Which is why he wouldn't sign. Why would he? The last big contract of his career. He would want as much money as possible, as much security (length of contract) as possible and often than not this has led to disaster. Sanchez, Oil, Aubumeyang.No way he would be here for 5 years, think the most we offer is 2+1 on around £150-£175k a week
He only signed one year extensions at Juve for the last 2-3 seasons no?Which is why he wouldn't sign. Why would he? The last big contract of his career. He would want as much money as possible, as much security (length of contract) as possible and often than not this has led to disaster. Sanchez, Oil, Aubumeyang.
He wanted over 200k last summer, why would he reduce his demands this summer? Why has no one signed him or even close to signing him?
Which is why he wouldn't sign. Why would he? The last big contract of his career. He would want as much money as possible, as much security (length of contract) as possible and often than not this has led to disaster. Sanchez, Oil, Aubumeyang.
He wanted over 200k last summer, why would he reduce his demands this summer? Why has no one signed him or even close to signing him?
Seeing as deadline day doesn't affect him as a free agent. I'm wondering if some clubs are just waiting to see how the cards fall and if they are in need of a midfielder they may then make a move.Well if no one wants to sign him then he might reduce his demands. I'm sure he'd rather be at a club than a free agent not playing
Are we really desperate? We're going to suck this season anyways. He's going to be here for 5 years if he signs. Seems short sighted to make a signing just because he's an improvement over 1 year of his contract's midfield.
I hate doing the “why isn’t anyone in for him?” exercise because it it’s repeatedly debunked that football clubs do a lot of stupid stuff.Technically he's a good player who can play 6 or 8. But you have to question why no one is in for him? Liverpool are looking towards Zubimendi. Athletico signed Conor Gallagher. In both cases why no Rabiot?
Most likely because he was a stupidly large signing on fee, guessing £10mil +, stupidly high wages, guessing 250k a week + and a 5 year contract. Add to that probably huge agent fees (which go to his agent, his mum) and he ends up being a substantial commitment in a financial package.
We get 12-18 months out of him then he drops off a cliff and we are stuck with his wages and him for a number of years.
I'd rather we didn't sign anyone, but made sure we got the right player in for the long term project be it in the January window or next summers window. Its bad enough we can't shift Casemiro, we'll add the French version to our books and watch history repeat itself.
Seeing as deadline day doesn't affect him as a free agent. I'm wondering if some clubs are just waiting to see how the cards fall and if they are in need of a midfielder they may then make a move.
There's a £8mil gap between us and PSG on Ugarte and Mendes is keen to get it done, so I'm hoping that deal happens.We are in need of two midfielders, right now this simply has to be one of them because getting nowhere. If he wants to play enough we can negotiate a suitable deal so get it done
There's a £8mil gap between us and PSG on Ugarte and Mendes is keen to get it done, so I'm hoping that deal happens.
If that does, I'd be happy to wait till next summer to ty to get Adam Wharton or some other highly rated talent.
I’d prefer Rabiot and Ugarte. But Fofana would be the cheaper option.Rabiot+Fofana would be fantastic business IMO. Sadly it's not the directing we seem to be going in.
I’d prefer Rabiot and Ugarte. But Fofana would be the cheaper option.
Would imagine Ben Jacobs knows nothing on this.
He has Chelsea links and has managed to somehow spin himself into a ITK journalist when in truth I don’t think he’s got that much insight.Would imagine Ben Jacobs knows nothing on this.
Because no one will pay him the stupid amount of money he wants
Would love for this to be our midfield options.———Ugarte
Mainoo—Bruno
———Casemiro
——Rabiot-Mount
Assuming Scott will end up going, and we won’t take up the option on Amrabat - but there’s some depth there!
Agreed. If he was that desperate to join then he’d come on lower wages. We’re trying to get away from the massive wages being paid on players.Yeah if he wants the move that much then be willing to negotiate a wage to fit within INEOS structure, if not then feel free to find someone else who will pay what you want. I am a fan of the player but not at the cost of upsetting what we are trying to build
Doesn’t feel unfeasible although I’m not sure of the actual level of interest, if any, we have in Rabiot.———Ugarte
Mainoo—Bruno
———Casemiro
——Rabiot-Mount
Assuming Scott will end up going, and we won’t take up the option on Amrabat - but there’s some depth there!
Do you start for your national side in big tournaments?I want to join Man United as well.
Dont think he will join as a squad/backup player. He has demanded first team role when he moved to JuveAn obvious fit IMHO. He should have 2 good years to give us and can spend an extra year (or 2 depending on negotiations) playing the squad rotation/backup role for the 6/8 role.
Also fits our squad building philosophy of 1 younger talent paired with an experienced player per position.
Dont think he will join as a squad/backup player. He has demanded first team role when he moved to Juve
Feels like if we wanted him, we'd have signed him by now, surely? Unless he's slightly down on the list of options and we're waiting to see how the others pan out.
He has Saudi mercenary written all over his wage demands….
