Summer Mercato Thread 2020-21 (42 Viewers)

[edgardavids2608]

I don't mind Matuidi as a squad option and recognise that he does offer something to the team in certain games.

But his ball winning and recovering is a bit of a misconception. He has less interceptions and tackles per game than Bentancur, Pjanic and Rabiot this season.

I agree with that but he pressures and causes a lot of 2nd ball recoveries by the next pass

 

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[Quetzalcoatl]

Would you guys take Coutinho for the left at a decent price?

Coutinho-Ronaldo-Dybala

 

[Snobist]

Would you guys take Coutinho for the left at a decent price?

Coutinho-Ronaldo-Dybala

I think Coutinho and James belong to the past. I wouldn't take them.

 

[Strickland]

Would you guys take Coutinho for the left at a decent price?

Coutinho-Ronaldo-Dybala

Dont think that works, nah, Coutinhos favorite move to cut in from the left and shoot is already in our arsenal and Ronaldo is a lot deadlier with it If hed be cheap, he could be Ronaldos sub, but hes not.

Imo Dybala-Ronaldo should be a front two not three, or a hybrid 2.5 as with Cuads. If we dont think Cuads/Kulu/Costa is sufficient for that role, we can buy someone, but mid, RB are more pressing issues

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

I think Coutinho and James belong to the past. I wouldn't take them.

Coutinho has decent stats this season. But yeah, dont watch Bayern so idk.

Dont think that works, nah, Coutinhos favorite move to cut in from the left and shoot is already in our arsenal and Ronaldo is a lot deadlier with it If hed be cheap, he could be Ronaldos sub, but hes not.

Imo Dybala-Ronaldo should be a front two not three, or a hybrid 2.5 as with Cuads. If we dont think Cuads/Kulu/Costa is sufficient for that role, we can buy someone, but mid, RB are more pressing issues

Ronaldo doesn't play much on the left anymore, does he?

Yeah CM and RB are more pressing, that's why I suggested him as a potential bargain

Dont think a front two would work without a worldclass CAM. I think we'll more likely go forward with a front 3

 

[X Æ A-12]

Unfortunately this is only possible in FM, but if I could I would sell all our midfielders apart betencur.

nah both Ramsey and Rabiot are worthwhile

 

[Nedved96]

Kulusevski? Where does he play? There's only one winger that needs replacing this summer and it's Douglas Costa - the right winger.

Let's aim higher than Chiesa or Orsolini. I don't know which top class genuine wingers are potentially available at the moment, but someone in the vane of Hazard and these types should be what we're after if in fact Kulusevski isn't Douglas Costa's direct replacement.

As far as the big targets go this summer, if we need to sell a big name for big money then it's Pjanic for sure. As good as he can be, he's never been as suited to regista as he could be. We need a player there who either has a longer range of passing (e.g Xavi Alonso, Pirlo - what modern players have that kind of passing range though?) or a much stronger physical presence who's able to assist the defence, like what Barca have with Busquets. Pogba or SMS is a must buy and it's going to take a big sale to fund it. But if Pjanic were the one to go, then that creates a new void in the regista role that needs thinking about.

Kulu doesn’t have the pace to play as winger at the highest level.

He would be best in a De Bruyne type role.

 

[Raphaël]

nah both Ramsey and Rabiot are worthwhile

Rabiot is too soft, you don't go to war with a guy like him, and ramsay alternates between average performance and injuries.

 

[pavluska]

Coutinho has decent stats this season. But yeah, dont watch Bayern so idk.


Ronaldo doesn't play much on the left anymore, does he?

Yeah CM and RB are more pressing, that's why I suggested him as a potential bargain

Dont think a front two would work without a worldclass CAM. I think we'll more likely go forward with a front 3

What about 442?

 

[Quetzalcoatl]

What about 442?

I don't think we have the players for that

 

[pavluska]

I don't think we have the players for that

Seems the only back 4 formations that suit Dybala & Ronaldo are 442 and 4312, and I think we've to do more to fix the latter. Plus Sarri only lets one FB go forward.

 

[Orgut]

Kulusevski? Where does he play? There's only one winger that needs replacing this summer and it's Douglas Costa - the right winger.

