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Borussia said the last time we even talked to them was January Havertz is also great

FFS!!!!!!

LOLOLOL the biggest SCAM club in the world the biggest game playing, lying, thieving cunts in the world Real is just a pain and stupid and try to buy every player Bayern are just ruthless, and they are cunts for always tapping up players, so they are high on my hate list PSG I actually like (I know all hate them here), they are a real football club as they develop a shedload of great youth players, most hate them becuase they have hundreds of billions backing them Barca is Barca (and also spends foolish money, just not like Real) but a club that truly makes Italians look like stereotypical mafia twats lolol Juve they are even trying to FUCK Barca, just like they FUCKED us for YEARS I hope they burn, I think they are starting to top Real on my most hated foreign club list Barca is now INSANE if they do THIS deal If Pjanic leaves, Juventus would want Arthur not Semedo from Barcelona https://theathletic.com/1821341/2020/05/19/horncastle-pjanic-arthur-barcelona-swaps-transfers/ Shortly after his appointment at Juventus, Maurizio Sarri set Miralem Pjanic a target. He wanted the Bosnian to dictate the play from midfield and have an even greater influence on the team’s style than he enjoyed under Massimiliano Allegri. The aim was for Pjanic to take 150 touches a game in a quick-passing, possession-heavy side. At the time the pandemic stopped play, Juventus’ deep-lying playmaker had broken the 100-touch barrier six times in all competitions; his high of 138 in the 4-0 win over Cagliari in January still falling short of the pre-season goal set by his new coach. The number was arbitrary. Sarri simply wished to convey his desire to make Pjanic central to the way Juventus would play in this brave new era. As speculation mounts about the former Lyon and Roma playmaker’s future in Turin, it’s legitimate to ask what, if anything, has changed in the meantime. Why appear open to letting Pjanic go when he incarnates your new coach’s philosophy? Since day one last summer, Sarri has always said it’s up to him to change — the coach must adapt to Juventus, not the other way round. While his opinions and recommendations are taken on board, the club has to strike a balance between what’s best for the team and the business. On the one hand, Pjanic is the midfielder in their squad best suited to Sarri’s brand of football. Instead of selling him, one could argue, Juventus need to build around his metronomic playing style and add more complementary skill players either side. On the other, Pjanic is now 30, he earns €7 million a year net, his book value has practically been amortised and his value has doubled since his €32 million move to the Allianz Stadium three and a half years ago. Rodrigo Bentancur has also impressed Sarri enough this season to make him think the Uruguayan has a future in front of the defence. In short, there’s a tidy profit to be made from shifting Pjanic out and, as was the case in the 1990s, if an offer for one of the team’s stars arrives that satisfies both club and player, Juventus will give it consideration. The exciting performance of a Pjanic-less midfield in Juventus’ most recent game, a 2-0 win over Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia, continues to echo, although it would be wrong to say the club hierarchy would let a single 90-minute display affect their decision-making. What is on Juventus’s mind is the impact of the pandemic on the industry, its effect on club revenues and the consequences on transfer strategy. The sales of Emre Can, Mario Mandzukic and Han Kwang-song in January, as well as the players’ swift decision to waive four months’ wages and save the club €90 million, eased the strain on the accounts. Nevertheless, with the season unfinished, the last installment of TV rights unpaid and the prospect of no match-day revenue for the foreseeable future with games due to take place behind closed doors in the event of a restart, prudence is inevitable. As Juventus’s chief football officer Fabio Paratici told Sky: “It’s clear to everyone that there will be less cash.” He foresees loans that will be longer in duration. “If you can’t buy a house, you rent.” As well as an “NBA-style” transfer window of ‘scambi’ — swap deals to us here in