I've never seen him play, but heck, he's the next Possebon.
Douglas Costa
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I get the feeling he's going to be the next Denilson 
I'd take a gamble of 10 million on this kid, because:
A.) It's not my money
B.) We need a foreign scapegoat alongside our new English one, Owen.
funny you say that....
this happened before - after brazil won the 94 world cup they went on a world tour.... the qualified as winners so they travelled the world playing expensive (for the hosts) friendlies and giving caps to lots of unknown brazilian based players
one player who benefited was the aptly named rafael scheidt signed by celtic and who turned out to be complete and utter shite
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/920573.stm
I'd take a gamble of 10 million on this kid, because:
A.) It's not my money
B.) We need a foreign scapegoat alongside our new English one, Owen.
from what I've gathered, Gremio fans don't think he's all that special. Of course, Drifter, Devilish and Alex will tell you otherswise - but it's worrying that his ability has been questioned by his own fans.
I'd much rather we bought an established player.
Let's hope they've developed the naming a bit since then. I mean they were giving enough clues...
if we are in the market for a wide player.....
costa for 10 million-ish
or 15 or so that would probably get you arjen robben
i know where my money would be going.....
do we really need another wide player?
costa for 10 million-ish
or 15 or so that would probably get you arjen robben
i know where my money would be going.....
do we really need another wide player?
I agree with you on this. We also have far too many young wingers who themselves need quite a bit of playing time to develop, so buying another one might be detrimental, anyway who are we to question SAF. I remember thinking we had bought Evra needlessly (as we had sufficient cover) but look how that worked out.
He is currently injured so sounds like somebody we would go after.
That's interesting, how highly rated was CR by Sporting fans as his time as a youngster there? At the end of the day, it's all down to SAF and if SAF does see something in this lad, then that'll be enough for me - should we sign him. But if we don't, I wouldn't cry myself to sleep at night. You can bloody well guarantee if we don't sign him though, Porto or some obscure team will, then he'll sign for Ajax or somewhere - then onto Barcelona where he'll win a CL and a world cup with Brazil. If however we sign him, we'll have a mutant mix of Lee Miller and Kleberson.
An established midfielder or another Striker? (Or Both)
Hmmm almost 8-10 papers seem to be running the story.. I wonder..
This kid is nothing special, Obertan has more ability than Costa..
Well, they had two very highly rated youngsters - Ronaldo and Quaresma. I think Ronaldo only played a handful games for Sporting but his performance against us, prompted Fergie to sign him up a season earlier.
An established midfielder. Frankly, that's what we're missing - a Scholes type player.
I was in costa coffee this morning - complete coincidence
I have a good feeling about this
I have a good feeling about this
Perhaps indicates that while it is worrying what the fans think, it's very often not to be taken as gospel. We probably under-rate Nani here at United, (just an example, like) he's obviously very talented but I hear lots saying he isn't United quality.
I agree we miss a Scholes type player but sadly he's more than likely harder to replace than Ronaldo, Rooney reminds me at times of Scholes. I guess your thinking of the Sneijder's and De Rossi's of this world.
I'd give Arsenal £40m for Fabergas. As for Costa - we'll see. That's even if we're interested.
Yeah, whether we are interested or not in Costa does remain to be seen. I imagine Fabregas only has eyes for Spain, sadly, because he is a great midfielder. £40 million would be hard for Arsenal to ignore however.
Let's arrange a friendly match with Gremio!
Surely we were interested.. With the trial being rejected and stuff..
Gota love the caf
"No more signing's this summer" - Sir Alex from SSN press conference.
No more signings says SAF.
"We won't sign anybody in January"
The Gaffer, Jan 09
The Gaffer, Jan 09
Another Brazillian article that agrees with my Gremio supporting friend. Seems the Brazillians dont rate him as highly as Alex does from the 'few games he's' supposedly 'watched'.
I would be surprised if SAF has watched any games personally apart from highlights reels. Our apparent reluctance to pay the buyout clause in addition to asking to see him on loan indicates that we are also not wholly convinced about him.
You cannot say that he isn't a talent when you saw the highlights of the South American youth cup (can't remember what age group it was) and it's not unusual for a young player to take a while to adapt to senior football. I doubt we will stop watching him, much like Obertan, it's probably a wait and see and pounce when or if we think he's ready or walk away if not.
I agree with this. I doubt we will buy him this summer because we are well stocked from the wings and also we are not 100% convinced yet. I suspect our scouts will continue to watch his progress and if Sir Alex gets more glowing reports then we may make a move in the future. Right now it is not wise to spend a large amount of money on a player that has everything to prove. He is a talent but many emerge from Brazil and then slip under the radar again.
Thing is though, if he's not rated by his club or Gremio fans, they wouldn't ask for exorbitant sums. His club knows how much he is worth, far more than we do.
No odds what we all think about him now,he aint coming.20 m for this lad if that what they were asking would be madness
We're not buying anyone else
He's a talent but I'll wait until Gremio fans are telling me he's living up to his potential somewhat instead of thinking he's the new Ronaldinho, spending his time making rap videos instead of putting in the effort on the pitch - before saying we should spend 20 million on him.
Denilson was another left footed wonder kid that went for 20 million. And when a Gremio supporter says he's less like a new Ronaldinho or a new Anderson and to "think Kleberson" instead, it should make people hold their horses, close their football manager and wait till he proves something at Gremio before they *** their weiners.
He's Brazilian and Gremio have a reputation for young players with lots of potential after Ronaldinho and Anderson.
The fact they ask for it means nothing. The fact we wanted him on trial and did not pay it says everything.
The fact that someone compares an attacking midfielder/support striker to Kleberson immediately makes me think he hasn't got a clue what he's talking about as they are completely different types of player.
With all due respect but a club can say that their player is the next this or that but ultimately its the buying club who will make decisions. If he is good then they will sign him, if not then they won't. That's why Manchester United employs scouts.
.....but feel sorry for folk who spout nonsense too
I've just not seen as many Costa games as you two obviously..
Yes I'm sure you know more about Brazilian football than a Gremio supporter.
He said to think more like Kleberson than Anderson or Ronaldinho because thats his level. Not a superstar name. At least not yet.
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