Barca Transfers and Rumors

[Danny Ocean]

Smart shopping by the manager and the scouting team. Liverpool isn't buying players to suit the directors of the club but the players the manager asks for. And he knows what to do with them in orther for them to shine.

But on the other hand they've paid 70M for Alisson while we got MATS for 12M.

If the addition of the player purchased addresses a specific need I don't think the price matters all that much. Allisson and VVD are perfect examples of purchases that were very expensive yes, but they addressed such desperate needs and clear weaknesses on that team that it really made a huge impact on their performance. The most frustrating thing for me is that Barca has managed to splash such insane amounts of cash without addressing the teams weaknesses.

 

[Riordon]

Man there is a shit load of talent in Ligue 1. Aouar is IMO the same level of talent as De Jong. I really, really like Boubakary Soumaré - same type of player as Ndombele but even better in the final third. Will follow him more. I also really like Jeff Reine Adelaide.

Forwards, I see big potential in M.Dembele but will have a look on Victor Osmihan.

For the right back position, I want to see Atal here, nuclear pace and dribbling.

There is world class potential in the French league

 

[Ritchie]

But on the other hand they've paid 70M for Alisson while we got MATS for 12M.

They signed Alisson and Van Dijk with the money Barca pissed up the wall on Coutinho.

 

[FinBarcelonafan]

They signed Alisson and Van Dijk with the money Barca pissed up the wall on Coutinho.

Everyone gets lucky buys now and then. We got Arthur, Steigen for dirt cheap. Rakitic back in the day, Alba etc.

 

[FC B]

Everyone gets lucky buys now and then. We got Arthur, Steigen for dirt cheap. Rakitic back in the day, Alba etc.

Imo Klopp doesn't rely on luck when he buys players like Barca does for example.

 

[mc_lovin]

This Klopp/Liverpool idealization kind of pisses me off at the moment.

 

[Danny Ocean]

This Klopp/Liverpool idealization kind of pisses me off at the moment.

They are in their prime atm and an absolute joy to watch.

 

[Riordon]

Take a look at Bruno Guimarães guys. Best midfielder in Brazil right now and really young. Reminds me of Arthur when he was in Brazil

 

[Alik]

This Klopp/Liverpool idealization kind of pisses me off at the moment.

People always idolized Klopp. Problem other people would counter with how he hadn't won any trophies will Liverpool. Now that argument is laid to rest.

 

[Messi983]

This Klopp/Liverpool idealization kind of pisses me off at the moment.

Yep.

Still better than so called Barça fans wanting Messi to go to City so he could win the CL, lol.

 

[Riordon]

So what’s the general opinion on here on whatever De Jong should play as a DM or CM?

For me, he is a CM 100%. This means that we need a Busquest replacement within the next 1-2 years.

So we actually need an advanced CM ( Havertz, Aouar, Fabian Ruiz) and a DM.

Can’t think of any DM right now. Suggestions?

 

[mc_lovin]

I dont think we need an advanced CM. And Im not convinced by Havertz, Aouar or Ruiz. They all look more like highlight players right now (which can change fast). But I agree regarding Frenkie.

 

[Riordon]

I dont think we need an advanced CM. And Im not convinced by Havertz, Aouar or Ruiz. They all look more like highlight players right now (which can change fast). But I agree regarding Frenkie.

Well, can see what you are thinking regarding Havertz but Aouar and especially Ruiz is proven class. Would actually love Ruiz here as he besides having “Barca DNA” also has insane stamina and strong.

Think we will need another CM as Vidal and Rakitic will leave. Alena IMO will not make it. Will leave us with Frenkie, Arthur and Puiq. Need another one.

 

[mc_lovin]

To be fair I didnt watch too much of Aouar. But with Ruiz something seems off to me (as with Ceballos and Alena for example). I dont think they move too well. My standard regarding offensive midfielders is terribly high though. I would rather play with 2 worldclass CMs (hopefully Arthur and Frenkie).

 

[manuel blassi]

Konate, Fabian Ruiz, Lautaro for 2020?

Coutinho, Rakitic, Suarez, Umtiti off. Possible?