Romario would surely qualify in terms of ratio as well
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Maybe they don't include the French/Portuguese leagues?
MVB's is by far the most impressive.
Probably the toughest league/era in history, and to then have that GPG is phenomenal.
Probably the toughest league/era in history, and to then have that GPG is phenomenal.
Di Natale has an impressive goal return too. Up there with Inzaghi and ahead of Del Piero.
His is inflated slightly by his time in Holland.
Have to take that into account as well for him and RVN too.
Yes, but look at the players playing behind him putting balls on a plate, week-in, week-out.
Rijkaard, Gullit, Evani, Donadoni, Albertini, Donadoni...
Bohemians (Dublin) legend Glen Crowe had a 0.49 return during his time with the club.
Where the hell is he on this list?! It's a tainted list when the Crowester isn't mentioned!
Where the hell is he on this list?! It's a tainted list when the Crowester isn't mentioned!
Guess its just comparing some great forwards, not a top15 list or something.
What about Jardel, didn't he average more than a goal a game for Porto? Maybe didn't play enough games in Europe to get on the list, but he was an anomaly
He should be in it, I guess the guy who made this list just named some random top top top strikers/forwards and compared them.
Selling Mata, taking a 50% hit on Mata, listing Khedira and Vidal but not Strootman
Fair to say whoever wrote that is a clueless moron.
Fair to say whoever wrote that is a clueless moron.
Written by Rob Shepherd who's considered to be very reputable.
You'd think the transfer shite would die down for a while but nope.
Rumours floating around for the last two weeks about Mata....But that it'll be a swap for Pogba
What's wrong with that? It may not necessarily be a comprehensive list. Perhaps he thinks Strootman isn't that nailed on. You or I don't know. Selling Mata at a loss is definitely a plausible scenario.
I love mata, I really do. But if we can somehow get Pogba if it means letting Mata go I am 110% behind it! Pogba is nailed on to be the best midfielder in world football in the next 2-3 years imo.
I could see that happening in the next few years. Adidas will be putting a lot of pressure on us to win trophies and the best way of doing that is by buying the best. However, I'd only be happy with that if it meant 2-3 young talented players to go along with that Marquee signing, don't want us to go full muppet and become Real 2.0
I love all the ABU's using the "but we ruin football" line. It's really getting to them.
It's because Woody has activated Muppet mode amongst the journos.
Given how ABU some of these journos are, I think a lot of them were hoping we'd crumble and do a Liverpool.
Some probably already had the obituaries article written about "Fallen English Giant" etc
I don't know if it will be in January but I wouldn't be surprised if Mata is not with us next season.
I this is more a case of we "can" not "will", the club wont just start spending for the sake of it IMO, and in truth I can't think of any players that would be going for that kind of fee in the near future.
It's difficult to see any player who would be until it happens. Bale went from a great talent to a near £100m player over a season.
I agree regarding "can" rather than "will". Hopefully we can compete for the very best.
There's no such thing as a reputable tabloid journalist. The best ones are just good at hand picking the stories they rip off from more reliable sources of news.
That would make financial sense at least.
It's not plausible to flog him off for half what we paid. Or where he's criminally undervalued in a swap deal with Vidal, especially considering Vidal's age, injury issues and future value compared to Mata's.
I don't support United.You support both Barca & United eh Mitch?
Glory-hunting bar-steward ye
United, Arsenal and City are the three English clubs is respect most. I know many despise City, but I like Pellegrini and they play football I like to watch. Arsenal under Wenegr play the type of football I like and if van Gaal gets it right at Unietd he'll have United playing great football. And while I respect Liverpool, they do rub me up the wrong way.Sorry man, i thought you said you did to me a few moons ago. My bad
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@hobbers, Rob Shepherd from the Daily Mail is a reputable Journalist whether you agree with that is another matter.
Arsenal historically play the football you like? I guess you never watched them play before Wenger then...
Mata's been pretty shit since we bought him to be honest. He's scored against the poor teams but been invisible against anyone decent. He's getting a free ride from the supporters but he needs to prove himself. As it stands Vidal would be so much more useful to us.
I was 2 when Wenger joined Arsenal.
He's not been great but we've only had him for five months of football, and he'd been on the bench the six months prior to that. We know the level he can reach in this league, and that his value could even potentially increase on what we paid.
Whereas Vidal will be 28, never played in the Prem, dodgy knee, and a game that requires mobility and strength and stamina to the extent that I don't really see him playing at the top level much beyond thirty. Not to mention that one bad knee injury recurrence and his career at the top level is probably over.
And, assuming LVG does go all out to sign Strootman, almost all of Vidal's standout attributes can be found in Strootman as well. Whereas, with Kagawa gone, there's no one in the squad with the same attributes as Mata. That's why the only logical way forward in my book is to forget about Vidal, sign Strootman, and keep Mata. That would leave a much better squad balance.
If we're going to ditch Mata this early the only players worth doing it for would be Pogba or Varane, because they are pretty much the ultimate signings any top club can make right now, or Reus.
Fair point but right now Reus is the only attacker I can see with that price potential and he has a set buyout clause. I guess someone might go big for Pogba.
I think we can, if we lose out it wont be due to fees or wages from now on IMO.
Agent David has started work already I see...
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I think the business done this summer was a real sign of intent and put us back on the map regarding transfers.
Well said pal.
Yeah, one season can make a big difference. A year ago, no one would have imagined Di Maria would have the season he has had and his fee would probably have been more 35m-40m than 60m.
Also next season, if Falcao's loan goes well, we will pretty much have an immediate 40-50m outlay on him. So we will probably see another 50m + window from us, easily.
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