Maybe we did.
Transfer Tweets - Summer 2017 | Keep it on topic
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Maybe we did.
Looks like everyone is willing to take a pop at Barca now... This is a bit like what happened to us, at first tiny cracks appear and then before you know it you are down off that pedestal very much all of a sudden. I just hope this spurs them on and doesnt allow Real to gallop off into the distance. You get the feeling that if they try doubly hard to get Mbappe then Real will have really strengthened nicely just at a time when Barca have weakened.
Vultures are circling for Barca it seems.
Vultures are circling for Barca it seems.
Maybe he didn't want to be backup RB at Man United, maybe he wanted to be First Choice RB at Barcelona?
If Arsenal get him and keep Sanchez, they will challenge for the title. Lacazette, Kolasinac, Lemar, Koscielny, Sanchez and Ozil is the spine of a very good team.
Looks unlikely as we never made an official bid
Brighton have got themselves a propper player!
No they wont! Central midfield is too weak, Cech isn't what he used to be and if they lose 2 of their best defenders to injuries, they look really poor. And besides - it's Arsenal!
You don't make official bids if the player wants to go elsewhere.
Trying to put bias aside, Coutinho would be a fool to turn down that move.
Playing for Barcelona, replacing Neymar, getting to play with Messi and Suarez, much better chance at winning trophies, more pay and I've never been to either place but I imagine Barcelona/Catalonia >>> Liverpool/Merseyside.
Playing for Barcelona, replacing Neymar, getting to play with Messi and Suarez, much better chance at winning trophies, more pay and I've never been to either place but I imagine Barcelona/Catalonia >>> Liverpool/Merseyside.
Big battle Real/PSG for Mbappe. 2 clubs multiplied contacts with those close to the player. Each hopes to convince Kylian quickly.
Did you not see some of Rojo's tackling last year? Beyond reckless.
I can see the need for TFM to get some proper solid game time in on loan but do feel we could do with him staying to rotate with Valencia and not sign Aurier who is a complete head case.
If we sign a RB, then TFM needs a loan. If he does well, he needs to be around our team next season.
Sounds bollox to be honest. Didn't Real assure Bale of his future at Madrid recently? With Asensio and Isco also needing minutes and Ronaldo and Benzema immovable, not sure where Dybala would fit in.
Rojo had 2 very rash and dangerous red worthy tackles all season. TFM had 2 or 3 lunges in the space of injury time in the match I mentioned. The tackles weren't comparable in the slightest, more that TFM on and ran around like a lunatic for 2/3 minutes, the perfect example of why he needs more game time for composure.
Bluemoon's version of Acquire Me, someone called "Tolmiehairdo", had them all convinced that City were going for both Sanchez and Mbappe and that something huge had happened a couple of days ago. He has them all lapping up all the BS he comes out with, I wonder when he'll have his Acquire Me exposed moment. It's going to be hilarious if/when they end up with neither player
The thing is Messi and Suarez will both be gone in a few years as will Ronaldo at R.M so what then? I know they will still have great players but will those players have the same pull as the fore-mentioned? Or will it be a case of the weather?
Davy Propper sounds like someone who should play for Newcastle, just like Jordy Clasie.
Here's hoping Bale starts. On one leg even
BREAKING NEWS
Virgil van Dijk has handed in a transfer request at Southampton.
A statement issued via his management company reads: “It is with regret that I can confirm that I have today handed in a transfer request to leave Southampton Football Club.
“Unfortunately I feel I have no alternative after I was given notice of the Club's intention to impose a disciplinary sanction against me of a fine equivalent to 2 weeks wages. I will be appealing what I feel to be an unjustified sanction and their inability to follow the correct disciplinary protocol in due course.
“Over the past six months I have held numerous discussions with representatives of the board, the former manager Claude Puel as well as the new manager Mauricio Pellegrino to inform them all of my desire to leave the club in search of a new challenge.
“I am incredibly ambitious and want to achieve as much as I possibly can to fulfil my potential in what is a very short career as a professional footballer. I want to play European football again and challenge for major honours and as such I would like Southampton to consider the interest in me from top clubs should it still exist.
The rest of the Virgil van Dijk statement reads...
“I have been left frustrated by the club's position that I am not for sale and am disappointed that enquiries from multiple top clubs have been consistently rebuffed.
“The period of time that I have just spent injured and unable to play has put a number of things into perspective and made me realise just how important it is to take major opportunities should they arise.
“I have consistently relayed my feelings to senior management at Southampton in what I believed to be private and personal conversations. Disappointingly, these conversations have regularly found their way into the media.
