Nucasol Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Is it time to run a bath? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Zero said: You guys probably got mislead by the Pirlo comparison. Yes he was compared to Pirlo a few years ago since he got great passing skills and that’s why he was signed by Milan. However when Milan really tried to let him play like Pirlo I.e. deep lying playmaker role, he simply couldn’t do it and struggled heavily Milan finally gave up the Pirlo experiment and let him play a bit forward. Since then he has been playing as a box to box midfielder and he found his form back. in short: he is not a 6, he is an 8. Here’s the upgrade for Longstaff I don’t think Howe is interested in playing a traditional 6 anyway, I think he wants 3 box to box players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Admittedly, I don't watch anywhere near as much Serie A as many on here, but I think I'd still prefer Barella over Tonali. Sounds like we've given up on the former now though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 13 minutes ago, Zero said: You guys probably got mislead by the Pirlo comparison. Yes he was compared to Pirlo a few years ago since he got great passing skills and that’s why he was signed by Milan. However when Milan really tried to let him play like Pirlo I.e. deep lying playmaker role, he simply couldn’t do it and struggled heavily Milan finally gave up the Pirlo experiment and let him play a bit forward. Since then he has been playing as a box to box midfielder and he found his form back. in short: he is not a 6, he is an 8. Here’s the upgrade for Longstaff Just watching some videos, that's how he looked to me as well, couldn't really work out the DM descriptions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 10 hours ago, Milanista said: Let me cut to the chase: you're not getting Tonali Beginning to sound like you’ve had a shocker here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kimbo said: I don’t think Howe is interested in playing a traditional 6 anyway, I think he wants 3 box to box players. Tonali would be ideal - could play alongside Bruno and our midfield wouldn't look so devoid of creativity when Bruno is unavailable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Admittedly, I don't watch anywhere near as much Serie A as many on here, but I think I'd still prefer Barella over Tonali. Sounds like we've given up on the former now though. I'd be more than happy with Tonali though. He looks a damn fine player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Just now, gdm said: Beginning to sound like you’ve had a shocker here We'll see, I reckon it's still weighted towards him staying in Milan. I'll love to be wrong though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Who said earlier in this thread that Tonali is supposedly excellent at the pressing game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Zero said: You guys probably got mislead by the Pirlo comparison. Yes he was compared to Pirlo a few years ago since he got great passing skills and that’s why he was signed by Milan. However when Milan really tried to let him play like Pirlo I.e. deep lying playmaker role, he simply couldn’t do it and struggled heavily Milan finally gave up the Pirlo experiment and let him play a bit forward. Since then he has been playing as a box to box midfielder and he found his form back. in short: he is not a 6, he is an 8. Here’s the upgrade for Longstaff Bruno doesn't play as a traditional 6 either though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, elbee909 said: We'll see, I reckon it's still weighted towards him staying in Milan. I'll love to be wrong though If it’s true his representatives have came to London for talks then he’s interested. If he’s a main target a deal will be done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Gonna hurt when he decides to stay in Milan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) It's quite hard trying to work out whether the players we're going for are as an alternative to another or in addition to another. Like are we going for Tonali and playing a different way as an alternative to going for Barella or for Maddison, or are we going for them in addition to each other? Edited June 21, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 12 minutes ago, gdm said: Beginning to sound like you’ve had a shocker here Don't jinx anything. Still think there's a few twists and turns left with this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 minute ago, gdm said: If it’s true his representatives have came to London for talks then he’s interested. If he’s a main target a deal will be done That tweet was too vague though it said ‘Milan’s Tonali’s representatives are in London’ to meet us. Does that mean Milan’s people or Tonali’s? Big difference. If it’s Tonali’s people this could well be on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: It's quite hard trying to work out whether the players we're going for are as an alternative to another or in addition to another. Like are we going for Tonali and playing a different way as an alternative to going for Barella or for Maddison, or are we going for them in addition to each other? No one knows, but reports would suggest we are after an central midfielder in addition to an attacking mid/winger hybrid - so I would guess Tonali or Barella and Maddison or Szloboszlai Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Sandra Toenail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: And that's the end of that.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, LV said: That tweet was too vague though it said ‘Milan’s Tonali’s representatives are in London’ to meet us. Does that mean Milan’s people or Tonali’s? Big difference. If it’s Tonali’s people this could well be on. Do club representatives normally meet face to face for transfer dealings ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, simonsays said: No one knows, but reports would suggest we are after an central midfielder in addition to an attacking mid/winger hybrid - so I would guess Tonali or Barella and Maddison or Szloboszlai Yeah that makes sense. It's Barella that's throwing me a bit in all of this I think. Total guesswork, but I'd think Bruno stays deep with Barella alongside him and plays RCM with Tonali playing deep. Edited June 21, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, madras said: Do club representatives normally meet face to face for transfer dealings ? Think it is fairly typical for proposed deals of this scale, aye. Ashworth and Nickson had been in San Sebastián prior to Isak coming, if I'm remembering rightly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 How tall is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Just now, Rich said: Think it is fairly typical for proposed deals of this scale, aye. Ashworth and Nickson had been in San Sebastián prior to Isak coming, if I'm remembering rightly. Definitely, also meeting in person shows both sincerity and good faith. Your not trying to unsettle a player by just chatting to his agents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, LV said: That tweet was too vague though it said ‘Milan’s Tonali’s representatives are in London’ to meet us. Does that mean Milan’s people or Tonali’s? Big difference. If it’s Tonali’s people this could well be on. Milan =AC? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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