Europe, trades in US sports. “This formula will be used a lot to dilute the payments and to be able to benefit from (new) players.” At a time when spending power is diminished, player exchanges and the capital gains deriving from them could be king, as they may provide a way of protecting pre-COVID 19 transfer values. Higher profile swaps than the ones we habitually see within Italy may well now become a more regular feature of international business between clubs in Europe’s top five leagues. Juventus already swapped Joao Cancelo for Manchester City’s Danilo (and €28.6m) last summer and were in talks with Paris Saint-Germain to trade Mattia De Sciglio for Layvin Kurzawa over the winter. In January they sent one of their under-23s players, Matheus Pereira, to Barcelona B for €8 million (four times what Juventus paid Empoli for him in 2017) and received Alejandro Marques in return for €8.2 million. Reports originating in the Catalan media claiming that a deal had been agreed for Portuguese full-back Nelson Semedo to move from Barcelona to Juventus, with Pjanic, De Sciglio and €25 million going the other way, are untrue, a source told The Athletic. In the event Pjanic leaves, a replacement will be sought irrespective of Bentancur’s potential as a deep-lying playmaker. Procuring one without a trade would be prohibitively expensive — players of Pjanic’s ilk are rare — which explains why Juventus have expressed a preference for Arthur in exchange as the 23-year-old Brazilian corresponds perfectly in age and profile with the midfield that the club and Sarri wish to assemble. The Athletic also understands, however, that Juventus have never made an offer or proposal to Arthur, who is happy at Barcelona and focused on succeeding long term at the Nou Camp. Barcelona’s interest in doing business with Juventus comes from their pressing financial situation — they need to raise around €50 million to balance their books by the end of their financial year on June 30. Finding a player who Juventus would like to take, and who is open to leaving the Nou Camp at the moment, is a problem however. Others who Barcelona would be happy to get off their unsustainable wage bill include Ivan Rakitic, Junior Firpo, Samuel Umtiti, Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho, but for various reasons, none of them are of interest to Juventus. Rakitic told Cadena Cope radio on Monday evening that he would ideally like Barcelona’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu or sporting director Eric Abidal to publicly deny media speculation he is up for sale, but was “only thinking of Barca” at the moment. For now, leaving the Nou Camp seems like a choice Arthur is reluctant to make while Pjanic, at least according to his friend and former team-mate Mehdi Benatia, is content in Catalonia. “He’s still got three years on his deal at Juventus and he’s happy,” the Moroccan told Italian newspaper Tuttosport. “There are opportunities for him to leave in every window. Real and PSG were after him but, in the end, he extended his contract with Juve. His love for the club prevailed. He’s one of the leaders in the dressing room, he speaks his mind and is respected. Of course, situations can change, the club may decide to sell him. But if it were up to the player, he’d stay in Turin. He has never told me he wants a change of scenery.” That said, when a player changes agent, as Pjanic did 18 months ago to Falil Ramadani, a different impression can form. But last summer, the free kick maestro’s position on his relationship with Juventus was unequivocal. “We’re in love with each other,” he said. Still, Pjanic knows, as every player does, that there are times even in a sport as passionate as football when you have to be emotionless. Football is no longer just a game, it’s a business. Paulo Dybala found that out six months ago when he was marketed to Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. In the end, the Bosnian may resolve to stay in Turin just as the Argentinian did. But negotiations of recent days are a sign of things to come once the transfer market re-opens. For all the structural differences between the sports and their respective leagues, it could be more of an NBA Jam. Paratici had two adjectives to describe how clubs will need to approach the next window: “One’s creative and the other is we’re going to have to be elastic.”

