Kanj

People wanting to have a go for that sort of thing is probably the worst tbh. Stop trying so hard to take life so seriously. Loosen up ffs. ^ re: people in black and white tops for Fender

Our entire attack isn’t really designed to have him cross or attack. When he does it’s fucking bloody awkward and randomly effective. He’s def needing to be upgraded, ideally you find another really strong defensive player who’s just obviously better going forward.

I think I read that the idea is Bruno will probably replace Casimero and that trio.

The best Italian midfielders usually seem like one club guys or if they broke through from a smaller team they get the big move and stick around for a while and bounce between the top clubs. Why didn’t Lampard, Xavi, or Gerard leave their countries? The clubs they were at were challenging for honors and such. It doesn’t seem so crazy to say that.

charlotte

This thread turned on full annoying territory. if we somehow signed Barella he’d be our best player. He’s world class. Complete midfielder.

He’s allegedly been starting next to Casemiro and Paqueta throughout the camp.

Caciedo - Enzo double pivot?

Ayyyye!

I think most players feel they had a part to play, particularly fringe ones who know there is a ton of quality ahead of them. The ones who "should" be playing but don't for fitness or shit form etc, yea i agree with you.

"i didn't play so i don't deserve this" is such a weird take. Nobody knows what is going on in these players heads or mindsets. For all we know Phillips is a well-liked internal guy, counted on in training for the tactical input the first team and bench players are working through. Everyone plays their part, those who don't are banished to the reserves (see Fraser for us) or out on loan (See Cancelo for City).

Time to start planning the trip over.

the classic N-O thought that we need to get rid of everyone strikes again

oh ok. I was always hoping we'd sign Lorenzo Pelligrini but i've always assumed top-end Italian midfielders just stay in Italy and play for the same 3-4 clubs ... Italian life seems ACE

@Froggy were you saying your inter supporting mate’s opinion is that Barella is a bad egg/not liked in the dressing room?

The fact McGrath has penned his name too on this gives me some hope there are legs here. Hardy and Hope both have said he’s a target. This is ambitious, I’ll take it at face value - but would love it if we pulled this one off. Inter need money, this is a level changer for our midfielder. He’s one of the best in the world and sky is absolutely the limit for him if he joins our project.

People forgetting Jorginho has had a fucking brilliant career in England?

Like whatever you think Bruno can do further up, based on what I've seen from Barella....Barella is better than Bruno in those attacking areas.

I'm not even a Geordie, or from England!

Yeah, Inter need to raise capital.

I really don't think he's a 6, in terms of his best position. I know Bruno says he wants to play further up, but Bruno is most definitely a 6 for us but has the ability to play the 8 and further forward. Bruno simply doesn't have the shooting that Barella has.

Barella would be our Gundo imho.

#6: Bruno R#8: Barella L#8: JL/Willock

Arguably as high of a statement signing as Isak but this guy has already proven it on the biggest of stages. We're crying out for someone like him in our midfield tbh.

How do we upgrade our brilliant midfield 3? Oh sign Nicolo Barella.