Winter Mercato Thread 2018 (44 Viewers)
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us, Launching an Assault I can only imagine
I wish the absolute best for all our players heck I want Ruru to become WC RB
I was praying to see Higuain deal the killer blow vs his ex club on the biggest game of his career but oh well....i doubt we're good enough to make a deep run in the cl yet alone making to the final. Truth be told I'd rather get knocked out in semis then lose another final.
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But if we do make to final and we win with a Higuain hattrick im naming my first born Gonzalo
I was praying to see Higuain deal the killer blow vs his ex club on the biggest game of his career but oh well....i doubt we're good enough to make a deep run in the cl yet alone making to the final. Truth be told I'd rather get knocked out in semis then lose another final.
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But if we do make to final and we win with a Higuain hattrick im naming my first born Gonzalo
I know you only want the best for this team, brother. Even the Mottas and Molinaros. If Higgy hits the heights in the final, then that 90M will have instantly been worth it. Almost certainly never going to actually be worth that price tag, but he's ours now.
2-7 sure does hurt. I think this may end up being something of a transition year for Juve, Semis would surprise me given how things have gone so far, but we'll see how it all shapes up once the midfield and defence are completely healthy. Obviously underperforming at the moment. Would be great if Howedes could give us something.
Bepps should be scouting a RB and another midfielder ASAP. Would love to see a quality January add.
If DeSciglio and Howedes are not injured around December/January there is probably no chance that they would bring in any new back-ups, tho i woudnt rule out a move for a LB/RB if for example Asamoah ends up with Galatasaray this winter.
Anyway, i guess it's too early to really know what will happen in January...
Anyway, i guess it's too early to really know what will happen in January...
We should use Rugani more often. He can develop into one of the best Cbs around
We should try to get a decent RB in jan if we can but let's hope howedes comes back strong.
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No to Hysaj. we would have to pay 50mil+
Sidibe, Lirola, Spinazzola, Odriozola, Soares, Henrichs, Meunier.
Plus the exit of (Buffon, Licht, Asa, Khedira, Barzagli, Benatia) would really bring us down. We would lose too many leaders
We should try to get a decent RB in jan if we can but let's hope howedes comes back strong.
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Don't forget Gimenez 
Where is @rakib567 to make this work?
Lets see here, feel free to correct the math:
Out: Buffon, Licht, Asa, Khedira, Barzagli, Benatia (really?)
GK: Piotr's guy, backup (?)
RB: Hysaj($?), MDS
CB: Rugani, Caldara (own), Chiellini, De Vrij (free), Gimenez (free), Howedes (?)
LB: Sandro, Spinazzola (own)
CM: Pjanic, SMS ($40m + Lord Passback), Marchisio, Can (free), Bencantur
AM: Cuads, DC, Bernie, Dybala, Pjaca
ST: Higuain, MARIO $#@!ING MANDZUKICtouched
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We wouldn't be spending a lot of money
Where is @rakib567 to make this work?
Lets see here, feel free to correct the math:
Out: Buffon, Licht, Asa, Khedira, Barzagli, Benatia (really?)
GK: Piotr's guy, backup (?)
RB: Hysaj($?), MDS
CB: Rugani, Caldara (own), Chiellini, De Vrij (free), Gimenez (free), Howedes (?)
LB: Sandro, Spinazzola (own)
CM: Pjanic, SMS ($40m + Lord Passback), Marchisio, Can (free), Bencantur
AM: Cuads, DC, Bernie, Dybala, Pjaca
ST: Higuain, MARIO $#@!ING MANDZUKIC
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We wouldn't be spending a lot of money
Sidibe, Lirola, Spinazzola, Odriozola, Soares, Henrichs, Meunier.
Plus the exit of (Buffon, Licht, Asa, Khedira, Barzagli, Benatia) would really bring us down. We would lose too many leaders
Khedira is a leader? 
Everyone on that list is replaceable; in fact, a few of them have become liabilities, hindrances rather than assets. The only one who's gonna be tough to replace, if not impossible, is Buffon. He'll be missed for his charisma, leadership style, in addition to his influence on proceedings on the pitch. Forever a calming influence you are Gigi.
Everyone on that list is replaceable; in fact, a few of them have become liabilities, hindrances rather than assets. The only one who's gonna be tough to replace, if not impossible, is Buffon. He'll be missed for his charisma, leadership style, in addition to his influence on proceedings on the pitch. Forever a calming influence you are Gigi.
Totally agree about Gigi being absolutely impossible to replace. Ultimate leader, ultimate champion, great perspective, ridiculous experience.
Beautiful human being.
Sometimes players aren't necessarily the team's leaders, but can still be key locker room/team guys. Can still give a boost to the group, bring people together.
I would think Licht and Asa probably fall into that category, given how long they've been part of the club, and the success they've shared in. I'm sure there are some pretty darn close friendships in that locker room.
But they're also both basically subpar for a team like Juventus at this point, and we should be looking at replacing them ASAP.
Beautiful human being.
Sometimes players aren't necessarily the team's leaders, but can still be key locker room/team guys. Can still give a boost to the group, bring people together.
I would think Licht and Asa probably fall into that category, given how long they've been part of the club, and the success they've shared in. I'm sure there are some pretty darn close friendships in that locker room.
But they're also both basically subpar for a team like Juventus at this point, and we should be looking at replacing them ASAP.
We just need Spinazzola to become part of our traditional Italian defensive block. Right or left doesn't matter, he'll do fine. Then add SMS & Caldara and we're set. Maybe another LB or RB depending on what Inzaghi wishes 
Sell Asamoah, Licht & Benatia to cover the losses.
Sell Asamoah, Licht & Benatia to cover the losses.
We just need Spinazzola to become part of our traditional Italian defensive block. Right or left doesn't matter, he'll do fine. Then add SMS & Caldara and we're set. Maybe another LB or RB depending on what Inzaghi wishes
Sell Asamoah, Licht & Benatia to cover the losses.
Sell Asamoah, Licht & Benatia to cover the losses.
Somehow I think SMS will end up costing a lot of money and we may have to finance it with a big sale which once again would be a stupid move.
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