Transfer: Winter 2015-2016 Transfer Window Rumours and discussion

[Chimaera]

For a keeper I think that's nuts, but for a striker or a midfielder I would not be shocked someday.

It's too much by far, but he could be a player for you for two decades. At that price it could be peanuts.

 

[YNWA14]

I could see it. I think the griping over money is a bit much these days. These clubs are rich and 40m is nothing. They can spend 200m a transfer window and not even break a sweat.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Lol Of course his age matters when your spending that much $$. You're either buying him with more of an eye on the future(in terms of winning trophies) or you plan on starting right away which will result in a mixed bag.

I meant that his age doesn't matter towards whether he could play right away for Man United. I understand that players in their prime or a few years before their prime go for a lot more than 16 year olds.

He's played what 10 games for a mid table club in the Serie A you want him to play for a team that has (supposedly) league titles and CL?

He beat out a pretty good keeper to get that job.

 

[cgf]

Roman Neustadter transferring to Zenit and apparently taking Russian citizenship to play for them at the EC...didn't know he had a russian connection but good for him. He never really took a step with his passing to at least be able to threaten to hit the dangerous pass, but he's a smart guy and plays the safe pass quickly.

...even if that's just another body keeping Witsel from play the 6. *sigh* In a sport that has some positions with very little top tier depth, it's always a shame when someone who can be elite in that spot isn't even given the chance. I feel similarly when Alaba is restricted to playing LB, and when I see Maxi Arnold still having never been tried as a LB.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Roman Neustadter transferring to Zenit and apparently taking Russian citizenship to play for them at the EC...didn't know he had a russian connection but good for him. He never really took a step with his passing to at least be able to threaten to hit the dangerous pass, but he's a smart guy and plays the safe pass quickly.

Born in Dnepropetrovsk when it was still Soviet. Ukraine had wanted to call him up in the past. I suppose Neustadter is eligible for Russia in the same way that Evgeni Nabokov is, by virtue of his home nation being formerly USSR.

 

[cgf]

Born in Dnepropetrovsk when it was still Soviet. Ukraine had wanted to call him up in the past. I suppose Neustadter is eligible for Russia in the same way that Evgeni Nabokov is, by virtue of his home nation being formerly USSR.

I guess that makes sense since I do remember the Ukrainian thing now that you mention it. Well good for him, he can take Denisov's spot at the 6 if he settles in quickly.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Neustädter is underrated. Saw the part about Russian citizenship but not Zenit. Good for him if true.

 

[cgf]

Eh, I know ZM loves him so I'm probably missing something, but he just never learned to play a dangerous or creative pass. And you need someone in that position who can help create from that spot...at least as a threat, if not a regularly option. And Neu never did learn to make/trust those passes. He does many other things well, but I think even as a starter for S04 he wasn't good enough for a club of their stature.

 

[Deficient Mode]

Eh, I know ZM loves him so I'm probably missing something, but he just never learned to play a dangerous or creative pass. And you need someone in that position who can help create from that spot...at least as a threat, if not a regularly option. And Neu never did learn to make/trust those passes. He does many other things well, but I think even as a starter for S04 he wasn't good enough for a club of their stature.

I don't think you need someone in that position who can make really creative or passes that cause immediate danger. That's an overrated part of the role. Neustädter excelled at all the other things. He absolutely was good enough for Schalke imo. But you and I have already had this conversation.

 

[YNWA14]

http://www.hln.be/hln/nl/1284/Ander...erpool-bereidt-monsterbod-op-Praet-voor.dhtml

Not sure how reliable this paper is but I'd welcome Praet.

 

[Power Man]

Praet on loan?



See what I did?

 

[Evilo]

Toulouse starts a 16 year old goalie...

 

[Jussi]

This is what I mean by EPL having money but terrible scouting. Manu want to buy a 16 year old prospect for 40 million and expect to win trophies with him?

They're better off buying Scuffet.

This is still only a rumor though.

 

[les Habs]

Nolito to Barça is picking up some steam. All you ever hear is that Lucho wants him so this may happen. Not sure he's needed, but don't think he'll cost too much either so it might not be a bad move.

 

[Edo]

If United want a keeper to replace De Gea, they should go for Jan Oblak. Better off spending 40 million on him than a 16 year old. Not sure if Atletico Madrid would even sell him for that amount though.

 

[Plato]

Leroy Sane to Barcelona perhaps.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transfert-leroy-sane-au-barca-en-juin-prochain/624068

 

[Deficient Mode]

Leroy Sane to Barcelona perhaps.
http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transfert-leroy-sane-au-barca-en-juin-prochain/624068

Color me skeptical that Barca doesn't have better options for 37M, or that they'd spend that sum on a backup. No idea if Sane would be stupid/bold enough to make that move at this point in his career.

 

[SenorDingDong]

Gianluigi Donnarumma

The Next

Gianluigi Buffon!

 

[McOilbleeder]

Dave Maddock of the Mirror has said Matip will join LFC in the summer on a free transfer. Nice piece of business that.

 

[Luigi Habs]

Gianluigi Donnarumma

The Next

Gianluigi Buffon!

Many many young italian goalkeepers were said to be the next Buffon. Donnarumma could be, but still toooooo early.

I remember Nicola Leali was the best thing that ever happened to Italy few years ago. He's like 21 now and still needs to prove that he can be a Serie A starter.

 

[Burner Account]

Dave Maddock of the Mirror has said Matip will join LFC in the summer on a free transfer. Nice piece of business that.

If it's free it's for me.

 

[yoplait]

New rumor: Arsenal offer 70m euros for Icardi and Brozovic.

 

[Jeffrey]

Color me skeptical that Barca doesn't have better options for 37M, or that they'd spend that sum on a backup. No idea if Sane would be stupid/bold enough to make that move at this point in his career.

37M
That's like cheap change for Barca...
He has talent but he would be a backup definitely.

 

[cgf]

Sane doesn't have a buyout in his contract, that rumors been quashed. So that 37m figure won't get him; not in the winter. If things get crazy and someone offers 55+ then things would change.

 

[Power Man]

So what's going to happen to Gabbiadini?

Excellent player, but he is not playing as much as he would like

He did score a great goal last weekend though