Endless Summer Mercato 2016 (17 Viewers)

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Xperd

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Jun 1, 2012
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GdS: #Inter could try a swap deal with #Chelsea: Brozovic for Fabregas


Looking forward to the Tuz meltdown when we sign Witsel and they sign Fabregas :touched:
 

Karim30

Allegri is back, life is back.
May 6, 2012
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They also report that we are keeping an eye on the situation to try and seal a deal if there is any opening from Inter's part..Maybe they will be forced to sell to us last minute to help balance their books, if not it'll either be Witsel or mercato chiuso
 

Roman

-'Tuz Fantasy Master-
Apr 19, 2003
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I can't see the catastrophic picture that some posters here portray if we don't sign a midfielder tbh, but maybe because I don't feel that basing your investment choices on absolute worst case scenarios is a rational thing to do. I mean Lemina will probably miss two weeks as Gabon will be kicked out from the quarter finals max, and Asa will miss three weeks, and all those weeks are Champions league free btw. At this point of the season and from what we know (again basing my analysis on facts as much as possible) Marchisio will have 2 months of football in his legs, and Pjanic will be fully integrated into the squad and Khedira will still be our best midfielder, if during those couple of weeks an injury occurs we'll count on Sturaro (criminally bashed and underrated here) and Hernanes may be fielded against a serie a side for a match or worst case scenario in 2..It absolutely isn't the end of the world, and Allegri can always make a tactical change and play with two midfielders or even use Pjaca in the midfield for a match as it was rumored that he sees him in the mezzala role. And if worse comes to worst we can always loan in some stop gap ala Boriello but this time in the midfield.
Don't get me wrong I'll be over the moon if we get a good midfielder and kick Hernanes' ass out of Turin, but if it can't be done we are not doomed and we should be able to achieve our season's objectives which in my opinion are winning the Scudetto and reaching the CL's semi finals and hope for the best at this point. Cheers.
Spot on.Completely agree.
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Eljo

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Nov 29, 2013
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I can't see the catastrophic picture that some posters here portray if we don't sign a midfielder tbh, but maybe because I don't feel that basing your investment choices on absolute worst case scenarios is a rational thing to do. I mean Lemina will probably miss two weeks as Gabon will be kicked out from the quarter finals max, and Asa will miss three weeks, and all those weeks are Champions league free btw. At this point of the season and from what we know (again basing my analysis on facts as much as possible) Marchisio will have 2 months of football in his legs, and Pjanic will be fully integrated into the squad and Khedira will still be our best midfielder, if during those couple of weeks an injury occurs we'll count on Sturaro (criminally bashed and underrated here) and Hernanes may be fielded against a serie a side for a match or worst case scenario in 2..It absolutely isn't the end of the world, and Allegri can always make a tactical change and play with two midfielders or even use Pjaca in the midfield for a match as it was rumored that he sees him in the mezzala role. And if worse comes to worst we can always loan in some stop gap ala Boriello but this time in the midfield.
Don't get me wrong I'll be over the moon if we get a good midfielder and kick Hernanes' ass out of Turin, but if it can't be done we are not doomed and we should be able to achieve our season's objectives which in my opinion are winning the Scudetto and reaching the CL's semi finals and hope for the best at this point. Cheers.
Yes. + Given how Alves moved during the Lazio match in could see him play at CMR if needed, like Sandro played CML a couple of times.
 

Orgut

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Dec 31, 2002
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Cuadrado would be great - Also although Im not for it as he can be much better in a RF/RWB position but I do think he can play as a CM as well - He is fast with great technique, attack and track back shoots well from distance - He actually has all the necessary attributes to be a good box to box CM!

Id be happy with Fabregas+Cuadrado signings to end the mercato - Kovacic on loan with option would be good as well
 

Catenaccio

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Jul 15, 2002
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I have to agree with Karim30. I am relatively relaxed. In some ways, getting Cuadrado excites me more because he gives us another tactical option. No matter if we sign Sissoko, Witsel, Gustavo etc, I still see Asamoah as the choice in front of them. If Asamoah is truly over his injury then he is our big acquisition this summer. In those rare games last season when Asamoah started and Pogba was rested, I didn't feel we were any weaker. What we lost in Pogba's flair and flamboyance we gained in no-nonsense error free play. Of course, Pogba is a big loss but it needs to be taken in context of the whole transfer campaign which saw us gain strength in defence and attack albeit with a slight weakening in midfield in part compensated by the acquisition of Pjanic.

I will wait until Sept 1 before rating the mercato, but so far I am fairly pleased with it.
 

Orgut

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Dec 31, 2002
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Come on guys. We won at the Olympico again Lazio with Khedira-Asamoah-Lemina. Sturaro is back soon. If we sign anyone, good. If not, still 9/10 mecato for me.
For me it depends - We still need a strong CM
Pogba staying would have made it a 10 out of 10 mercato
Since he left and Pjanic came instead our attacking play (midfield wise) should be around the same - a bit weaker IMO as for our defensive game I`d say we are weaker because Pogba`s physicality will be missed!
Cuadrado and Kovacic/Fabregas would make our mid stronger even if physicality is still missing
 

Catenaccio

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Jul 15, 2002
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Pogba will be missed. But if he did have a weakness in his game, it was that he too often opted for the flamboyant play rather than the direct, simple and safe option at times - particularly when deep in our half.
 

Jem83

maitre'd at Canal Bar
Nov 7, 2005
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Happy Birthday. Make sure to party like Juventus won the UCL.


happy bday

We are the same age now no wonder why we get along so well :D


I hope beppe signs your favorite player.

My B'Day in August as well :D



Happy Birthday :beer:

Happy Birthday, cheers :)
According to Tuz standards, it's time to bring out the shovels.
Happy brthday :beer:

They signed Higuain on mine, hope you can beat that :beppe:


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Thank you so much guys, much appreciated!! :) You're all wonderful! :kiss:

All that remains now is dat CM gift from :beppe:

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For me it depends - We still need a strong CM
Pogba staying would have made it a 10 out of 10 mercato
Since he left and Pjanic came instead our attacking play (midfield wise) should be around the same - a bit weaker IMO as for our defensive game I`d say we are weaker because Pogba`s physicality will be missed!
Cuadrado and Kovacic/Fabregas would make our mid stronger even if physicality is still missing
For me i think we need more creativity not physical. Look how deep dybala try to get the ball last game and even the goal is from dybala pass from the midfield. I do miss pogba killer passes not his physical or fancy dribbling
 
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