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Red flags in that answer. The “same again” was merely referred to “won’t talk about other team’s players”
 
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He said he doesn't talk about players at different clubs.

The same again clearly meant that.
 
he doesn't straight up deny varane when asked about him later in the clip. He just laughs with a head shake. Not a body expert but that has to mean something :drool: .
That particular head shake and smile means “Player agreed to move, terms agreed with player, selling club are open to move but haven’t signed off on it yet”
 
I fully believe this is happening. But that same again was just him saying he’s not talking about other teams players :lol:
 
He says he won't talk about players at different clubs but he talked about Sancho even though he also hasn't been announced yet?
 
Feels like this one is a formality at this point. Let’s get it done, season starts in a month.
 
He says he won't talk about players at different clubs but he talked about Sancho even though he also hasn't been announced yet?

We have announced on our official website and other accounts that we've agreed a fee isn't it.. this is half done already
 
Thats pretty encouraging from ole. I really feel we will get this one over the line.
 
He said he doesn't talk about players at different clubs.

The same again clearly meant that.
He would completely bat it away if there was nothing in it.

He's been smart in the way he says it, but if there was no chance he'd just say oh there's nothing in those links, we're always looking at players and linked to them etc etc...

It's clear he's a target and it's looking good from that video IMO.
 
He was almost as giddy as when Anderson sees a Mcdonald's.

I guess I’m the only one who finds these sorts of jokes played out and done to death. Same as the Luke Shaw fat jokes. Only part that makes me laugh is that he’s probably slimmer than those mocking him :lol:

File this one in the “boring jokes that were never particularly funny in the first place” archive along with “youth player Jesse Lingard”, “chubby Luke Shaw”, “PE teacher Ole”, “Whose daughter did he shag now? Zaha”, and “doughnut Dave”.
 
What are you on about...

I'm explaining that, basically, Real don't let go of players that are crucial to them. Others have had some success, but they have usually been limited to a final swansong in a worse league or are performing at lower levels than previously. I believe all those players you listed fall into those categories. Let's put it this way, if Varane truly was "elite" in the eyes of people that coach him, manage him, see him every day and every game, they absolutely wouldn't be losing him. I don't buy into this stuff about them needing money etc.

I'm not saying they think/he is rubbish, but they have probably earmarked a replacement that is as good/better and will see a transaction that makes them a profit. Meanwhile our fans get giddy over the whole thing like I've seen countless times (every transfer) over the years. Yet when you question a signing or say that they're perhaps not as good as people seem to make out, you get pelters for it. And they are the ones that have ended up with egg on their faces more often than not these last 8-9 years yet still don't want to hear it.
 
I'm explaining that, basically, Real don't let go of players that are crucial to them. Others have had some success, but they have usually been limited to a final swansong in a worse league or are performing at lower levels than previously. I believe all those players you listed fall into those categories. Let's put it this way, if Varane truly was "elite" in the eyes of people that coach him, manage him, see him every day and every game, they absolutely wouldn't be losing him. I don't buy into this stuff about them needing money etc.

I'm not saying they think/he is rubbish, but they have probably earmarked a replacement that is as good/better and will see a transaction that makes them a profit. Meanwhile our fans get giddy over the whole thing like I've seen countless times (every transfer) over the years. Yet when you question a signing or say that they're perhaps not as good as people seem to make out, you get pelters for it. And they are the ones that have ended up with egg on their faces more often than not these last 8-9 years yet still don't want to hear it.

They're not letting him go though.

He wants to leave.
 
I guess I’m the only one who finds these sorts of jokes played out and done to death. Same as the Luke Shaw fat jokes. Only part that makes me laugh is that he’s probably slimmer than those mocking him :lol:

File this one in the “boring jokes that were never particularly funny in the first place” archive along with “youth player Jesse Lingard”, “chubby Luke Shaw”, “PE teacher Ole”, “Whose daughter did he shag now? Zaha”, and “doughnut Dave”.

Did you see Rafael's recent comments?
 
