Manxst Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Kovacic is not crap, he's excellent at carrying the ball forward and even in playing progressive passes I suspect though we'll be targeting players that are younger and likely to command less wages than him He’s only 28? In the last 18 months of his contract, and (supposedly) currently earning less wages (£100kpw) than Bruno. I’m not his biggest fan, but if the club were interested in signing him, now’s a great time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 14 hours ago, Dokko said: I get Geremi vibes from Kante. Think his legs are done. Not that long ago he looked like the best DM in the world and he played a major role in winning the league with Leicester and Chelsea in successive seasons. Since then they’ve tried to put him in a different role and he doesn’t look the same. Maybe it’s a bit old fashioned to have a purely defensive midfielder but he was so effective that I wonder if he should be an exception. With Leicester it was like they had an extra man, he was so good at breaking up opposition attacks. And whatever his limitations on the ball, he enabled his team mates to bomb forward without fear of counterattacks. If he’s lost some fitness that’s one thing, but wherever he goes next, they ought to play to his strengths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, Manxst said: He’s only 28? In the last 18 months of his contract, and (supposedly) currently earning less wages (£100kpw) than Bruno. I’m not his biggest fan, but if the club were interested in signing him, now’s a great time. Not to get involved in the classic age debate but he's 29 in a few days, though I didn't realise he was on such a relatively low wage I just assumed being Chelsea he was on silly money, if that's the case then I'd say it's a no brainer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Manxst said: He’s only 28? In the last 18 months of his contract, and (supposedly) currently earning less wages (£100kpw) than Bruno. I’m not his biggest fan, but if the club were interested in signing him, now’s a great time. Aye. His rumoured wages are something we could pay. Good age. Experience. Would be looking at £30m-£40m Max due to contract position. Kante has never been ‘purely a defensive midfielder’. He gets around the entire pitch. Passes and moves. Carries the ball forward l, dominates the game. A better version of Declan Rice current game. But his wages are astronomical and if he’s looking to get paid similar then he has to go to Juve, PSG, Atleti type clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 7 minutes ago, Cronky said: Not that long ago he looked like the best DM in the world and he played a major role in winning the league with Leicester and Chelsea in successive seasons. Since then they’ve tried to put him in a different role and he doesn’t look the same. That was 7 and 8 seasons ago, when Kante was 24/25. He just hasn’t been that same dynamic and industrious player for the last year or two imo- don’t know whether it’s fitness, age, injury, or combinations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt1892 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) How reliable is Gerard Romero? @gerardromero : "La Liga know about the €80M offer for Raphinha. It was INCLUDED in Barça's financial feasibility plan." Edited May 3, 2023 by Matt1892 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Also very much doubt we are paying 80 mill even before we start with the wage demands. Edited May 3, 2023 by Slim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Every one had a blue tick now thanks to Elon. Never heard of the bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Price seems steep, but he's another one we've been allegedly looking at for a while so wouldn't be surprised if there's something in it. He's class too, pretty much as good as we could get wide forward wise. Edited May 3, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, Slim said: Also very much doubt we are paying 80 mill even before we start with the wage demands. He’s not worth 80m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 I don’t see us spending £70m+ on the guy as much as he fits in with our style of play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 (edited) Think he'd complete the forward line. Isak and Wilson for the 9 position The Joe combination, Gordon, Isak, Anderson for the inside left role (ASM if he stays) Raphinha, Almiron and Murphy inside right. Edited May 3, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 He would be an unbelievable signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Barca fans seem to think he’s been key for them this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Very good passer of the ball too. End product is class. Would be an amazing signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 2 hours ago, The College Dropout said: What I can find from his stats aren't the most impressive. A prime example why stats without context and without backup by the tape are useless. Your favourite Harrison looks great stat wise but if you watch him he’s average at best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 8 minutes ago, andyc35i said: Barca fans seem to think he’s been key for them this season Yeah they love him and want to try and squeeze us for 100mil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 20 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Pet journalist given a story to try and get interest and push the price up and get more cash to bail Barca out. Would be nice if all clubs just didn’t buy them out of trouble and their players played on the contracts they signed and the bloated shell of what Barca has become dies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 The Spanish press are also reporting that Liverpool are going to bid £88 million for Bruno. The silly season is truly upon us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 €80m = around £70m. I can see him costing that, and us paying that price. He’s 26, Brazilian starter, at Barca (who bought him for £50m), proven in the PL… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 21 minutes ago, andyc35i said: Barca fans seem to think he’s been key for them this season Why would they sell him then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 If Diaby is being quoted as 60m+ then 70m for Raphinha is a decent price. Much more suited to our play and PL-ready. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Just now, TRon said: Why would they sell him then? Because Messi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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