“I would also like to make clear that I have never once refused to train. I can confirm that I was asked about my frame of mind and for all of the reasons mentioned above I was open and honest in saying that I did not feel I was in a settled mindset given the circumstances.
“Following this conversation the manager explained that he only wanted players who he felt were 100% committed to Southampton and told me I would therefore have to train away from the first team.
“As a proud professional I am insulted by the suggestion that it was me who refused to train and so feel it is important to point out the true version of events.”
Virgil van Dijk has handed in a transfer request at Southampton.
A statement issued via his management company reads: “It is with regret that I can confirm that I have today handed in a transfer request to leave Southampton Football Club.
“Unfortunately I feel I have no alternative after I was given notice of the Club's intention to impose a disciplinary sanction against me of a fine equivalent to 2 weeks wages. I will be appealing what I feel to be an unjustified sanction and their inability to follow the correct disciplinary protocol in due course.
“Over the past six months I have held numerous discussions with representatives of the board, the former manager Claude Puel as well as the new manager Mauricio Pellegrino to inform them all of my desire to leave the club in search of a new challenge.
“I am incredibly ambitious and want to achieve as much as I possibly can to fulfil my potential in what is a very short career as a professional footballer. I want to play European football again and challenge for major honours and as such I would like Southampton to consider the interest in me from top clubs should it still exist.
The rest of the Virgil van Dijk statement reads...
“I have been left frustrated by the club's position that I am not for sale and am disappointed that enquiries from multiple top clubs have been consistently rebuffed.
“The period of time that I have just spent injured and unable to play has put a number of things into perspective and made me realise just how important it is to take major opportunities should they arise.
“I have consistently relayed my feelings to senior management at Southampton in what I believed to be private and personal conversations. Disappointingly, these conversations have regularly found their way into the media.
“I would also like to make clear that I have never once refused to train. I can confirm that I was asked about my frame of mind and for all of the reasons mentioned above I was open and honest in saying that I did not feel I was in a settled mindset given the circumstances.
“Following this conversation the manager explained that he only wanted players who he felt were 100% committed to Southampton and told me I would therefore have to train away from the first team.
“As a proud professional I am insulted by the suggestion that it was me who refused to train and so feel it is important to point out the true version of events.”
Sounds like a bit of a tit.
Its kind of stupid how the Saints have handled it.
From a bidding war, they have reached a scenario where they will be low balled and will have to accept some bid by the time the window ends.
Were they realistically expecting him to stay follow all the antics? It would have made sense of the club in question was Everton and had at least a bit of ambition.
Saints are no way near European football.
This sounds like a case of a player who won't change his mind tbh. Interesting to see what Southampton do now.
Wow, there goes the good old "I don't talk about players from other clubs - I only talk about the ones we have here".
Bale should be honoured due to Jose breaking his rules for him. Clearly wants him to show he wants to join United. Not sure this will/should happen though..
So he told them he wasn't in the right frame of mind to train but then says he just wants to clarify that it wasn't his decision not to train.
A big one at that.
Makes no difference because Liverpool put in writing (after getting caught out) that they had no further interest in him.... and surely they'll stick to their word?
"We respect Southampton’s position and can confirm we have ended any interest in the player.”
Not "we won't pursue him" but "ended ANY interest in the player".
If they buy him, I hope Southampton charge £80m then say they're going to push for the tapping up charge.
Could make sure that Real play someone who isn't completely fit as well, nothing like rushing someone back from injury to prove you love them.
People lie.
Ahuh, it's just the holier than thou image that annoys me.
Going to get done for tapping up = sorry, we're out. Wait a few weeks and carry on as if that's ok.
Also blame FA for not pursuing them at the time. Wimps.
Maybe if it really is only Liverpool he wants Southampton may end up inviting us back to the table and see what they can get out of us.
In a way this seems to confirm the opposite for me - that we do have someone else in mind and Jose is piling on the pressure on whatever club or player our priority is.
Doesn't much sound like an "only Liverpool" situation, but he could be just wording like that to avoid more tapping up complaints.
Maybe he should just go back to Celtic, guaranteed trophies there and in Europe every season, for so long anyway.
Well he does mention top clubs and challenging for honours so I guess that only leaves Chelsea
Arsenal? The Community Shield Champions and perennial F.A. Cup winners.
For those who wonder why United has not been interested in chasing players of Bale's world class quality during this transfer window.
Jose never comments players from another clubs so it is strange. My muppet mode about bale is now on 10%. I still don't believe that we will buy him but .....