Little better but not quite there - 2020 Summer Transfer Thread

EPL confirms the summer transfer window will be July 27th through Oct 5th. With a domestic only window Oct 5th through Oct 16th
https://www.premierleague.com/news/1725887

OFFICIAL: The Premier League summer transfer window will be open from July 27th until October 5th pic.twitter.com/Q1H6p3khgL

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Not sure if Leno was a Sven signing. Even if he was, I don't think Stuttgart could afford Leno assuming we were willing to sell.

 

Honestly, im ok with the Partey news. The more I think about it and read about linked players the more I like the idea of signing Dani (permanent or another loan with an option) and then snagging Marc Roca. You start with Xhaka/Dani at CM and by midseason I'd bet we would be running with Roca/Dani. That would give you a strong, young base to work with for the next several years. Add some young depth for rotation & development and the MF would be in better shape.

 

Back in Jan I think I recall 35-40m being thrown around

 

Updated links to Depay. Contract expires next summer (like PEA) and he has so far rejected all attempts by Lyon to extend. It is claimed that Lyon would be looking for 30m euro and that Arsenal & Everton have expressed interest.

I mentioned him previously but I really like the idea of adding Depay, assuming we sell Lacazette. He has the versatility to play as a LW, SS or AM. Allows you to slide PEA to ST with Depay & Pepe on the wings or slide him down to a #10 spot (in a 4-2-3-1) and bring Saka in. Its a bit of a risk given his injury (which is being reported that he is fully recovered from) but he contributed 14 goals and 2 assists in 18 appearances this season before getting hurt. The 2 seasons prior to this... 12g16a in 47app, 22g17a in 51app.

 

What do you think Duezy is gonna cost? I've seen 30-40m euro thrown around in different places. Dani supposedly would cost 25m euro and I've seen anywhere from 15-25m euro suggested by different sources on Roca.

Duezy - Likely has the most upside given his age but does his maturity level present an issue. At the moment his best role is likely a b2b CM. Good at turning and getting the ball up the field but needs work on positioning, defense and ball distribution.
Dani - Closer to a finished product but with room to develop. He's kind of a DLP/b2b CM. Good dribbling, ball distribution and a willingness to get back on defense but could use some work on his tackling.
Roca - More of a holding/defensive CM. Not a big powerful DM but strong in positioning & tackles and good distribution of the ball. Not gonna be much of a goal threat.

So the question is, what do you need and what do you already have? Each brings something entirely different to the table.

 

I get your point. I personally don't think Duezy sucks. If not for his attitude issues I would be more than willing to see him stay and develop. As is, I think it would be best to move on. Last summer there were rumors of PSG coming with 50-70m. I don't expect to get that but I would think anything less than 30-35 would be completely laughed off. His age & potential is too high to under sell.

 

He wasn't referring to what Arsenal would do. He is referring to what would you do as manager of Generic Euro Club if you were looking to add a single CM to your roster.