Increased Costa Living - The Transfer Thread

Ninjatend0 · Mar 15, 2017

not to completely degenerate the conversation. but Morata keeps being the only real name that pops up as another option besides Lukaku. and if we are talking about those two, i'll take Lukaku. which is part of what i think needs to be discussed. who is better than lukaku and readily attainable, and that we don't have other concerns over how they would adapt etc?

Brock Hannsen · Mar 15, 2017

FYI, Fox is losing their CL coverage in a year (or so?). Turner Broadcasting got english rights, so expect some of the team to follow. How Lalas remains employed is remarkable.

Brock Hannsen · Mar 15, 2017

Ninjatend0 said: ↑

not to completely degenerate the conversation. but Morata keeps being the only real name that pops up as another option besides Lukaku. and if we are talking about those two, i'll take Lukaku. which is part of what i think needs to be discussed. who is better than lukaku and readily attainable, and that we don't have other concerns over how they would adapt etc?
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yeah, if those are the two options if Costa leaves, I'll take Lukaku.

AND THEN SEND HIM ON LOAN TO WEST BROM

Blueallthru · Mar 15, 2017

Brock Hannsen said: ↑

FYI, Fox is losing their CL coverage in a year (or so?). Turner Broadcasting got english rights, so expect some of the team to follow. How Lalas remains employed is remarkable.
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2018 is when it starts.

nicephoras · Mar 15, 2017

Yahtzee said: ↑

Their love affair with Alexi Lalas is also totally ********ing unbearable.. awful ESPN FC-tier punditry.
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ESPN FC is vastly better. They have a sense of humor about themselves.

nicephoras · Mar 15, 2017

Ninjatend0 said: ↑

not to completely degenerate the conversation. but Morata keeps being the only real name that pops up as another option besides Lukaku. and if we are talking about those two, i'll take Lukaku. which is part of what i think needs to be discussed. who is better than lukaku and readily attainable, and that we don't have other concerns over how they would adapt etc?
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Are we talking Lukaku as part of a 2 striker lineup or as a replacement for Costa? As part of a 2 striker lineup, I soooo do not want Lukaku. The thought of Lukaku and Costa playing interchanges with each other gives me nightmares.

As a replacement........eh. Lukaku isn't my first choice, and the price is ridiculous, but I suppose it could be worse. The problem remains is that I'm still very unconvinced by his ability against packed sides, which is what we tend to face against most of the league.

Ninjatend0 · Mar 15, 2017

nicephoras said: ↑

Are we talking Lukaku as part of a 2 striker lineup or as a replacement for Costa? As part of a 2 striker lineup, I soooo do not want Lukaku. The thought of Lukaku and Costa playing interchanges with each other gives me nightmares.

As a replacement........eh. Lukaku isn't my first choice, and the price is ridiculous, but I suppose it could be worse. The problem remains is that I'm still very unconvinced by his ability against packed sides, which is what we tend to face against most of the league.
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i also think he has limitations. but i seriously don't know who else we should go after instead. also, costa's not exactly an amazing passer or link player. he's alright. i don't really think in that regard costa has much of an edge on lukaku. costa is way more effective on the counter as well. lukaku gives quite an athletic and aerial advantage though. and he may not by himself be great against packed defenses, but that's why hazard and (insert RW here) are supposed to give us, is the chance creation. if you give lukaku chances, he'll likely get a shot on target or finish it.

all this being said, i'd still like to see a lot more of Batshuayi towards the end of the season. see what we really do and don't have with him.

Yahtzee · Mar 15, 2017

Today's hot take is that we're in for both Barkley and Lukaku. WhooOOOOoAoaaaaaAAA

Brock Hannsen · Mar 15, 2017

Yahtzee said: ↑

Today's hot take is that we're in for both Barkley and Lukaku. WhooOOOOoAoaaaaaAAA
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******** that hot take

Brock Hannsen · Mar 15, 2017

But can we buy like, half of Monaco's team, please?

Mbappe is the real deal. Fabinho, Silva, Bakayako. What a team.

Bruckner283 · Mar 15, 2017

nicephoras said: ↑

Are we talking Lukaku as part of a 2 striker lineup or as a replacement for Costa? As part of a 2 striker lineup, I soooo do not want Lukaku. The thought of Lukaku and Costa playing interchanges with each other gives me nightmares.

As a replacement........eh. Lukaku isn't my first choice, and the price is ridiculous, but I suppose it could be worse. The problem remains is that I'm still very unconvinced by his ability against packed sides, which is what we tend to face against most of the league.
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I can only imagine them each still tripping over the ball hours over the game had ended.....

