Crushed hopes and dreams - Transfers, Rumors and Lies Thread

Dybala is naturally a goal scorer as he played as a ST for Palermo. His goal contribution per season is way higher than Isco - last season he scored 19 goals and the season before that 23 and currently on target to top those numbers.
Dybala can easily slot in to replace Benz or Bale (turning down great talent because we already have a full squad is why we are in this mess to begin with)

Isco would still have a role if Bale gets sold as well, which is highly likely. Look at how Pep has been able to accommodate three or even four Attacking mids in his squad with success. That shouldn't be a problem. I know Cristiano may not be leaving next summer but we have to start thinking about a Real Madrid without his 40+ goals per season.

 

Personally I am in no hurry at all for Modric to be replaced just yet, I don’t think he is done

 

I trust Ronaldo too. He is getting old but its CR7 the best ever. We still in champions league, copa del rey, club world cup and who knows if Barca lose to Valencia and then we beat Barca.. we will be just 4 points away! Even if we are weaker we are still R Madrid!

Kepa would be a great signing... he has a good future. I think Madrid would want De Gea though... but that would be too hard to get. While up front Cavani or Kane it doesn't matter, anything over Benzema. Mariano could come back too! lol

 

Suarez 30 and he may be declining, but he still better than Benz. I would say right now Suarez is still top 3 strikers in EU along with Cavani and Kane...

 

Point is you don't wanna spend 70-80 ME on someone who's 29. We might even struggle to get rid of his 4 year contract later on. Stat wise Benz is one of the worst strikers in Europe this season so anyone is doing a better job than him pretty much. There are many young strikers who will be better investments.

 

To be honest guys, I don't think we can really make much noise during the winter transfer window. It usually doesn't happen that way...

Although, I would be quite happy to snatch up someone like Sanchez for free. He would add some strength up front and definitely be an improvement over Benzema/Lucas Vasquez... Although, we are really in need of a real #9.

If I were Perez, I would be calling Cavani, Lewandowski, Dybala non-stop... or beg James and Morata to come back. LOL

 

Not sure how James can help, but as for Morata, first of all Perez will never do that, publicly admitting his mistake, second of all, Morata is done with this club - and you can't blame him.

 

Easy. Stubbornness and arrogance

 

Dybala is an interesting option considering his goal scoring form this year. I would consider him depending on the price because of his potential and age but I still think we need a true target man “9” more than anything with all the midfield options and creative players we already have. Werner appears to be the only option I’m aware of that would fit the profile of a younger player but I haven’t seen him play enough. I will have to watch him more this year and obviously at the World Cup with Germany.

For those who know Werner, could anyone offer up a short summary of his game? I know his is a pretty traditional CF and good finisher but any insight into how dynamic he is, ability in the air, technical skills, etc would be appreciated.

 

too many "ifs" for my liking ! I dont think winning the league is realistic anymore!

Just wondering how much you think Juve wants for Dybala ? some suggest 150-200 ... I would take ICardi at 110 over Dybala at 200 anyday.

 

Fekir is not a foward. he is typical nr10 and has a lot of freedom in Lyon.

 

Werner is very agile and hella quick, too. Also skilled enough to pass defenders. In my eyes he´s pretty much the perfect counter attacking forward.

 

I don't think Dybala is worth the 200 mill B
Juve will want from us.

I'd also take Icardi at half the price and buy some back ups

 

I doubt Kovacic and Asensio are gonna want to stick around to be subs for another season, at least not if good offers from PSG, Italy, etc. come in offering starter status, wages, CL, etc.; and especially if we go trophyless and Flo goes on a buying binge.

 

IMO so far Griezmann has been as unimpressive as both Benz and Ronaldo this season, not sure why he is an option, and an expensive one at that

 

Dybala does not rule out leaving Juventus

‘I can’t promise I will stay at Juventus forever,’ Dybala told France Football.

‘It doesn’t depend on me but I don’t even want to say that this will be my last season here. ‘I want to win everything now, football’s strange, you never really know what will happen in the future. ‘But right now I do not say to myself ‘this is my last year and I am leaving’, I think of the present and try to win everything.’

‘Pogba’s departure was a tough hit for me,’ said the Argentine. ‘He is a friend of mine, we were on very good terms on and off the pitch.’

http://www.marca.com/futbol/liga-italiana/2017/11/21/5a141904e5fdea9f078b4608.html

 

Lol

Mendes connection doing well for Besiktas at moment, but this seems bit much: https://t.co/irFTnOKa6O

— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) November 21, 2017

 

Essentially, we've been reactive rather than proactive this summer. Bale was injured at the end of the season, Benzema played probably the worst season since coming to Madrid and Ronaldo was in great form. But, Ronaldo is 33 and it is not inconceivable at his age to experience a sudden drop in form or suffer inconsistency. We should have have been more proactive and bought one or two great attacking players, especially since Morata and James left. It's a waste to let a whole season suffer because we don't have probably a player or two of high quality at our disposal.

 

Why PSG would not be unable to keep Mbappe and Neymar? Besides, their price would be brutal. Probably half of years budget. Its lunacy. If anything Cavani will be pushed out and available. At this point i would strongly consider buying him for the right price. Also, i would add a young forward - for example Werner. Btw, how is Vinicious doing? Other than that, any other names besides Dybala? Possibly Bellotti? How is he doing this season?

Without any doubt, we have made drastic mistakes this season. With Mbappe and Morata on board + Vinicious on loan, we would have our front future settled for years to come, and for relatively decent money.

p.s: We will see how many poster will want CR7 as CF at the end of the season for 18/19.

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I agree.. 200 mill is absurd for Dybala if that is how much they would be asking. He should go for 90-100mill.. same as Coutihno I believe.