Summer Transfer Thread 2018

ThestigGT999 · 31 May 2018 at 12:23

mauro icardi to chelsea ???

The_One · 31 May 2018 at 12:25

doodah said:
How do you mean? Was he was impeding them? Don't follow La Liga much.

Well for a start he never fancied bale only used him as an impact sub

doodah · 31 May 2018 at 12:27

Ah I see which is why Bale says he wants more starts but what about Ronny?

The_One · 31 May 2018 at 12:28

doodah said:
Ah I see which is why Bale says he wants more starts but what about Ronny?

Probably just wants wage increase

Maundie · 31 May 2018 at 12:42

Was just discussing this in the office, who realistically would go for either considering wages, transfer fees etc.

I would imagine PSG (if they can sort their FFP issues out) would be in the mix and wouldn't be surprised to see either of them be included in a swap deal for Neymar, Man U would be able to afford them but with Bales injury record (hasn't he been unavailable for something like 70% of Reals matches since he joined) and the fact that Ronaldo would be 31 soon and command a astronomical fee plus wages it's money that could be spent better elsewhere, Man City look to be building rather than adding older players.

But as above the cynic in me just thinks Ronaldo is doing his end of season pay rise dance.

The_One · 31 May 2018 at 13:13

Lamps st derby then wonder if harry has given him any transfer tips yet?

Can we expect to see lamps hanging out his range window leavng the training ground every transfer window closure

Converge · 31 May 2018 at 14:01

Think ZZ saw that Lampard had signed up to manage Derby, and thought "I'm not having him steal my limelight", so immediately resigned.

ScottyJKB · 31 May 2018 at 14:32

Hope Lamps does well, one of my favourite players growing up!

Just a shame it's at Derby...

nicktay2605 · 31 May 2018 at 15:52

Maundie said:
Was just discussing this in the office, who realistically would go for either considering wages, transfer fees etc.

I would imagine PSG (if they can sort their FFP issues out) would be in the mix and wouldn't be surprised to see either of them be included in a swap deal for Neymar, Man U would be able to afford them but with Bales injury record (hasn't he been unavailable for something like 70% of Reals matches since he joined) and the fact that Ronaldo would be 31 soon and command a astronomical fee plus wages it's money that could be spent better elsewhere, Man City look to be building rather than adding older players.

But as above the cynic in me just thinks Ronaldo is doing his end of season pay rise dance.

Ronaldo is 33, turns 34 in February. I hope United don't buy Ronaldo or Bale, both would command massive transfer fees and wages and United could spend the money better elsewhere. For the cost of either player United could buy two or three players in areas of the pitch that are in greater need of work.

Maundie · 31 May 2018 at 15:55

nicktay2605 said:
Ronaldo is 33, turns 34 in February. I hope United don't buy Ronaldo or Bale, both would command massive transfer fees and wages and United could spend the money better elsewhere. For the cost of either player United could buy two or three players in areas of the pitch that are in greater need of work.

Is he jesus I thought he was younger than that

Yas786 · 31 May 2018 at 17:02

Courtois and Chelsea no longer negotiating a new contract. So looks like he may be available to buy.

Ermmm arsenal maybe you want to have a look, we do need a world class gk

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Andybtsn · 31 May 2018 at 17:43

Yas786 said:
Courtois and Chelsea no longer negotiating a new contract. So looks like he may be available to buy.

Ermmm arsenal maybe you want to have a look, we do need a world class gk .

You only have 50m to spend this summer...

robfosters · 31 May 2018 at 17:52

Andybtsn said:
You only have 50m to spend this summer...

Wouldn’t matter, if we want a world class keeper, we shouldn’t be going after Tibo. He has his moments but he’s nowhere near consistently world class like the likes of DDG, Oblak or Neuer.

CliffyG · 31 May 2018 at 17:54

Thought the 50 mil was not confirmed.

Andybtsn · 31 May 2018 at 17:55

robfosters said:
Wouldn’t matter, if we want a world class keeper, we shouldn’t be going after Tibo. He has his moments but he’s nowhere near consistently world class like the likes of DDG, Oblak or Neuer.

Incidentally 3 keepers that wouldn't come to Arsenal.

robfosters · 31 May 2018 at 17:56

Andybtsn said:
Incidentally 3 keepers that wouldn't come to Arsenal.

I think Oblak would if the money was right.

Andybtsn · 31 May 2018 at 17:58

robfosters said:
I think Oblak would if the money was right.

Hmm, he's just won the Europa and into the CL. I think Arsenal need to be more realistic with who they want like the Bundesliga keeper they were linked with (not Neuer

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ScottyJKB · 31 May 2018 at 18:01

Andybtsn said:
Hmm, he's just won the Europa and into the CL. I think Arsenal need to be more realistic with who they want like the Bundesliga keeper they were linked with (not Neuer )

Felix is available ..

FrankJH · 31 May 2018 at 18:15

You never know there might even be an EPL gk available for Arsenal, might not even be that expensive if you ask Liverpool nicely

(after all that's the performance level Arsenal need to aim at)

explicit4u · 31 May 2018 at 18:47

No way we're getting Oblak despite the rumoured interest, he'd choose Liverpool over us (CL, easily match whatever money we offer).

Bernd Leno is a more realistic option, still young (26) and won't break the bank at around £20mil ish. Leverkusen even signed a replacement this summer.

As poor as Cech has been I don't think replacing him is that important this summer, a DM and another good CB would help a lot more, as will the new coaches. We're not in a position to attract world class players let alone afford them.

Also Marco Silva now confirmed as the new Everton coach.