Barca Transfers and Rumors
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DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
Was some story in MD a couple of days ago.
Tito chased the 100 point record similar to the unbeaten record of today and didn't play Thiago enough towards the end. It is true in that regarf, but also that the clause that forced his exit was ridiculous. Thiago missed 6 games through injury and more minutes through recovery game time that also lead to not hitting the mins of this clause.
Messi983
Senior Member
Not only Tito but also the board. They said 20M for a benchplayer was a great deallittle did they know 20M gets you half an Andre Gomes or half an Arda Turan.
Or Rakitić...
...Or almost Umtiti...
...or almost two MATS.
Messi983
Senior Member
Don't know about that.
Let's say we'll play the same 4-4-2 we do now, so we have:
Coutinho-Rakitić-Busquets-Dembele
(Denis???-Paulinho-Arthur-Alena)
with Griezmann probably also being used as RM/LM in some games. In reality it would be more 4-2-2-2 with him and Cou playing higher (so close to 4-2-3-1 with Messi dropping deeper) on the wings but tracking back (which they both can do) so we wouldn't be too exposed defensively.
I didn't mention Roberto because there are no indications as of now that EV plans to use him more in midfield but he could also be in the mix as a backup for either DM, CM or RM positions if Semedo will establish himself as starting RB.
So at best I see one potential spot for a new midfielder but that someone would mainly be a backup to Coutinho who wouldn't play much so we could just keep Denis here as well eventhough I'm not his biggest fan but it's true he can be useful in some games.
Also, we don't have a non-EU spot for Fabinho.
Of course, if we pack our attacking options with 4 superstars plus Coutinho, then there is little room for midfielders and we'll be top heavy and overrun in midfield. Dembele definitely isnt a midfielder, he's a forward. And neither is Coutinho in a 3 man midfield.
Fabinho has been in France for about 5 years and should have a French citizenship. Arent some of our own players getting it as well?
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SeloBarca
Senior Member
I feel there is more needed.
Should definatly go for De Ligt while hes still "cheap". He would also probably be fine beeing a backup/rotation player which is good to phase him in.
And we cant really rely on Paulinho and Rakitic in CM until Arthur comes, and Arthur might fail aswell.
Backup wing defenders are needed aswell. More so if Digne leaves.
So much that have to "click" for next season and looking at the boards history..my heart is optimistic, but my brain..meeeeeh
Should definatly go for De Ligt while hes still "cheap". He would also probably be fine beeing a backup/rotation player which is good to phase him in.
And we cant really rely on Paulinho and Rakitic in CM until Arthur comes, and Arthur might fail aswell.
Backup wing defenders are needed aswell. More so if Digne leaves.
So much that have to "click" for next season and looking at the boards history..my heart is optimistic, but my brain..meeeeeh
MTL_Barca
Well-known member
Getting Arthur and De Jong is great, as is promoting Alena but i feel like this comes a bit late because it pretty much just sets up for 2019/2020 but not next season.
On one hand we are waiting for these talents to come in but on the other we need to get rid of a lot of players because they aren't good enough.
IN: Griezmann, Alena, Arthur (Winter)
OUT: Vidal, Paco, Iniesta, Gomes, Denis
That would leave us with just Sergio, Rakitic, Paulinho, Coutinho, Alena for the first half of the season and then Arthur will need some time to adapt.
Even if Denis stays that would be pretty thin/weak since our only really proven CM would be Rakitic. Paulinho shouldn't be a starter option and we still can't be sure how Cou plays in the Iniesta role. Denis isn't really a factor, Alena can probably just take his spot without us noticing a difference.
Would rather get another CM this summer and sell Denis as well but then it would be harder to play Alena, Arthur, De Jong unless we sell Rakitic next summer.
If we don't go for another CM this summer we should try everything to bring in Arthur earlier so he can play a bigger role next season.
On one hand we are waiting for these talents to come in but on the other we need to get rid of a lot of players because they aren't good enough.
IN: Griezmann, Alena, Arthur (Winter)
OUT: Vidal, Paco, Iniesta, Gomes, Denis
That would leave us with just Sergio, Rakitic, Paulinho, Coutinho, Alena for the first half of the season and then Arthur will need some time to adapt.
Even if Denis stays that would be pretty thin/weak since our only really proven CM would be Rakitic. Paulinho shouldn't be a starter option and we still can't be sure how Cou plays in the Iniesta role. Denis isn't really a factor, Alena can probably just take his spot without us noticing a difference.
Would rather get another CM this summer and sell Denis as well but then it would be harder to play Alena, Arthur, De Jong unless we sell Rakitic next summer.
If we don't go for another CM this summer we should try everything to bring in Arthur earlier so he can play a bigger role next season.
Joan
Well-known member
I agree with this. So, we'd have, Busquets, Rakitić, Denis, Coutinho, Alena, Paulinho. On top of that Denis, Coutinho and Alena are attacking oriented and not as complete as Iniesta.
But I wouldn't go for De Jong this season, give him a season to develop. He play as a CB, DM and CM in Ajax. Brilliant for his future. I'd go for some La Liga player like Fabian Ruiz or Manu Trigueros.
e: or Rabiot, proven player, might not be too expensive
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MATS
Semedo/Roberto Pique Umtiti Alba
Rakitic Busquets Eriksen
Griezmann Messi Coutinho
In: Griezmann, Eriksen
Out: Gomes, Rafinha, Suarez, Alcacer, Vidal, Deulofeu
Suarez needs to go this Summer and Coutinho should play as a forward, so I think we'll need another midfielder
Semedo/Roberto Pique Umtiti Alba
Rakitic Busquets Eriksen
Griezmann Messi Coutinho
In: Griezmann, Eriksen
Out: Gomes, Rafinha, Suarez, Alcacer, Vidal, Deulofeu
Suarez needs to go this Summer and Coutinho should play as a forward, so I think we'll need another midfielder
khaled_a_d
Senior Member
De ligt is already expenive, his agent is Raiola and Man City are preparing mega offer for him
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
His agent is apparently not Raiola, but his agent sought The Fat Rat's advice.
FCBfan22
Senior Member
Fuck it.
Step 1: Get rid of Vidal, Gomes, Paco, Digne, Marlon
Step 2: Sell Suarez to P$G if they are not fucked by FFP. Neymar would love that. Milk them.
Step 3: Loan Mina to a La Liga club.
Step 4: Promote Cucurella. He seems less one dimensional than Alba already, who can't do shit if he isn't playing with Messi or has a winger in front of him.
Step 5: Buy Griezmann
Step 6: Buy Eriksen
Step 7: Buy Lenglet or another CB.
Step 8: Buy a striker with decent technique, who is great in the air as a backup striker.
Step 9: Get Arthur in the summer.
Step 10: Promote Alena.
Step 1: Get rid of Vidal, Gomes, Paco, Digne, Marlon
Step 2: Sell Suarez to P$G if they are not fucked by FFP. Neymar would love that. Milk them.
Step 3: Loan Mina to a La Liga club.
Step 4: Promote Cucurella. He seems less one dimensional than Alba already, who can't do shit if he isn't playing with Messi or has a winger in front of him.
Step 5: Buy Griezmann
Step 6: Buy Eriksen
Step 7: Buy Lenglet or another CB.
Step 8: Buy a striker with decent technique, who is great in the air as a backup striker.
Step 9: Get Arthur in the summer.
Step 10: Promote Alena.
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