Club ‘don’t want to pay’ pre-agreed fee to Chelsea for player – Likely to return to Stamford Bridge http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-not-want-pay-pre-agreed-fee-chelsea-player-likely-return-stamford-bridge-summer/

He scored twice yesterday Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen Highlights https://eplfootballmatch.com/werder-bremen-vs-bayer-leverkusen-full-match-bundesliga-18-may-2020/3/

I forgot another (my preferred option) one Havertz he can play as a striker, AMF, and both wings

I have been saying he can play a proper striker role. and winger, as well as AMF I think he would be a cracking buy

IF he actually did it, and if he is found guilty, his career is bang over. Unsaleable, and mainly because he will be in prison until he is at least 30yo. I cannot say at all what happened. None of us can, and he gets the presumption of innocence like everyone else. But I also 1005 support the woman's right to have her case heard as well. I will say this. We deffo need to plan for THE WORST. We will could quite possibly soon only have 2 wingers (Puli and Ziyech, and they both are frail likkle lads, deffo not tanks like a Richarlison or CR7 or even mini-tank Eden) We simply must buy another and maybe resign Pedro or Willian. Sancho is probably not coming (I think it's like maybe 25% or less he does) this window, so maybe Samu Chukwueze for a fair price. Fiorentina's director of football Joe Barone has confirmed multiple EPL clubs have made official enquires about Federico Chiesa, so we may be one of those. Dwight McNeil might be an option if we want another English lad, but he is a dice roll IMHO, especially if Burnley hold out for huge money. We also still hold the option on Jeremie Boga.

