Transfer: Summer Transfers part 4

[Peen]

Loan with option to buy. Hopefully that means Kovacic is coming, at least on loan.

Madrid getting Courtois for 30m with us having to now buy Kepa for 80m is disgusting.

If we get Kovacic on just a loan with no option to buy, that's gross.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Madrid getting Courtois for 30m with us having to now buy Kepa for 80m is disgusting.

If we get Kovacic on just a loan with no option to buy, that's gross.

I look at it like this, 1 year of Courtois+35/40m for Kepa+1 year of Kovacic. That's pretty good outcome. If there is an option to buy, it's even better.

 

[Blender]

I don't love loaning Bakayoko to Milan. Seems like another Cuadrado situation where we bail on a quality player because they had one inconsistent season.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

I look at it like this, 1 year of Courtois+35/40m for Kepa+1 year of Kovacic. That's pretty good outcome. If there is an option to buy, it's even better.

Kind of a faulty way to look at it. Real Madrid still own Kovacic whilst Chelsea wouldn't own Courtois.

 

[bleedblue1223]

I don't love loaning Bakayoko to Milan. Seems like another Cuadrado situation where we bail on a quality player because they had one inconsistent season.

It at least makes a little more sense since Bakayoko isn't a style fit with Sarri. Would've liked to have seen Cuadrado with Conte because they would've been a good fit IMO.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Kind of a faulty way to look at it. Real Madrid still own Kovacic whilst Chelsea wouldn't own Courtois.

We would've been guaranteed to lose Courtois, just how we'd lose Kovacic at the end of the season. If there is an option to buy, great, but if not, we'd lose both players in either scenario. At least in this one, we still get a high caliber keeper, and a huge upgrade at midfield for a season.

 

[Epictetus]

Well that Alisson record fee didn't last long.

 

[Savi]

Woah Kepa goes for 80? Thats madness.

 

[Savant]

What's more absurd Butland at 35 or Kepa at 80?

Butland at 35

 

[Savant]

And here there's a report Boateng really wants to sign with Tuchel's PSG rathern than Mou's United.

But PSG isn't that high on him apparently.

PSG doesn't need him nearly as bad

 

[KJS14]

And here there's a report Boateng really wants to sign with Tuchel's PSG rathern than Mou's United.

But PSG isn't that high on him apparently.

If PSG wants to go get Boateng and let Arsenal take Kimpembe off their hands, I wouldn't complain. Emery seemed to rate him highly at PSG.

 

[bleedblue1223]

Ed Aarons at The Guardian is saying that there would not be an option to buy Kovacic, and that Real views him as the successor to Modric.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Jeferson Lerma to Bournemouth.

 

[Jussi]

United's move for Boetang is all but off because Bayern want them to double their money. Also there's reports that Boetang to United is about to happen. Also there's reports that Alderweireld deal is all but done and Spurs are looking for a replacement. Also there's reports that Spurs want more money. Also there's reports that Maguire's deal is off because of City. So basically no one knows what the hell United is doing.

Edit: forgot one. After reports that he was staying at Lazio, United are now offering close to 140M for SMS.

 

[Evilo]

If PSG wants to go get Boateng and let Arsenal take Kimpembe off their hands, I wouldn't complain. Emery seemed to rate him highly at PSG.

Tuchel often plays with 3 at the back. Since they only have 3 CBs on the roster, I'm guessing they won't sign Boateng to get rid of Kimpembe.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Hey, PSG. Come get Alderweireld.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Most of what I'm seeing has had there being a buy-option on Kovacic. I don't remember the last time Chelsea loaned in a good player and didn't keep them around, so I'm optimistic.

 

[Evilo]

Paris United reports PSG and Boateng have a contract agreement. Player refuses to go to United, but the problem lies with the discussion between Bayern and United. I'm sure Bayern would rather stay within the Good Old Country Club.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Paris United reports PSG and Boateng have a contract agreement. Player refuses to go to United, but the problem lies with the discussion between Bayern and United. I'm sure Bayern would rather stay within the Good Old Country Club.

I’d like Boateng, but having two bandaids at CB would be less than ideal. And the lure of PSG and not playing for Mou is there.

 

[Natey]

Tim Nash (Wolves beat writer) says Adama Traore will be officially announced tomorrow. They were going to announce him to today, but out of respect for Middlesbrough (who played a Championship game today), decided to wait until tomorrow. Will be a Wolves transfer record at 18M, which they previously broke this summer as well.

Nash also says he's hearing Wolves could have two more signings (aside from Traore) before Thursday's deadline (which makes sense as they badly need a LWB and a CB). Nash also states that one could be a marquee signing.

Like I said, Traore is amazing for Wolves. His acceleration, speed, and strength will be so helpful pulling defenders away to open up guys like Neves, Jota, and company. Exciting signing.

 

[Gecklund]

From David Maddock so take it for what it’s worth. United have offered 40M and feel that should be enough to sign Alderweireld. They could also look to sign Mina too before the window ends.

 

[JayKing]

And here there's a report Boateng really wants to sign with Tuchel's PSG rathern than Mou's United.

But PSG isn't that high on him apparently.

Paris United were reporting last week that there was an internal debate within PSG on whether or not they should get a CB or a LB. Henrique favors a LB (Alex Sandro, Alex Telles, Philip Max and Ricardo Rodriguez where named) while Tuchel favored a CB (Boateng or Bonucci before he went back to Juve)

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Damn it really sounds like Modric is going to end up with Inter, going by what Di Marzio is saying.

 

[Luigi Habs]

Damn it really sounds like Modric is going to end up with Inter, going by what Di Marzio is saying.

The mass exodus from RM without having replacements identified is not making sense to me.

Will Benzema and Marcelo also leave?

 

[spintheblackcircle]

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