Antoine Griezmann signs for Barcelona or maybe not?

SER19 said:
100m on the clearly top class griezmann, 29 during season

Or

100m gamble on joao felix.

What's your pick
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Well if this was mathematics, you would find the median which is called Paulo Dybala.

Felix is a product of ridiculous hype.
 
Could griezzman line up centrally as a sort of false nine in a 433, supposing we improved our midfield let’s just say for example....


............Rice..Rabiot...Pogba....

....Rashford...Griezmann...Martial........

Don’t think we will sign him but just wondering about position, I’m completely against a diamond. Quite a Gallic fro t 6 there
 
I would never want a player who thought so highly of himself to make a documentary about his decision to stay at his club only to change his mind a year later. Barca can have him. Would never want him at United...
 
All his antics are cringe worthy, but he is a class player. Don't think it's happening though.
 
SadlerMUFC said:
I would never want a player who thought so highly of himself to make a documentary about his decision to stay at his club only to change his mind a year later. Barca can have him. Would never want him at United...
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Aye let’s stick with Rashford and Lukaku
 
We'd probably be his last port of call in desperation after all other top clubs have turned him down, no doubt thinking he's doing us a favour, so I hope Woody takes great pleasure in telling him to feck off.
 
SadlerMUFC said:
I would never want a player who thought so highly of himself to make a documentary about his decision to stay at his club only to change his mind a year later. Barca can have him. Would never want him at United...
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The Barcelona players don't actually want him at their club. I guess his documentary upset a few of them, I believe it was Pique's company that produced it as well? They probably have some insight into what he's like away from the pitch.
 
C'est Moi Cantona said:
We'd probably be his last port of call in desperation after all other top clubs have turned him down, no doubt thinking he's doing us a favour, so I hope Woody takes great pleasure in telling him to feck off.
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No one's turned him down have they? Barcelona wanted him, he wants to leave this summer. Barcelona made a bid and the dressing room have vetoed his signing because they don't like him, or at least that's my understanding. I think he has his heart set on joining them after they've courted him for 3 seasons now so I don't think anyone other than us has been in for him or can afford him.
 
I don't really believe the late dressing room talk from the press. The initial rumour is that Segura and Abidal don't want him because he is too close to Suarez in terms of age, they prefer someone younger that could be a long term option, Jovic was the name mentioned.
 
ScarleyUtd said:
Have we not learned our lesson? Shipping in mercenaries doesn't work.
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At which point has he become a mercenary, Griezmann has played for two clubs in his entire career.?
 
crossy1686 said:
No one's turned him down have they? Barcelona wanted him, he wants to leave this summer. Barcelona made a bid and the dressing room have vetoed his signing because they don't like him, or at least that's my understanding. I think he has his heart set on joining them after they've courted him for 3 seasons now so I don't think anyone other than us has been in for him or can afford him.
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Not saying anyone has turned him down, you'd think though after he has said he's leaving then he'd have done proper 'due diligence' on if the club he wants to join will actually pay the release clause, not do it and then find out non of the players want him at Barca.

City and PSG would be the only other clubs, but both of them seem highly unlikely, so it leaves us, and because of who he is, and after our recent success rate with players like this I just wouldn't touch him.
 
C'est Moi Cantona said:
Not saying anyone has turned him down, you'd think though after he has said he's leaving then he'd have done proper 'due diligence' on if the club he wants to join will actually pay the release clause, not do it and then find out non of the players want him at Barca.

City and PSG would be the only other clubs, but both of them seem highly unlikely, so it leaves us, and after our recent success rate with players like this I just wouldn't touch him.
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PSG and us are probably the only clubs that would shell out for him.

I think him and Barcelona thought this was a done deal months ago. I guess it’s only since the Barcelona players found out it was officially happening have things gotten slightly more complicated.

I’m sure they’ll still sign him anyway.
 
crossy1686 said:
No one's turned him down have they? Barcelona wanted him, he wants to leave this summer. Barcelona made a bid and the dressing room have vetoed his signing because they don't like him, or at least that's my understanding. I think he has his heart set on joining them after they've courted him for 3 seasons now so I don't think anyone other than us has been in for him or can afford him.
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The Barcelona dressing room vetoing his signing can’t possibly be true.
 
The thought that Barcelona players would have a vote on whether they wanted Griezmann or not is preposterous. You think, Barca, as a club would be so successful; yet, they’d let lunatics run the asylum?

If Griezmann isn’t going to Barcelona then it’s no longer viable in sporting and economical reasons.
 
Barca are screwed I reckon- don’t think they can afford any more wages without offloading but everyone knows that so ain’t gonna take their players (and bring Barca back into the market)
 
He a top player that works his socks off and is good in front of goal. For this I can live with him for being a prick.
 
sherrinford said:
The Barcelona dressing room vetoing his signing can’t possibly be true.
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Maybe it wasn't the dressing room, but I bet Messi has the power to veto a player. Maybe Messi doesn't want another Neymar-level a-hole in the squad, especially one who rejected them in a cringy, narcissistic documentary.
 
How are people defining a mercenary out of interest?

Is is simply a player moving for more money?
Id imagine almost every player has done this before.

Or is a player only a mercenary if the move goes badly?
 
Sandikan said:
How are people defining a mercenary out of interest?

Is is simply a player moving for more money?
Id imagine almost every player has done this before.

