Falcao will take the premier league by storm next year
Falcao headed to the Premiership?
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If so, then between him and Hernandez, might we see a few more teams wanting their own South/Central American striker.
I was over in Porto in 2010 when we played them. I thought we should have signed him then instead of Chamakh.
Would be a perfect fit for Arsenal or Spurs. Heck I would have happily taken him at United had were it not for a certain Mexican.
He looks quality. Hope he doesn't come to the PL.
If he comes to the PL then hopefully to Spurs and not any of our title rivals....or Liverpool.
Liverpool have just signed Carroll, who's not half the player, for £35M.
Would be a quality signing for anyteam... Hopefully Wenger see's him as too expensive and targets someone on another free transfer...
I'm always sceptical about strikers who set the world alight in Portugal. Its a decent league but not up the standard of the PL, especially with our crap weather and more physical style - not exactly suited to South Americans or Iberians.
Falcao PUUUNCH
Which strikers have come over from Portugal and been a failure before? Only striker that came over from Portugal recently I can think of is McCarthy, and he did well.
i still remember the days when they said south americans can't make it in the Premier League
that spurs one... postiga?
Jardel
Jardel - bucket loads of goals out there, averaged a goal a game and was shite for Bolton for half a season before he got binned.
The kid at Spurs who cost umpteen million (Postiga?) was garbage.
These are the two which spring to mind.
Other players include Bosingwa - good half a season then faded. Ferreira - looked out of his depth since day one. Although Carvalho was excellent to be fair.
I think the fact that a good proportion of players are South American leads to them being more succesful in countries other than the UK.
I think the PL is a big step up from Portugal, especially if you've been playing for the top side and rattling the goals in for fun. He also looks to me (from admittedly the games I've seen him play in Europe) a bit one dimensional for a top club over here - clearly a great goalscorer but not sure what else he offers.
As regards Chelsea not sure where he'd fit in with Torres there and Villas-Boas' favoured style a 4-3-3 with one up top - cant see either him or Torres playing behind one forward.
If you're going to pull out names outside of strikers you have Ronaldo and Nani scoring bundles, Deco. But then you get someone like Anderson
I've watched him play a number of times and while he's a poacher, there's little else to his game. He can't be expected to bring the team in nor can he be expected to add any dynamics to a team that aren't already there. I also haven't seen him to a game by the scruff of the neck and win it for them.
I said before, Spurs are the only team he'd fit in. A 4-5-1 with him would be ace for them as he would just be expected to score:
--------------Falcao-----------------
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Bale---------Modric-----------Lennon
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That attack has the potential for a top 4 finish. But then their defense needs an utter overhaul with the exception of Gallas. But as always, they're gunning for attacking transfers. At least they shored up the keeper area for now with Friedel who's more reliable.
Farqing wish we were after him... But no chance now Chelsea and VB are on the case.
i don't get the idea here ..you want that all the rival teams to be shit and united to win a mickey mouse league
nah ..not me .. i want the league to be strong , the strongest in europe ...and then win it ..not every time 2 out of 5 is enough ..but then it means something
Would have been a great signing for Liverpool (post Torres), especially since Suarez is doing well playing off a CF/out wide, but they spent shit loads on Carroll.
I can see Spurs being the only club in real NEED for him. I really can't see how he will be used at Chelsea unless they plan on flogging or benching Torres at a massive loss - that won't happen. Then again, Chelsea never splashes out based on logic.
Arsenal could use him, but if Fabregas stays, their favoured formation will be 1 up top. They could shift RvP wide (for the 50% of the season he is actually fit) but I can't see Falcao being too happy with just a squad role. Ditto us.
I can see Spurs being the only club in real NEED for him. I really can't see how he will be used at Chelsea unless they plan on flogging or benching Torres at a massive loss - that won't happen. Then again, Chelsea never splashes out based on logic.
Arsenal could use him, but if Fabregas stays, their favoured formation will be 1 up top. They could shift RvP wide (for the 50% of the season he is actually fit) but I can't see Falcao being too happy with just a squad role. Ditto us.