been following him for a bit

done

Hudson-Odoi facing big questions after rape allegation https://theathletic.com/1820580/2020/05/19/hudson-odoi-chelsea-premier-league-allegation/ The sentence is just 10 words long but hits you in the pit of your stomach: Callum Hudson-Odoi has been arrested on suspicion of rape. It has to be pointed out that these are only allegations at this stage. As a short statement released by the Metropolitan Police, who didn’t name the Chelsea winger, goes on to explain, the man in question “was released from custody and bailed to return on a date in mid-June. Enquiries continue”. When asked about the charges, a representative of Hudson-Odoi, who said he was speaking on the player’s behalf, told MailOnline: “He says he’s innocent. That’s all you need to know. He’s innocent, he hasn’t done anything wrong. We’ve got no other comment to make.” There has been no comment from Chelsea or the 19-year-old himself about the original front-page story by The Sun newspaper. At the very least, Hudson-Odoi chose to break guidelines that are still in place regarding social distancing by inviting a woman into his home. He is aware of the reality of the coronavirus, having been the first Premier League player to test positive in March. Whatever happens from now on, Hudson-Odoi has a battle on his hands. He always hoped to be the centre of attention one day but not for things like this. It could be said that the last 12 months haven’t gone according to plan at all. This time last year he was on crutches following a serious achilles tendon injury, a problem that not only ruled him out of the Europa League final but could also have irreparably damaged his chances of a move to Bayern Munich. Hudson-Odoi handed in a transfer request in January 2019 and it is understood personal terms with Bayern were close to being agreed before he suffered the rupture against Burnley three months later. Chelsea had never given up hope of keeping the teenager and used his change in fortunes to arrange a new five-year contract worth a basic salary of £120,000-a-week. When it was confirmed in September, the club’s fanbase reacted enthusiastically. Yet more money inevitably brings greater expectations. Talk that he demanded Eden Hazard’s No 10 shirt following the Belgian’s departure to Real Madrid as part of the negotiations brought even more scrutiny. In the end, Willian was given No 10, but while a section of fans saw Hudson-Odoi’s request as just a positive sign over confidence levels, others regarded it as arrogance. After all, Hazard was one of the best players in the club’s history and Hudson-Odoi, outstanding academy graduate though he is, had only started his first Premier League game in April. His return to fitness was much anticipated. The wait ended on September 25 against Grimsby in the EFL Cup third round and there was a goal to mark the occasion. Assists in successive games against Brighton, Lille, Southampton and Newcastle sparked a lot of optimism. But only two more goals and one more assist came before a hamstring injury in February. Instead of praise, Twitter became a source of stark criticism. The Athletic revealed in December that Hudson-Odoi had even spoken about it with team-mates, looking for some reassurance. It was clear that the winger was being judged in some quarters on the size of his salary and his age. Inexperience at senior level and the inevitable difficulty of coming back from such a serious injury had not been taken into account. Coach Frank Lampard spoke out in his defence when asked about the situation following the 2-1 win at Arsenal on December 29, saying: “He’s coming off the back of a big injury and this is certainly a period we have to stick with him through. He’s very young. There was a lot of chat last year about his contract — would he or wouldn’t he? — and now he has signed. “And now he’s in a period where he has to get his head down and work, and he knows that. Now he has to show what he can be for this club. It’s down to him now. “I showed faith with him and I’ll continue to do that but we also have to go with him a bit. I’ve sat here and probably been a bit harsh on him at times but now is not the moment to do that because I think I saw an effort and desire, and I’ve seen it in training in the last couple of weeks.” A first Premier League goal in a fine display against Burnley in January had Lampard enthusing that everyone had seen “the real Callum Hudson-Odoi”, but it is understood there have been occasions when the Chelsea head coach has also lost patience with the protege. Indeed, sources have told The Athletic that Lampard has held a few meetings with the England international to give him a bit of a talking to, whether it be words of encouragement or a much stronger variety. There was a sign of apathy toward him from the stands, too. When he was substituted during the home defeat against Southampton on Boxing Day, there were none of the outcries that greeted Maurizio Sarri whenever he made such a move last season. In fact, there were audible groans when Hudson-Odoi gave the ball away for the first goal and the arrival of Christian Pulisic in his place was warmly welcomed. He has been frustrating at times on the pitch, too. There were too many outings where he played with caution, while examples of beating an opponent with some fancy footwork became few and far between. He has created only five chances all season and completed 48 per cent of his dribbles, while only 12 out of 46 (26.1 per cent) attempted crosses from open play found a team-mate. The problem is competition at Chelsea is always high. Granted Pedro and Willian will not be there next season, whenever it starts, as their contracts aren’t being renewed, but Pulisic is now fully recovered from various niggles of his own and ready to build on the six goals and five assists he managed in all competitions. Hakim Ziyech, who is joining from Ajax for an initial £33 million, can play out wide as well as his favoured No 10 role, just like Lampard’s seemingly favourite youngster Mason Mount. Chelsea’s plan before the pandemic struck was to continue to spend on more targets in attacking areas, too. They had initially looked into signing Dries Mertens, showing their hopes to strengthen that position, though now it appears the Belgian will remain at Napoli. Where Hudson-Odoi ranks is up for debate. Regardless of what happens from here, this scandal has undoubtedly let down Lampard and the club. This is a very unwelcome distraction when complex discussions are continuing about the possibility of football returning next month and training resumes under strict protocols this week. With football not having any fans watching in the stands for some time yet, Hudson-Odoi will be spared the kind of chants to which players are subjected whenever they have been involved in controversy off the pitch. But there is no hiding place from the 1.1 million followers on Instagram or his 280,000 on Twitter. Of course, there is another manager to bring into the equation — Gareth Southgate. It will be a while before England play again, but it will be understandable if the national team manager also has concerns about which direction Hudson-Odoi is heading and he will naturally be monitoring any further fall-out from this high-profile indiscretion. The next update on the legal side of things will have to wait another month after Hudson-Odoi was released on bail. Being back on a training pitch may help serve as a temporary distraction, but Hudson-Odoi won’t be able to escape from the possibility his life and playing career is already at an early crossroads.

spoken like a true incel seriously, wtf is your malfunction? probably, NO, FOR SURE this the most fucked up comment I have ever read on this board

hell to the yes

truest words so far

SHIT IF true, what a fuckig CUNT!!!

