MCM4PR3Z 411 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 According to rumours in the media, we would exchange Filipe Luis for Toby Alderweireld this summer with Atlético. Alderweireld plays on loan this season for Southampton. He is a Belgian international and can perfectly play centre back and right back. He has had a very good season.At this topic, you can see the Southampton fans are crazy about him. A lot of them think he's their best defender of the past 25 years (page 2):http://www.saintsweb.co.uk/showthread.php?53983-Toby/page2#.VUoNkJP0xg8 TheIceMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukakutoStamford 779 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Would be a great pick up (no not because he's Belgian) but because he can also play RB if needed TheIceMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 He's good, but if we're going for a CB I'd rather we signed Varane. If that is not possible then I would rather get in someone like Otamendi or a proper right back like Clyne. Alderweireld would be like a last resort signing IMO.Tbh his functionality in the squad is already covered by the likes of Ivanovic and Zouma. Strike, CFC888, Weckerz and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCM4PR3Z 411 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 He's good, but if we're going for a CB I'd rather we signed Varane. If that is not possible then I would rather get in someone like Otamendi or a proper right back like Clyne. Alderweireld would be like a last resort signing IMO.Tbh his functionality in the squad is already covered by the likes of Ivanovic and Zouma.Ivanovic is leaving according to the rumours. If that is the case, I would welcome him with open arms. To be fair, I think he is too good for Southampton, he has played at a really high level this season. And I don't say that because I'm Belgian, the Southamptonfans say the same if you see the link in my opening post.I can also say as a Belgian that Kompany and Vertonghen play really bad this season . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Cant see Ivanovic leaving, one of Mou's favorits without a doubt.Alderweireld is maybe an option if Cahill is leaving imo. Than we'll have Alderweireld, Terry and Zouma as CBs, Iva, Azpi and Luis as FBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I haven't actually watched him play properly for Southampton. How's he doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Ivanovic is leaving according to the rumours. If that is the case, I would welcome him with open arms. To be fair, I think he is too good for Southampton, he has played at a really high level this season. And I don't say that because I'm Belgian, the Southamptonfans say the same if you see the link in my opening post.I can also say as a Belgian that Kompany and Vertonghen play really bad this season .I've seen plenty of Alderweireld, I have followed Ajax for years. I can't see Ivanovic leaving at all, hence why I can't see this signing happening at all, and I wouldn't even entertain it because of that. LDN Blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,710 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 He would be an amazing squad member. CB, RB, LB, DM.. A proper defensive allrounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukakutoStamford 779 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I haven't actually watched him play properly for Southampton. How's he doing? I'd read what the Saints message board has to say about him in the link above. They think he's cut above and is their best defender in 25 years to paraphrase. LDN Blue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper22 2,418 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Would be a fantastic addition to our squad. Him and Milner would be brilliant players to strengthen us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Toby Alderweireld could well be the key to unlocking Felipe Luis from his obligations in London. (Marca) #CFC #AtleticoI'd love to have him here, would be a great squad addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediator 2,026 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 He is a good CB, but a very average RB at most. I don't want him here. Stingray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouletje 82 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Good defensively, good crosser when he's playing on the RB(better than Ivan in that aspect) but that's not what we need atm, we just don't have the aerial presence to be threatening that way during non-set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Plays anywhere along back 4 doesn't he? Versatile. I'd have him Eidur the Spider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 does he play as a LB? i mean if luis is sold and we get toby, we would be down to 0 proper LBs.selling bertrand was a major mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 selling bertrand was a major mistakeWhat about the fact he wanted to leave to play regularly? you can't keep everyone happy with squad roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didierforever 7,349 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 What about the fact he wanted to leave to play regularly? you can't keep everyone happy with squad roles.can you blame him that he wanted to play regularly when he was watching cole put in a mediocre performance match after match. iva has been shaky and shady in defence at best. azpi GC JT ryan could have been an awesome back 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 can you blame him that he wanted to play regularly when he was watching cole put in a mediocre performance match after match. iva has been shaky and shady in defence at best. azpi GC JT ryan could have been an awesome back 4.Iva gets a lot of critiscm but him and Bertrand have the exact same major weakness to there game.Both let too many crosses into their box (it's how we got our goal at Stamford Bridge vs Saints) yet Ivan gets lambasted for it but no one brings it up about Ryan because it doesn't suit the "completely solid with no flaws" line people throw in his direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,516 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Iva gets a lot of critiscm but him and Bertrand have the exact same major weakness to there game.Both let too many crosses into their box (it's how we got our goal at Stamford Bridge vs Saints) yet Ivan gets lambasted for it but no one brings it up about Ryan because it doesn't suit the "completely solid with no flaws" line people throw in his direction.Ivanovic has another weakness, he runs up the pitch to join the attack and most of the time, he looks like a headless chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukakutoStamford 779 Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 He is a good CB, but a very average RB at most. I don't want him here.He's technically sound,cheap, and proven at the PL level. For a squad that needs CB depth he's a smart purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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