If you're going to pull out names outside of strikers you have Ronaldo and Nani scoring bundles, Deco. But then you get someone like Anderson
I've watched him play a number of times and while he's a poacher, there's little else to his game. He can't be expected to bring the team in nor can he be expected to add any dynamics to a team that aren't already there. I also haven't seen him to a game by the scruff of the neck and win it for them.
I said before, Spurs are the only team he'd fit in. A 4-5-1 with him would be ace for them as he would just be expected to score:
--------------Falcao-----------------
---------VDV-------------------------
Bale---------Modric-----------Lennon
-----------Huddlestone-------------
That attack has the potential for a top 4 finish. But then their defense needs an utter overhaul with the exception of Gallas. But as always, they're gunning for attacking transfers. At least they shored up the keeper area for now with Friedel who's more reliable.
BAE has been superb for us for at least 2 seasons now, he's consistently under-rated by opposition fans, probably because of some his comments being misunderstood and Hansen slating him on MOTD once. Dawson shored up our defence last year though he is prone to the occassional performance where he will literally lose us the game single-handedly. He's improved when he has someone experienced next to him. I feel that our defence is exposed more often than the other top teams in the league because of our style and abandoning of pressing last season. Certainly wouldn't say no to a top class centreback though.
Falcao would have been great with us imo but it seems like Chelsea are going to swoop in there and I can't see them selling us someone unless we allow Modric to go so we won't even have a chance of picking up who they sell. Our search for a striker (or 2/3/4 to replace the average group up front) will have to go elsewhere.
If you're going to pull out names outside of strikers you have Ronaldo and Nani scoring bundles, Deco. But then you get someone like Anderson
I've watched him play a number of times and while he's a poacher, there's little else to his game. He can't be expected to bring the team in nor can he be expected to add any dynamics to a team that aren't already there. I also haven't seen him to a game by the scruff of the neck and win it for them.
I said before, Spurs are the only team he'd fit in. A 4-5-1 with him would be ace for them as he would just be expected to score:
--------------Falcao-----------------
---------VDV-------------------------
Bale---------Modric-----------Lennon
-----------Huddlestone-------------
That attack has the potential for a top 4 finish. But then their defense needs an utter overhaul with the exception of Gallas. But as always, they're gunning for attacking transfers. At least they shored up the keeper area for now with Friedel who's more reliable.
Indeed - its a gamble. Usually very talented individuals but sometimes dont come off. Had a look on teh internet at players over the years and there's as many (if not slightly more) busts that successes - that said, it all depnds on the player.
If Chelsea do want him it could be the end for Torres - although I'm not sure who'd wacnt to take him on with his wages and recent injury record.
Very much doubt Suprs would be able to to attract him if Chelsea are interested but they do need a forward who'll score more regularly.
Any suggestions you think might be good enough to lead the line for Spurs? I'd have thought Hulk from Porto maybe aswell, but then Spurs are probably most in need of a combination of a target man and poacher/good finisher.
Drogba (or even Anelka) would have been a good buy to fill that role, but as you mentioned you will probably only be able to strike that deal whilst losing Modric. Forlan worth a punt? Klose? - though I think he's already signed elsewhere. Llorente would also be a good signing - he's off to Madrid last I heard though.
Adebayor? That's pretty much most I can think of who might have been/be available.
Falcao wants to join but they already have Torres, Anelka, Drogba and Sturridge. There will be casualties.
Arsenal should take a punt for him. But I doubt they will. They don't seem to go for players that would be useful and make their squad better.
Arsenal should take a punt for him. But I doubt they will. They don't seem to go for players that would be useful and make their squad better.
Could be the case that none of those players are there come the start of the season.
The young Belgian lad looks to be in the bag aswell, if you believe what you hear in the press.
We don't go for players who cost £30M.
He's no where near 30m. No player coming out of Portugal will cost that much. Not unless it's Porto's former manager that's buying him to Chelsea.
Was just watching Wenger, not 10 minutes ago, say that there is a lot of money available and he will spend it.
Torres certainly isn't going nowhere and they can't afford to sell Sturridge. They need him if they want to compete with an almost full squad in Europe. Can't be selling one of the few good English prospects out there.
I also don't think that Falcao would be an improvement of what they have got. He's better than Chamakh. Better header, works harder, better finisher. Him and RvP would be a good combo. He's needed at Arsenal, not at Chelsea.
