Biglia would be a great buy, but certainly not for 25M, 20M max. and even that is almost too much, so I don't see him coming, even though he would really help us in the cL (his defensive game is excellent and also his passing is great). Maybe we should focus on Paredes, but I don’t see Roma selling him, given his potential and all, he can become an amazing DM. The last option would be Diawara, but he couldn’t add much in the CL.
And one of Pjanić/Dahoud would also be great.
So Biglia/Paredes/Diawara + Pjanić/Dahoud and the midfield is set
The chances r definitely there and Leverkusen have already put a 40m€ price tag on his head a few months ago. His situation hasnt really changed to the better since and he hasnt been sure starter anymore. Brandt and Bellarabi were on the flanks and a more stable midfield was needed and Kampl was running the show there.
Leverkusen were very unlucky with injuries this season, but their set of mids is great:
L. Bender
Kampl
Kramer
Aranguiz
Calhanoglu
+ some talents so imo pretty impressive.
Bender the leader and true servant of the club, but maybe the club has made promises to him and he is allowed to leave at some point after having refused several lucrative offers over the years e.g. Bayern before they switched to Martinez.
Kampl showed much desire and was great. He is def not on the market.
Kramer had a mediocre season so they ll watch relaxed what happens during the next months and when a good offer around 25m€ arrives, they should be open to listen.
Aranguiz directly tore his ACL and nice to see him back and upcoming season he can show what he is capable of.
Calhanoglu same like Kramer. They prob hope him having a great EC scoring some screamers and getting their 40m€ wish offer.
Thats great to hear. One last question, has he ever played DM in a 3 man midfield? Im wondering if he would be able to step in for Marchisio for example
Thats great to hear. One last question, has he ever played DM in a 3 man midfield? Im wondering if he would be able to step in for Marchisio for example
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Id love to trust you. I want to hear what @Mark thinks 1st though
'-oh dear lord nostradamus, do us peasants have a chance to sign the glorious shalalolu?'
'-40mil you plebeian subhuman'
'-thank you oh you great Wise, may all your children be blessed'
'-oh dear lord nostradamus, do us peasants have a chance to sign the glorious shalalolu?'
'-40mil you plebeian subhuman'
'- thank you oh you great Wise, may all your children be blessed'
:applause: u have to admire their scouting following him closely since 1.5 years. I wanted him so much, but I m glad seeing him in BL. We ll prob buy him in 4 years, when is contract is running down with 1 year left.
Thats great to hear. One last question, has he ever played DM in a 3 man midfield? Im wondering if he would be able to step in for Marchisio for example
I m still curious myself about what he is capable of and getting some proper Italian defensive coaching could be a blessing. His standards and shooting r second to none tbo and he is not a lazy bastard walking around, but also not showing enough commitment or positional awareness on the pitch. I m not convinced, but he has the tools and its just about him really giving 100%. He is not the brightest candle, so lets hope he gets it.