Mikky Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 5 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Makes absolutely zero sense for that to be us. Possibly Villa? Hallmarks of Arsenal this bid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Holding midfielder isn't he? Would sit in front of the back four and push Bruno further up the pitch, which I am more in favour of more recently. Think Bruno needs more freedom and not to have to worry about holding his position in that deeper position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mikky said: Hallmarks of Arsenal this bid They want attacking reinforcements though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Mansour said: Very reliable source. Most likely it was from Arsenal, can see Liverpool as well. Doubt it was from us because Ajax will not let him go this late that easy, and if we were to spend big, it would most likely be on an attacking player. Worthy of a thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 9 hours ago, cubaricho said: I don't get the logic here. They're doing bad so they'll want to sell one of their best players? Tanking for the draft, ofc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) This is the most legit source for the Alvarez link. Says the initial 30 million euros offer was verbal and that discussions are continuing. No mention of them not wanting to sell before the world cup and no mention of them wanting 50 million euros (like the other tweets claimed). This one may well have something to it. Edited August 21, 2022 by KaKa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Gallagher starting for Chelsea today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansour Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 37 minutes ago, KaKa said: This is the most legit source for the Alvarez link. Says the initial 30 million euros offer was verbal and that discussions are continuing. No mention of them not wanting to sell before the world cup and no mention of them wanting 50 million euros (like the other tweets claimed). This one may well have something to it. Not familiar with this particular source, but I know that Mike Verweij is very reliable when it comes to Dutch football, particularly Ajax. David Ornstein and Alfredo Martinez's calibre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlau88210 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Possibly Bruno replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Comes back a bit to wanting a metronomic ticking-over CM that was mentioned a while back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) Having seen the attention that Bruno received against Brighton, I do think that for his sake it's imperative we sign another central midfielder that makes it impossible for other teams to double up on players without freeing up another that can cause problems. Edited August 21, 2022 by Lenny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, kenlau88210 said: Possibly Bruno replacement? Probably more of a Shelvey replacement in terms of playing as a deep midfielder. Won't have the attacking threat but could help unshackle bruno and joe from defensive duties, letting them be nuisances much further up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, thomas said: Probably more of a Shelvey replacement in terms of playing as a deep midfielder. Won't have the attacking threat but could help unshackle bruno and joe from defensive duties, letting them be nuisances much further up. Yeah, he'd be more of a defensive midfielder that sits in that deep role giving Bruno more license to roam and look to open things up and be a goal threat like he was at times last season, which he tended to do a bit more when Shelvey was sitting in that deeper role. After seeing the joy Brighton had against us, I also think against teams that use the ball better we'd be better served having a legit DM that is more defensive minded in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Edison lad can score though. But looks a great tackler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, 54 said: Gallagher starting for Chelsea today. With Kante out, can’t see them letting him/anyone else in the CM mix go on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, kenlau88210 said: Possibly Bruno replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Alvarez looks like what you want for that role if you go for it. Big long stride to cover across the back 4, very strong in the challenge. But also able to take the ball in a tight area step past a challenge and move it forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenlau88210 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 9 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: I sure want Bruno to stay too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, kenlau88210 said: Possibly Bruno replacement? It'll be bollocks but with having Joelinton & Bruno we could sign either a defensive or attacking CM to play alongside them. Someone like Maddison/Paqueta would have allowed Bruno to continue to play deeper. Signing a DM allows him more freedom to go forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, KaKa said: Yeah, he'd be more of a defensive midfielder that sits in that deep role giving Bruno more license to roam and look to open things up and be a goal threat like he was at times last season, which he tended to do a bit more when Shelvey was sitting in that deeper role. After seeing the joy Brighton had against us, I also think against teams that use the ball better we'd be better served having a legit DM that is more defensive minded in there. He's a top DM with incredible passing, and can chip in with a fair few goals, but to make him our goal threat is wasting him. We need a Maddison/Cannibaga to be the goal threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Alvarez, up until recently, has been pretty average, honestly. Up until last year, the guy was your basic cdm grafter; great defensively but couldn’t pick out a pass with any real precision. Not sure why but he’s been sooo much better with his passing recently and looks like a really good midfielder now. If you’re looking for someone energetic to break up play and lay it off, he’s very decent; just don’t expect any visionary chance-creating passes from him. In saying that, 50m seems an outrageous fee for the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 A midfield with him and Joelinton in it on top of the defensive upgrades we've made and I don't see us conceding too many. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: He's a top DM with incredible passing, and can chip in with a fair few goals, but to make him our goal threat is wasting him. We need a Maddison/Cannibaga to be the goal threat. He wouldn't be our goal threat. He'd mostly be our door opener with his playmaking higher up the pitch, while chipping in the odd goal. If we are bringing in a DM to push up and free Bruno up more, I'm thinking we have a goal scoring right winger lined up on loan now. Probably Pulisic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, McCormick said: Alvarez, up until recently, has been pretty average, honestly. Up until last year, the guy was your basic cdm grafter; great defensively but couldn’t pick out a pass with any real precision. Not sure why but he’s been sooo much better with his passing recently and looks like a really good midfielder now. If you’re looking for someone energetic to break up play and lay it off, he’s very decent; just don’t expect any visionary chance-creating passes from him. In saying that, 50m seems an outrageous fee for the guy. We have Bruno for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 minute ago, KaKa said: He wouldn't be our goal threat. He'd mostly be our door opener with his playmaking higher up the pitch, while chipping in the odd goal. If we are bringing in a DM to push up and free Bruno up more, I'm thinking we have a goal scoring right winger lined up on loan now. Probably Pulisic. Yeah. I guess, finances might dictate this, but I'd rather have a Pulisic and a Maddison, keeping Bruno as the DM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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