Koke will not leave AM in the foreseeable future. Kroos wouldn't be allowed to sign for us (like with Di Maria). Ozil wouldn't join us, plus he'll be too old by then. Tbh I can't see Pogba joining RM this summer. Well get him next summer :calmdown:
Bazoer has got more than a strong hint of Pogba about him. Watch some YouTube clips if u haven't seen him.
He's a Dutch international and has said he will only leave Ajax this summer to come to Barca. Tbh I think we will sign him as the alternative to Pogba, but I doubt we will get him this...
He can easily cover as a lb for us. Obviously not of Albas quality but he is definitely good cover.
I remember he played at Lb against Spurs and was v impressive and scored a wonder goal
If we signed Jonny then we certaintly wouldn't need Lemos. It'd mean Umtiti was the 3rd/4th choice CB this summer rather than being used primarily at Lb. Also means we don't have to waste "30 million" :lol: on lemons.
Tbh I can still see us pushing for Bellerin and apparently we 'tapped him up'...
We would need Lemos to act as cover and our 5th choice CB. Alternatively we could just promote a B team player when cover is needed (which will not be often) and will be far cheaper than the ridiculous 12million asking fee.
Unfortunately, we almost certaintly won't sign Pogba this summer...
He's not a bad player at all and would be a great signing for us next season. He's the best right back in the BPL, with him being named in the PFA team of the year 2016.
And I'm very happy with those three, who will seriously strengthen the depth of our squad in all three departments, as well as hopefully clearing bout all the deadwood left eg.Adriano, Douglas, Verm
Barcelona are expected to make a 25M bid for Lyon centre back Samuel Umtiti (22), who has rejected an approach by Roma. [l'equipe]
IKR I like the idea of Nolito out of all the names that have been suggested. What about Delofeu?
Croatian player Alen Halilovic (19), who is back from a loan at...
Lyon player Alexandre Lacazette (25) and Marseille player Michy Batshuayi (22) are among alternatives if Barcelona can't sign Nolito [sport]
Barcelona told the agent of Roma forward Tonny Sanabria (20) around a month ago that he's an option. He would cost around 13M. [sport]
Barcelona are...
Also if we did sign Veltman then there is no need for Lemos, or even spending BIG next summer on a different CB. So yea, Veltman could be a great option for us. How much do you think he's worth?
True, that is the other possibility that Umtiti is signed as the primary back up lb next year, who may replace Mathieu as the backup CB AND lb when he leave, and another CB eg. Veltman is signed this summer as another CB option. Tbh tho I'd rather we signed Umtiti and played him at lb and CB...
Because Lemos is still very young and raw, not an international starter. The thing is we will not be desperate for a starter at CB, only cover is needed.
Same here, would be a tragedy of we don't sign him, he's cheap, young, wants to play in Spain, lot of potential and can back up both lb and CB, wiz view to playing more frequently in the future.
Fast, strong CB or Lb who likes to play out from he back. He who relies more on his reading of the game than having to tackle, although he is v good at that also. He would fit in very well with our style and is the perfect option for us atm.
I like Veltman a lot more than Lemos and have suggested him in the past. However, I think that with Umtiti, he will primarily be the back up for Masch and Alba next season, with a view to him becoming a more established player in the future. With Mathieu and Masch likely to leave within 1-2...
Exactly, no need to sign a separate lb as well. Our back line could be:
Aleix, Sergi, Pique, Masch, Mathieu, Lemos, Umtiti, Alba
And that's at a cost of no more than 30-35 million
He would be a perfect signing for us. Great young CB with loads of potential to be a 1st team starter in the future, and affordable for us. Equally adept at Lb who suits our style of play. I think it's only a matter of time until we sign him. I actually rate him more than Marquinhos, all things...