I think that's a big risk to wait until January atleast, and even then I doubt Roma will sell, unless we bid a huge amount. We need somebody this summer as Carrick / Clev / Fletcher / Jones / Fellaini is just not strong enough
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I don't understand what's so utterly embarrassing about us not making a bid.
Wow, the Emirates would be fuming if true. Him going to Chelsea would be similar to Ronaldo going to Liverpool... actually, worse since Ronaldo wasn't ever the club captain.
And spare a thought for that Peter guy that's been telling us non stop it's a done deal....
And spare a thought for that Peter guy that's been telling us non stop it's a done deal....
Well I said if we are interested in Fabregas and want to sign him it is embarassing that within a day Chelsea have lost a top class midfielder and lodged a bid for a top class replacement. Weve lost two world class defenders and are in desperate need of a top class midfielder or three and have made no official bids. Thats if reports are to be believed which seem to have accelerated very quickly within the last day or so. So if that is true and were missing out, despite wanting him, id consider that utterly embarassing for Woodward and co.
I dont disagree with that but i think there is a high chance it will happen.
Wouldnt surprise me if we end up with Hummels, Shaw, and Konoplyanka.
After how we got played around by him last summer, its probably not a bad idea to stay away from him.
Him going to Chelsea would be brilliant just for the Arsenal reactions.
And to be honest I'd much rather they got Fabregas than Koke!
And to be honest I'd much rather they got Fabregas than Koke!
If Chelsea get Luis, Costa and Fabregas then their first XI will be absolutely ridiculous.
I really don't understand why you guys think he'd choose us over Arsenal....
Looks like he may end up at Chelsea. I'll be very disappointed if we don't at least make an approach for him.
It would be epic. Alastair and Pete's meltdown would be the stuff of caf legends.
And yep, I'd prefer Koke too over Cesc, although I think we've got no chance of signing him this summer.
After how we got played around last summer I'd imagine that we intend to only show interest when someone else has officially bid or had a bid accepted.
That's a lot of 'ifs' mate!
He's also won a lot of trophies.
Players like that, contrary to popular belief. It's why your players keep leaving for City.
I'd like it to happen just so I could see his breakdown to be honest.
That doesn't make any sense. If the buyback is 36 euros (I'll assume you meant million here), then how would Barca be able to hold out for €40mil from Arsenal?
I think Fabregas would be a great signing if we hadn't got Mata.
A midfield three like this would work well imo.
--------------Carvalho
--------------------Strootman
----------Fabregas
A midfield three like this would work well imo.
--------------Carvalho
--------------------Strootman
----------Fabregas
If we dont bid on him we are feckign retarded in the transfer market. Class player who'd improve our midfield massively.
You guys really prefer Koké? If we're just talking about ability here and not taking age into consideration I still think Cesc is the better player. Seems he'll be far cheaper too.
Koke can play in more positions, so could be more useful.
The prices are set for Spanish teams, Teams outside La Liga have to pay the buyout plus tax unless the club doesn't mind the fee.
Yep, not only do I prefer Koke but I think he is exactly the kind of player we need. But I am sure he isn't leaving Atletico, but Chelsea getting another midfielder would reduce their chances of getting Koke. I want Koke to develop further and I want to follow his progress, so I would absolutely hate it if he ended up at Chelsea.
Song was a box to box midfielder so he would be competing with Ramsey. Having said that I wouldn't be upset if he was brought back, though I'd prefer a few other players above him.
I'm not sure if he's developed enough (at all?) since leaving us, and when he was here he had suspect positioning. So I would be hesitant to use him as a DM.
It'd insanity if we're not going all in for Fabregas.
Thats incorrect.
The buyout of a players contract is the price a player would have to pay to buy out his contract, and has no real bearing on his market value, in the event of it being a figure a "buying" club is willing to pay, they pay the buyout on the players behalf.
A release clause is different, it is a price that the club agrees that once is met they have to allow the player to talk to the club which has met the clause.
I honestly don't mind Chelsea so it'd be great to see him go to them instead of Arsenal, the fans would be livid 
But their starting XI next year will be ridiculous if they get all their targets.
But their starting XI next year will be ridiculous if they get all their targets.The point is the Arsenal fans on here think the buyout relates to them, ie they have a set buyout price that only they can use.
There's no way his buyout price for Spanish teams is €36m, either, I wouldn't imagine.
Surely Koke will end up at Barca though?
He hasn't. Same old Song, so depends whether you were happy with him at Arsenal.
Yeah his buyout clause is €200m.
He is a top drawer CM
We need a top drawer CM
He is being forced out by Barcelona
He will not cost the earth
We have money to spend
WHERE THE feck IS HE THEN!!!?????
We need a top drawer CM
He is being forced out by Barcelona
He will not cost the earth
We have money to spend
WHERE THE feck IS HE THEN!!!?????
if reasons given on the caf are anything to go by it is because;
LVG will get the best out of Tom Cleverley (hard to type that and keep a straight face) so we don't need him.
He can't play with Mata as too similar you know so we would avoid the Ronaldo/Bale drama that ruined Reals season!?
He is too slow, we need pace.
or my favorite
He is not the type of midfielder United need.
He doesn't want to play for Man Utd
You do realize the abundant abuse you will receive once he signs for Chelsea, right? You'll never hear the end of it and you will leave this forum traumatised.
Who does he want to play for?
Probably, but not this summer. Would prefer it anyway to any PL club if it's not us.
He might get more stuff added to his tagline
Pete will chew you amateurs right up.
Wrong thread I know, but as we're on the subject of the renties, the Evening Standard, which used to be a newspaper, is reporting that Jose is trying to sign Pogba.
'If I ever wear a Chelsea shirt, you have the permission to kill me.' - Cesc Fabragas 2010
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