They weren't going to let both though, maybe Saul knew what was happening and fancied his chances at Atletico.We weren't even able to get Saul.
Loan?
Loan?
Nothing is confirmed yet, neither by Dortmund nor the journalists close to the club. His contract expires in summer 2017 so I'm inclined to believe a permanent move will happen - if di Marzio is correct.Not sure, but according to the ever-reliable google translate, he's signed a 4 and a half year contract with Dortmund.
Yes and no. Castro has been considered as a possible replacement but can play in attacking midfield too. Oliver Torres has played in attacking midfield for Atletico as well and would meet Tuchel's preference for flexible players.Preparing for eventual Gundogan departure?
Not sure, but according to the ever-reliable google translate, he's signed a 4 and a half year contract with Dortmund.
Nothing is confirmed yet, neither by Dortmund nor the journalists close to the club. His contract expires in summer 2017 so I'm inclined to believe a permanent move will happen - if di Marzio is correct.
I won't celebrate the deal until it's signed, sealed, delivered. Di Marzio is a bit hit and miss similar to BILD or its English equivalents (Sun, Daily Fail etc).I see, well good luck mate, other than United, Dortmund and Juve are the two other teams I watch the most, so him moving to you is the next best thing to United getting him.
Weren't you linked with him just days after the World Cup 2014 had kicked off?According to M.E.N. we are monitoring Ruben Nevas and guess who Bruno Martins Indi at Porto. We were supposedly at their game this weekend. Wondered how long it would be before Martins Indi got linked.
Saul is way ahead of Oliver in the pecking order.WTH.... We couldn't get saul and now Athletico are letting go of Torres?
We are always getting linked with him. Just it has taken a while this time. After their Euro campaign I am not sure I want any more Dutch players. Wish we had your DOF.Weren't you linked with him just days after the World Cup 2014 had kicked off?
Well, said DoF recruited Immobile and Ramos. Still want him?We are always getting linked with him. Just it has taken a while this time. After their Euro campaign I am not sure I want any more Dutch players. Wish we had your DOF.
Surely he can have a couple of mistakes?Well, said DoF recruited Immobile and Ramos. Still want him?
I don't follow Atleti closely enough to know if it's true but what I've heard is that Simeone thinks he's not suited to his system. He was loaned out twice IIRC and with his contract running out in summer 2017, it might be the best time for Atleti to sell (and buy somebody better suited?).They said a few weeks ago that Oliver was for sale. I'm guessing he's not as good as made out or he'd definitely be heading somewhere else.
Where did you read this?They said a few weeks ago that Oliver was for sale. I'm guessing he's not as good as made out or he'd definitely be heading somewhere else.
Of course; it was a cheek-in-tongue comment, I've never criticized him for this and other deals. Fame and blame for Dortmund transfers are shared among the head coach, DoF and CEO; they have to agree on incoming players, and Ciro and Ramos were no exceptions.Surely he can have a couple of mistakes?
since when did Chinese clubs start lashing those kind of fees out?
Only Chelsea can get such good fees.
We'd struggle to sell any of our actual wanted players for 20m to anyone
Absolutely true. Some of the transfer fees they receive for seemingly unwanted players defy logic.
Mobsters dealing amongst themselves. What's to wonder about. Money laundering etc. Oldest tricks in the book.Absolutely true. Some of the transfer fees they receive for seemingly unwanted players defy logic.
It's one of those to file with the "why do the top Spanish clubs never come in for City players" question.
I smell something a bit bent in the air
Mobsters dealing amongst themselves. What's to wonder about. Money laundering etc. Oldest tricks in the book.
They managed to get a combined £90 million for Felipe Luis, David Luiz, Demba Ba and Andre Schurrle over the past 2 seasons alone.
We also paid them £37 million for Mata so I guess we're kinda perpetrators too.