Brock Hannsen · Mar 17, 2017

Muslera would be an adequate #2.

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation....saray-fernando-muslera-transfer-rumour-report

Brock Hannsen · Mar 17, 2017

Pogba is an actual #2.

Brock Hannsen · Mar 21, 2017

Courtois:

“I have two years [left on my] contract, so far we have not talked about [a renewal]. Would I like to extend? Of course. I am very happy at Chelsea and if they wanted to continue with me, it would be great.”

"I do not see myself at Real Madrid. I see myself at Chelsea, I feel like I'm a key to the team."

“No, [I will not be at Real Madrid next year]”.

Blueallthru · Mar 21, 2017

Brock Hannsen said: ↑

Courtois:

“I have two years [left on my] contract, so far we have not talked about [a renewal]. Would I like to extend? Of course. I am very happy at Chelsea and if they wanted to continue with me, it would be great.”

"I do not see myself at Real Madrid. I see myself at Chelsea, I feel like I'm a key to the team."

“No, [I will not be at Real Madrid next year]”.
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I like his answer. I just can't see him at Real with his 3 years he spent at Atleti.

Brock Hannsen · Mar 21, 2017

Blueallthru said: ↑

I like his answer. I just can't see him at Real with his 3 years he spent at Atleti.
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Hmm. Does that matter much anymore? Is there ANY history of players moving between clubs? Seems so silly in the modern era. I mean, we sell to Arsenal.

Madrid is going to go hard after some top keeper. If United dont make CL, De Gea may be enticed. Lloris... I don't know. I think Navas has done quite well and he's not really part of Madrid's issue going forward.

I can see Courtois being extended very soon.

Blueallthru · Mar 21, 2017

Brock Hannsen said: ↑

Hmm. Does that matter much anymore? Is there ANY history of players moving between clubs? Seems so silly in the modern era. I mean, we sell to Arsenal.

Madrid is going to go hard after some top keeper. If United dont make CL, De Gea may be enticed. Lloris... I don't know. I think Navas has done quite well and he's not really part of Madrid's issue going forward.

I can see Courtois being extended very soon.
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It matters in Spain. Figo went from Madrid to Barca or vice versa but not too often do you see someone go from Atleti to Madrid or Atleti or Betis or Sevilla.

Wrath · Mar 21, 2017

Hope they get De Gea. United will find it tough to replace him. Best shot stopper in the world imo.

Yahtzee · Mar 21, 2017

De Gea's saves against us last week were next level. Guy is worth 10+ points a season.

Bruckner283 · Mar 21, 2017

Blueallthru said: ↑

I like his answer. I just can't see him at Real with his 3 years he spent at Atleti.
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Oh I can. When things are going well, he is 100% Chelsea when it isnt things become a little more gray. If next season, something catastrophic happens I can see him jumping ship.

Blueallthru · Mar 21, 2017

Bruckner283 said: ↑

Oh I can. When things are going well, he is 100% Chelsea when it isnt things become a little more gray. If next season, something catastrophic happens I can see him jumping ship.
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I'm not saying he won't leave Chelsea. I wouldn't be surprised to see him go.

Yahtzee · Mar 21, 2017

Bruckner283 said: ↑

Oh I can. When things are going well, he is 100% Chelsea when it isnt things become a little more gray. If next season, something catastrophic happens I can see him jumping ship.
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Does something qualify as worse than what went down last season?

Think we're fine with him. It's Diego who outright said he had a foot out the door last summer

Ninjatend0 · Mar 21, 2017

which brings us back to the big question, who replaces him if that's the case. i think we've yet to really find a viable, realistic alternative besides arguing the merits of Lukaku. most here are in agreement that the other big name that pops up (Morata), when compared to Lukaku, most take the Belgian.

Wrath · Mar 21, 2017

Ninjatend0 said: ↑

which brings us back to the big question, who replaces him if that's the case. i think we've yet to really find a viable, realistic alternative besides arguing the merits of Lukaku. most here are in agreement that the other big name that pops up (Morata), when compared to Lukaku, most take the Belgian.
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How about Aubameyang? I understand he is different but pretty prolific as well.

Ninjatend0 · Mar 21, 2017

Wrath said: ↑

How about Aubameyang? I understand he is different but pretty prolific as well.
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this is where we get into the realistic target arguments. we could certainly make a list of better strikers out there, but who will be available and willing etc? if rumors are true, he's a target for madrid, which is possibly why Morata or Benzema will be available.