makes sense to sell him after another great season in the PL & CL and Russia 2018. His value is only going to skyrocket.

Yeah definitely

We've seen what long campaigns can do to players who have to front up the next season off virtually no rest because they're playing for their country in June, having gone straight to their national training camp in May straight after the season, then are expected to do preseason tours with their clubs in July

We were hit hard early on last season in this regard with Kane and Alderweireld getting injured and a number of other players looking lethargic and not coming good until November/December.

Definitely if you're going to sell, get one more year out of him, then he's Barca's problem.

 

[FAITH]

Cout to barca is fake news!

I reported it here first yesterday that dembele has agreed to go to barca.

 

[Great8]

Then it sounds like a risk worth taking for a team like Southampton. 20m is really nothing for a player that could end up paying massive dividends down the line.

Definitely a bargain if he can produce what he is capable off. Does some amazing stuff followed by the downright lazy stuff. If the gaffer can find the right switch he will be well worth it

 

[go you pups]

I reported it here first yesterday that dembele has agreed to go to barca.

Who was your sauce, faith?

Which demb was it too?

dort demb or celt demb?

 

[jod23]

From what I understand this would be somewhat of a coup for Southampton, right? Isn't he supposed to be rather highly rated?

Cant wait for us to buy him in 12 months time for 45 million.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Liverpool won't make top 4 if they lose Coutinho

 

[jod23]

I'm used to us losing our best players after the club have said they aren't for sale so wouldn't be surprised if he did go but right now I actually think he'll stay unless he really does kick up a fuss.

It hasnt happened under Klopp though. FSG adore him. If Klopp wants him to stay, I think he stays.

 

[Fwoy]

Getting a bit sick of it all really. Dusty rumours by day, Coutinho rumours by night...

 

[Latro]

Getting a bit sick of it all really. Dusty rumours by day, Coutinho rumours by night...

You need to follow Goshas lead.

 

[kangaspurs]

Getting a bit sick of it all really. Dusty rumours by day, Coutinho rumours by night...

Speak for yourself. I love the Dusty rumours.

 

[Bostonian]

Seems we are interested in Davy Propper from PSV. This would be a good signing apparently.

 

[Donnie Darko]

 

[Cruyff14]

Seems we are interested in Davy Propper from PSV. This would be a good signing apparently.

Does very well for me in FM.

 

[Jatz]

Not too often these two clubs agree deals.

 

[Jatz]

Eric Maxim Choupo Moting will join Stoke on a three-year deal.

If that's not the best name in football...