Not sure the link between him and United is credible in the slightest.
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Saw him a couple times this season, both times he was playing on the left. Did well enough and even got a goal and an assist against Juventus. He's more of a wingback then a fullback though. Very attack minded.
He's slightly older than I thought at 25. I'd be happy with a potential move, but I don't see much in it in terms of credibility.
If we sign him I'm betting my dad will pronounce his name as 'Damo' and for that reason alone I want him.
Fair enough, but I guess for our right back options it's just out of Darmian, Fabinho and Coleman so perhaps we'll step up the interest sooner or later.
Guess you are both right, i'm still stuck in the pre van Gaal mindset. I would actually like these kind of transfers more often instead of overpaying to English clubs.
He has played a lot of games last season on the left, looks like a very versatile player.
This would be a very, very good signing. He's a good right back, however, it's all dependant on the future of Rafael, who we seem to be content with. Can't see us adding a third right back.
We seem to be content with Rafael? Since when? He's looked like one of the most nailed on players to get sold for ages.
1 year left on his contract and he made 11 appearances last season, if there is anyone in the squad who looks on his way out it's him.
Well, I've heard very little with regards to us selling him. It also looks like that LvG is willing to give second chances to a few of our players, via the pre-season tour.
Just fecking sign a right back already, be it Coleman, Darmian, Fabinho or whoever else... Give them time to settle in and have a proper pre season at the club.
Any reason why his club have put him up for sale?
Would be the perfect option IMO.
Big, strong quick and brave but also skilful enough. Can play on both flanks and is comfortable in possession, with bundles of stamina.
Big, strong quick and brave but also skilful enough. Can play on both flanks and is comfortable in possession, with bundles of stamina.
They are not big enough to keep him??
They haven't. They just are willing to sell him if the right offer come. Italian clubs aren't that rich, most likely their entire yearly revenue is 50-60m euros (35.5m EUR from TV rights, 3m EUR combined from the shirt and main sponsor). 20-25m EUR would be huge money for them. Most likely their entire squad had cost less to be assembled.
I look forward to the first articles from the idiotic media bitching about how we signed another left back
I've only seen him for Italy but he's been quality, plus he's versatile.
Yes please. Way better than Clyne or Coleman.
Amazing player.
Sweet left peg, with amazing technical ability and great reading of the game.....
Never heard of him
Sweet left peg, with amazing technical ability and great reading of the game.....
Never heard of him
He played for Italy in last years World Cup. If you watched any of their games, you've definitely heard of him. Like a large majority have said, he's a very good player.
Last year's WC seems so distant now.
Coleman established in PL is the most important difference
Saw him live (backdoor brag) at the World Cup last year and he didn't impress me at all then. Hopefully he was just having a bad match
I remember him absolutely wrecking England down the flank. Dont think thats saying much though
As @vodrake said, he was very good against England, can't particularly remember the games against Costa Rica and Uruguay.
Italy did have a very poor World Cup, though.
With Rooney in the wings that's not saying much ryt?
Can't make my mind up about this one. You compare him with Valencia stat-wise last season and he is slightly better going forward but slightly worse in defence. Is that worth a €20mill investment?
I've seen him play a few times and he looks like a good player, but is he the answer to our RB problem?
I've seen him play a few times and he looks like a good player, but is he the answer to our RB problem?
The other difference is Coleman will probably cost us double Darmian, so depends how much we are willing to invest on a RB as opposed to other areas of the pitch
We've offered €12m + €3m in bonuses according to Di Marzio but they want €20m.
We seem to be fairly quick to overpay for positions we don't need but when it comes to areas we do not strengthening, it seems were a bit penny wise
So trueWe seem to be fairly quick to overpay for positions we don't need but when it comes to areas we do not strengthening, it seems were a bit penny wise
If this is from METRO then basically there was no news today, they probably read it on here
It is from Di Marzio. Who despite his reputation, is a big bullshiter.
Like who?
Most of the time aye but he's alright when it comes to Italian teams.
Nah man, was joking about, but we paid a bit of money for Kagawa, Mata, RvP when central midfield was a priority etc.
But yeah, wasn't an entirely serious comment.
The best option out there, I'd take him over Coleman and I do rate Coleman pretty good. Never thought we were interested tho...
Maybe we are bidding these low amounts to keep the option open.
So we've actually made a bid for him then? Di Marzio is definitely connected on these things, especially on italian matters. Heard only good things about him so hopefully it happens. Anyone know what his injury record is like?
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