Barça's Transfers and Rumors

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Barcelona midfielder Alex Song (26), who can leave this summer, could have an offer from Italian club Inter Milan. [el periodico]

I hope we can get rid of this idiot. Lazy, no integrity. Sold his WC game because the federation did not pay him for NT participation. That red card he got was on purpose- he got money for that

 

[Egert]

maybe we can get a straight swap for De Scigilo

De Sciglio doesn't play for Inter

 

[KingMessi]

From BarcaBlaugranes:

FC Barcelona's final signing of the season is not Thomas Vermaelen. There is one more guy on the way.

And that guy could be Borussia Dortmund's Lukasz Piszczek, sources told Barça Blaugranes. Mundo Deportivo also reported the rumor. The Polish would be the alternative to Juan Cuadrado, who is too expensive for Barcelona, as Fiorentina wants €50 million for the signing of the Colombia winger. Dortmund's asking price for Piszczek is lower, and the Blaugrana could land the right-back for a fee of €32 million, according to sources.

The 29-year-old plays for Borussia since 2010, and is a Poland international. Piszczek is a solid defender and a good attacker, and gives his team a strong support in the right side. He is also a good passer, which would fit Barcelona's tiki-taka system.

This is only a rumor, for now. But Piszczek is a strong, reliable guy to play for Barça, Yes, Dani Alves is staying. But it's hard to expect him to extend his contract. Barcelona is now facing a transfer ban for the next window, and signing the Polish will keep the team with two right-backs when Dani leaves.

What do you think of this, Barça fans? Is Piszczek a good alternative to Cuadrado? Is it a good idea to pursue him?

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I like the idea of signing Piszczek. It gives us the option of playing a top class rightback, whilst still allowing Montoya time to develop.

 

[instinct]

32m for is too much for him IMO

 

[KingMessi]

32m for is too much for him IMO

But it is better than what Fiorentina are asking for Cuadrado, who isn't even a rightback, truth be told.

 

[PaulTaylor]

Which of the players that we signed were not wanted by their previous club.?

was meaning the player AC milan Signed where not wanted by there clubs

 

[JamDav1982]

From BarcaBlaugranes:

FC Barcelona's final signing of the season is not Thomas Vermaelen. There is one more guy on the way.

And that guy could be Borussia Dortmund's Lukasz Piszczek, sources told Barça Blaugranes. Mundo Deportivo also reported the rumor. The Polish would be the alternative to Juan Cuadrado, who is too expensive for Barcelona, as Fiorentina wants €50 million for the signing of the Colombia winger. Dortmund's asking price for Piszczek is lower, and the Blaugrana could land the right-back for a fee of €32 million, according to sources.

The 29-year-old plays for Borussia since 2010, and is a Poland international. Piszczek is a solid defender and a good attacker, and gives his team a strong support in the right side. He is also a good passer, which would fit Barcelona's tiki-taka system.

This is only a rumor, for now. But Piszczek is a strong, reliable guy to play for Barça, Yes, Dani Alves is staying. But it's hard to expect him to extend his contract. Barcelona is now facing a transfer ban for the next window, and signing the Polish will keep the team with two right-backs when Dani leaves.

What do you think of this, Barça fans? Is Piszczek a good alternative to Cuadrado? Is it a good idea to pursue him?

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I like the idea of signing Piszczek. It gives us the option of playing a top class rightback, whilst still allowing Montoya time to develop.

Part of me thinks 32m is too much for him at 29 but he has not long turned 29 so not a huge issue.

Another factor is the club need to get a strong team on the park NOW they need to get the best out of the Messi/Iniesta years and for Iniesta that may be only another 3/4 seasons at top level.

A bit expensive at the price but Barca can take those risks with the youngsters coming through almost balancing out these types of deals!

 

[KingMessi]

Agreed. Piszczek can certainly hold down that right flank for 2-3 seasons until Montoya/Godswill are ready. It's less of a risk than converting Cuadrado after having forked over 40-50M euros for him.

 

[xavi_the_Boss]

Well he is a really good RB and i wouldn´t mind if he comes.We would have 3 RB for the next season though.

 

[Doobs]

Who would replace him at Dortmund again? Grosskreutz? I don't buy it. He's too important to them.

 

[xavi_the_Boss]

Who would replace him at Dortmund again? Grosskreutz? I don't buy it. He's too important to them.

He is 29 and i think with a 32 mil bid they would surely think about it.

 

[jamrock]

I'd rather spend 50m on Cuadrado, even though he is no defender, he has something special about him

 

[zanela]

I like the idea of signing Piszczek. It gives us the option of playing a top class rightback, whilst still allowing Montoya time to develop.

I liked the idea but then I saw his injury history. The rumoured amount is way too much considering his market value is ~13m €. I won't be averse to a ~20 m€ deal tho, like our prev def. purchases.

 

[uuki]

I'd rather take Piszczek. At least he is a RB Cuardado had one good season and is worth 50 milions? no way.

 

[KingMessi]

I liked the idea but then I saw his injury history. The rumoured amount is way too much considering his market value is ~13m €. I won't be averse to a ~20 m€ deal tho, like our prev def. purchases.

Yeah, he has hip issues. Out for several months on two occasions due to hip surgery. But I'd be ok with a deal of ~30M or less.