Village Idiot Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Atlético need to find €30m to balance the books after failing to qualify for the CL. Everything points to a Falcao sale, but maybe there's something you could fish in there? What the banks dont want to donate money to them like they do with Real? They have one of the biggest debt-to-turnover ratios in La Liga. They are pretty fucked to be honest. And the bank that holds most of Real Madrid's debt has just been nationalised as it was on the verge of going bust Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 To raise the 30 million elsewhere they'd have to sell a crop of players. Can't see it, think they'll just flog Falcao. It's probably the easiest way to go about it. They'll still claim a profit and he's pretty much won them a cup. But two seasons on the trot selling the fan favorite will be a hard sell from the board (which is extremely unpopular among the fans). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 To raise the 30 million elsewhere they'd have to sell a crop of players. Can't see it, think they'll just flog Falcao. It's probably the easiest way to go about it. They'll still claim a profit and he's pretty much won them a cup. But two seasons on the trot selling the fan favorite will be a hard sell from the board (which is extremely unpopular among the fans). Don't know really, having a shitty board theese days can be a blessing in disguise as arabs will probably be all over them if the board goes bust. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Given the sheer amount needed to buy Atlético and cover their debt, I see oil moguls rather going for something like Málaga, which cost pocket change to buy, and pump the money into players instead. Spanish teams outside the ugly sisters aren't such attractive purchases. One of the endemic problems of the league is the absolute lack of sizable club following outside their natural catchment areas. Have you seen many Asian kids with Valencia shirts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I not sure i should put this question in the 'Realistic' thread but what's happened to Ross Barkley from Everton? I thought he looked like a superb player in the making. Excellent athlete, tall, strong and quick, great technique. Just needs game time to learn the game. Thought he looked a sure bet tbh! Hasn't been featuring for Everton and i can't see that he's injured. Needless to say, would love him at NUFC / pipe dream... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Should buy Dominguez just so we can trollface Enrique. We have a Spanish international, problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Felipe Luis is utterly fantastic and has pretty much got his Depor form back and got better defensively.... i personally believe Barca should sign him as a replacement for Abidal but it seems you want Alba unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 To be frank, I wish that rumor linking us with Alaba is true. Absolutely love him, but can't see Bayern having any need or desire to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Alba or Alaba? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 David Alaba from Bayern. He was an absolute beast against Real Madrid, and he's been great in the odd Bayern game I have seen this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 David Alaba from Bayern. He was an absolute beast against Real Madrid, and he's been great in the odd Bayern game I have seen this season. He's been brilliant but i really cannot see Bayern selling as they never seem to sell players they want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 He won't get sold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toondra Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 giroud or dejong would be great i think demba ba can leave and we won't lose too much. please no cissokho from lyon, he is shit, a taiwo sort of player. if next year jonas is on the bench, it will mean we lgo champions league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Just been reading a bit more about that Butterfield lad, thought this was interesting: He can score from 30 yards either foot. He can take the ball from the back four while under pressure. He can pass long and creates chances for others. It's no coincidence we've scored so few goals from midfield over the second half of the season, conceded so many, generally had less possession and created much less when we've had it. The midfield 3 of Drinkwater, Butterfield and Perkins was crucial in our early season form. Dawson could do a job like Drinkwater but we havent replaced the creativity and skill of Butterfield. £2m, an absolute snip, recovering from injury or not. The bit in bold in particular, because I think they're attributes we desperately need in our midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Id argue not just what Newcastle need but England need aswell..... anyway he sounds promising id like to see us sign him if he's as promising as the Barnsley fans say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Mags Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Caught a few Bayern games this season and thought Alaba looked tasty myself (but don't know that much about him tbf) Looks like a good prospect for the future though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Still think we should get Sigurdsson, although Butterfield sounds good too. Gylfi counts as a home-grown player as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Sigurdsson is going to cost too much I think. I don't see us spending anymore than around £10 million net. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Still think we should get Sigurdsson, although Butterfield sounds good too. Gylfi counts as a home-grown player as well Personally think if we sign Butterfield, Amalfantino(sp?), give players like Vuckic and Abeid more minutes and believe Marveaux can stay fit i dont think we will buy another midfielder..... Providing everyone stays i expect RB, CB, Butterfield, Amalfantino and a young versatile forward.... if Best were to leave id expect him to be replaced and same goes for anyone else that leaves. And i'll be happy with that, i also think Pardew will consider Marveaux a new signing ( if he can prove fitness in pre-season) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We need a bigger squad when it comes to quality in depth as well, we barely made it through this season, and this without european/cup football as well. And to be totally honest i think we've been quite lucky with injuries this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We need a bigger squad when it comes to quality in depth as well, we barely made it through this season, and this without european/cup football as well. And to be totally honest i think we've been quite lucky with injuries this time. I dont think the size of the squad is necessarily the issue.... more so the squad has too many "fillers" and not enough quality..... when you look at the numbers its a big squad just full of players who are not really up to the job. And seeing as midfield is the topic of discussion at the moment i do genuinely believe if Marveaux can prove his fitness and Vuckic and Abeid giving more minutes and signings like Butterfield and Amalfantino i dont think think we need anything more in midfield..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We need a bigger squad when it comes to quality in depth as well, we barely made it through this season, and this without european/cup football as well. And to be totally honest i think we've been quite lucky with injuries this time. I dont think the size of the squad is necessarily the issue.... more so the squad has too many "fillers" and not enough quality..... when you look at the numbers its a big squad just full of players who are not really up to the job. And seeing as midfield is the topic of discussion at the moment i do genuinely believe if Marveaux can prove his fitness and Vuckic and Abeid giving more minutes and signings like Butterfield and Amalfantino i dont think think we need anything more in midfield..... Isn't this what i said as well? The squad needs to get bigger than now, and above all more quality in depth. I do think we need a new CM with real quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 We need a bigger squad when it comes to quality in depth as well, we barely made it through this season, and this without european/cup football as well. And to be totally honest i think we've been quite lucky with injuries this time. I dont think the size of the squad is necessarily the issue.... more so the squad has too many "fillers" and not enough quality..... when you look at the numbers its a big squad just full of players who are not really up to the job. And seeing as midfield is the topic of discussion at the moment i do genuinely believe if Marveaux can prove his fitness and Vuckic and Abeid giving more minutes and signings like Butterfield and Amalfantino i dont think think we need anything more in midfield..... Isn't this what i said as well? The squad needs to get bigger than now, and above all more quality in depth. I do think we need a new CM with real quality. Ah yes you did sorry about that i tend to skim through posts and sometimes miss important points my bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'll forgive you some day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Given the sheer amount needed to buy Atlético and cover their debt, I see oil moguls rather going for something like Málaga, which cost pocket change to buy, and pump the money into players instead. Spanish teams outside the ugly sisters aren't such attractive purchases. One of the endemic problems of the league is the absolute lack of sizable club following outside their natural catchment areas. Have you seen many Asian kids with Valencia shirts? Such a shame that the whole financial crisis / mismanagement of others only goes to make La Liga more uncompetitive. Anyhoo any of Dutch regulars seen much of David Texeira? Supposed to the 3rd great light of Salto (after Suarez and Cavani) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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