Winter Transfer Rumors and Discussion Part I

[Savant]

Agreed. Where were they in the last 6 months of Draxler speculation?

I don't think they were all that interested honestly. They were always unlikely to pay what PSG did. I wouldn't exactly say that they missed out though. Don't love the team fit.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Yeah, I liked Oscar. Really sad to see him go. What's with China scoring some good talent from Europe, though? I would think that if a good player wanted to play in Asia, it would be the J Legue in Japan.

 

[JimboA]

United are close to signing Victor Lindelöf, if these Portuguese papers are to be believed.

Don't think he's United quality yet but the talent is there.

Meanwhile, he spends some quality time watching Hockeyallsvenskan in his hometown (lil bro plays for Västerås).

https://www.instagram.com/p/BOVcnpQhjQI/

Slightly off-topic but since this is a hockey forum: he is good friends with both Dennis Rasmussen and William Karlsson.

 

[hatterson]

Yeah, I liked Oscar. Really sad to see him go. What's with China scoring some good talent from Europe, though? I would think that if a good player wanted to play in Asia, it would be the J Legue in Japan.

Oscar's salary at Chelsea (90k pounds a week) is something like 4 times as high as the highest paid J League players and he's expected to get a significant raise going to China.

The top talent is going to China because China is splashing tens of millions of dollars in transfer fees and spending hundreds of thousands a week on wages.

J league might have more success and a better continental record right now, but that will quickly change with the money China is spending.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Fingers crossed we turn around and spend this on Verratti.

I'm a little sad to see Oscar go, there are definitely some good memories of him in this team, especially in his first season when he, Mata, and Hazard formed such a good trio. I wonder what this means for him and the national team, as he's been a fixture in the #10 for Brazil yes?

No no, let us have Verratti, just think how great he would fit with us... ahhh, im gonna be so dissapointed when we dont sign him

 

[Luigi Habs]

Fingers crossed we turn around and spend this on Verratti.

I'm a little sad to see Oscar go, there are definitely some good memories of him in this team, especially in his first season when he, Mata, and Hazard formed such a good trio. I wonder what this means for him and the national team, as he's been a fixture in the #10 for Brazil yes?

He hasn't been a regular lately. Coutinho, Neymar and Willian formed the 3 AMs behind the striker lately. But Brazil have been calling up players playing in China regularly. See Renato Augusto and Paulinho.

 

[Burner Account]

so how much does City pay for VVD?

 

[Luigi Habs]

Juve triggers clause on Bentancur and will join them in June.

Juve also close to strike a deal with Atalanta for Mattia Caldara. He will stay with Atalanta until summer 2018.

 

[phisherman]

Oscar's salary at Chelsea (90k pounds a week) is something like 4 times as high as the highest paid J League players and he's expected to get a significant raise going to China.

The top talent is going to China because China is splashing tens of millions of dollars in transfer fees and spending hundreds of thousands a week on wages.

J league might have more success and a better continental record right now, but that will quickly change with the money China is spending.

It's already changed. Look at the reason AFC Champions League Winners.

 

[Blender]

Sad to see Oscar go, but you can't pass up on that fee. I hope they turned around and reinvest that in some nice players.

 

[Live in the Now]

I wonder what this means for him and the national team, as he's been a fixture in the #10 for Brazil yes?

Since they wised up and started playing Coutinho every game, no.

 

[Vamos Rafa]

Since they wised up and started playing Coutinho every game, no.

That's a biased statement but I won't hold it against anyone who prefers Coutinho.

 

[Bure80]

Yeah, good signing. It's needed.

I read he isn't playing that well this season though, so will he even be such an improvement on what we already have?

Didnt follow Leverkusen that much this season. Based on his marks he has a weak season.
http://www.ligainsider.de/oemer-toprak_121/note/

Maybe he wasnt to motivated because he wanted join Dortmund this season.

 

[Ajacied]

so how much does City pay for VVD?

Rumored fee in the Dutch media is around €60M. But these are all stabs in the dark. None reports anything official.

He'll overtake Stam as the most expensive Dutch defender of all time either way.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Can one of the Dutch posters comment on whether Ajax will be selling Dolberg in the summer, how much he'd cost and whether he's worth the money?

 

[Ajacied]

I think the odds are 80/20 in favour of staying. He has a smart head. He says he has lots to learn and that Ajax is the perfect place for it, seeing himself play in Amsterdam for years to come. I'll see him leave at the end of next season, if he continues to develop as rapidly.

Bids should start at 30 and could go up to 45M.

And yes, he is worth it. He's better than Milik, who went for 30 himself.

 

[ecemleafs]

i believe celtic has a sell on clause with VVD so just keep on jacking up that price southampton!

 

[Milos Krasic]

De Laurentiis confirmed that Leonardo Pavoletti is set to have a medical at Napoli. €15million fee.

 

[TheLeastOfTheBunch]

Some rumours of Barca buying Cancelo in the summer, latest figure thrown around being 30M

Another attack minded RB, doubt Lucho will be a fan, although I think he'll move on after this season

 

[Deficient Mode]

Some rumours of Barca buying Cancelo in the summer, latest figure thrown around being 30M

Another attack minded RB, doubt Lucho will be a fan, although I think he'll move on after this season

He's great. I'm seeing 20M.

 

[Evilo]

I don't like what I saw from him live.

 

[Edo]

After from Messi/Iniesta/Xavi, Dani Alves was the most important piece for those Barca teams. Such a ridiculous player in his prime. Barcelona will never be able to replace him with somebody who comes close to what he brought.

 

[Tryamkin]

He's great. I'm seeing 20M.

20-25M sounds about right.

Agreed on both. He's a great player, but he won't replace Dani Alves.

Valencia to Barcelona (Cancelo, Gomes, Alcacer)

is the new

Southampton to Liverpool (Mane, Clyne, Lallana, Lovren, Lambert)

 

[Vasilevskiy]

I don't like what I saw from him live.

agreed. If we want to get a good offensive minded RB then why not try to get Aurier?

 

[The Abusement Park]

After from Messi/Iniesta/Xavi, Dani Alves was the most important piece for those Barca teams. Such a ridiculous player in his prime. Barcelona will never be able to replace him with somebody who comes close to what he brought.

Even past his prime he was an insane wing back. How's he been doing at Juve?