Zorc did remark that the possibility of inbound transfers is on the table, the window having just opened a few days ago. This was in the context of Akanji's unknown timetable and it may well be the case that they feel the attack is set.
Hakimi can play both RB and LB, and you forgot Schmelzer. I think with LP, Hakimi, Schmelzer and Raphael we can cope, but we will need a LB/RB in the summer. I don't see the point for going for a cheap winger. We need to get the best possible winger money I worry this is the case, because the attack is the weakest part of the team for me. I think we are desperately in need of a LM, desperately to take the pressure of Reus and Sancho. The window may have just opened, it would have been best to have the player in and ready for the Marbella training camp.
All of us wants world class winger or striker but all of us also knows that club won't give big amount for single player. That is why I say Ismaila Sarr could be a bargain since he is in my opinion better solution than Bruun Larsen and he is also 20 years old.
I don't like to mention Bild stories but they think BVB is considering making a bid for Werner. Apparently, Leipzig have an interest in Philipp (I think he's a good fit for them and a suitable replacement position-wise) which could make it a deal in the interest of both clubs. I'm wondering what sum Leipzig is thinking of. I don't think Bayern like to pay 40+ million for a player with only one year left on his contract. At least there is no need to rush as long as they Lewandowski. Bayern might try a repeat of some of their recent signings when they let the players run out their contracts if their offer is too far away from Leipzig's demand. But I don't see them paying anything close to what the English clubs would be willing to spend.
If he is smart then he would realize that Dortmund are the best fit for him in terms of play style as he will be in a counter-attacking system with interchangeable positions where he could be playing any of the top 4 positions. Dortmund should pounce on this if there is a chance of acquiring him.
Phillip plus cash for Werner? If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Leipzig and their coach have too much beef with Dortmund to help a rival. Werner himself said he only has eyes for Bayern. He is a little overrated and needs to play on the counterattack, there is something unpleasant about his habit of diving and overall attitude that reminds me of many other Bayern players past to present.
Scheherazade I totally agree with you about him. For the same amount of money we can get Havertz. I hope Zorc and Watzke would take that even in consideration
I thought it was 35 million but I had Hummels in mind as well when I posted that. Their offer for Lewandowski was around 25 million. Unless Werner wants to go to England, Leipzig may be forced to accept a trade valued in the area of 40 million. But in the end, the player has to make the decision. It wouldn't be that surprising if Bayern play another season with Lewandowski and then manages to get Werner for nothing.
It's three years on but the base fee was 38M plus bonuses (maybe his dad pocketed 3M). I highly doubt if a foreign club offers Werner a better salary he'd refuse. But Bayern will likely do what they did with Deisler decades ago. Let's see. I'm sure Leipzig don't want to sell to Bayern.
Great news we are in for Brandt. Financially it makes sense and if I was Leipzig, I would want Philipp too. Now it's down to the player, but it will depend a lot on how our season pans out. The bonus about Werner, is that he can move to the left wing if we want to bring in Alcacer. The bonus about joining Dortmund is he will have a real shot at being the no. 1 striker. I think he is determined to play through the middle. I am glad the board have gone for him, because he is exactly what we need. I really hope it works. Now let's hope they go for Brandt, they have wanted him before, but now is the time to get him. Most people, including myself got their wish with Gotze and Dahoud. Though, most here once again including myself really wanted Horn and Geis. Let's hope we get our wish with Brandt and Werner. EDIT Maybe I could post it in other team news, but it effects our transfers. Hudson-Odoi is starting again for Chelsea, which makes it even less likely Bayern get him. Morata seems to be on his way out and I reckon Chelsea would pay a bit extra to get Pulisic. It's also good for us, that Tottenham are having such an intensive and difficult match.
