Summer transfer thread 17/18 season (NEYMAR TALK IN OTHER THREAD)

GavRedKing · 04-08-2017 10:09AM

Lukker- wrote: »

The board don't seem bothered or are trying to lowball.

Simeone won't sign a new contract until he is signed.

Ya the reports are that Simeone wants him back, which is good for Chelsea but having a fella sitting in the stands until January is a bit risky.

Gbear · 04-08-2017 10:27AM

I thought the reason Griezemann didn't leave was because of the transfer ban.
How can Costa move to Ateltico?

What am I missing?

Agent Coulson · 04-08-2017 10:29AM

Gbear wrote: »

I thought the reason Griezemann didn't leave was because of the transfer ban.
How can Costa move to Ateltico?

What am I missing?

They can sign anyone they want they just can't register them as players till the ban is up.

There is no ban on them selling players.

GavRedKing · 04-08-2017 10:32AM

Gbear wrote: »

I thought the reason Griezemann didn't leave was because of the transfer ban.
How can Costa move to Ateltico?

What am I missing?

Its not a transfer ban, they just cant register players until the ban is up, which is in January in there case.

Same thing happened to Barca and they bougt Turan and sat him in the stands until they could register him.

In theroy, if you got a 2 window ban this summer you could still buy a player and loan him out until next year or sit him in the stand for the full 12months but that doesnt make any economical sense so clubs like Barca in the past took the 6month hit and bought Turan in early but couldnt register him, would need the player to be open to such a deal too I'd imagine as nobody wants to miss that much football when youre not injured.

Also, Griezmann said it wouldnt be fair to walk out on Atleti in their current situation.

Andersonisgod · 04-08-2017 12:23PM

Inigo Martinez looks to be Barca bound.

The Talking Bread · 04-08-2017 12:27PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Inigo Martinez looks to be Barca bound.

traitor. Judas.

After all Socieadad did to nurture him.

TitianGerm · 04-08-2017 12:29PM

The Talking Bread wrote: »

traitor. Judas.

After all Socieadad did to nourish him.

Very underwhelming signing to replace Neymar. Should be going for a big name instead.

Aubameyang at the very least maybe?

The Talking Bread · 04-08-2017 12:33PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Very underwhelming signing to replace Neymar. Should be going for a big name instead.

Aubameyang at the very least maybe?

He is hardly a replacement for bloody Neymar! He is a much needed central defender I am sure they would have bought him regardless!!

TitianGerm · 04-08-2017 12:38PM

The Talking Bread wrote: »

He is hardly a replacement for bloody Neymar! He is a much needed central defender I am sure they would have bought him regardless!!

Sure he will. Barca going to stick him upfront and lob long balls all game long :pac: (it was a joke by the way)

Edit: I see my smiley didn't save on the first post!! Doh.

The Talking Bread · 04-08-2017 12:42PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Sure he will. Barca going to stick him upfront and lob long balls all game long :pac: (it was a joke by the way)

Edit: I see my smiley didn't save on the first post!! Doh.

No jokes about Barca transfers at the moment! We should respect their fans' mourning phase at the minute!

pjohnson · 04-08-2017 12:44PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Inigo Martinez looks to be Barca bound.

I dont see anything from Presidente Pique.

Jayop · 04-08-2017 12:51PM

The Talking Bread wrote: »

No jokes about Barca transfers at the moment! We should respect their fans' mourning phase at the minute!

I think we've gone through denial, we're now in the anger phase.

ERG89 · 04-08-2017 01:15PM

Gaston Ramirez has joined Sampdoria.
Simon Kjaer has joined Sevilla from Fenerbache as well.

Minderbinder · 04-08-2017 01:21PM

ERG89 wrote: »

Simon Kjaer has joined Sevilla from Fenerbache as well.

He gets around.

Toobz · 04-08-2017 01:25PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Inigo Martinez looks to be Barca bound.

Great signing. They have some solid CB's. I see they're going in strong for Dembele too. Think they'll get another cm?

Andersonisgod · 04-08-2017 01:37PM

Toobz wrote: »

Great signing. They have some solid CB's. I see they're going in strong for Dembele too. Think they'll get another cm?

He's a good signing and fits the profile required. Marlon will go to Sociedad to get some first team experience and Vermaelen will likely be sold.

Expect a pursuit of Dembele. He's a Balon D'or waiting to happen and wants to play at Barca. Coutinho will probably be pursued too to play as an 8.

Andersonisgod · 04-08-2017 01:43PM

Jayop wrote: »

I think we've gone through denial, we're now in the anger phase.

I think the only people talking about death blows and mourning phases and anger phases are certain Man Utd fans who are probably likening this to when they lost Ronaldo and have since seen their domination of English football fall away significantly. I can safely say this won't be the case at Barcelona post Neymar.

yabadabado · 04-08-2017 01:49PM

He really is a sad case but I suppose whatever ya get a kick out of.

The Talking Bread · 04-08-2017 02:00PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I think the only people talking about death blows and mourning phases and anger phases are certain Man Utd fans who are probably likening this to when they lost Ronaldo and have since seen their domination of English football fall away significantly. I can safely say this won't be the case at Barcelona post Neymar.

It's only a joke! I thoughtyou of all people could recognise tongue in cheek taunting!

