Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 15 million for a still young Englishman with lots of room to improve is a great deal. I'm all for it, probs in the minority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alabama 1,992 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Telles and either of Caraasco/Lemar to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 5 minutes ago, Eidur the Spider said: 15 million for a still young Englishman with lots of room to improve is a great deal. I'm all for it, probs in the minority. He turns 25 this year. Feels like it's now or never for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jason said: He turns 25 this year. Feels like it's now or never for him. Hopefully he comes in motivated then dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 As mentioned on the previous page, this would surely be the end for RLC's hopes of breaking through our team next season. That fucking sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Just now, iceboy said: 15m?? This is astonishing deal. For an English talent in this market its a steal. We have the end of his contract to thank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Drinkwater, Barkley and Bakayoko. Such skill and technique. If only we invested in proper midfileder and use RLC. Just imagine we are buying Drinks and Barkley, sell RLC, those two end up average and RLc turn into fine midfielder. We can just stop being involved in football then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Buying all these midfielders in recent windows and yet Cesc is still irreplaceable. With Barkley, we'll have about 4 (5 if you count RLC) of the same sort of midfielder and only one creative one. We should've made a play for Arturo Vidal on a short term contract to bridge the gap to RLC. Watch Ruben now move to Liverpool or another of our rivals and become world class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,142 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 6 minutes ago, BlueLyon said: Drinkwater, Barkley and Bakayoko. Such skill and technique. If only we invested in proper midfileder and use RLC. Just imagine we are buying Drinks and Barkley, sell RLC, those two end up average and RLc turn into fine midfielder. We can just stop being involved in football then. Technically, Barkley is very good. On top of his game he has everything. Burst of acceleration, good eye for a pass and the odd special goal from distance. Issue is consistency with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turgi 71 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 How come the low price? Contract expiring soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitr 488 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 7 minutes ago, BlueLyon said: Drinkwater, Barkley and Bakayoko. Such skill and technique. If only we invested in proper midfileder and use RLC. Just imagine we are buying Drinks and Barkley, sell RLC, those two end up average and RLc turn into fine midfielder. We can just stop being involved in football then. You sold de bryune. End of conversation.... and do you fear of losing RLC ? 😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Ross Barkley... So this is what it feels like to be a Pool or Arse fan. Not pleasant but it's the new reality. No point in conplaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-3001 286 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Best source out there for Liverpool and Everton. Definitely happening then, unless Barkley rejects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Imagine being Hazard contemplating signing a new deal while witnessing the level of player the club are signing. Compare the players we target compared to the club's above us and those competing for the CL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Really can’t complain too much for £15m. Wanted him instead of Drinkwater but alas here we are. English, good technical player that could play as an inside forward in the 343, or as a 3rd CM in the 352. We go forward with Kanté, Fabregas, Bakayoko, Barkley and Drinkwater. It’s not too bad tbh. I think I’d prefer RLC to get a quality loan for a year or two, in Germany or Spain for a side in Europe, playing in his favoured position (CM), to develop, like Christensen or Courtois. He won’t be better off as a back up squad player here. He has issues with consistency and decision making, but he’s still kinda young so who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,142 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Still can see Spurs coming in for him. I would be surprised if Poch does not put in an offer for him, considering price they are reported to be letting him leave for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 minute ago, Stats said: Still can see Spurs coming in for him. I would be surprised if Poch does not put in an offer for him, considering price they are reported to be letting him leave for. Apparently Levy was going to leave it till the summer but we wanted to wrap it up ASAP so Barkley has gone for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's too big 625 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Just now, The Skipper said: Really can’t complain too much for £15m. Wanted him instead of Drinkwater but alas here we are. English, good technical player that could play as an inside forward in the 343, or as a 3rd CM in the 352. We go forward with Kanté, Fabregas, Bakayoko, Barkley and Drinkwater. It’s not too bad tbh. I think I’d prefer RLC to get a quality loan for a year or two, in Germany or Spain for a side in Europe, playing in his favoured position (CM), to develop, like Christensen or Courtois. He won’t be better off as a back up squad player here. Yeah, RLC needs that time on loan. He's been sitting on the bench for the past couple seasons waiting his time. Also, Conte seems to want to play him up top, so obviously doesn't like something about him in that central midfield role, maybe workrate and defensive duties? I dunno how some people can complain about this signing. It's nice to have more English players in the squad once again too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,053 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Surprised so many people are seemingly against this move. HG, cheap & he's a good option to play in Cesc's role. We've been lacking a goal scoring midfielder since Lamps left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK-3001 286 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Honestly can't see Spurs coming in for him tbh. Poch is already finding it difficult to accomodate all Dembele, Winks, Wanyama and Sissoko and give them playing time. Also, Alderweireld's injury means they palyed 4 at the back, which also shifted Dier into CM. Winks is probably going to be the reason that Spurs might not go for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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