Village Idiot Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Didn't he already play for you? Yeah, he spent a few years at Barça B. He's had two amazing seasons at Celta, easily the best Spanish player below the top 6 in La Liga. But he's a late bloomer and at 29 years of age it seems a bit too short termist. Particularly since he won't be able to play him until January. But Luís Enrique managed him at both Barça B and Celta and fancies him a lot. I'd rather give Munir and Sandro the chance to shine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Guess he'll be happy enough on the bench too, he from Barcelona? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Guess he'll be happy enough on the bench too, he from Barcelona? No, Andalusian. He actually joined Barça B when he was 22. He was one of those "not really that young" players we sign to give Barça B a stronger backbone, but he ended up being quite good and we even offered him a senior contract, but Benfica gave him better terms and he went there instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Diamanti to Watford. Their 12th summer signing. They'll be in trouble imo, far too many new faces for that team to gel. Been impressed with Bournemouth's recruitment - kept a spine and added a few to pad put the squad with experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think Watford are going to be really good funnily enough. They have continuity in key areas with Deeney and Cathcart. The likes of Capoue, Behrami and Diamanti are prem experienced. Vydra is too. Ighalo is an exciting talent who will do well. Sleeper team for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think Watford will survive. Expect Bournemouth to entertain but not be good enough. Leicester are in trouble IMO. Ranieri won't last the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think Watford may surprise but describing players such as Vydra and Capoue as Prem experienced is a bit of a stretch when they've both been poor in the Prem. Literally speaking its true they have experienced the top flight but neither were very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I think Watford may surprise but describing players such as Vydra and Capoue as Prem experienced is a bit of a stretch when they've both been poor in the Prem. Literally speaking its true they have experienced the top flight but neither were very good Agreed. That's why it annoys me when you get ex-pro's going on about how we need prem experienced players. The sort of level we shop at, for the price, we'd only get players like those mentioned, or mediocre shithouses like Gardner, Curtis Davies, Matt Jarvis etc. Obviously, there are exceptions to that rule. But is it any wonder so many clubs look for bargains abroad now? When the league is over-saturated with rubbish and overpriced wasters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Interesting to see where Rondon ends up. Supposedly in the UK talking to an unnamed club. Probably West Ham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I don't understand why Rondon has never been courted by bigger clubs in the prem. His record is ridiculous and he looks built for the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's a proven mercenary as proven by the fact he's spent his best years of establishing himself as a top footballer in Russia. His stint at Malaga too when they suddenly inherited (and lost) a fuckload of money. Very good player, but I can understand why some teams aren't too willing to take a chance on him - for the amount of money he'd cost there's better options out there IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's a proven mercenary as proven by the fact he's spent his best years of establishing himself as a top footballer in Russia. His stint at Malaga too when they suddenly inherited (and lost) a fuckload of money. Very good player, but I can understand why some teams aren't too willing to take a chance on him - for the amount of money he'd cost there's better options out there IMO. Casually ignoring the fact he moved up a division to join Malaga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Raul Jimenez close to signing for West Ham. Young Mexican striker at Atletico Madrid. Bilic: "Some players may leave the club and some have left already. We want 1 striker and 1 more player in midfield. That would be it" "Considering Andy Carroll is doing really well and he will be joining the team in training really soon, we are happy with 1 striker" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Doesn't even take into account head masks: Anyone else angered by the failure to remember "i before e except after c" as demonstrated in this? Science. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 "It's science against me." Could never forget that gem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's a proven mercenary as proven by the fact he's spent his best years of establishing himself as a top footballer in Russia. His stint at Malaga too when they suddenly inherited (and lost) a fuckload of money. Very good player, but I can understand why some teams aren't too willing to take a chance on him - for the amount of money he'd cost there's better options out there IMO. Casually ignoring the fact he moved up a division to join Malaga. I wasn't talking about joining Malaga. I was talking about the manner in which he left as soon as the money went - I'm not holding that fact against him too much as most footballers would nowadays, hence why I used Russia as the main example. But aye, the manner in which he left resulted in a lot of Malaga fans really turning against him, a fella I know out there who runs a hostel I used to visit a lot said he would slit his throat if he ever seen him back in Malaga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He's a proven mercenary as proven by the fact he's spent his best years of establishing himself as a top footballer in Russia. His stint at Malaga too when they suddenly inherited (and lost) a fuckload of money. Very good player, but I can understand why some teams aren't too willing to take a chance on him - for the amount of money he'd cost there's better options out there IMO. Casually ignoring the fact he moved up a division to join Malaga. I wasn't talking about joining Malaga. I was talking about the manner in which he left as soon as the money went - I'm not holding that fact against him too much as most footballers would nowadays, hence why I used Russia as the main example. But aye, the manner in which he left resulted in a lot of Malaga fans really turning against him, a fella I know out there who runs a hostel I used to visit a lot said he would slit his throat if he ever seen him back in Malaga. fair comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Raul Jimenez close to signing for West Ham. Young Mexican striker at Atletico Madrid. Bilic: "Some players may leave the club and some have left already. We want 1 striker and 1 more player in midfield. That would be it" "Considering Andy Carroll is doing really well and he will be joining the team in training really soon, we are happy with 1 striker" So Rondon isn't going there then. Wonder where he's off too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Raul Jimenez close to signing for West Ham. Young Mexican striker at Atletico Madrid. Bilic: "Some players may leave the club and some have left already. We want 1 striker and 1 more player in midfield. That would be it" "Considering Andy Carroll is doing really well and he will be joining the team in training really soon, we are happy with 1 striker" So Rondon isn't going there then. Wonder where he's off too. My money's on the land of saving money and getting the right deal go go go compare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Raul Jimenez close to signing for West Ham. Young Mexican striker at Atletico Madrid. Bilic: "Some players may leave the club and some have left already. We want 1 striker and 1 more player in midfield. That would be it" "Considering Andy Carroll is doing really well and he will be joining the team in training really soon, we are happy with 1 striker" So Rondon isn't going there then. Wonder where he's off too. West Brom getting mentioned a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 West Brom's squad is disgusting like. Berahino aside there isn't a single play you'd think, aye he's worth a watch. Although, didn't realise they're getting Gnabry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Plus they would probably just sell Berahino to fund it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Raul Jimenez close to signing for West Ham. Young Mexican striker at Atletico Madrid. Bilic: "Some players may leave the club and some have left already. We want 1 striker and 1 more player in midfield. That would be it" "Considering Andy Carroll is doing really well and he will be joining the team in training really soon, we are happy with 1 striker" So Rondon isn't going there then. Wonder where he's off too. West Brom getting mentioned a lot. Doesn't fit very well from what his agent said though? Long history, big name ect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Interesting read - http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2015/aug/07/european-league-england-bayern-pgsg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 West Brom to break transfer record again after Salomon Rondon arrives for a medical. Zenit striker to cost around 15m More @TimesSport Gary Jacob 1:30 p.m. - 7 August 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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