Still getting back to his best as he's been out for a long time. I didnt watch much of him at all but from what I read, his passing, touch etc are getting back to its best. Its his movement and the physical ability on the pitch that is quite some way off. That should come with game time. Its why it'd be ideal for him to stay at Dortmund rather than move to a club like ours where there will be too much competition.
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Still getting back to his best as he's been out for a long time. I didnt watch much of him at all but from what I read, his passing, touch etc are getting back to its best. Its his movement and the physical ability on the pitch that is quite some way off. That should come with game time. Its why it'd be ideal for him to stay at Dortmund rather than move to a club like ours where there will be too much competition.
Redskys infamous scouting network is being given a years paid vacation while Forests squad goes from strength to strength.
I was absolutely in love with Gundogan, pre-injury. Hope he can get back to his capability levels and most importantly, after United buy him.
He's miles away from pre injury Gundogan. Often went missing last year for Dortmund, says it all that most Dortmund fans are happy he's leaving. Might need a fresh challenge or the injuries have simply taken that extra 15% that makes a player good to special.
Which part of his game is miles away from the pre injury version though? Genuinely interested as you watch a lot of the Bundesliga. From what I gathered, it wasnt his passing, his touch or his vision etc. He just didnt seem physically at pace with the game. Ofcourse, the passing or touch isnt as good as it was earlier but not that much off and improving. The physical side of it should develop with time.
Same here. Absolutely wonderful player. Would love to see him get back to his best.
Strength, pace, desire. His passing was poor under pressure and had little defensive contribution. Miles away from pre injury Gundogan, but I wasnt overly keen on him anyway. Thought he was over rated based on a few good games in the CL.
The first 3 will come I believe. Hope he has an injury free next year. I rated him. Had everything in his locker.
My squad depth is paper thin. This is my team for tonight, with Gotze & Pogba suspended, Nasri sold and Bale injured
Im not convinced, he was no better at the end of the season than at the start. Always hate seeing injuries ruining players.
My squad depth is paper thin. This is my team for tonight, with Gotze & Pogba suspended, Nasri sold and Bale injured
Awful squad.
You call that paper thin, for my next league game im going to have to play 3 at the back as my only other option is to play an 85 right back, if a CB goes down im truly fecked as barlzagli misses 3 games.My squad depth is paper thin. This is my team for tonight, with Gotze & Pogba suspended, Nasri sold and Bale injured
That's sad. Let's see. I still think his talent was enough and the physical aspect should catch up with time. Was very unfit at the start of the season.
Five most expensive cash transfers:
- Ilkay Gundogan - £39.6M (Leicester City > Arsenal Season 4)
- Cristiano Ronaldo - £36M (Manchester United > Spurs Season 6)
- Wesley Sneijder - £35M (Manchester United > Chelsea Season 2)
- Edin Dzeko - £33.6M (Brighton & Hove Albion > Liverpool Season 4)
- Carles Puyol - £33.4M (Fulham > Barcelona Season 3)
Looking at all of them, the signs don't look good for Gundogan.
Dzeko in the top 5 
Pool found their Andy Carroll in SM too.
Pool found their Andy Carroll in SM too.
More like silent vacation
Damien, I want a full review of each bid!
huh?
Today is a piece of history on Caf SM. Never been that amount of bids on one player afaik.
What sort of review though?!
feckin Falcao. I should have went for Cavani, Falcao would have been Forest bound then
Forest win.
£32m For Xhaka
I know for most of you cash is not an issue but that's fecking stoopid.
He is Albanian and will never ever fulfill his potential. None of our players ever have despite the unbelievable hype.
You have another Shaqiri on your hands at best and the only thing that bid will do is stop you accepting sensible offers for him when you realise he's not good enough for your squad because you paid too much money.
I've just had that exact situation with Varun and Gundogan today.
Even Navas has done better than that
I know for most of you cash is not an issue but that's fecking stoopid.
He is Albanian and will never ever fulfill his potential. None of our players ever have despite the unbelievable hype.
You have another Shaqiri on your hands at best and the only thing that bid will do is stop you accepting sensible offers for him when you realise he's not good enough for your squad because you paid too much money.
I've just had that exact situation with Varun and Gundogan today.
Even Navas has done better than that
The Granit Xhaka bids in descending monetary value:
- Nottingham Forest - £32,015,000 (winners)
- Aston Villa - £30,070,000
- Manchester United - £29,978,000
- Tottenham Hotspur - £27,768,000
- Manchester City - £21,447,000
- Queens Park Rangers - £21,000,000
- Milton Keynes Dons - £20,296,000
- Sunderland - £18,925,000
- Fulham - £17,990,000
- Chelsea - £17,921,000
- Ipswich Town - £16,620,000
- Darlington 1883 - £15,910,000
- Arsenal, Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United - £15,110,000
Manchester United statement
Manchester United would like to congratulate Nottingham Forest on winning the Granit Xhaka bidding war. It was always inevitable that Forest would win, despite the poor mind games manager Phil had done publicly. While Manchester United arguably have the squad of the 'now', it is clear that Forest have the squad of the future with talents such as Neymar, Marquinhos, Leno, Laporte, Fabinho, Vietto, Joelinton and now Xhaka on their books. They will be the team to beat in a few seasons time.
Manchester United would like to congratulate Nottingham Forest on winning the Granit Xhaka bidding war. It was always inevitable that Forest would win, despite the poor mind games manager Phil had done publicly. While Manchester United arguably have the squad of the 'now', it is clear that Forest have the squad of the future with talents such as Neymar, Marquinhos, Leno, Laporte, Fabinho, Vietto, Joelinton and now Xhaka on their books. They will be the team to beat in a few seasons time.
Zidane - Algerian descentEven worse. Albanian traitors never prevailed
Edgar Davids - Surinamese
So on and so forth
Benzema's not done too badly either.
BBC reports that Paulo Oliviera is set to join the gunners subject to a medical.
Whole different ball game with Albanians. Trust me I know it too well.
Since Phil is so obsessed I'll get an autograph from Granit made out to RedSky @ Forest just for shits and giggles when I see him next time
He will come to Newcastle. Fee is irrelevant, we like our Albinos, Geordies love taking their tops off to show their pale complexion......
Oh wait.....Albanian
Oh wait.....Albanian
Just another future star whos decided to pick either Villa or Forest. Excellent taste either way.
Forest Beat the League to Xhaka
I still have a dream, a dream deeply rooted in the Caftard dream - one day this club will rise up and live to its potential! For Damiens Manchester machine needs stopping and I shall take the first step in its destruction. Let this be the day that we stand, men of the Caf and Fight!
I still have a dream, a dream deeply rooted in the Caftard dream - one day this club will rise up and live to its potential! For Damiens Manchester machine needs stopping and I shall take the first step in its destruction. Let this be the day that we stand, men of the Caf and Fight!
I did by bit by beating him to Gundogan. Take that @Damien!!!
Obscene money. I don't have half of that ffs
You would of if youd sold some of your players Akash.