And to be fair to United fans they respected Ronaldo''s decision and he could have moved a year earlier also. Ronaldo is still an icon at United and always gets respect for what he achieved there when he returns.

Fans knew the CR move was going to happen eventually, many Barca fans were still convinced a top player like Neymar who they saw as a future heir to Messi wouldn't abandon ship to go to a so called inferior club up until the last few days.

And Ronaldo''s departure was far from the main reason United''s standards dropped.

GavRedKing · 04-08-2017 02:02PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I think the only people talking about death blows and mourning phases and anger phases are certain Man Utd fans who are probably likening this to when they lost Ronaldo and have since seen their domination of English football fall away significantly. I can safely say this won't be the case at Barcelona post Neymar.

If anything losing their 2nd or 3rd best player, whichever way you look at it, has given Real a significant advantage in La Liga, even before a balls been kicked.

You cant really compare La Liga with the PL either in terms of rivals either, Barca wont finish outside the top 3 for the foreseeable future, theres no such luxury in the PL for any of the sides that finished top 6 last season, its nearly impossible to dominate English football as the playing field is level enough between the top 6 sides.

None of those top 6 sides are as good as the best in Europe but within their own leagues, theres far more competition. Like for example, the PL hasnt been retained in going on nearly 10 years. 4 teams have shared winning the league in that period and none of htem have retained it, go back further, in the last 30 years, only Ferguson and Mourinho have retained titles in England.

I dont see Chelsea retaining it either this year, FWIW, like last year, I'd be happy with a top 4 finish and a good run in the cups and Europe, I'd love to retain the league but its a very rare thing in England.

Andersonisgod · 04-08-2017 02:09PM

GavRedKing wrote: »

If anything losing their 2nd or 3rd best player, whichever way you look at it, has given Real a significant advantage in La Liga, even before a balls been kicked.

You cant really compare La Liga with the PL either in terms of rivals either, Barca wont finish outside the top 3 for the foreseeable future, theres no such luxury in the PL for any of the sides that finished top 6 last season, its nearly impossible to dominate English football as the playing field is level enough between the top 6 sides.

None of those top 6 sides are as good as the best in Europe but within their own leagues, theres far more competition. Like for example, the PL hasnt been retained in going on nearly 10 years. 4 teams have shared winning the league in that period and none of htem have retained it, go back further, in the last 30 years, only Ferguson and Mourinho have retained titles in England.

I dont see Chelsea retaining it either this year, FWIW, like last year, I'd be happy with a top 4 finish and a good run in the cups and Europe, I'd love to retain the league but its a very rare thing in England.

We've lost our next best player but we've gained an excellent coach, we will gain some much needed reinforcements in key areas and we will regain an identity.

Giggsy11 · 04-08-2017 02:15PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

I think the only people talking about death blows and mourning phases and anger phases are certain Man Utd fans who are probably likening this to when they lost Ronaldo and have since seen their domination of English football fall away significantly. I can safely say this won't be the case at Barcelona post Neymar.

ManUtd domination didn't stop when Ronaldo was sold, it stopped when SAF retired.

Not sure what Neymar has anything to do with ManUtd and Ronaldo, have to give benefit of doubt as your vagina is full of salt at this moment.

The Talking Bread · 04-08-2017 02:17PM

Andersonisgod wrote: »

We've lost our next best player but we've gained an excellent coach, we will gain some much needed reinforcements in key areas and we will regain an identity.

99 % of teams has an identity in their own way. Just because Barca are cash rich, have a worldwide adulation and are successful and play the Catalan card doesn't mean they are so superior in this degree that their fans have this extreme superiority complex

04-08-2017 02:23PM

Who does identity play for? He sounds like a real difference maker.

Andersonisgod · 04-08-2017 02:26PM

The Talking Bread wrote: »

99 % of teams has an identity in their own way. Just because Barca are cash rich, have a worldwide adulation and are successful and play the Catalan card doesn't mean they are so superior in this degree that their fans have this extreme superiority complex

My comment literally has nothing to do with superiority or even any other club. It's to do with moving too far away from the Cruyff/Guardiola philosophy.

Agent Coulson · 04-08-2017 03:08PM

Robbie Keane joins Atletico de Kolkata of Indian Super League.

astrofool · 04-08-2017 03:38PM

Funny to see Barca sell out their sponsor to the middle east slave traders (Qatar) and now been reduced to tears by them taking their player. Menos que un club!

inforfun · 04-08-2017 04:32PM

Bahebeck from PSG to.................. FC Utrecht.

Buford T. Justice XIX · 04-08-2017 04:42PM

emmetkenny wrote: »

Very underwhelming signing to replace Neymar. Should be going for a big name instead.

Aubameyang at the very least maybe?

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, nailed on!

Not many bigger names, in fairness.

martyos121 · 04-08-2017 04:51PM

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink, nailed on!

Not many bigger names, in fairness.

Funny how he got his name, both of his parents surnames of Vennegoor and Hesselink both had a lot of respect in their area, so they decided to give him both, basically a double-barrel surname here. In Dutch, it means Vennegoor or Hesselink, but in English he sounds like a medieval knight.

Summer transfer thread 17/18 season (NEYMAR TALK IN OTHER THREAD)

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