From what i've heard, Arsenal want Destro (currently playing for Roma) as their backup to Giroud... Wenger's finally spending the cash...should be interesting to see how they go in the next couple of seasons
Mata will definitely improve United's offensive play...but you guys have serious midfield problems. Who's going to partner Carrick in midfield? Fellaini? Jones? the average Cleverley?
The best USA athletes would still choose NBA and Baseball careers over football at the moment... The money factor is part of the reason why alot of USA kids don't choose football
Mourinho signed 2 players that fit his system better than Mata. When Mata was the best player...we had average players like Moses, Benayoun and Marin in the squad
According to the mirror, Arsenal had a bid rejected about 2 weeks ago.. http://soccerlens.com/arsenal-fail-e14m-bid-antoine-griezmann-report/124323/ Interesting tweet by a spanish journo : "Aperribay won’t sell Griezmann for less than his release clause (€30m). Especially after the Illarramendi transfer to Real Madrid" I'd much rather Salah (11-15 mil) than Griezmann for 30 mil
I don't think Moses was shocking..it was more to do with the contract extension Sterling signed towards the end of 2012. The contract extension basically meant that Rodgers has to play Sterling for a certain amount of games every season until 2016...
I strongly believe that Hazard, Oscar & Willian have worked well as a unit. They all know how to track back, unlike Mata Mata as an individual may be more talented than Oscar...but to win games on a consistent basis, your team has to perform well.
I didnt mind the signing of Eto'o because his contract expires at the end of the season. hopefully next season, Lukaku comes back as a better player & leads the line at Chelsea
Unfortunately for Mata, he doesn't fit into Jose's tactics I think Mata will leave at the end of the season...unless someone decides to offer a large sum in January
I went out in round one as well...as I didn't realise four of my players were either injured or suspended Completely agree, the cup should be done over two legs..