Summer transfer thread 17/18 season (NEYMAR TALK IN OTHER THREAD)

~Rebel~

Mars Bar wrote: »

Speaking of Juve, I'm moving to the Middle East in the next two weeks to work as a coach in their soccer school.

Unreal! Congrats!

TheTownie

Mars Bar wrote: »

Speaking of Juve, I'm moving to the Middle East in the next two weeks to work as a coach in their soccer school.

Enjoy that tax free money!

Agent Coulson

Scottish Daily Record breaking the Mbappe & Fabinho deal :pac:

TheTownie

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Scottish Daily Record breaking the Mbappe & Fabinho deal :pac:

Thought it was Duncan Castles breaking that?

Trigger

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Scottish Daily Record breaking the Mbappe & Fabinho deal :pac:

https://twitter.com/PSG_inside/status/901184739226378240

First tweet means "don't you have a signing or 2 to announce then?"

Trigger

Mars Bar wrote: »

Thank you! 48 hour working week. Will be a big shock to the system from the part time work I was doing. I'll probably get a bit quieter around here but I'll still be peaking in!

48 hours talking about and coaching football though.. all for tax free earnings Marsy living the dream of half the soccer forum

Mars Bar

astradave wrote: »

48 hours talking about and coaching football though.. all for tax free earnings Marsy living the dream of half the soccer forum

The best part is I didn't even apply for it! The money isn't massive but it's all disposable. I literally just have to turn up and do the work well.

Anyway, this is well off topic. Maybe in a years time I'll do a thread in the AMA forum.

Corholio

Mars Bar wrote: »

The best part is I didn't even apply for it! The money isn't massive but it's all disposable. I literally just have to turn up and do the work well.

Anyway, this is well off topic. Maybe in a years time I'll do a thread in the AMA forum.

Not off topic at all, you've been transferred to the Middle East. More on topic than a lot of the stuff in here :P

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT/status/901196422942523398

"Liverpool consider letting Origi leave before the deadline. Tottenham like him"

https://twitter.com/FabioPendolino/status/901195123299672064

Inter want Mustafi,a loan preferable but Arsenal want option to buy.

ERG89

zerks wrote:

"Liverpool consider letting Origi leave before the deadline. Tottenham like him"

If him & Sakho (or as my autocorrect calls him Rakhi ) go Liverpool may have made a profit this summer which is great going.

TitianGerm

zerks wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT/status/901196422942523398

"Liverpool consider letting Origi leave before the deadline. Tottenham like him"

https://twitter.com/FabioPendolino/status/901195123299672064

Inter want Mustafi,a loan preferable but Arsenal want option to buy.

The Origi one is meant to be on loan I think.

Harry Palmr

Origi is a loan if it happens

martyos121

There's no indication that the Origi move is a loan, I speculated that it was the best option in the Liverpool thread but no article I've read has made it clear what sort of move it would be. (Anderlecht the only club linked with taking him on loan, Marseille or Spurs would probably buy)

I'd hope it's a loan of course but if by some miracle a great striker arrives, I wouldn't be heartbroken to see him sold for a big offer.

TitianGerm

martyos121 wrote: »

There's no indication that the Origi move is a loan, I speculated that it was the best option in the Liverpool thread but no article I've read has made it clear what sort of move it would be. (Anderlecht the only club linked with taking him on loan, Marseille or Spurs would probably buy)

I'd hope it's a loan of course but if by some miracle a great striker arrives, I wouldn't be heartbroken to see him sold for a big offer.

Take a look at @HLNinEngeland's Tweet: https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/901195211505893377?s=09

Apparently this guy is very good at reporting news for Belgium players and he's saying loan.

Cantona's Collars

https://twitter.com/CatalanEdition/status/901206228973572097

https://twitter.com/CatalanEdition/status/901203576697085954

A big push by Coutinho and Barca to get a deal done. €150 million.

ERG89

zerks wrote:

A big push by Coutinho and Barca to get a deal done. €150 million.

You haven't got news of Liverpool buying anyone by chance?
Or maybe John Henry photoshoped over Scrooge McDuck jumping into a pit of gold that I may have to use at a later time

Cantona's Collars

ERG89 wrote: »

You haven't got news of Liverpool buying anyone by chance?
Or maybe John Henry photoshoped over Scrooge McDuck jumping into a pit of gold that I may have to use at a later time

Maybe FSG stands for Forget Signings Guys.

martyos121

emmetkenny wrote: »

Take a look at @HLNinEngeland's Tweet: https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/901195211505893377?s=09

Apparently this guy is very good at reporting news for Belgium players and he's saying loan.