Hulk plays better from the side, Spurs need a proper striker up top.
I posted the article on the Forlan forum, but ESPN are reporting he's officially up for grabs and the president said he wants to go back to the PL.
Couldn't think of a better player for their formation bar Eto'o.
I'm not so sure. Some whispering in the media already - if they want Falcao and have to pay a lot I suspect he'd be first choice? I cant see them playing two front line forwards.
Regardless of where he's needed he'll got to Chelsea if they want him - big moeny on offer and able to work with his previous boss.
Falcao is a superb goal scorer and that's about it. If a club needs a guy to be inside the box and finish the plays he's superb. If you expect him to add more than that to build up play than I don't think he does it.
He's hard working, intelligent and a remarkable professional. I think he would be a great addition to any team, though naturally some would need him more than others.
I'm not sure VB will necessarily play 4-3-3 in Chelsea either, he seemed to me like a flexible manager and that was the tactics he used for us because those were the ones that fitted our squad the best. He did try alternative styles on occasion when needed, and clearly had a "B plan", though he rarely had to resort to that.
He's hard working, intelligent and a remarkable professional. I think he would be a great addition to any team, though naturally some would need him more than others.
I'm not sure VB will necessarily play 4-3-3 in Chelsea either, he seemed to me like a flexible manager and that was the tactics he used for us because those were the ones that fitted our squad the best. He did try alternative styles on occasion when needed, and clearly had a "B plan", though he rarely had to resort to that.
We've been linked with just about every available striker in Europe. LLorente, Aguero, Forlan, Osvaldo, Hulk, Falcao, Benzema, Lukaku, Drogba, Rossi etc.
The new sexual link is Eto'o but, apart from dedicating a nutmeg on Campbell to Spurs fans, there isn't a single other reason why he'd want to come. Probably the media's most ridiculous link yet.
I feel Adebayor and Falcao are probably the most realistic but I can see City refusing to do business with us again. Seems Levy is vetoing Redknapp on Forlan but we're making progress on Leandro.
Wildly unrealistic? Drogba/Aguero/Benzema
Possible? Falcao/Adebayor/Forlan (Wouldn't mind any of these)
Likely? Carlton Cole, DJ Campbell and Odemwingie
According to The Sun, Real Madrid are interested as well.
If there's any substance in that then one of Benzema or Higuain are off, both of which would make terrific signings for Spurs.
Falcao will, with all likelihood, join Chelsea on or around the 1st of July. I'm pretty sure such deal wasn't announced yet because of accountability issues. It's more convenient for us that the profit from his sale is only announced after the beginning of the new season, since we're already on the green for the financial year that ends in 30 June 2011.
He's an odd signing for Chelsea as I don't see him as a natural fit with Torres.
Arruda should be happy about this news.
Porto outflank Chelsea by agreeing two-year extension with Falcao | Football | guardian.co.uk
Porto outflank Chelsea by agreeing two-year extension with Falcao | Football | guardian.co.uk
Great news, hopefully other targets will do the same to them.
Sorry for the late reply mate, haven't checked the thread since. Yeah and the price for Forlan would be more reasonable considering his age etc.
We've been linked with just about every available striker in Europe. LLorente, Aguero, Forlan, Osvaldo, Hulk, Falcao, Benzema, Lukaku, Drogba, Rossi etc.
The new sexual link is Eto'o but, apart from dedicating a nutmeg on Campbell to Spurs fans, there isn't a single other reason why he'd want to come. Probably the media's most ridiculous link yet.
I feel Adebayor and Falcao are probably the most realistic but I can see City refusing to do business with us again. Seems Levy is vetoing Redknapp on Forlan but we're making progress on Leandro.
Wildly unrealistic? Drogba/Aguero/Benzema
Possible? Falcao/Adebayor/Forlan (Wouldn't mind any of these)
Likely? Carlton Cole, DJ Campbell and Odemwingie
It seems the Falcao (having signed an extension) links are now dead in the water. How about Edinson Cavani? I thought he was pretty crap in the world cup but then he lit up Serie A last season. (I only watched about 3-4 matches of him so mostly highlights). Have you watched enough of him to comment or suggest if he is a realistic option for Spurs?
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