Transfer discussion thread

[WealstoneRaider]

I still don't get it.
Walker in his prime and they just signed another RB?

City though

 

[Cruyff14]

Welbeck to Watford confirmed apparently.

 

[UnitedWarrior93]

If United sell Lukaku and don’t replace him then I think they look weaker than they did at the start of the window, even with the defensive reinforcements. That’s over 40 goals in the last two seasons gone, and they weren’t exactly free scoring at the best of times.

Yeah, I guess it’s time for Rashford, martial, Lingard etc to start proving they have what it takes, and not just popping up with a goal or 2 every 5-6 games.

 

[WealstoneRaider]

Lo Celso and Sessegnon sound like they're all but done. Personally, I'm extremely excited about both.

Dybala is the potential real statement signing though. I find it interesting that the Guardian journo is the only one going with wages being an issue. Others, including apparently reliable Argie journos, are saying that personal terms are all but agreed and the difficulty lies in the image rights situation. Whatever happens, this will definitely be one to keep an eye on tonight.

Won't lie that I've completely lost myself in the excitement of this one though. It would be so monumental for us for a number of different reasons. It would signify a real shift in our attitude as a club imo.

Lo Celso and Dybala would be history repeating and if it happens it would be class if the social team paid tribute to this:

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Dyabla would be the big fat cherry on the top of our window if it happens. Biggest statement signing in a generation for us - probably since Klinsmann.

I think this has been done to make Poch commit for another few years and ward of Madrid and United from the poach. Give him a little bit of Argentina in N17 to make him feel happy and at home.

 

[Cruyff14]

The Independent is reporting that Ryan Sessegnon is on his way to Tottenham after Fulham accepted a £25m ($45m AUD) offer for the left-back/winger.

Huge window for Spurs as well.

 

[RossFC]

 

[WealstoneRaider]

The Independent is reporting that Ryan Sessegnon is on his way to Tottenham after Fulham accepted a £25m ($45m AUD) offer for the left-back/winger.

Huge window for Spurs as well.

Sessegnon has pretty much been done for some time. Not sure what the hold up was. Will be a good signing but it kinda depends if we keep Rose. Rose with Sess as back up is a lot more inticing than having the inexperienced Sess fight it out with the very average Ben Davies for the left back position

 

[pantskyle]

If United sell Lukaku and don’t replace him then I think they look weaker than they did at the start of the window, even with the defensive reinforcements. That’s over 40 goals in the last two seasons gone, and they weren’t exactly free scoring at the best of times.

No doubt about that, said it in the United thread, the market will be yet another Woody failure if we don't secure attacking reinforcements. We very clearly needed a Herrera replacement and a RW.

 

[Memphis]

I think he's transitioning to CB sometimes.

yeah but you starting him over Laporte, Stones and otamendi?

 

[Memphis]

City though

Lol.

 

[RossFC]

yeah but you starting him over Laporte, Stones and otamendi?

No, but you can't just have 1 29 year old RB.

 

[kangaspurs]

Hmm freeing up funds this window for another deal perhaps ...

 

[Memphis]

No, but you can't just have 1 29 year old RB.

True, then again its city they don't have an academy.

 

[Memphis]

Danilo will get good game time at Juve.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

yeah but you starting him over Laporte, Stones and otamendi?

I'm sure I read something about Fernandinho spending more time as a CB too recently, with Rodri taking his spot.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Hmm freeing up funds this window for another deal perhaps ...

That's very clever from Spurs and Betis as it decreases the on-sell fee for Lo Celso.

Big window for Spurs this. Ndombele, Lo Celso and Sessegnon are excellent signings. Clarke is a potential prospect and if they land Dybala then the title race perhaps involves a third horse.

 

[Memphis]

That guy Welbeck.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Feel sorry for Lukaku - great first season and then the 2nd season was blighted with injuries and then didn't fit into OGS losing style.

 

[ossie_21]

Hmm freeing up funds this window for another deal perhaps ...

£25 million, wow. They could have sold him when they were in the premier league & got at least double that!

 

[pantskyle]

Feel sorry for Lukaku - great first season and then the 2nd season was blighted with injuries and then didn't fit into OGS losing style.

He also had some mental health issues earlier on and really never recovered from missing those games. I'm a big fan of Rom and I think this is the right move for him, United needed to build the team for him.

 

[Bradesmaen]

He also had some mental health issues earlier on and really never recovered from missing those games. I'm a big fan of Rom and I think this is the right move for him, United needed to build the team for him.

Or not have a really bad manager take over the helm. Unfortunately they did.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Utd. Will struggle imo, too heavy a reliance on incosistent players like rashford and martial who will struggle to score 20 goals for the season between them going by there previous form.

Lingard is a joke and sanchez is finished as a top level player and with a spud manager who they recruited from the league in norway they'll be worse than chelsea this season, good chance to drop out of top six altogether

 

[Quintero]

I'm sure I read something about Fernandinho spending more time as a CB too recently, with Rodri taking his spot.

Or maybe Pep will go with the Ajax 262 formation they used with such success last year.

Lo Celso and Sessegnon sound like they're all but done. Personally, I'm extremely excited about both.

Dybala is the potential real statement signing though. I find it interesting that the Guardian journo is the only one going with wages being an issue. Others, including apparently reliable Argie journos, are saying that personal terms are all but agreed and the difficulty lies in the image rights situation. Whatever happens, this will definitely be one to keep an eye on tonight.

Won't lie that I've completely lost myself in the excitement of this one though. It would be so monumental for us for a number of different reasons. It would signify a real shift in our attitude as a club imo.

Lo Celso and Dybala would be history repeating and if it happens it would be class if the social team paid tribute to this:

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Well you will also note that Ozzie and Paulo (Bielsa too) both come from the same club in Mendoza (Instituto). Not sure if it's a sign or not but I'm sure you will take any positive.

The issue is you cannot play in the prem if your image rights are owned by a 3rd party. And given he is Argy, who knows who owns it, could easily be the Barra Brava in which case they may want 40-50m in % of wages/% of transfer fee on top of what Juve want for his pass. Not sure Levy's negotiation techniques will work with the mafia, but you never know.

I actually hope you get him.

Clarke, N'Dombele, Sess, Lo Celso, Fernandes and Dybala would be insane.

 

[pantskyle]

Or not have a really bad manager take over the helm. Unfortunately they did.

No arguments here.

Utd. Will struggle imo, too heavy a reliance on incosistent players like rashford and martial who will struggle to score 20 goals for the season between them going by there previous form.

Lingard is a joke and sanchez is finished as a top level player and with a spud manager who they recruited from the league in norway they'll be worse than chelsea this season, good chance to drop out of top six altogether

Still no arguments here.

 

[mike123]

Sess, Dybala & Coutinho in (even with Eriksen out) at Spurs confuses me even more about what system Poch will use.

Dele, Dybala, Coutinho, Son and Kane all in the same 11...

perhaps a 4-2-3-1
Lloris
Aurier Alder Vert Sess
Dele Ndombele
Dybala Coutinho Son
Kane

Winks perhaps rotates starts with Ndombele

Dybala can’t play on the right, he’s got to be in the middle or you’re wasting your time.