Or is a player only a mercenary if the move goes badly?
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"Do I like this player that's being linked to us, but also to other clubs?" If no: "He's a mercenary, and not even that good anyway."
 
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Sandikan said:
How are people defining a mercenary out of interest?

Is is simply a player moving for more money?
Id imagine almost every player has done this before.

Or is a player only a mercenary if the move goes badly?
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In this particular case it makes no sense, we are talking about a 29 years old player that has played for two clubs and he is formed in one of them. He could have left for money a long time ago but decided otherwise and of course it doesn't hurt that Atletico decided to pay him well but that's true for all professional players.
 
ScarleyUtd said:
Have we not learned our lesson? Shipping in mercenaries doesn't work.
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He stayed at the club 2 seasons ago when they had the transfer ban, he could have jumped ship and came to us for a lot more money. ADM is the perfect example of a mercenary, he downs tools when things don't go his way and demands to leave. Wouldn't mind us buying Griezemann as he could be what's missing from the team and be the link that gets lukaku firing again
 
If this was 26 year old Griezmann I'd be all over this but he's 29 next year and will cost over £100m. That's too much for someone with little gas left in the tank.
 
BlueHaze said:
If this was 26 year old Griezmann I'd be all over this but he's 29 next year and will cost over £100m. That's too much for someone with little gas left in the tank.
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That's my issue with him, he is a good fit for the current United but he would cost too much when you consider his age. Too me he shouldn't leave Atletico, he can become their all time best goalscorer and be remembered as one of the best players of a pretty big club, if I'm not mistaken Atletico pays him well and I think that his club legacy is worth as much as some trophies, also being a key player in world cup winning team and hopefully Euro should be enough.
 
It’s one of those signings that seems exciting if the wheels start turning on it, but when you look closer, is probably one to avoid
 
BlueHaze said:
If this was 26 year old Griezmann I'd be all over this but he's 29 next year and will cost over £100m. That's too much for someone with little gas left in the tank.
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He’s just turned 28. What is it with this obsession on here with players turning to shit once they start edging towards 30?

Jacob said:
Falcao
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Falcao was a crock who was coming back from a career ending injury. Also to be fair to Falcao, he always tried and seemed to give a shit. Unfortunately his body was just absolutely fecked.
 
JPRouve said:
That's my issue with him, he is a good fit for the current United but he would cost too much when you consider his age. Too me he shouldn't leave Atletico, he can become their all time best goalscorer and be remembered as one of the best players of a pretty big club, if I'm not mistaken Atletico pays him well and I think that his club legacy is worth as much as some trophies, also being a key player in world cup winning team and hopefully Euro should be enough.
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It would be quite funny if he actually stays after that press-conference.
 
To be fair I'm a bit surprised at the lack of interest from Barca. He's not a true number 9, but I think he's their best bet at replacing ageing Suarez. I don't know any other top attackers that will be able to press for two as well as providing a huge additional goalthreat up front. Suarez did it brilliantly, but he can't ran as much as he used to and isn't scoring at the required rate anymore. And they desperately need someone like that because Messi never sprints without the ball anymore.
 
harms said:
To be fair I'm a bit surprised at the lack of interest from Barca. He's not a true number 9, but I think he's their best bet at replacing ageing Suarez. I don't know any other top attackers that will be able to press for two as well as providing a huge additional goalthreat up front. Suarez did it brilliantly, but he can't ran as much as he used to and isn't scoring at the required rate anymore. And they desperately need someone like that because Messi never sprints without the ball anymore.
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I think that he would be great because he can actually interchange with Messi and they can share the playmaking/goalscoring duties and on top of that he can compensate for Messi lack of workrate but financially it would crazy, not everyone is like Zidane and move at 29 years old and become even more iconic.
 
JPRouve said:
That's my issue with him, he is a good fit for the current United but he would cost too much when you consider his age. Too me he shouldn't leave Atletico, he can become their all time best goalscorer and be remembered as one of the best players of a pretty big club, if I'm not mistaken Atletico pays him well and I think that his club legacy is worth as much as some trophies, also being a key player in world cup winning team and hopefully Euro should be enough.
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Maybe he fancies winning the champions league with Barca and winning a few more trophies. Or he has his heart set on trying things in a new league. Either way Atletico fans will always adore him for what he has done for the club and he will always be considered a legend for them.
 
Wouldn't call him a mercenary. The word has lost its meaning though and people will use it if someone signs a contract then says no I want to leave shortly after and acts like he does.

Ultimately its really just moving jobs like many do whether it's better lifestyle, weather, future prospects, change of scenery, security or glamour. You could do this for the same money or less even.

Griezmann might have to sleep in the bed he's made and stay there unless he can get Atletico to drop the release clause.

I seriously doubt he's wanting to come here though, would be an odd backwards sideways move. Not sure United should be getting involved, he's getting on in years and wants big trophies and could be off next summer causing a lot trouble and us losing much of the fee. He shouldn't have signed such a deal at Atletico as it makes it hard to move should you want to later. We shouldn't spring his release then get moralized into selling for cheap, holding the poor chap hostage. Enjoy your sunny weather in Madrid pal.
 
Sandikan said:
How are people defining a mercenary out of interest?

Is is simply a player moving for more money?
Id imagine almost every player has done this before.

Or is a player only a mercenary if the move goes badly?
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A top player that chooses to sign for us over other options more likely to win trophies / in Champions League, etc basically.
 
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