Summer Mercato Thread 2019-20 (29 Viewers)
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I dont know.. Ndombele 70-80M price seems like exaggeration to me - I dont think he`ll cost that much but 50M-60M seems more like it IMO
Zainolo would cost even more if he doesnt has that clause
Pogba - Who knows
Overall I get what you are saying
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Kondogba was never a great player - He was only hailed as one as he was quite a good player for a youngster
I didnt watch much of him but Ndombele clearly has more in his arsenal than Kondogbia...
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At least Gagliardini was a good player once..
Zainolo really reminds me of Totti in his determination and strength for his role - I believe he might be able to reach Totti`s level if he continues to work and play the way he does (Roma or not Roma).
Zainolo would cost even more if he doesnt has that clause
Pogba - Who knows
Overall I get what you are saying
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Kondogba was never a great player - He was only hailed as one as he was quite a good player for a youngster
I didnt watch much of him but Ndombele clearly has more in his arsenal than Kondogbia...
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That would make Zaniolo the new Gagliardini.
Zainolo really reminds me of Totti in his determination and strength for his role - I believe he might be able to reach Totti`s level if he continues to work and play the way he does (Roma or not Roma).
My momma says to reach for the stars.
But really the player we need is Ndombele. As fancy as Zaniolo's silky skills may be we desperately need an all action B2B type. Someone who has the running to make up for when Allegri wants to play three forwards but much better ability on the ball than a matuidi or khedira.
Not easy to find so we should sell riffraff, save up our pennies and splash the cash on someone who is really top quality rather than looking for bosmans or deals.
But really the player we need is Ndombele. As fancy as Zaniolo's silky skills may be we desperately need an all action B2B type. Someone who has the running to make up for when Allegri wants to play three forwards but much better ability on the ball than a matuidi or khedira.
Not easy to find so we should sell riffraff, save up our pennies and splash the cash on someone who is really top quality rather than looking for bosmans or deals.
I dont know about these valuations but I`d rather keep D.Costa than swap him with Chiesa
Chiesa might be Fiorentina`s superstar but it doesnt mean he`ll be that playing for Juve
For me its quite easy when talking about Chiesa
Chiesa vs Bernardeschi - Chiesa has some things he does better but I`d rather keep Bernardeschi than swap him with Chiesa
To me D.Costa is better than Bernardeschi who IMO is better than Chiesa so if we get Chiesa he`ll be down the picking list
Also Chiesa would probably cost 70M..
as for De Ligt - I dont care how good he is for his age - He needs to be the best CB in the world right now to justify such a high sum - If that`s his price I rather skip on him and use it for a midfield or an attacker
Matuidi - Why would you want to sell Matuidi - He is basically the only one who plays up to standard..
I guess our mercato would be
CB 30M-40M
CM/CMS 90M-120M -
Attackers (wingers and attacking midfielders included) 30M-40M
Overall spend 150M-200M
We would definitely sell some players like Higuain and I wouldnt be too surprised to see a surprise sells like Pjanic or Dybala (not saying I want it just saying I think it might happen)
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He wont be the new Totti as he isnt a copy of him or something but he can reach the overall level by doing things differently. The guy is very young and already showing glimpses of greatness!
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We definitely need someone for our midfield or may I even say even 2 players - The only one who is playing at the right level right now is Matuidi and its not as I rate Matuidi as a megastar..
Pjanic is way below his potential this season while Khedira is just average and Can isnt that special as well
Bentancur is growing but he still lacks something - I`d use him in a rotation style to help him grow
Next year we might see a midfield of Matuidi Ramsey Pogba/Ndombele
Is it better than what we currently have?! Yes! but we can still do even better
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You dont need luck to get Carmen.. Its money you need..
P.S wouldnt you rather have someone who isnt a granny?!
