Rekin 835 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 How do people feel about Ivan Rakitic?Kroos quickly became a very popular transfer choice (for obvious reasons) but so far the public announcements of Guardiola, the chairman and Kroos himself all scream of negotiation tactics. Perhaps we could tempt him in the summer with a good offer, but I would categorize him as "very unlikely".But there are other players out there that could offer something similar, if at a slightly lower level. Ivan Rakitic has been sublime in Sevilla this season and was very good last one aswell.He is an excellent passer, and can score goals aswell (good shots). He is not a naturally defensive player but can play in the central midfield (positionally speaking he is similar to Kroos).Yesterdays game against West Ham showed us that players such as Mikel and Ramires can be very limited against a certain kind of opposition, and in those scenarios (let's face it, it is neither the first nor the last time another team will park the bus against us) it could be essential to have a player that can penetrate defenses from the relative calm of the midfield.He is 25 years old, will be 26 this year, so age is good. Experienced but still has a lot to give.Price is hard to say, but rumours are that he could go for anything between £15-25m. Sevilla have sold key-players more than once if the price is right (Navas and Negredo went to City during the summer from there).People might wonder how well he does against the better teams in La Liga. Well, if we look at the games against Barcelona and Real Madrid he has three goals and an assist this season, not too bad in other words.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp3N5laiI3wHe is not an absolute top-top player in my opinion, but could be very useful. I would see him next to a more defensive player, Mikel or Matic against opposition that tends to park the bus.If the recovery of MVG will not go too well, it mght just be worth looking into this gem. Having said that, I would propably not pay more than 20m euros for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Think he would be a great transfer.Matic-Rakitic has a nice ring to it as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I think he is better as CAM but would be good addition. But he isnt worth close to 40mio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toli 977 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 good player, but wont get us better significantly. would be a cabaye-esque transfer. no need at all for him. either sign someone who is world-class or who has the potential to be it, or just dont sign anyone (even though I want a DLP or someone who is at least kinda creative desperately) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Pure quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 But still is more CAM than CM. He has two of Ibora, Cristoforo or Mbia always playing behid him, he is rarely paired with one of them in Pivot. His game might be similar to CM, but if he realy played there, he would never had all those goals and assists. He drives ball from midfeld to opponent goal, but he is also protected by Ibora and Mbia. Here, he would only have Matic as his protection and would have to do different roles. Also, he is completely free-role at Sevilla, Jose will limit his game very likely and maybe he wont excell in that. But lets wait and see. If Kroos/Vidal/Pogba/Gundogan wont be available, Rakitic will be one of few good options.Btw, isnt his release clause close to 40mio? Or did he sign extension with sevilla and lower his release clause (that was his demand; extending contract, but lowering release clause). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hariz Cirak 12 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 A great player, showed his skill against Real Madrid. Matic / Rakitic would be a nice duo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,070 Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I think he would be a quality signing, but we are in more need for a CMF, instead of a AMF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drog.ba 239 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Looked very good tonight vs porto,might be too attacking a midfield partner for Matic in Mourinho's eyes though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Looked very good tonight vs porto,might be too attacking a midfield partner for Matic in Mourinho's eyes thoughPersonally I think he'd struggle with the pace of the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Personally I think he'd struggle with the pace of the PL.No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 This guy just continues to amaze me with his performances. He ticks all the boxes we want in a midfielder. He has played quite a bit as an attacking midfielder for Sevilla this season but has also impressed playing a deeper role as a central midfielder. I'm also sure he can play on the right side of the midfield, so he can cover many positions we lack quality in. He is a great passer, goal-scorer and set-piece taker (his free-kicks are world-class).I've watched him quite a bit this season and he is a world-class midfielder though he doesn't get the recognition he deserves. He is one of the best players in La liga. Man United, Inter, Arsenal and Liverpool are interested alongside Madrid. I suggest we put in a bid for him in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Having said that, imagine a Serbian and Croatian in our pivot .................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,889 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hes an all-round midfield player can pass, tackle, shoot, create chances and all that other stuff, sure on paper it seems he plays as a 10 but he doesn't. He really has a free role in Sevilla's system and can go wherever he wants to be like in that 10 position or come deeper and play as a deep lying midfield player. He would do a job next to Matic for sure plus he has a good engine and can get up and down with ease. Really impressed me against Valencia earlier as well as Bacca, would be an interesting buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathewe 65 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I think he'd be an excellent signing. We'd also have a dead ball specialist in our ranks again which would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,070 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 He is a good player, but I don't see him ever coming to the Prem. He loves Spain too much, and RM are in talks with him. More chance of him going there, or staying at Sevilla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 He is a good player, but I don't see him ever coming to the Prem. He loves Spain too much, and RM are in talks with him. More chance of him going there, or staying at Sevilla.There really is no space for him in either the midfield of Barcelona or Madrid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,070 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 There really is no space for him in either the midfield of Barcelona or Madrid. Probably not Barca, but RM don't have a dead cert AMF ATM. Isco is in and out of the team, and Modric normally plays alongside Alonso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Probably not Barca, but RM don't have a dead cert AMF ATM. Isco is in and out of the team, and Modric normally plays alongside Alonso.Right now they don't even play with an AM in their 4-3-3 formation right now. Isco has now fully established himself in the team playing in a deeper role and is seen as the future of Madrid and Spain. He is a fan favourite among the Madridistas. They don't need Rakitic at all but we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts