Summer Mercato Thread 2020-21 (33 Viewers)

[Osman]

Bundesliga youtube channel is on point. wish serie a did the same

Yeah they have the best YouTube channel by far, proper programs, reports, promotions. But Serie A is better then EPL and La Liga one, regular highlights and some events here and there.

 

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[Enzo.10]

McKennie & Dest

 

[zizinho]

@Hustini ^^^

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Can we get Reyna pls. Keep him and make him a HG talent

 

[KB824]

On the current squad Pulisic is the most famous. Then probably some MLS guys.

Guys like Sargent, Reyna, Adams, McKenny will have to build their reputations with the National team. At least for the casual national team fan.

Talent wise, taking account where he is on his current trajectory, he might be Top 3

 

[Snobist]

Pietro Nicolodi, Sky journalist, commentator and Bundesliga expert, spoke about the proposed new signing of Juventus Weston McKenny.


"He's basically a great athlete, able to run throughout the game, and even though he's not too tall, he is very strong physically and is good at pitching."

“He's the one who can be of use to this Juventus as there aren't many people in the midfield. He is not a phenomenon, but he is one who moves a lot. "

"He's the one who adds dynamics to the game, recovers a lot of balls, and in fact he can also control possession."


"It's not a big name, it doesn't drive you crazy, but Paratici was right about making a functional purchase for the team."

"Maybe it's the right name at the right time, Juve lacks those who do the dirty work, take away the balls."

"He cannot quickly change the team because it was more difficult at Schalke, let's see what he can do now."

“He looks a bit like (to Vidal), to be honest, but Vidal had more qualities. In terms of dynamism, he is such a player, but Arturo was on a different level in the attacking phase. "

He pretty much described Matuidi.

 

[Enron]

Missing the World Cup really hurt us there. I think Yedlin would be up there as well, MAYBE Steffen and Morris.

Hopefully Sands one day too.

yeah, luckily this guys have continued to develop

 

[Enron]

Talent wise, taking account where he is on his current trajectory, he might be Top 3

I agree with that

 

[Pirlo's Beard]

He pretty much described Matuidi.

I'm imagining a Matuidi who isn't a total Trainwreck with the ball at his feet, which could be useful

 

[Hydde]

He pretty much described Matuidi.

it seems you missed the "control possesion" part

 

[rakib567]

question is, does this mean thomas party off?

 

[KB824]

I don't know if this has been posted or not


McKennie to have Juventus medical

By Football Italia staff

Schalke 04 midfielder Weston McKennie will have his Juventus medical on Friday, claim Sky Sport Italia, on a €3m loan with option to buy for €18m.
According to the latest reports coming out of Italy, a deal is done for the USA international and he is already packing his bags for the flight to Turin.
Friday is chosen for a very good reason, as it will be McKennie’s 22nd birthday.
Juve are expected to pay €3m for the one-season loan from Schalke 04, with an agreement to pay another €18m if they wish to make the move permanent next summer.
The versatile midfielder played 32 competitive games for Schalke this season, contributing three goals and one assist.

 

[duranfj]

McKennie & Dest

Welcome. Are you McKennie?

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

From what I heard so far he is good at scoring goals, intercepting, has good fitness and work rates, is excellent in the air. His passing is supposed to be his weak point. Hopefully Pirlo can help with that.

OK just watched a few videos of him (not that they always tell you the whole story) and the description you gave me seems pretty accurate. Seems to be a good ball winner, brave in the tackle, decent long range passing and the thing that excites me the most is his aerial prowess. Interesting player and tbh it’s about time we start making me more signings if younger talented players with potential high upside

Could be an American version of Tim Cahill

 

[Bianconero_Aus]

Very well rounded.

Like most Americans best qualities are his physicality. Work rate, strength, beating others in the air and, while its not his prime area of strength, he is more than decent technically. Part of what makes him stand out from other Americans who are mostly hustle.

Potential weaknesses seem to be his aggressive nature and temperament, argues alot with refs, opposing players.

We haven’t had a (proper) ball winning, hard tackling midfielder since Vidal left. I don’t count Stururu because he also had all the technical ability of a drunk donkey, but this McKenzie fella looks to be half decent on the ball.

 

[.zero]

@Hustini ^^^

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Can we get Reyna pls. Keep him and make him a HG talent

His pops was better

Btw I never imagined Tuz discussing USMNT players in a mercato thread

With the exception of Deuce after we got eliminated by Fulham in 2010

 

[GarfielD]

I am suddenly excited about this McKennie dude. He might surprise us all.

 

[zizinho]

His pops was better

Btw I never imagined Tuz discussing USMNT players in a mercato thread

With the exception of Deuce after we got eliminated by Fulham in 2010

He can join Pirlos staff. Or the board. Then buy his own kid

 

[.zero]

He can join Pirlos staff. Or the board. Then buy his own kid

Ah yes nepotism

Zidane and Luca

Hopefully it works out for Maldini and his son as well

 

[Bjerknes]

We are signing Weston???????? OMG

 

[X Æ A-12]

He pretty much described Matuidi.

Mckennie is not Matuidi or Sturaro. He is not inept on the ball like that.