Transfer: Summer Transfer Discussion Thread 7

[The Abusement Park]

They did have a deal in place though? Barcas statement literally says so?

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

They did have a deal in place though? Barcas statement literally says so?

Having a deal in place didn’t mean anything in this situation due to the finances at Barcelona. Reckless reporting to frame it how he did. He knew this was always a possibility.

 

[S E P H]

Lol, you lot are squares. Messi was rumoured to be heading to Arsenal like four years ago and now for every year. I didn't buy it as a fact until he left and he finally has.....and no he isn't going to PSG, City, or Bayern. He's either going to Arsenal or Juventus and that's an Einstein fact if I've ever seen it staring me in the face. People will laugh and say "hahaha, you have no CL" and you know that is true. However, it doesn't matter to him anymore at his age, he wants international trophies now more so than ever and he can help the Arsenal return to our mighty glory of the yesteryears. I don't know if he'd make a difference, but he can at least do the free kicks and that by itself can lead to at least nine more points on the season. And he's an okay passer I guess too, but he won't be able to command a team and guess what? He can be relieved knowing that this is Auba's team through and he's here to just be a secondary threat. Plus, I have the feeling he might want to hit the English market and the best way for him to do that is in London with the team that best displays excellence in the 1890s, in the 1960s, in the 1990s, and soon to be 2023. With zero pressure on his shoulders and the amount of revenue the kit sales he would generate single-handily would put Arsenal past Bayern in overall status.

 

[phisherman]

MIGHTY!!!

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Non-Messi post here.

Apparently Ndombele is disgruntled again. He's unhappy that the club are looking to sell Aurier and Sissoko. According to the same article he regret coming to Spurs just a few weeks after he arrived at the club because of the tough preseason training under Poch.

Personally I'm fed up with him. His attitude seems to absolutely stink. Don't think he gets sold this summer, but I struggle seeing Spurs recoup his transfer fee.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

I’m curious as to when La Liga’s budget rules went into effect. @Vasilevskiy ?

Also, and I asked this a week ago, what other leagues in Europe have the rules La Liga does?

2013 something like that

 

[Elliman]

Without selling anyone which clubs right now can sign Messi to a 500k a week deal?

3? Maybe 5?

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Lol, you lot are squares. Messi was rumoured to be heading to Arsenal like four years ago and now for every year. I didn't buy it as a fact until he left and he finally has.....and no he isn't going to PSG, City, or Bayern. He's either going to Arsenal or Juventus and that's an Einstein fact if I've ever seen it staring me in the face. People will laugh and say "hahaha, you have no CL" and you know that is true. However, it doesn't matter to him anymore at his age, he wants international trophies now more so than ever and he can help the Arsenal return to our mighty glory of the yesteryears. I don't know if he'd make a difference, but he can at least do the free kicks and that by itself can lead to at least nine more points on the season. And he's an okay passer I guess too, but he won't be able to command a team and guess what? He can be relieved knowing that this is Auba's team through and he's here to just be a secondary threat. Plus, I have the feeling he might want to hit the English market and the best way for him to do that is in London with the team that best displays excellence in the 1890s, in the 1960s, in the 1990s, and soon to be 2023. With zero pressure on his shoulders and the amount of revenue the kit sales he would generate single-handily would put Arsenal past Bayern in overall status.

I love your optimism

 

[Live in the Now]

Without selling anyone which clubs right now can sign Messi to a 500k a week deal?

3? Maybe 5?

Miami, City, Paris. That’s it.

 

[KingLB]

Miami, City, Paris. That’s it.

Honestly, I don’t think Miami’s owner is rich enough for that. Especially with MLS revenue sharing, lose all the extra money Messi would make you on kit sales.

 

[Havre]

Non-Messi post here.

Apparently Ndombele is disgruntled again. He's unhappy that the club are looking to sell Aurier and Sissoko. According to the same article he regret coming to Spurs just a few weeks after he arrived at the club because of the tough preseason training under Poch.

