Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[coolhead23 1,146]

So Barca can still get one of the most sort out players in football even in the January window while we get struck to tier 2 players ... wait that the case even in the Summer window. (For me Kante was the last brilliant signing) 

[Unionjack 7,531]

7 minutes ago, coolhead23 said:

So Barca can still get one of the most sort out players in football even in the January window while we get struck to tier 2 players ... wait that the case even in the Summer window. (For me Kante was the last brilliant signing) 

Amazes me that so many of us keep saying 'you cant buy good players in January' But amazing what you can sometimes do when you try.

 

Barca should loan us a few for 4 years with an option to buy!

[Special Juan 27,429]

Jordan Lukaku to Newcastle on loan.

[mccg 1,528]

Grading the 13 players Chelsea have signed from Serie A since 2000

https://www.givemesport.com/1446448-grading-the-13-players-chelsea-have-signed-from-serie-a-since-2000?autoplay=on

[mccg 1,528]

Chelsea transfers in January: Potential ins and outs, key position to fill and pundit's view

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11614609/chelsea-transfers-in-january-potential-ins-and-outs-key-position-to-fill-and-pundits-view

[mccg 1,528]

Premier League quartet scouting Uruguay starlet Nicolas Acevedo

https://www.shoot.co.uk/premier-league-quartet-scouting-uruguay-starlet-nicolas-acevedo/

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12 hours ago, mccg said:

Premier League quartet scouting Uruguay starlet Nicolas Acevedo

https://www.shoot.co.uk/premier-league-quartet-scouting-uruguay-starlet-nicolas-acevedo/

Yeah just read that. Not found out much about him tho

Cue Mz @Vesper

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4 hours ago, Unionjack said:

Yeah just read that. Not found out much about him tho

Cue Mz @Vesper

Yeah no doubt . Do a better job than most at CFC 4 sure 

[Vesper 28,838]

4 hours ago, Unionjack said:

Yeah just read that. Not found out much about him tho

Cue Mz @Vesper

Obviously he is going to be compared to Lucas Torreira, as the are both young, Uruguayan defensive midfielders. He is 5cms taller than Torreira though. He played today and Uruguay lost to their River Plate derby deadly enemies, Argentina, 1 nil

I will try and find some games to watch where he started.

In terms of that tourney, keep your eyes on Marcos Bahia, 18yo Brasilian AMF. Looks special. Rodrygo is obvious the overall best player there.

 

[mccg 1,528]

CHELSEA

Chelsea to sign another midfielder soon insists coach

 

https://sportshills.com/2019/01/25/chelsea-to-sign-another-midfielder-soon-insists-coach/

Sarri seems quite pleased to have Higuaín, but he’s been hoping Chelsea would sign him a replacement for Cesc Fàbregas as well and that hasn’t yet happened — and may not happen at all with prime target Leandro Paredes looks set to join Paris Saint-Germain from Zenit instead.

Zola, who rather unadvisedly spilled the beans on our interest in Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson the last time he gave a pre-match press confernce, decided to take a more cautious approach this time around.

“I’m not in a position where I can say more about [the search for Cesc Fàbregas’ replacement]. It’s something we are talking with the club.”

“How important is it to get someone in? It’s certainly an area where we could do, but it could be a problem if we have an injury. I think there is a good understanding between Maurizio and Marina.”

-Gianfranco Zola; source: football.london

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Guardiola believes City must be ‘quicker and smarter’ in the transfer market

Frenkie De Jong was in talks with the champions regarding a move before the highly-rated midfielder joined Barcelona

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/english-soccer/guardiola-believes-city-must-be-quicker-and-smarter-in-the-transfer-market-1.3771071

 

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have to be “quicker and smarter” in the transfer market if they are to land targets in the future.

Frenkie De Jong was in discussions with the Premier League champions regarding a potential move before the highly-rated 21-year-old midfielder agreed to join Barcelona from Ajax in the summer for a fee of €75 million (£65m).

Guardiola understands the Dutchman’s desire to join his former club, but in general wants City to try to sign players earlier so that they are affordable.

“The transfer market, the salaries, increase a lot. After Neymar [moved to] PSG [for £200m] , prices increased to incredible levels. We have to be quicker and smarter, and try to buy the players.

“We have to adapt. It’s difficult to buy top, top players at a good price. It’s almost impossible. Maybe we have to trust in the young players [in the academy] and help them develop their own personality here.”

Guardiola has previously stated City would not pay £100 million for a holding midfielder to provide competition to Fernandinho – £60 million is the club’s record fee for Riyad Mahrez.

Speaking about De Jong’s move to Barça, Guardiola said: “I said many times – Barcelona and [Real] Madrid: it’s impossible to fight against them, for the prestige, the incredible league, the incredible clubs they are.

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On 24/01/2019 at 2:49 PM, mccg said:

Grading the 13 players Chelsea have signed from Serie A since 2000

https://www.givemesport.com/1446448-grading-the-13-players-chelsea-have-signed-from-serie-a-since-2000?autoplay=on

Insane they rate Alonso over Rudiger

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ARSENAL ATTEMPT TO POACH CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU ON LOAN FROM PSG

http://www.thehardtackle.com/news/2019/01/25/transfer-news-arsenal-attempt-to-poach-christopher-nkunku-on-loan-from-psg/

Arsenal are reportedly trying to rope in French midfielder Christopher Nkunku on loan for the rest of the season from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Sun (h/t L’Equipe) have reported that Arsenal have the PSG midfielder Christopher Nkunku in their sights to be their first signing this year. The Gunners are hoping to land the Frenchman on a short-term loan for the remainder of the season, although the deal will have no option to buy.

The rumours surrounding Nkunku have come as a surprise to many as the French midfielder’s name hadn’t come up anytime prior in the transfer rumour mill.

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and update

Christopher Nkunku to sign for £18m, Denis Suarez bid collapses

Arsenal transfer news includes developments in France over the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder

https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/latest-arsenal-transfer-rumours-christopher-15735566

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On 24/01/2019 at 2:19 PM, Special Juan said:

Jordan Lukaku to Newcastle on loan.

Newcastle transfer news: Lukaku deal off amid claims star failed medical

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1078065/Newcastle-transfer-news-Jordan-Lukaku-Miguel-Almiron-failed-medical

[Alabama 1,992]

2 hours ago, Vesper said:

Insane they rate Alonso over Rudiger

descendants of Sarri....

Alonso cannot even lace rudigers boots....

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Rumors of Kagawa being avaliable from BVB for 2-4m euros. Would be a bargain for someone. Still a good wee player.

[Vesper 28,838]

24 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

Rumors of Kagawa being avaliable from BVB for 2-4m euros. Would be a bargain for someone. Still a good wee player.

He played one game for Borussia Dortmund II (their reserves) and had all 5 assist in a 5 nil win (bizarre stat!!!)

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/3065957

other than that he has no goals 1 assist in all other comps

Turns 30 in 50 days.

One of the relegation zoners could use him probably

 

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

3 minutes ago, Vesper said:

He played one game for Borussia Dortmund II (their reserves) and had all 5 assist in a 5 nil win (bizarre stat!!!)

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/3065957

other than that he has no goals 1 assist in all other comps

Turns 30 in 50 days.

One of the relegation zoners could use him probably

 

Would be surprised if a kind of 8th-14th place PL team didnt consider him. Relegation battle probably not his scene as a lot of them are physical counter attacking teams, would need to be a team that play decent quick football on the deck to utilize him best. Bournemouth maybe. Theyve plenty of runners and pace as it is, bit of guile would help.