Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[The Skipper 20,593]

Fernando plays much better in a single pivot... If he's a starter, I'd say:

Fernando

Fernandinho--Yaya

But I don't see Pellegrini dropping his number 10/second striker for it, especially when they get a better CB to pair up with Kompany. Maybe in matches where they need a little more defense he'll go with this trio.

Yeah, Fernando adds a lot of tactical flexibility for Pellegrini. In the bigger games I can see him going for that trio in midfield.

[LAB 1,030]

I saw him pass the ball quickly though, one or two touches, playing with his head up more than Obi Mikel. I think he's better than Mikel, but not seen him enough.

I think the match yesterday was an odd one. Ivory Coast were really really poor imo. They left us with tremendous amount of space to work. If you watch the match vs Columbia you will see the flaws clearly. But yeah compared to the rest of the team his pace is above team average. Not like Samaras for example.

As far as compared to Mikel, they are not identical and he might be slightly better at that department (as part of his FB qualities), but i can imagine him playing more like a Mikel than a Matic type of player in a PL team.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Yaya definitely wants away from City!

Now saying they blocked compassionate leave... Where does he want to go? I'd take him for a season or two

[quickpassnmove 924]

I think the match yesterday was an odd one. Ivory Coast were really really poor imo. They left us with tremendous amount of space to work. If you watch the match vs Columbia you will see the flaws clearly. But yeah compared to the rest of the team his pace is above team average. Not like Samaras for example.

As far as compared to Mikel, they are not identical and he might be slightly better at that department (as part of his FB qualities), but i can imagine him playing more like a Mikel than a Matic type of player in a PL team.

I thought he looked very good in the Colombia match. Hellas' possession in the first half revolved around him for at least 25 minutes. The problem was that the team is just not good enough. It's strange that Samaras starts for Greece.

[lucio 5,418]

Athletic Bilbao reject Manchester United £28.85m bid for Ander Herrera

• Club release statement claiming they have turned down offfer

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Athletic Bilbao reject Manchester United £28.85m bid for Ander Herrera

• Club release statement claiming they have turned down offfer

hahah

Apparently the release clause will increase to £32m from 1st of July, so that's why they are stalling

[Toli 977]

^ no thats not the reason. the reason is, that they want the clause to be activated. United offered them directly the amount of the clause, but the clause can only be activated by the player himself. but if he does so, tax income will be rated and United will have to pay even more money. so its a Tax issue. Bilbao doesnt want to sell anybody, so they dont accept offers. if the Player himself deposits his clause, they cant do anything about it. so its more of a political/standing case than a money case.

[LAM09 6,830]

Roma seem to be open to selling Benatia for around €30 - €35m. That is much more reasonable, and I am sure someone in the PL will get him.

http://app.tribalfootball.com/?referrer=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/roma-set-affordable-price-man-city-chelsea-target-benatia-4028277#article/tribalfootball-4028277

[iseah100 5,612]

Roma seem to be open to selling Benatia for around €30 - €35m. That is much more reasonable, and I am sure someone in the PL will get him.

http://app.tribalfootball.com/?referrer=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/roma-set-affordable-price-man-city-chelsea-target-benatia-4028277#article/tribalfootball-4028277

No doubt City get him.

[LAM09 6,830]

No doubt City get him.

Them or Utd probably.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Herrera to United is a done deal now.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Rumour has Origi will sign for Liverpool, for around 13m~14m Euros.

[iseah100 5,612]

Ander Herrera? Good player, but they'll need more than Shaw+Herrera.

[LAM09 6,830]

Chelsea Reportedly Make £16m Bid for Nigeria Star Emmanuel Emenike. Surprising move if true!

http://n.mynews.ly/!QB.Bf2tF

[lucio 5,418]

emenike to chelsea? £16m bid according to some papers. i hope not

[iseah100 5,612]

Better be a rumor. Rather get Lacazette.

[Pizy 18,515]

As we all suspected, apparently Herrera is "the first of many" for United this summer and that Shaw will be signed within the next few days.

Chelsea & City spend big = buying success

United spend big = totally acceptable

Can't say Herrera and Shaw worry me much but if they go out and sign a couple of world class players by throwing insane money at them like Hummels, Sanchez, and Vidal then I would be.

[LAM09 6,830]

Better be a rumor. Rather get Lacazette.

Different players. I would prefer Bony!