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Thank you. Appreciate it.
I saw a tweet that Andy Mitten said we would only sign one player. But I understand that’s probably out of context. Do you remember anything like that?
According to wikipedia, he can play in the attacking position, as a box-to-box midfielder or even as a CDM.
I've heard good things about him but I can't say I've seen enough of him to make an opinion myself. Instead, here are some other random facts:
- His dad played for Atalanta
- His vain mum regularly posts duck-lipped selfies on Instagram for which Nicolo calls her out
- His mum cried when meeting Totti which he also disapproved of
- In short, he is embarrassed by his mum
- Oh, and he's an excellent prospect on Football Manager
Only one signing for a substantial amount.
Yeah I think looking at our COVID hit finances that's the most realistic outcome
- Transfer budget not reliant on Zaha being sold
- Multiple players becoming free agents will mean a bit of a squad overhaul.
- Cahill, Sakho, van Aanholt, Townsend, and Benteke are some of the players.
- Dyche, Howe, and Lampard are all linked to the Palace managerial seat.
Context: Torreira's mother recently passed away due to COVID.
Torreira to ESPN:
Mitten thinks we'll only make one marquee signing this summer. The rest will depend on how many players we are able to sell and for how much.
He tends to get quite speculative, so I wouldn't rely on him. Sam Lee, however, is reliable for City and had this to say:
Real bargain? 2 anterior cruciate ligament injuries the last year or so, 1 on each leg I believe. His contract runs to 2024, so not sure why they'd be willing to let him go unless there's issues?
I reckon hes lining up a move for the end of next season, not this. If he wants a move to one of the big spanish clubs then this summer isnt realistic as theyve no money right now.
Short sleeve shirt and gloves? Another Martial! Not convinced either.
John Terry wore his socks like that..
Rat face
Any good players free ?
Sergio Ramos, Donnaruma, Alaba, Depay...
Wilfred Bony.
Why would it be ‘next year’ for players available on a free this summer?
Or does it mean looking at players with 1 year left on their deals by the summer who can be targeted at a reduce rate the way we did with Telles?
e.g. Trippier, Milenkovic, Zakaria, Camavinga etc.
Transfer fee structure will be as important as the price. If we can agree deals where payments are spread out over 4-5 years, we could feasibly bring in two marquee signings. It’s not as simple as have 100m to spend and add up what they cost. That’s what’s stupid about these articles.
What data I don’t have available is (a) what obligations do we still have from previous summers and (b) how desperate selling clubs are to get the fees up front (%age of total wise) due to COVID impact. Those are the key impacts on who we can bring in, not the transfer ”kitty”.
Total spend could be as little as 60-75M if it’s all up front, or as much as 150M if it is favourably structured over 4-5 years. Just as an example. The journos don’t know, that’s why these articles are a bit pointless.
Right now it’s all about cash flow impact. If we sell Lingard for 15m all up front and buy Sancho for 80m over four years. It’s only negative 5m cash flow impact this financial year. Again these are just speculative examples. Don’t quote the figures as realistic.
What data I don’t have available is (a) what obligations do we still have from previous summers and (b) how desperate selling clubs are to get the fees up front (%age of total wise) due to COVID impact. Those are the key impacts on who we can bring in, not the transfer ”kitty”.
Total spend could be as little as 60-75M if it’s all up front, or as much as 150M if it is favourably structured over 4-5 years. Just as an example. The journos don’t know, that’s why these articles are a bit pointless.
Right now it’s all about cash flow impact. If we sell Lingard for 15m all up front and buy Sancho for 80m over four years. It’s only negative 5m cash flow impact this financial year. Again these are just speculative examples. Don’t quote the figures as realistic.
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I think Depay would be a a good option for us tbh, something a bit different and his game has definitely matured a lot more since he was last here.
I think he'd be open to coming back too, always admitted it was down to his own attitude and that he regrets not making more of his opportunity when here.
Contracts expire this year: Messi, Donnarumma, Alaba, Depay, Calhanoglu, Thauvin, Aguero, Draxler, Mkhitaryan, Ramos
Contracts expire next year: Mbappe, Neymar, Fati, Pedri, Varane, Goretzka, Camavinga, Dybala, Kessie, O. Dembele, Ronaldo, Insigne, Sabitzer, Belotti, Brozovic, Carvajal, Pellegrini, Sule, Gosens, Lacazette, Zakaria, Kamara, Onana, Romagnoli, Stones, Milenkovic, Benzema, Di Maria, Soumare, Ings, Bernardeschi, Grillitsch, Tolisso, Maignan, Forsberg, Trippier, Isco, Zagadou, Vestergaard
Bargains galore!
We do need another wide option and I guess he'd also cover Bruno if Lingard and Van de Beek go.
In that case I imagine he'd be seen as the Pogba replacement.
Some tasty players
he can have whatever number he wants and if the current occupant has a problem with it sell them as it's more than likely Haaland is an upgrade on them anyway
Pep's next mission is to eradicate the striker position altogether, then on to having 10 midfielders on the pitch.
Pep for all his faults, will not allow a Raiola headache. I can't help but respect it.
Hes a crock with off field issues, has years left on his deal and they’re actively trying to sell him. So yeah he can replace Pogba, he’d fit right into the role, hell he might even take Jones role if we can move him out... ’If‘ he can get his head right and recover from his 2 ligament ops, then he’s potentially a great player. But on the other hand.....
People sign to play under Pep because they buy into his footballing ethos, its attractive and successful. We offer bumper pay rise and a few million more Instagram followers because of our 'brand'.
They are absolutely desperate for us to sign him, it's not very attractive or alluring.
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