KImmich is amore complete all-rounder atm, it is very close between him and TAA., but TAAs passing is off the chain. Hakimi's speed is insane, and AWB is the best defensive RB on the planet Combine them, lol, you would have the best fullback in history

Barca is getting cash plus players equal to 75 to 90 million euros (COVID-19 makes valuations wildly fluctuate) for Semedo 25m euros is going to them as well as 2 players, one who is WC (Pjanic) that's great business De Sciglio is not a poor as you make him out to be, I would take him over Zappacosta anyday, he is 1 cap away from 40 for the Italian national team, and I recall some great games by him whilst he was at AC Milan and he can play DMF and RMF as well Pjanic (30yo) will be a beast at Barca for 2,3 years at least plus, like you said, losing Semedo is no biggie, even with no De Sciglio, as they have Sergi (who plays in MF at times), plus Emerson (you mentioned him, he looks like a potential star) and the other one you mentioned ,Moussa Wagué I agree De Sciglio is a bit odd to include, but I am sure there is more to the backstory

why was an ambulance called? what is her illness or health issue? CHO did not give her COVID-19, he already had it long ago and thus cannot get it or carry it (zero confirmed proof of either rei-infection or transmissibility post infection post recovery despite all sorts of bullshit FUD articles and fake hype) even if he could, the gestation period is multiple days upon first infection, not hours or minutes, it isn't like a gas attack, ffs surely she did not go out with an already raging case of COVID-19 and basically stagger over the 'non-hospitalized before and now off to the ER' finish line at CHO's place

I think it is a good deal for Barca They get a WC (he still is for at least 2 years, especially in La Liga/Serie A style play) deep holding MF in Pjanic, plus a decent RB in Mattia De Sciglio (27yo) AND 25m euros all for one player, the hardly top 10 in the world (IMHO) RB Nelson Semedo (who is only a year younger than De Sciglio), who never set the world on fire, he struggled in many games I saw RB rankings for me Trent Alexander-Arnold Joshua Kimmich Achraf Hakimi Aaron Wan-Bissaka Sergi Roberto Kyle Walker Ricardo Pereira Daniel Carvajal Benjamin Pavard João Cancelo (Pep is wasting him) Reece James (rapidly moving up) Youcef Atal Nordi Mukiele Emerson (Real Betis) Sergiño Dest Héctor Bellerín Thomas Meunier Nélson Semedo Mário Fernandes César Azpilicueta Denzel Dumfries Timothy Castagne Kieran Trippier Sime Vrsaljko Mattia De Sciglio Colin Dagba Elseid Hysaj Léo Dubois Noussair Mazraoui Benjamin Henrichs

Why? There is zero evidence you get it again (millions of cases, zero 100% confirmed re-infections) and you do not carry it after infection. To expect people who have already been exposed and have had the disease already to stay locked-down isolated is madness. Also, to demand all do so (lock down isolation) whilst waiting for a vaccine is beyond madness. A vaccine may never come, or may not come for years. Trump saying it will be here right after New Years is massive fucking lie designed to get his fascist arse re-elected. The fastest one in history took 4 years (mumps vax). There has never been a successful coronoviral vaccine, and they have been trying for 20 plus years on diffrent types of coronaviruses.

Juventus and Barcelona's £22.3m agreement which confirms Chelsea's stance on Jorginho swap deal https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/jorginho-pjanic-chelsea-transfer-news-18266332 Juventus and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the summer transfer of Miralem Pjanic. That's according to reports in Spain. Sport, as per Football Italia, claim the Serie A giants have reportedly agreed to pay Barcelona €25m (£22.3m) plus Pjanic and Mattia De Sciglio for right-back Nelson Semedo. In addition, the report states the two teams have reached ‘an agreement in principle’ for the trio to swap clubs at the start of next season. It is also claimed that Semedo and Juve are ‘hours away’ from agreeing terms, while Pjanic and De Sciglio have already committed to joining the Catalans. Pjanic had hinted at leaving Juventus last summer and it would appear an exit is on the cards.

I was a pure ass when I was 19 I think 18, 19 is when peak ass years start for both boys and girls 18 to 23 or so

Evan N'Dicka , 20yo CB from Frankfurt who I used to rate a lot, has looked like shit today, and just gave away a pen with a Luiz-level stupid pen he is coming off my list of suitables, as this is his 3rd poor game in a row I have seen from him Eintracht look a hot mess relegation bound I would wager, fully deserved