loki679 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 So is Sissoko's first touch better now that Champions League teams are apparently after him? I reckon Obertan's got a better first touch, we should claw in the £30m for Sissoko and unleash feather touch Obertan on the championship. Released, wasn't he? Aye, him and Marveaux were released. Still hasn't got a club as far as I can see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 The thing that mystified me with Sissoko was people always calling for him to be in the centre and be box to box. He hasnt got the tight control when under pressure or the passing for it. At least not in a league of this pace. I've always (except maybe the last few day of Stevie boy) thought he got an undue amount of stick though. He consistently was our most creative player. And he did try, a lot. Sometimes things just didn't come off for him. Doesn't excuse him being a dick off the field though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmoset Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Don't think he has the technical attributes to be a big success at a big club, but if he has better players to lay it off to after he's charged upfield, he could be very useful for a defensive/counter attacking cl club. Whether that's worth 35m I don't know. Wouldn't be particularly happy if it was my club paying that. Too many limitations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 "He has no professionalism" Not sure about that. He hasn't pulled a Cabaye at any point. Never been any sign of him refusing to honour his contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/moussa-sissoko-not-newcastles-open-11682353 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/moussa-sissoko-not-newcastles-open-11682353 I really hope this whole thing is concluded quickly. I can see it being a long, drawn out one though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 If there are any interested clubs, I can imagine them happy to play a waiting game until we lower the price. Of those mentioned, it looks like he would be bought as a squad player rather than first choice and no-one is going to pay £35m for a squad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Does anyone know if he's training with the rest of the squad today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Selling him to buy Diame + Knockaert + having £15-20m over would be ideal imo. Really can't see him being happy in the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Have a feeling it will drag on forever this. Just want him gone asap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't see us budging from what we want. Or anyone offering what we want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't see us budging from what we want. Or anyone offering what we want. I think we might compromise seeing as the figure is already probably £10m more than what most of us would happily accept. Once the Pogba move goes through you might see some cogs in motion. We've signed Diame now so I can't see us holding onto him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I don't see us budging from what we want. Or anyone offering what we want. I think we might compromise seeing as the figure is already probably £10m more than what most of us would happily accept. Once the Pogba move goes through you might see some cogs in motion. We've signed Diame now so I can't see us holding onto him. End of last season seemed to suggest Rafa's opinion on him is different to that of the fans though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Most likely just bullshit but Mariano Diaz scored 30 goals in 40 games for their B team. His goal against Chelsea was alright Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Most likely just bullshit but Mariano Diaz scored 30 goals in 40 games for their B team. His goal against Chelsea was alright Doubt we'll want any of their kids anyway, we'll accept straight cash and that's it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Me too. Rafa knows these players so whatever he decides i trust him making the right decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Helping out Real develop their players is no good for us in the long term. Now if they wanted to give us Diaz with an option to buy at a set price next season then fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Not its gonna happen anyway but I would be totally against loaning any of them. They would probably insist on a rebuy clause at the very least if they are really promising players. Same same. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 That Mariano Diaz looks class, should make any part of the deal permanent, not loans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 More than happy to take one permanently or on loan with an option to buy. No daft buy-back clause though, fuck that. Don't see the point in loans at this level unless you can actually buy the player or is an emergency as a stopgap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Real Madrid... he will end up back in France after 2 years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Shades of Thomas Gravesen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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