Barca Transfers and Rumors
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xavi_the_Boss
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Marquinhos
I guess we will be linked with him every season till he retires.
Also the People at Sport must be his biggest fans.
I guess we will be linked with him every season till he retires.
Also the People at Sport must be his biggest fans.
Sepuldinho
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Marquinhos
I guess we will be linked with him every season till he retires.
Also the People at Sport must be his biggest fans.
i doubt we will go for him again. Theo is more logical and affordable transfer. give them alba and ask for Verratti in return
khaled_a_d
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Marquinhos
I guess we will be linked with him every season till he retires.
Also the People at Sport must be his biggest fans.
Well,can't wait till we get linked to Thiago Silva again
xXKonan
Senior Member
I would replace Marquinhos, on that list with Davinson since he would be easier to attain than someone like Marquinhos. Verratti is on every big teams wish list for the most part, and I doubt PSG will sell him anytime soon unless he unleashes hell fury behind the scenes.
Luftstalag14
Culé de Celestial Empire
That list is so unimpressive and unrealistic. Why are we not considering Monaco's players at all?
Lelouch vi Britannia
Banned
Even after getting Umtiti, the Marquinhos rumors continue
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khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Since when Catalan media is realistic?
Barcilliant
Senior Member
Even after getting Umtiti, the Marquinhos rumors continue
Mascherano is getting old, Mathieu probably leaving.
Plus Marquinhos can play RB.
Mind blowing. Most of those players show a complete tunnel vision from our side. Going after PSG starters yet again, another overpriced Arsenal player, and more extremely expensive PL players.
Messi983
Senior Member
There are always a lot of rumours but I think from all players mentioned above only Coutinho and Bellerin are realistic target outside of Deulofeu who I think we already decided to bring back. We won't get Verratti so it's better not to waste our time with him and start to look for alternatives.
There might also be some truth in Theo Hernandez rumours and I wouldn't really mind getting him for 24M but we have other priorities. People mentioned that he could be used as LCB in 3-man back but I don't think we'll keep that formation and I haven't really seen him play as CB to know if he can be reliable in that role even as 4th CB (we are also linked to hundred other CBs so that's another reason why I don't think we want him in that role). Still, he'd be an improvement over Digne (especially offensively) but we'd have to get a good offer for Digne to sell him which I don't believe so I'd stay with what we have at LB and spent money on CM and RB.
I don't want Bellerin anywhere close to Barça so I'll only comment on Coutinho rumours. I like him as a player but I just don't think he's what we need as CM if we'll continue to play 4-3-3. I don't believe he'd work in that role and there is no room for him otherwise in that formation because Neymar and Messi are already playing at his strongest positions (LW/AMC - well, Messi is still RW on the paper but we all know where and how he plays most games). Only way I'd go for Coutinho is if we are planning to fully change formation to 4-2-3-1 (which will probably happen if Valverde will be next coach) and he'd play as RW but he could also possible interchange positions with Messi (maybe even Neymar) during the games. Based on that MD article posted above Robert also sees him more as 4th attacker than CM so I hope that's true and if our next coach will stick to 4-3-3 we'll go for a different type of midfielder.
But then again, if we'll play 4-2-3-1 I'd rather have Bernardo Silva (his price will probably be similar to Coutinho's and I expect it to be in Suarez price range) who's more used to play as RM/RW than Coutinho (he plays there in Brazil NT but in Liverpool he's better as LW/CAM) and who I think would have better chances to also adapt playing as CM in current Iniesta role if we go back to 4-3-3 in future or if we keep that formation as our alternative for some games.
Busquets (Gomes/Samper?) - Roberto (Iniesta/Rakitić)
B.Silva (D. Suarez) - Messi (Rafinha?) - Neymar (Deulofeu?)
Suarez (Paco?/Munir?)
My guess is something like this could potentially work if we can also get a good RB. B.Silva would bring creativity to get some pressure off Messi while also help in defense (more than Messi does when he plays as a winger anyway) but I'd still prefer a reliable defensive RB with good attacking skills over great attacking RB with no clue how to defend; we have Vidal as more attacking oriented RB option if we need that. At least I hope we'll keep him unless we get a too good offer for him to turn down but that's unlikely after his injury.
Right now I have Roberto as "DM" (in reality more in a box to box midfielder role) alongside Busi because he's our fastest and most mobile CM but there could be rotations there based on opponent. At home against teams that sit back more we could use Iniesta to get more creativity but in away games I'd start Roberto. In other games I'd use Iniesta in Xavi role as a "closer". Hopefully he'll accept this new role. I'm really sad to say this but I don't think he should be unquestionable starter as he physically can't play full 90 minutes in 2 or 3 consecutive games anymore but I'd be more than happy if he proves me wrong next season.
I think Denis and Rafinha would be more useful in more advanced positions in this system. Sadly, I don't really see a place for Alena in this system. If Barça B is promoted I'd keep him there and let him train with first team and play in Copa or easier home league games. If they won't get promoted then loan is probably the best option because he won't play much here and he shouldn't stay in Segunda B for another season. We already made that mistake with Samper and we shouldn't do it again.
Because all top clubs will go after them and their prices will be up the roof after the season they have.
There might also be some truth in Theo Hernandez rumours and I wouldn't really mind getting him for 24M but we have other priorities. People mentioned that he could be used as LCB in 3-man back but I don't think we'll keep that formation and I haven't really seen him play as CB to know if he can be reliable in that role even as 4th CB (we are also linked to hundred other CBs so that's another reason why I don't think we want him in that role). Still, he'd be an improvement over Digne (especially offensively) but we'd have to get a good offer for Digne to sell him which I don't believe so I'd stay with what we have at LB and spent money on CM and RB.
I don't want Bellerin anywhere close to Barça so I'll only comment on Coutinho rumours. I like him as a player but I just don't think he's what we need as CM if we'll continue to play 4-3-3. I don't believe he'd work in that role and there is no room for him otherwise in that formation because Neymar and Messi are already playing at his strongest positions (LW/AMC - well, Messi is still RW on the paper but we all know where and how he plays most games). Only way I'd go for Coutinho is if we are planning to fully change formation to 4-2-3-1 (which will probably happen if Valverde will be next coach) and he'd play as RW but he could also possible interchange positions with Messi (maybe even Neymar) during the games. Based on that MD article posted above Robert also sees him more as 4th attacker than CM so I hope that's true and if our next coach will stick to 4-3-3 we'll go for a different type of midfielder.
But then again, if we'll play 4-2-3-1 I'd rather have Bernardo Silva (his price will probably be similar to Coutinho's and I expect it to be in Suarez price range) who's more used to play as RM/RW than Coutinho (he plays there in Brazil NT but in Liverpool he's better as LW/CAM) and who I think would have better chances to also adapt playing as CM in current Iniesta role if we go back to 4-3-3 in future or if we keep that formation as our alternative for some games.
Busquets (Gomes/Samper?) - Roberto (Iniesta/Rakitić)
B.Silva (D. Suarez) - Messi (Rafinha?) - Neymar (Deulofeu?)
Suarez (Paco?/Munir?)
My guess is something like this could potentially work if we can also get a good RB. B.Silva would bring creativity to get some pressure off Messi while also help in defense (more than Messi does when he plays as a winger anyway) but I'd still prefer a reliable defensive RB with good attacking skills over great attacking RB with no clue how to defend; we have Vidal as more attacking oriented RB option if we need that. At least I hope we'll keep him unless we get a too good offer for him to turn down but that's unlikely after his injury.
Right now I have Roberto as "DM" (in reality more in a box to box midfielder role) alongside Busi because he's our fastest and most mobile CM but there could be rotations there based on opponent. At home against teams that sit back more we could use Iniesta to get more creativity but in away games I'd start Roberto. In other games I'd use Iniesta in Xavi role as a "closer". Hopefully he'll accept this new role. I'm really sad to say this but I don't think he should be unquestionable starter as he physically can't play full 90 minutes in 2 or 3 consecutive games anymore but I'd be more than happy if he proves me wrong next season.
I think Denis and Rafinha would be more useful in more advanced positions in this system. Sadly, I don't really see a place for Alena in this system. If Barça B is promoted I'd keep him there and let him train with first team and play in Copa or easier home league games. If they won't get promoted then loan is probably the best option because he won't play much here and he shouldn't stay in Segunda B for another season. We already made that mistake with Samper and we shouldn't do it again.
Because all top clubs will go after them and their prices will be up the roof after the season they have.
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
Guys,media love to sell papers. Monaco players won't get them headlines. Coutinho,Verratti,Marquinhos will.
I have seen those lists for almost a decade and half following Barca rumors online. I have never seen them being true. Not a single time in my life.
I agree with most of what you said,but I am starting to think Theo rumors might make Alba available.
He isn't good as he was and he is starting to complain,there is very few top LB in the world so he can actually get us a decent fee while he is 28. I don't think this season Digne looked much of a downgrade than Alba tbf and Theo might be the best young LB in the world atm.
As for 4-3-3 .Coutinho can work in it tbh as Iniesta replacement. But that will need Messi to shift more on the right. A dynamic AM like him alongside a true RB and Messi shifting a little to right side could get us the best out of midfield to some extent
That said I am totally favoring Messi to be AM next season,I just don't see him ever turning into RW again and for that I prefer Silva too. could be wrong though
I have seen those lists for almost a decade and half following Barca rumors online. I have never seen them being true. Not a single time in my life.
I agree with most of what you said,but I am starting to think Theo rumors might make Alba available.
He isn't good as he was and he is starting to complain,there is very few top LB in the world so he can actually get us a decent fee while he is 28. I don't think this season Digne looked much of a downgrade than Alba tbf and Theo might be the best young LB in the world atm.
As for 4-3-3 .Coutinho can work in it tbh as Iniesta replacement. But that will need Messi to shift more on the right. A dynamic AM like him alongside a true RB and Messi shifting a little to right side could get us the best out of midfield to some extent
That said I am totally favoring Messi to be AM next season,I just don't see him ever turning into RW again and for that I prefer Silva too. could be wrong though
MessiDinho10
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I think Bernardo Silva is more like Aleña as a player, so I would put Aleña as his backup before Denis.
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