TacticalBlues 2,817 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Over at the Daniele De Rossi thread and thought about Lars Bender. Surprised there's no topic on him. He could be perfect for us. 24 years old and has begun to establish himself into Germany's international team. His release clause is apparently around 12 mill so it's practically the same figure being touted for De Rossi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Any relation to this guy?I'll get my coat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Over at the Daniele De Rossi thread and thought about Lars Bender. Surprised there's no topic on him. He could be perfect for us. 24 years old and has begun to establish himself into Germany's international team. His release clause is only around 12 mill so it's practically the same figure being touted for De Rossi! Certainly know who I'd prefer!Are you sure this is true? Haven't heard anything about him having a clause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalBlues 2,817 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Are you sure this is true? Haven't heard anything about him having a clauseThat's the rumor and it would be a steal if true. Levurkusen and their general manager were angered by Heynckes who basically brought Bayerns pursuit of him into the public eye. Nonetheless, surprisingly I don't think the clause was increased so the apparent 12-15 mill release clause generally seems to be a consensus (not to say it wasn't increased however, to many unknowns). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Would prefer Gundogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeboii 1,844 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Would prefer Gundogan.Doubt he will be sold in the next year(s). However it might be pretty special to have the Bender brothers both play for us, and the Hazard brothers on the wings haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,950 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Any relation to this guy?I'll get my coat...I shook my head in shame but liked it because I would post something stupid like that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 IIRC bayern had a 30m bid rejected for bender last summer and only after that they went for martinez so i doubt that there is release clause in his contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berke 58 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Like mentioned in the De Rossi thread I don't think getting either of the Bender twins is a good idea as they are both 25 meaning Chalobah would not have room to develop at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Like mentioned in the De Rossi thread I don't think getting either of the Bender twins is a good idea as they are both 25 meaning Chalobah would not have room to develop at the club.they could play together. mikel is 26 so dump him instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berke 58 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 they could play together. mikel is 26 so dump him insteadI guess this could work but then we are missing a creative link in the pivot. I may just be being naive, I haven't seen enough of Chalobah's passing to make a clear judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I guess this could work but then we are missing a creative link in the pivot. I may just be being naive, I haven't seen enough of Chalobah's passing to make a clear judgement. he has great passing ability but he is so young so still makes errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 he has great passing ability but he is so young so still makes errors.Chalobah hasn't got that vision a McEachran has though. He needs to play next to someone who has vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Chalobah hasn't got that vision a McEachran has though. He needs to play next to someone who has vision. 2:287:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 2:287:01Listen, I'm not saying he won't produce a great pass now and then, he's a good passer but vision is not his main strength. Yaya Toure makes defence splitting passes sometimes, doesn't mean he has the vision of lets say a Xavi. I wouldn't give Nat that responsibility simply because he brings much more on other fronts for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Listen, I'm not saying he won't produce a great pass now and then, he's a good passer but vision is not his main strength. Yaya Toure makes defence splitting passes sometimes, doesn't mean he has the vision of lets say a Xavi. I wouldn't give Nat that responsibility simply because he brings much more on other fronts for the team.well im sure he will grow into a complete player. when was the last time we had a true deep lying playmaker anyway? i would rather have powerful all round midfielders like ballack and essien back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 well im sure he will grow into a complete player. when was the last time we had a true deep lying playmaker anyway? i would rather have powerful all round midfielders like ballack and essien back in the day.I agree, but with the way the team is shaping up we'd need a passer next to Chalobah for the future. An Oscar - Chalobah pivot isn't too bad at all actually when you think of it - reckon both complement each other quite well.Back on topic - agreed that Chalobah is a big reason that I'd rather get De Rossi (given that he's available at a reasonable price) than one of the Bender twins. Chalobah is good enough to make the step up in two or three seasons at most for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berke 58 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I agree, but with the way the team is shaping up we'd need a passer next to Chalobah for the future. An Oscar - Chalobah pivot isn't too bad at all actually when you think of it - reckon both complement each other quite well.Back on topic - agreed that Chalobah is a big reason that I'd rather get De Rossi (given that he's available at a reasonable price) than one of the Bender twins. Chalobah is good enough to make the step up in two or three seasons at most for sure.I agree, bringing in any of the Bender's could potentially stunt Chalobah's development at the club, and he is a real gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Arsenal's £18.5m bid for Lars Bender rejected by Bayer Leverkusen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,155 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 A bender at arsenal.......sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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