the wes 7,212 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 hours ago, The Skipper said: Why? How is he better than James? James is a quality player I'm just fan of Bernardeschi who would cost less than James and I think Bernardeschi has potential to be smashing player in next couple of years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Please sign him. He's a through ball monster and Goals/Assists machine. Would rather Ousman Dembele but Barca are reportedly in for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 10 hours ago, King11Didier said: Where do you, guys, think he can be most useful in 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 formation, also in what position is he used in Colombian national team? In a 3-4-3 as RAM (Pedro's position) In a 3-5-2 as CAM. He would fit in nicely in both formations. 3-4-3 Kante - Bakayoko James - Lukaku - Hazard 3-5-2 Kante - Bakayoko James Lukaku - Hazard I'm liking that. Baka and Kante shielding everything that passes by the front 3, get creative wing-backs and watch us destroy teams with physicality, flair, pace and creativity. Retaining Fabregas, Pedro and Matic as stand-ins would be ideal, our midfield would be set with adequate quality and depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Jason said: Will people ever make up their mind over Hazard's defensive work? When he was asked to track back under Mourinho, people were going mad about how he's an attacking player and he shouldn't need to do a defender's job. Now when he's tasked to do less on defending and more on attacking, people accuse him of being lazy. Or you could, you know, stop lumping me in with everyone else. Just because one poster says something negative about Hazard defensively doesnt mean it's the same as all other negative comments on Hazard defensively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashimaru161 77 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I agree that james is a good player but do we have funds to pull this off? From what i gather, lukaku is going to cost a 80-100m euros, james is 70m, baka is 40m. So the total sum will be 190-210m give or take. This is insane, we will not have enough money left to buy another wingback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 1 hour ago, manpe said: 3-5-2 Kante - Bakayoko James Lukaku - Hazard If we were to sign James i would choose that formation to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, the wes said: If we were to sign James i would choose that formation to play For this formation to work we would need very good wing-backs on both sides. At the moment I don't think 3-5-2 is a viable option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 22 minutes ago, manpe said: For this formation to work we would need very good wing-backs on both sides. At the moment I don't think 3-5-2 is a viable option. We are linked with sandro he's a great wingback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 6 hours ago, the wes said: James is a quality player I'm just fan of Bernardeschi who would cost less than James and I think Bernardeschi has potential to be smashing player in next couple of years But he isn't better than James right now is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 3 hours ago, manpe said: In a 3-4-3 as RAM (Pedro's position) In a 3-5-2 as CAM. He would fit in nicely in both formations. 3-4-3 Kante - Bakayoko James - Lukaku - Hazard 3-5-2 Kante - Bakayoko James Lukaku - Hazard I'm liking that. Baka and Kante shielding everything that passes by the front 3, get creative wing-backs and watch us destroy teams with physicality, flair, pace and creativity. Retaining Fabregas, Pedro and Matic as stand-ins would be ideal, our midfield would be set with adequate quality and depth. This is actually not bad. Might've brought me back onto the James train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, The Skipper said: But he isn't better than James right now is he? Atm No but I think we should sign Bernardeschi now cause his value will shot up if he signs a new contract with Fiorentina scored a good goal last nite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 6 hours ago, mashimaru161 said: What if james is simply not on conte wish list? But that's not the point here, is it? 3 hours ago, Supermonkey92 said: Or you could, you know, stop lumping me in with everyone else. Just because one poster says something negative about Hazard defensively doesnt mean it's the same as all other negative comments on Hazard defensively Then please...do explain how your accusation of Hazard being lazy is different from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,994 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Need all the creativity and technical players we can get to support Lukaku if he arrives. I'm all for James signing for that reason. That lineup posted above with James as the furthest advanced midfielder of a 3 looks nice, I must say. Can play both James and Cesc against the many parked buses we're sure to face as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekinjo 449 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 If we somehow buy one really good LB, James, Bakayoko and Lukaku than I easily see us playing 4-2-4 or 4-2-1-3, if not from the beginning of the season then at some point. Kante Bakayoko Pedro James Hazard Lukaku (Diego if he stays) Many will shit their pants even before they face this formation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 In the last three La Liga campaigns only Lionel Messi (19) and Cristiano Ronaldo (13) have scored more goals from outside of the penalty area, while no player has required fewer minutes per chance created in that time (min 10 apps) than Rodriguez (1 every 27.5 minutes of action). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadistChicken 143 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 We missed out on Bernardo and AlexisI would say its a obligation know to sign James as he seems to be the only class option available leftHe actually makes sense and I think under conte he will reach his bestJust hope our board can negotiate this out if conte is interestedSent from my ONEPLUS A3010 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,069 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I can only see him playing in our midfield in our current set up, but I'm certainly not against a playmaker at a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 I think he could be an incredibly dangerous player, has great vision and an amazing shot. He would excel in a free role with hazard behind/around a big striker like Lukaku. Would add a lot to our dead ball threat as well. Problem is always price and dealing with Madrid. I would celebrate his arrival but I find it unlikely it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Club (Season): Minutes per goal or assistReal Madrid (2016/17): 76Real Madrid (2015/16): 103Real Madrid (2014/15): 101Monaco (2013/14): 121Porto (2012/13): 121 Outstanding stats from Rodriguez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,298 Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 20 minutes ago, the wes said: Club (Season): Minutes per goal or assistReal Madrid (2016/17): 76Real Madrid (2015/16): 103Real Madrid (2014/15): 101Monaco (2013/14): 121Porto (2012/13): 121 Outstanding stats from Rodriguez I think If we signed him it would be quality 70mill for a game changer is a bargain imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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