Erling Haaland

[Blues Forever 1,232]

20 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said:

The biggest issue is going to be as it always is with Mina Raiola’s clients: money.

If we can match the best or make the best offer, we will be in with a large chance of signing him, CL football or not. Its obviously an additional factor yes and if we finish outside the top 4/5 in positions 7,8,9,10 it will be a huge disadvantage but it will not massively be the deciding factor If say we finished 5th IMO (which is below the minimum achievable goal for the remainder of the season I would think). 

Obviously we want to be in the CL not just to boost our chances but for the financial side of it for the club and to be playing the top competition of European football. Honestly think still its going to be more the financial side of a deal for Haaland that will make the ultimate difference and that will include a large agent and large signing fee. As was the same for the Pogba to United deal, de Ligt to Juventus, Lukaku to United and Inter and Ibra’s moves to Barcelona and PSG. 

The financial package and wages/sign on/agent fee were huge contributions to why we didnt sign him from Salzburg as Matt Law reported but we will have to swallow our pride  and make a big offer if we are truly interested. 

Doubt it, money isn't enough to convince Haaland. If we missed out on CL football next season, why should Haaland want to come here when he could go to Madrid, Barca, and City?

Edited February 24, 2021 by Blues Forever

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1 hour ago, Blues Forever said:

Doubt it, money isn't enough to convince Haaland. If we missed out on CL football next season, why should Haaland want to come here when he could go to Madrid, Barca, and City?

I keep seeing the Spanish clubs mentioned, but seriously has anyone seen how much debt they're in? Barca are nearly €1bn in debt (with no Owner to bail them out) whilst Real aren't that far behind. No way are they making their players take upward of 50% pay cuts and then buying Håland for €100m plus €300k+ a week. Not happening. Only clubs that can afford him are: PSG, City, Chelsea, Utd, Bayern, Dippers (if there owners aren't tight), Juve (maybe.) Outside of that there is no one that can pull it off. Barca and Real will continue to get mentioned because of their history with big transfers and glamour but the fact is they are are in a real hole financially. 

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[dimmas 130]

How good is he actually, technically wise? Is he not much different from werner?

relied a lot to his pace, space, finishing and sync movement from the whole attacking player? 

But beside that, from technical aspect, decision making, and his physical strength is actually similiar, which isn't really convincing?

Edited February 25, 2021 by dimmas

[MoroccanBlue 5,375]

7 minutes ago, dimmas said:

How good is he actually, technically wise? Is he not much different from werner?

relied a lot to his pace, space, finishing and sync movement from the whole attacking player? 

But beside that, from technical aspect, decision making, and his physical strength is actually similiar, which isn't really convincing?

He's very technical. My only concern is how is he in tight spaces, because the Bundesliga is a very counter attack/direct paced league. There's lots of space to operate. He will get nothing here in England and you can already see how both Werner and Havertz are slowly adapting. 

 

[killer1257 3,282]

11 minutes ago, dimmas said:

How good is he actually, technically wise? Is he not much different from werner?

relied a lot to his pace, space, finishing and sync movement from the whole attacking player? 

But beside that, from technical aspect, decision making, and his physical strength is actually similiar, which isn't really convincing?

He is better than Werner technically, but he is nowhere near the level of Lewandowski and Kane for instance. He prefers counter striking football because he can use his pace and strenght better. But he made an interview yesterday, in which he said that he watches Lewandowski all the time and tries to copy his moves, so he can become better. So, he at least he knows his weaknesses

But the question always is how are those guys going to perform against defenders that big muscle wise, tall and fast like in Pl? In Bundesliga the defending level is complete garbage and it is not physical as for instance PL or Ligue 1. I always say that Ligue 1 is very similar to PL because of their technical and physical football. 

Edited February 25, 2021 by killer1257

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2 hours ago, Jason said:

 

One way or the other they were always gonna say that

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1 hour ago, killer1257 said:

He is better than Werner technically, but he is nowhere near the level of Lewandowski and Kane for instance. He prefers counter striking football because he can use his pace and strenght better. But he made an interview yesterday, in which he said that he watches Lewandowski all the time and tries to copy his moves, so he can become better. So, he at least he knows his weaknesses

But the question always is how are those guys going to perform against defenders that big muscle wise, tall and fast like in Pl? In Bundesliga the defending level is complete garbage and it is not physical as for instance PL or Ligue 1. I always say that Ligue 1 is very similar to PL because of their technical and physical football. 

I would love to see Haaland in PL. I think it would be a completely different challange as like you said, defenders here are way bigger and more athletic than in Bundesliga. Haaland might be able to bully BuLi defenders but i can totally see him just bounce off Zouma and not get the foul. Not carryign too much muscle is why he is so athletic and mobile for his height. Putting on more might change his playing style. But if he gets the balance right, i can see him become a mix of ibra and prime drogs.

[Blues Forever 1,232]

Matt Law: “Nobody is buying Haaland for £100m this summer. £150m plus Raiola, plus wages total cost will be £200m. I think City are reluctant. I see only 2/3 clubs in terms of the real auction”.

Edited February 26, 2021 by Blues Forever

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1 hour ago, Blues Forever said:

Matt Law: “Nobody is buying Haaland for £100m this summer. £150m plus Raiola, plus wages total cost will be £200m. I think City are reluctant. I see only 2/3 clubs in terms of the real auction”.

This is insane amount of money. We could fix our squad with this kind of money

[milka 3,390]

 

Edited February 26, 2021 by milka

[Jase 43,479]

49 minutes ago, milka said:

 

 

Isn't that pretty much the case for every transfer? 🤣

And Matt Law said as if we didn't have the money from the outgoings and Roman just threw the money on Havertz from his pocket. 

[killer1257 3,282]

I hope Chelsea does not pay 200 mio. pounds for Haaland. We could fix much more with that kind of money

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1 hour ago, killer1257 said:

This is insane amount of money. We could fix our squad with this kind of money

No one is gonna pay that, def not in this climate. Unless its in installments. PSG dont need him, RM and Barca are skint, City wouldnt dare, I could see udt go for him cuz its sure as hell that Pogba will go so there is money to burn, we could do it but its still a steep premium. BM wont spend that much on anyone.

Edited February 26, 2021 by Atomiswave