BlueLion. 21,491 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 No he didn't, Tomo, I live in Leicestershire and thus I'm surrounded by Leicester fans, including a very good friend of mine who is the most tactically-astute person I have ever met, he is currently studying for his coaching licences. He said Bruma was as good as useless, he scored a few goals to his credit but he was underwhelmed by his lack of defensive ability and his poor concentration, and he was always the weak link when he was played. His consistency was also an issue. He was impressed with van Aanholt though, he said he has a bright future though that may not be at EPL level.I don't understand why Bruma is suddenly a defensive messiah, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I don't understand why Bruma is suddenly a defensive messiah, though?Because on FIFA 12 he has a potential of 85+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Based on Andre's comments in the press conference, I'm convinced that it's true that we've had a bid accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Going for Gary Cahill with Alex on his way out is a very good idea. He did play pretty well alongside JT in some of the recent England matches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Was not impressed by Rajko very much either but Bruma to me just seemed like a brainless defenderHum.. I do not think he is really a brainless defender. You could say he is in the same mould as Luiz, i.e. he is bound to make a reckless mistake here and there... When playing against Villa, in the last January, I thought he had a good game.I know it is only some highlight from youtube, but this video gives a good insight on him (against Hoffenheim) : Because on FIFA 12 he has a potential of 85+.I don't have Fifa 12... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Based on Andre's comments in the press conference, I'm convinced that it's true that we've had a bid accepted.He said we haven't made a bid.But going by his answer the first time he was asked about Cahill, i'm pretty sure we're trying to bring him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 think we MUST get him ...we need extra cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 As back up/Competition to JT and David Luiz he will be a very good signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 Based on Andre's comments in the press conference, I'm convinced that it's true that we've had a bid accepted.What did he say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 He said we haven't made a bid.But going by his answer the first time he was asked about Cahill, i'm pretty sure we're trying to bring him in.Oh! Sorry I didn't catch that! Was that when he hastily replied "no no no!"? I didn't hear what the reporter had asked when he said that.What did he say?When asked about the rumours he didn't deny it at all. Said that Cahill is a "very interesting player" (exact words he used to describe Mata before we signed him, I believe) and said something like "With the Alex situation we are looking to bring someone in and we know Gary's qualities" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Oh! Sorry I didn't catch that! Was that when he hastily replied "no no no!"? I didn't hear what the reporter had asked when he said that.Yes, the reporter asked "so have you made a bid for Cahill?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 As a replacement for Alex he's a good fit imo. And 7m is nothing compared to other deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/mobile/football/16290837.stmthere u go seems like this may happan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I think this will be finalized in the next week or so to ensure that he can join us on 1st Jan itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 AVB's response practically confirmed we are interested. I just hope we can do what red nose is usually good at and finish this deal early on. The longer it drags on the higher we'll have to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 No he didn't, Tomo, I live in Leicestershire and thus I'm surrounded by Leicester fans, including a very good friend of mine who is the most tactically-astute person I have ever met, he is currently studying for his coaching licences. He said Bruma was as good as useless, he scored a few goals to his credit but he was underwhelmed by his lack of defensive ability and his poor concentration, and he was always the weak link when he was played. His consistency was also an issue. He was impressed with van Aanholt though, he said he has a bright future though that may not be at EPL level.I don't understand why Bruma is suddenly a defensive messiah, though?Seen him play for Hamburg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosnian Blue 2,471 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Never been a big fan but it could turn out to be a really good and useful signing. Considering Alex's transfer request and JT's problems off the pitch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 £7million... Hmm, it's not the worst deal in the world I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Slovenian website 24ur.com is reporting that the deal is done and Cahill will be presented on the 1st of January... I think it'd be good signing with John Terry and Luiz problems.CB's we have:John Terry (racist problems, could miss a lot of matches)David Luiz (knee problems, hope he'll be fit soon)Branislav Ivanović (everything allright at the moment, hope he doesn't get yellow/red cards)Alex (probably will be sold in January, he is useless anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 According to Wiki only personal terms and the medical have to be completed!en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_CahillFeeling happy about that deal, 7m considered to be the fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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