Good news that a sale doesn't look to be on the horizon then. It's a bit of a shame nobody saw Solanke overtaking him in the pecking order earlier in the summer (not that anyone realistically could have tbf). Huddersfield could've taken him on loan for the season because Klopp would trust his mate Wagner to continue his development, but there's no chance of that now with Mounie looking like one of the best signings of the summer.

As I said in the other thread, Newcastle makes sense on the face of it but other good options in my opinion would be Leverkusen (they press high up the pitch with their forwards) or Leipzig (they do also to an extent, and it could sweeten the deal to bring Keita over at some point). I'd rather see him stay at the club altogether if they can't find the right club to loan him to, he's at a critical stage of his development and playing in a system that's too different to ours isn't the best thing for his future at Liverpool.

~Rebel~

Corholio wrote: »

Not off topic at all, you've been transferred to the Middle East. More on topic than a lot of the stuff in here :P

We'll have to agree terms with some middle eastern forum. Swap deal for three of their finest hamsters.

ElTel

martyos121 wrote: »

There's no indication that the Origi move is a loan, I speculated that it was the best option in the Liverpool thread but no article I've read has made it clear what sort of move it would be. (Anderlecht the only club linked with taking him on loan, Marseille or Spurs would probably buy)

I'd hope it's a loan of course but if by some miracle a great striker arrives, I wouldn't be heartbroken to see him sold for a big offer.

Is Klopp gonna start him 1 in 4? Imo no, but he should.

Rayne Wooney

Coutinho has come off pretty pathetic in all of this at this stage

The leaked agent pressuring him story was ridiculous

~Rebel~

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Coutinho has come off pretty pathetic in all of this at this stage

The leaked agent pressuring him story was ridiculous

It's a weird one, with every story being third hand information, so he has plausible deniability on each and every part of it. And second rate journo's have license to print whatever they wish as a result. Loads of the stories contradict each other too... like the supposed softening of his position yesterday, and that he was having talks with Klopp to smooth his return, and then this thing today about his 'worsening mood', and the additional request to leave tomorrow.

None of any of this stuff matters unless it's direct, and public. Like Sterling's interview. Anything short of that sort of bridge burning public move, and I think keeping him is the right thing to do. And anything short of a public direct statement from him, indicates to me that he's happy enough to stay if that's what happens.

irishman86

Mr.H wrote: »

and only about 30 more than United

Exactly buddy, it seems fine if English teams do it but god forbid a team from outside the premier league or Barca/Real splash the cash

irishman86

Mars Bar wrote: »

The best part is I didn't even apply for it! The money isn't massive but it's all disposable. I literally just have to turn up and do the work well.

Anyway, this is well off topic. Maybe in a years time I'll do a thread in the AMA forum.

Does this mean theres a opening for mod of the Tipp thread, cause like i'm available for 105 + 40 mill in add ons

Utopia Parkway

Rayne Wooney wrote: »

Coutinho has come off pretty pathetic in all of this at this stage

The leaked agent pressuring him story was ridiculous

Kia Joorabchian behind it all no doubt.

If Coutinho does end up staying he'll have some amount of fences to mend.

ThunbergsAreGo

zerks wrote: »

https://twitter.com/CatalanEdition/status/901206228973572097

https://twitter.com/CatalanEdition/status/901203576697085954

A big push by Coutinho and Barca to get a deal done. €150 million.

This isn't news, he has handed in a transfer request, so they know already he wants to leave

This summer the amount of non news has got worse and worse

Harry Palmr

Quick round up (weed and grass killer)

VVD - according to Saints insider tom28 wants out, agent wants Chelsea move, player wants Liverpool (no mention of EL side Arsenal)

Ox-Cham - will be sold Chelsea interested but Liverpool now making big play according to John Cross who should know

Howedes - Gazzetta dello Sport says Juventus move off due to tightwad attitude by Italians, Schalke invite Liverpool to make an offer

Coutinho - still at Liverpool

(edit update - VVD has since sacked his agent)

(edit update - VVD has NOT sacked his agent - what the feck is going on there?)

DubDani

Dortmund are planning to replace Dembele with Dolberg from Ajax... Fee of between 40 and 50 mil rumored.

Trigger

https://twitter.com/DanielRiolo/status/901753133482860544

"Draxler on his way to England, Di Maria must find new club"

If that's true wonder where he is off to?

Draxler to Arsenal then Sanchez to City maybe

Harry Palmr

Alas that makes much sense so sounds plausible- where does Aguero go though.....

the whole year inn

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Alas that makes much sense so sounds plausible- where does Aguero go though.....

Up front,striker dont you know.

Buford T. Justice XIX

https://twitter.com/SkyKaveh/status/901771032238936064

Slaven Bilic update: West Ham co-owner David Sullivan just been driven into club training ground. Very unusual for him to be there on Sunday

First premier league managerial casualty of the season?

