Summer Mercato Thread 2018 (73 Viewers)
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IMO We are working on Pogba but the player prefer Barca so he is pushed there
I think it depends on Barca - If they get Pogba we get Rabiot, if they get Rabiot we get Pogba
as for sales - I am usually more pesimistic knowing how our club work but this year it feels different
I expect Pjanic to stay.
A.Sandro - This is the only place Im worried as A.Sandro is a very good LB who had a meh season but he is much better than last season...
If he goes we either get Marcelo (who will be tough to get unless he asks to leave) or we get a cheaper alternative which is what worries me as I cant see anyone being good enough to replace A.Sandro (except for Marcelo)
We have C.Ronaldo now so a great crosser will be a bless to our team and A.Sandro is a great crosser...
I think it depends on Barca - If they get Pogba we get Rabiot, if they get Rabiot we get Pogba
as for sales - I am usually more pesimistic knowing how our club work but this year it feels different
I expect Pjanic to stay.
A.Sandro - This is the only place Im worried as A.Sandro is a very good LB who had a meh season but he is much better than last season...
If he goes we either get Marcelo (who will be tough to get unless he asks to leave) or we get a cheaper alternative which is what worries me as I cant see anyone being good enough to replace A.Sandro (except for Marcelo)
We have C.Ronaldo now so a great crosser will be a bless to our team and A.Sandro is a great crosser...
Despite us being linked with big name signings such as Pogba or SMS, my gut feel is that before our transfer market closes the following will happen.
If Sandro wants to leave and we receive >50m bid, he will go and be replaced by either Marcelo (1st choice), Darmian or Bernat.
I think Godin comes in regardless of whether Benatia leaves. Allegri likes to have the flexibility to play a back 3 and Godin won't be a costly transfer - I.e he will want to have 5 center backs (Barzagli, Caldara, Benatia, Chiellini and Godin). He will be the replacement for Rugani.
Pjanic stays and there will be no other significant midfield additions. Should either Khedira or Marchisio leave, then expect someone like Golivin, Rabiot or Kovacic. Gomes or Rakitic are other options should Pogba go to Barca.
No changes in forwards other than Higuain off to Chelsea.
So in summary, I think Godin and Marcelo are the 2 biggest profile additions that are possible.
If Sandro wants to leave and we receive >50m bid, he will go and be replaced by either Marcelo (1st choice), Darmian or Bernat.
I think Godin comes in regardless of whether Benatia leaves. Allegri likes to have the flexibility to play a back 3 and Godin won't be a costly transfer - I.e he will want to have 5 center backs (Barzagli, Caldara, Benatia, Chiellini and Godin). He will be the replacement for Rugani.
Pjanic stays and there will be no other significant midfield additions. Should either Khedira or Marchisio leave, then expect someone like Golivin, Rabiot or Kovacic. Gomes or Rakitic are other options should Pogba go to Barca.
No changes in forwards other than Higuain off to Chelsea.
So in summary, I think Godin and Marcelo are the 2 biggest profile additions that are possible.
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