Chiesa might be Fiorentina`s superstar but it doesnt mean he`ll be that playing for Juve
For me its quite easy when talking about Chiesa
Chiesa vs Bernardeschi - Chiesa has some things he does better but I`d rather keep Bernardeschi than swap him with Chiesa
To me D.Costa is better than Bernardeschi who IMO is better than Chiesa so if we get Chiesa he`ll be down the picking list
Also Chiesa would probably cost 70M..
as for De Ligt - I dont care how good he is for his age - He needs to be the best CB in the world right now to justify such a high sum - If that`s his price I rather skip on him and use it for a midfield or an attacker
Matuidi - Why would you want to sell Matuidi - He is basically the only one who plays up to standard..
I guess our mercato would be
CB 30M-40M
CM/CMS 90M-120M -
Attackers (wingers and attacking midfielders included) 30M-40M
Overall spend 150M-200M
We would definitely sell some players like Higuain and I wouldnt be too surprised to see a surprise sells like Pjanic or Dybala (not saying I want it just saying I think it might happen)
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He wont be the new Totti as he isnt a copy of him or something but he can reach the overall level by doing things differently. The guy is very young and already showing glimpses of greatness!
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We definitely need someone for our midfield or may I even say even 2 players - The only one who is playing at the right level right now is Matuidi and its not as I rate Matuidi as a megastar..
Pjanic is way below his potential this season while Khedira is just average and Can isnt that special as well
Bentancur is growing but he still lacks something - I`d use him in a rotation style to help him grow
Next year we might see a midfield of Matuidi Ramsey Pogba/Ndombele
Is it better than what we currently have?! Yes! but we can still do even better
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You dont need luck to get Carmen.. Its money you need..
P.S wouldnt you rather have someone who isnt a granny?!
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When did we have a midfield as bad as this one? (barring the 2007-2011 years, which don't count, as we were rebuilding from Calciopoli with ridiculous managers and ridiculous players).
We were complaining a lot back in the Capello days about how boring we were, but that midfield would murder the one we have now. It was much, much better. Nedved, Emerson, Vieira, Camoranesi. Eat your heart out.
2018/2019 is turning into an anticlimax of a season. I was so excited when we signed Ronaldo, but for the past couple of months I've been nothing but depressed when thinking about Juve. Having CR7 makes the situation even worse, the way I see it. Here we have the best player in the world, only to waste this opportunity with a midfield as shitty as this. When "Pjanic" is your biggest midfield star, you know you're in trouble.
Khedira, Emre Can, Bentancur... And people think we have a shot at the CL. It's laughable.
I hope we can mount a serious challenge next year. A huge midfield overhaul is needed.
We were complaining a lot back in the Capello days about how boring we were, but that midfield would murder the one we have now. It was much, much better. Nedved, Emerson, Vieira, Camoranesi. Eat your heart out.
2018/2019 is turning into an anticlimax of a season. I was so excited when we signed Ronaldo, but for the past couple of months I've been nothing but depressed when thinking about Juve. Having CR7 makes the situation even worse, the way I see it. Here we have the best player in the world, only to waste this opportunity with a midfield as shitty as this. When "Pjanic" is your biggest midfield star, you know you're in trouble.
Khedira, Emre Can, Bentancur... And people think we have a shot at the CL. It's laughable.
I hope we can mount a serious challenge next year. A huge midfield overhaul is needed.
The crazy thing is, I thought all this before a ball was even kicked this season. I know everyone was excited with the signing of Ronaldo, etc and already declaring us CL favourites, but I could see how dire the midfield was on paper and didn't get carried away. I was even hoping I'd be proved wrong and the midfield players would exceed my expectations but it wasn't to be.
Honestly, we should have just spent the 10-20% above market value required to sign a top young mid like Ndombele . Early in the window. It's been clear as day that our midfield is holding us back. Our mid isn't terrible, but it's also not near world class (barring an in-form Pjanic). Ronaldo makes it worth taking that shot in winter mercato and giving yourself the best opportunity possible.
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