Let's aim higher than Chiesa or Orsolini. I don't know which top class genuine wingers are potentially available at the moment, but someone in the vane of Hazard and these types should be what we're after if in fact Kulusevski isn't Douglas Costa's direct replacement.

As far as the big targets go this summer, if we need to sell a big name for big money then it's Pjanic for sure. As good as he can be, he's never been as suited to regista as he could be. We need a player there who either has a longer range of passing (e.g Xavi Alonso, Pirlo - what modern players have that kind of passing range though?) or a much stronger physical presence who's able to assist the defence, like what Barca have with Busquets. Pogba or SMS is a must buy and it's going to take a big sale to fund it. But if Pjanic were the one to go, then that creates a new void in the regista role that needs thinking about.

D.Costa could be immense if only Sarri uses his time and instruct him to enter the box whenever possible - This guy`s ball control is sick!
He is in need to be replaced unfortunately as he just gets injured too often..

 

[Hust]

Juve to scout Aouar
By Football Italia staff
It’s reported that Juventus will pay special attention to Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar during their Champions League Round of 16 matches.
Tuttosport speculates that the 21-year-old is the Bianconeri’s main transfer target this summer, should moves for Paul Pogba and Sandro Tonali not happen.
The Turin daily states that vice-President Pavel Nedved and director of sport Fabio Paratici will pay particular interest to Aouar during the two encounters.
Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas is reportedly open to selling the midfielder to the Bianconeri.
Aouar has made 23 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring three times and providing equal amount of assists.
He turns 22-years-old in June.

 

[Orgut]

Juve to scout Aouar
By Football Italia staff
It’s reported that Juventus will pay special attention to Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar during their Champions League Round of 16 matches.
Tuttosport speculates that the 21-year-old is the Bianconeri’s main transfer target this summer, should moves for Paul Pogba and Sandro Tonali not happen.
The Turin daily states that vice-President Pavel Nedved and director of sport Fabio Paratici will pay particular interest to Aouar during the two encounters.
Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas is reportedly open to selling the midfielder to the Bianconeri.
Aouar has made 23 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring three times and providing equal amount of assists.
He turns 22-years-old in June.

I dont know how much I am impressed with Aouar - I mean he obviously is a very good player but I want players who are proven to be effective as D.Costa for example could have been our second best player should he be more effective..

Aouar is a great talent though..
Tonali - He is very good at creating counters and is Italian which should be a bonus to an Italian team

Pogba - We should book him up for next season and not let anything stand in our way!

 

[s4tch]

Juve to scout Aouar
By Football Italia staff
It’s reported that Juventus will pay special attention to Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar during their Champions League Round of 16 matches.
Tuttosport speculates that the 21-year-old is the Bianconeri’s main transfer target this summer, should moves for Paul Pogba and Sandro Tonali not happen.
The Turin daily states that vice-President Pavel Nedved and director of sport Fabio Paratici will pay particular interest to Aouar during the two encounters.
Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas is reportedly open to selling the midfielder to the Bianconeri.
Aouar has made 23 appearances in Ligue 1 this season, scoring three times and providing equal amount of assists.
He turns 22-years-old in June.

we scouted cr (haha), then we scouted de ligt. watch aouar scoring lyon's winning goal

 

[Raphaël]

we scouted cr (haha), then we scouted de ligt. watch aouar scoring lyon's winning goal

And sign to Juve this summer like CR and MDL.

 

[pavluska]

And sign to Juve this summer like CR and MDL.

Would you rather we sign Aouar or Pogba?

If Aouar is that impressive, signing him makes more sense to me. Younger and more manageable salary.

Screw United the third time and get him for free or for cut price in Jan.

 

[s4tch]

And sign to Juve this summer like CR and MDL.

i already supposed that we're getting aouar this summer

and yes,

 

[Kopanja]

Aouar and Paulo are playable together?

 

[Orgut]

Would you rather we sign Aouar or Pogba?

If Aouar is that impressive, signing him makes more sense to me. Younger and more manageable salary.

Screw United the third time and get him for free or for cut price in Jan.

Thats an easy one...
Aouar might become great for us but Pogba most definitely will...
We need reinforcement in midfield and we need it big time..
I personally would get Pogba and Vidal while shipping Matuidi...
I wouldnt rule out shipping Pjanic as well if we get a good bid but I doubt it will happen..