I'm explaining that, basically, Real don't let go of players that are crucial to them. Others have had some success, but they have usually been limited to a final swansong in a worse league or are performing at lower levels than previously. I believe all those players you listed fall into those categories. Let's put it this way, if Varane truly was "elite" in the eyes of people that coach him, manage him, see him every day and every game, they absolutely wouldn't be losing him. I don't buy into this stuff about them needing money etc.

I'm not saying they think/he is rubbish, but they have probably earmarked a replacement that is as good/better and will see a transaction that makes them a profit. Meanwhile our fans get giddy over the whole thing like I've seen countless times (every transfer) over the years. Yet when you question a signing or say that they're perhaps not as good as people seem to make out, you get pelters for it. And they are the ones that have ended up with egg on their faces more often than not these last 8-9 years yet still don't want to hear it.

How do they keep someone who's contract is running out and doesn't want to stay?
 
I'm explaining that, basically, Real don't let go of players that are crucial to them. Others have had some success, but they have usually been limited to a final swansong in a worse league or are performing at lower levels than previously. I believe all those players you listed fall into those categories. Let's put it this way, if Varane truly was "elite" in the eyes of people that coach him, manage him, see him every day and every game, they absolutely wouldn't be losing him. I don't buy into this stuff about them needing money etc.

I'm not saying they think/he is rubbish, but they have probably earmarked a replacement that is as good/better and will see a transaction that makes them a profit. Meanwhile our fans get giddy over the whole thing like I've seen countless times (every transfer) over the years. Yet when you question a signing or say that they're perhaps not as good as people seem to make out, you get pelters for it. And they are the ones that have ended up with egg on their faces more often than not these last 8-9 years yet still don't want to hear it.

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I guess I’m the only one who finds these sorts of jokes played out and done to death. Same as the Luke Shaw fat jokes. Only part that makes me laugh is that he’s probably slimmer than those mocking him :lol:

File this one in the “boring jokes that were never particularly funny in the first place” archive along with “youth player Jesse Lingard”, “chubby Luke Shaw”, “PE teacher Ole”, “Whose daughter did he shag now? Zaha”, and “doughnut Dave”.

never understood the fat jokes, he is a naturally thick dude…. But Fluke Shaw, c’mon, that is damn funny!
 
I can't see this one happening, I've read that we are trying to get the price down and if Real Madrid are trying to raise funds for the striker from PSG they won't appreciate their time being wasted.

I would love it if it came off but in reality the last few years we've had to go for young up and coming players, good quality players from the Portuguese league or older players that have been released, this time we are talking about a world class defender, a proven one at that, from one of the biggest clubs in world football.

I know Real and Barca are having cash problems and I've seen stories saying Barca are going to release Samuel Umtiti - if true I see more chance of us signing him because he fits in with the freebie route and we can push a big signing on fee his way.

I'm surprised we haven't tried to pip Arsenal to the signing of the Brighton defender.
 
I'm explaining that, basically, Real don't let go of players that are crucial to them. Others have had some success, but they have usually been limited to a final swansong in a worse league or are performing at lower levels than previously. I believe all those players you listed fall into those categories. Let's put it this way, if Varane truly was "elite" in the eyes of people that coach him, manage him, see him every day and every game, they absolutely wouldn't be losing him. I don't buy into this stuff about them needing money etc.

I'm not saying they think/he is rubbish, but they have probably earmarked a replacement that is as good/better and will see a transaction that makes them a profit. Meanwhile our fans get giddy over the whole thing like I've seen countless times (every transfer) over the years. Yet when you question a signing or say that they're perhaps not as good as people seem to make out, you get pelters for it. And they are the ones that have ended up with egg on their faces more often than not these last 8-9 years yet still don't want to hear it.
Have you heard about these guys ? Arjen Robben , Wesley Sneijder, Fabinho & Etoo. They all played for Real Madrid at one point . Real is not the end all be all for players. Some people just need a different enviroment a change of scenery. Di Maria had a great start to his carrer with us aswell until other factors affected him badly.
 
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