Lucas Hood

This is weird.

Mbappe going to PSG on loan then sign for them next week season.

Cantona's Collars

Lucas Hood wrote: »

This is weird.

Mbappe going to PSG on loan then sign for them next week season.

It's their way of getting around FFP.

Harry Palmr

Obvious ploy when you think about it - Liverpool should have done the same with Keita for different reasons.

Mr.Nice Guy

We all knew that great Monaco team were going to get picked apart after their exploits last season but I still find it very sad.

In related news Stevan Jovetic is said to be on his way to Monaco. He's at the stadium tonight to watch their game with Marseille.

Trigger

According to L'Equipe Liverpool have bid €80m for Lemar. Bit of a weird one as I wouldn't think that position would be anywhere near important for Pool to strenghten

https://twitter.com/gffn/status/902089110193623040

TitianGerm

astradave wrote: »

According to L'Equipe Liverpool have bid €80m for Lemar. Bit of a weird one as I wouldn't think that position would be anywhere near important for Pool to strenghten

https://twitter.com/gffn/status/902089110193623040

Could be trying to sign him now to integrate into the team for when Couthino leaves next summer.

No harm having to pick between Lemar, Mane and Salah for your two wingers either.

Francie Barrett

zerks wrote: »

It's their way of getting around FFP.

ridiculous.

Trigger

emmetkenny wrote: »

Could be trying to sign him now to integrate into the team for when Couthino leaves next summer.

No harm having to pick between Lemar, Mane and Salah for your two wingers either.

Don't think ye would bid 80m for a back up though

rob316

Add strength in dept to the wingers/forwards who are vital to the way Klopp plays, we fell of a cliff in terms of performances and creativity without Mane last season.

TitianGerm

astradave wrote: »

Don't think ye would bid 80m for a back up though

He won't be a back up. Plenty of games this year and Klopp could rotate one of Mane, Salah and Lemar to the bench each game to give them a bit of a rest.

I haven't seen much of Lemar bar a few times in the CL last year so I don't really know how good he is. I know he had quite a few assists last year.

eagle eye

rob316 wrote: »

Add strength in dept to the wingers/forwards who are vital to the way Klopp plays, we fell of a cliff in terms of performances and creativity without Mane last season.

Yeah and that is why they bought Salah.

It's insane to be even considering spending this money on an attacking player when it's quite clear that a goalkeeper, centre half and DM are the positions that require attention.

Francie Barrett

Francie Barrett wrote: »

ridiculous.

In a way they can asses if he's a one season wonder.
It's actually a smart move all the same.

LuckyLloyd

Francie Barrett wrote: »

ridiculous.

FFP is ridiculous, I agree. Love to see PSG making a mockery of it.

TitianGerm

eagle eye wrote: »

Yeah and that is why they bought Salah.

It's insane to be even considering spending this money on an attacking player when it's quite clear that a goalkeeper, centre half and DM are the positions that require attention.

So it's ok to have two wingers to play two positions which we rely heavily on for a whole season without having another option to bring in to freshen things up?

That's madness. Why would United bother bringing Zlatan back when they have Lukaku then? Or why would City sign Danillo when they bought Walker?

emmetkenny

emmetkenny wrote: »

So it's ok to have two wingers to play two positions which we rely heavily on for a whole season without having another option to bring in to freshen things up?

That's madness. Why would United bother bringing Zlatan back when they have Lukaku then? Or why would City sign Danillo when they bought Walker?

At least you can admit that it's not exactly the area of focus for any more transfers. Defense should be priority for Klopp.

Trigger

emmetkenny wrote: »

He won't be a back up. Plenty of games this year and Klopp could rotate one of Mane, Salah and Lemar to the bench each game to give them a bit of a rest.

I haven't seen much of Lemar bar a few times in the CL last year so I don't really know how good he is. I know he had quite a few assists last year.

Ye spend 80m on a player you can be certain the pressure will be on Klopp to play him every game which means Salah and Mane will be rotated, that can lead to unhappy players.

It's a pretty weird one tbh especially with where ye are short and where the problem lies for ye

Mitch Connor

If Lemar is leaving Monaco this week - Man United should be matching any bid that is made for him.
Same with Sanchez.

It doesn't look like United will make any further moves, but I feel there will be a few players sold this week that United should be in for.

Trigger

emmetkenny wrote: »

So it's ok to have two wingers to play two positions which we rely heavily on for a whole season without having another option to bring in to freshen things up?

That's madness. Why would United bother bringing Zlatan back when they have Lukaku then? Or why would City sign Danillo when they bought Walker?

Just touching on this, I'm not sure at all, so just asking, who are the back ups at the moment?