Personally I'm fed up with him. His attitude seems to absolutely stink. Don't think he gets sold this summer, but I struggle seeing Spurs recoup his transfer fee.

Kind of funny how reporters bring up that old pre-season again. I have seen an interview where he mentions it - if anything he seemed to be saying it in a "self-ironic" way (not sure if there is an English word for that ).

And as for losing his friends. Obviously I get that it is important for players to have other players they connect with, but no football player can expect to stay with his friends for a whole career. What if Sissoko and Aurier moves to different clubs?

Clearly he has some personality, but I'm not worried yet. He went from being an overweight lazy "&¤#"& to one of the hardest working players we had under Mourinho. Not sure what happened with Mason, but hopefully Nuno can get him back on track. That said if he goes back to fat and sulky then it doesn't matter how much talent he has got - then he is out.

Right now I think the most likely scenario is that he will be among our 2-3 best players this season - but I agree there is some uncertainty around it. It could also fail Soldado-style.

 

[Dr Salt]

Its PSG or Newell's. Fab has said City aren't interested.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Spurs could announce Romero today. Already had both his shots so he should be able to train pretty immediately.

 

[AB13]

If PSG get Messi I’m sure a few players will be on the way out. I would really want Arsenal to get Keylor Navas if possible.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Laporta saying no player is over the club. There's no way we can afford Messi with the legacy that Bartomeu left economically.
The summary. And this doesn't sound at all like he's coming back

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Saying the contract would have been for 2 more years, that this was the deadline they had to reach any agreement and that he deserves some time to make a decision and adapt to another club. It's only fair to him. The only way he could have come back is with an exception from FFP in La Liga which seems is not going to happen.

Also that they could get Messi with the CVC agreement but they don't want to sign it because it would mean that for 50 years the TV rights would be endangered and no player is worth that risk for the club

 

[Vasilevskiy]

It sounds definitive Messi will not be back.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

I want him to go to EPL. I suppose PSG has to be on the front seat right now

 

[Panteras]

It’s obvious that the way Barca is framing it is also a tactic to blame it on La Liga for them to budge somehow. But nope, not gonna happen, everyone asked how was it going to work and Barca was like “don’t worry, we got this”. Lulzzzzz get rekt!

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Laporta saying no player is over the club. There's no way we can afford Messi with the legacy that Bartomeu left economically.
The summary. And this doesn't sound at all like he's coming back

Ya theres no power play or ploy here. It’s done.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Saying the contract would have been for 2 more years, that this was the deadline they had to reach any agreement and that he deserves some time to make a decision and adapt to another club. It's only fair to him. The only way he could have come back is with an exception from FFP in La Liga which seems is not going to happen.

Also that they could get Messi with the CVC agreement but they don't want to sign it because it would mean that for 50 years the TV rights would be endangered and no player is worth that risk for the club

I think it’s more that they want the super league. Tbh and that doesn’t sit right with me.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

 

[Havre]

Is it stunning that they choose not to sell 10% of their league to keep Messi?

I haven't spent much time to understand the deal La Liga has made (I asked in the La Liga-thread) - so I'm not trying to be smart here - just an honest question possibly being stupid due to lack of knowledge about the La Liga deal.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Is it stunning that they choose not to sell 10% of their league to keep Messi?

I haven't spent much time to understand the deal La Liga has made (I asked in the La Liga-thread) - so I'm not trying to be smart here - just an honest question possibly being stupid due to lack of knowledge about the La Liga deal.

both big teams are totally against selling that 10%
Laporta just said he believes it is a bad deal as well, he valuates that 10% 3 times higher than what La Liga and teams would get.

Laporta also said FCB lost 487M€ last year

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Is it stunning that they choose not to sell 10% of their league to keep Messi?

I haven't spent much time to understand the deal La Liga has made (I asked in the La Liga-thread) - so I'm not trying to be smart here - just an honest question possibly being stupid due to lack of knowledge about the La Liga deal.

Considering what they want is a super league yeah it’s pretty stunning.