I was hoping for Havertz in our team,but Brandt+Werner,that would be great job indeed EDIT: Seems like RB are interested in Odoi as well,and they made an offer=40M euros for Hudson-Odoi. We are interested in Ballo-Toure,LB from LOSC Lille and his price would be between 13-15M euros
Leo Balerdi apparently did not activate his exit clause of 10M. Instead out of respect for the club he asked to be released so he can sign with BVB. This means BVB will have to pay 15M. Boca want to hold on to him but they can either lose him for 10M or 15M. His transfer is close to completion. Class act from all involved. If it were a sleaze bag club like Bayern they would have forced him to activate the release clause. Meanwhile, BVB are looking to sign Hazard for 42M. This is a mistake although not as bad as signing useless Schurrle. I would have preferred Ziyech but he also plays in a much easier league. I guess BVB have money and realize they cant only buy teenagers.
Maybe he is Favres wish since they worked together in Monchengladbach,but I would never pick him before Brandt,Havertz,Werner,Jovic,Haller. If we are going to spend a lot for winger,why don't we buy Nicolas Pepe from LOSC Lille? He is showing world class quality (12 goals and 7 assits this season in Ligue1) and he is 2 years younger than Hazard
Ligue 1 is a well-known farmer's league. Getting a player from there is risky. Also BVB wants players with a positive mentality. That isn't palpable without regular and steady observation.
Well we've got Aubameyang,Dembele and Guereiro from that league and they were(are) doing great in our team.
Probably because they passed the skill + mentality test. Also the player has to want to join us, the parent must want to sell and agree on a price. A dozen stars have to align for a player to even be called into discussion.
Of course. I didn't mean it was easy. But I really think he would fit perfectly. He is the main reason LOSC Lille is in 2nd place in Ligue1 He is the real deal,player for starting lineup. Left foot,great technique
Watzke interview on RN. Here is a question that he answered. Take it for what it is. I think its quite clear that Timo Werner is not coming to BVB. If anything he might be going to Bayern. Darüber hinaus gibt es Spekulationen über namhafte Neuzugänge im Sommer. Wer würde besser zum BVB passen? Timo Werner oder Thorgan Hazard? Ich kenne mindestens achtzig Spieler, die gut zu uns passen würden. Aber ich habe zumindest den Eindruck, dass einer der beiden Spieler seine Zukunft schon geregelt hat. Und das nicht mit uns.
As far as I can see we are getting this Argentinian kid and possibly left back from LOSC Lille. I don't know are they going to bring anyone else this winter. Maybe Zorc and Watzke are waiting for summer to bring someone in offensive positions.
There was hope for Werner for a bit, but it's been extinguished. It seems the club tried their best for Werner, but he has already decided on Bayern. Brandt is not happening and so I guess Thorgan Hazard is the no.1 target. He is not the player I wanted, but many including myself were sceptical about Witsel and he has turned out great. So maybe, Hazard will surprise us. It seems sadly he won't move until the summer.
Why buy Balerdi to play as a 5th choice CB ? Even if Akanji is out for the rest of the season, it would have been more prudent to purchase a LB or RB and sidle Pisczek into that CB role as 4/5th choice for the rest of the season if needed. What do they intend to do with Balerdi next season given Akanji returns ? And what kind of playing time will he expect as 5th choice ? Even were Toprak sold, this overstacking of one position is just unneccessary. It is remeniscent of the Wolf transfer this last season in the sense that they are buying players to cover a position that already has depth, while overlooking positions with glaring holes. Also, Phillip needs to be given a chance ... not playing him as a winger or as cover for Reus in the SS role is a huge mistake, and one Favre could come to regret were he to move on. - Alcacer/Gotze Thorgan/JBL Reus/Kagawa Sancho/Phillip - Delaney/Dahoud Witsel/Weigl Guerriero/? Diallo/Zagadu Akanji/Toprak Hakimi/Pisczek
This is what Klopp said about the injury crisis at CB for Liverpool; with Klopp insistent that the club will not buy a centre-back in the current transfer window. Speaking to TalkSport, he said: “The only country that asks a question like this is England. Everything is sorted with buying players. “We have four centre-halves. Three, maybe, two-and-a-half are injured so we’ll have to try and come through in the moment. “We need them back but you cannot buy a fifth centre-half and say ‘so you play two weeks and after that the others come in’.”