Transfer: Summer Transfer Window Rumors part 4

[Cassano]

LOL so, barca get nothing. If Arsenal cant even cover his wages they can go dumpster diving elsewhere.

Maybe it maneuvers a separate move for Guendouzi or Aubameyang who have been linked with Barca lately.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Fernandinho is shorter and he was forced to play as CB in quite a few matches. At 35, I don't think he can be expected to continue doing that long term. So Ake can be seen to replace those games as well.

If this is the only purchase at CB then its abysmal. Otamendi, Fernandinho and maybe Garcia all need to be replacement.

 

[robertmac43]

Coutihno at half priced wages would be amazing.

 

[Live in the Now]

Yes, please sign him too so that Saka gets to play much less. Sounds like a great day today to me.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Maybe it maneuvers a separate move for Guendouzi or Aubameyang who have been linked with Barca lately.

Lol even worse

 

[Cassano]

Yes, please sign him too so that Saka gets to play much less. Sounds like a great day today to me.

Not sure how Saka will play less.

 

[Cassano]

 

[Live in the Now]

Not sure how Saka will play less.

They play the same position.

 

[Cassano]

They play the same position.

They will interchange. Saka can play left, right and attacking mid...

 

[The Abusement Park]

I'm not going to outright bury him, but everyone said all the exact same stuff about John Stones. This is not a good transfer. He cost far too much for someone so poor in the air, and I find the idea of him starting at Man City to be absolutely ridiculous. He was a central defender in a team that shipped 65 goals. I'm glad they signed him though, good for them.

Well Sam Lee says that City was always going for 2 CB's this window and Koulibaly is still a priority. Ake being the 3rd string for City is a monumental upgrade to what they currently have.

 

[The Abusement Park]

What's his scouting report like? I know he's left footed and I've heard good stuff but I haven't seen him play much.

 

[ecemleafs]

Looks like he's handling the 30 degree drop in temperature pretty well.....

He left athens on a plane in july and ended up in athens in January

 

[Savant]

He's a decent defenseman, can score some goals too.
He's not starting material but is a nice character and always positive in his attitude.

Sounds like Klavan. That’ll do

 

[Savant]

Cup of Nations was moved to January 2022.

"On 30 June 2020, CAF moved the tournament for the third time to January 2022 following the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic."

Decisions of CAF Executive Meeting – 30 June 2020 | CAFOnline.com

Yes. Exactly. He’ll have to go away for AFCON while he is there.

 

[Savant]

Fernandinho is shorter and he was forced to play as CB in quite a few matches. At 35, I don't think he can be expected to continue doing that long term. So Ake can be seen to replace those games as well.

I don’t think Ake is much taller than Fernandinho if at all, and he might be worse in the air.

 

[Savant]

Fernandinho is shorter and he was forced to play as CB in quite a few matches. At 35, I don't think he can be expected to continue doing that long term. So Ake can be seen to replace those games as well.

I don’t think Ake is much taller than Fernandinho if at all, and he might be worse in the air.

 

[Live in the Now]

I don’t think Ake is much taller than Fernandinho if at all, and he might be worse in the air.

10% worse. Fernandinho is only 5’9 and that much better in the air.

 

[S E P H]

Ake is a solid signing, especially if they ever decide to move on from Stones and get a sum of percentage back from his transfer.

Also, I am thinking that Ozil's agent could potentially be a PR move. Now don't get me wrong that nobody here would be surprised if he wants to stay, but it also might be a façade to try and get his entire contract plus a move out. I mean Arsenal is doing a great job at making him as forgettable as possible and maybe he'll eventual get unsettled which is their job. Or maybe he's given up in being a football, but IMO that will show how much passion he had for it.

Lastly, if Coutinho is coming to Arsenal he'll be a #10 to replace Ozil and not a winger until Arteta has tried all his luck with him as a number ten first.

 

[Savi]

Lille have signed 20-year old central defender Sven Botman from Ajax for €8m. Never played a single minute for Ajax so that seems like an excellent deal for them.

 

[Chimaera]

Swapping Ozil for Coutinho is lateral at best. Neither have any interest in putting in a shift.

 

[Cassano]

Swapping Ozil for Coutinho is lateral at best. Neither have any interest in putting in a shift.

Agreed. I wish the club would do the sensible thing and just give Guendouzi another chance or sell him and purchase Szoboszlai.

 

[PeteWorrell]

Agreed. I wish the club would do the sensible thing and just give Guendouzi another chance or sell him and purchase Szoboszlai.

Ozil at Arsenal seems like a Gareth Bale at Real situation where both players are just happy running down their contracts and cash in those nice juicy paychecks. They do not have any pride anymore and are just thinking about retirement.

 

[Evilo]

Lille have signed 20-year old central defender Sven Botman from Ajax for €8m. Never played a single minute for Ajax so that seems like an excellent deal for them.

Most likely not (for Ajax you meant).
Best scout in the business sets an eye on a player there's a good chance he's worth more than 8M€ in a couple of years (maybe less).

 

[Savi]

Yeah, meant for Ajax. Usually when a 20 year old hasn't already seen minutes for their first team, that probably says something. Maybe he could be an exception.

 

[Ajacied]

I am not a fan of Botman. I cursed at him while watching him play in the Youth League. I expected him to be cut a year ago, but he has surprised me a lot playing for Heerenveen on loan this past season. Matured and developed lots.

In fact among CB’s this past season:

• Won most duals (Eredivisie)
• Won most aerial battles (Eredivisie)
• 4th in most passes (Eredivisie)
• 4th in pass accuracy (Eredivisie)
• 2nd in most passes forward (Europe - outside top 5 competitions)
• 2nd in duals won (including aerial) (Europe - outside top 5 competitions)

Not to mention he has size (1.93m); he scored two goals and added in 4 assists and also became Heerenveen’s alternate captain as a 20 year old loanie. It’s no wonder Ajax demanded a sell on clause.

Here’s an English written scouting report which describes him well, albeit a bit enthusiastic.
www.fieldinsider.com/sven-botman/

All that said, I think he’s a decent CB (prospect) but Lille might be his ceiling. Though he has surprised me before as mentioned above.