Still think our right wing options are too weak. Lozano is useless and Politano isn't consistent enough. If Raspadori, Simeone, and Navas go through, I like the rest of our team.
^ Lozano? He's a great option on the counter, but not at much else. I wonder if we go 4-4-2 if Simeone signs. Lobokta and Anguissa in the middle. Play from the back. Attack at pace through wings to exploit the space at the other end.
Navas is a great shot-stopper. Very cleaver how he can direct the attacker where to shoot. He will keep us in games. But at Real he wasn't that great. Was destroyed against Juventus (he let three goals after Real had thought they won the tie in the first leg) and Insigne found him out pretty easily with that sensational classic strike of his (Navas' aggressive stance was often his default stance and meant he could be caught napping out of position). I don't think he can play out of the back all that well either. But great shot-stopper.
I honestly think we can get Cristiano if we swap Victor with United plus cash. Simeone is exactly the kind of partner Cristiano wants up front. Make it happen ADL!
You are tight on right wing. Lozano is so expensive I would just let him go. My worry is Raspadori is another Lozano.
Ziyech is a very gifted and creative player, but doesn't put work in for the team. Can we afford him as a freeloader? Can we make him put work in? Spalletti might make it work somehow. I don't know Broja. Could prove a good option from the looks of him. Cristiano would be a great signing, even if for just one season and just to sell shirts. United might agree to sell if Victor goes the other way. Cristiano is desperate for UCL football, to preserve his legacy. And his family doesn't like living in England from what I can tell, they seem to prefer somewhere like the Amalfi Coast. Nicer weather, la dolce vita. It might be possible to sign him for one season. Maybe.
Victor isn't leaving guys. Man U would have to fork out an enormous sum + CR. And even if that would happen, Man U would have to agree to pay 3/4's of the salary. I don't see it. British press reporting that Napoli are in for Ndombele
#Napoli will be obligated to purchase Giovanni #Simeone permanently if they win the championship or if he scores 25 goals. Medical visits tomorrow, organised in the last few minutes. (@AlfredoPedulla via @Napoli_Report)— SSC Nap⚽️li News (@SSCNapoliNews_) August 12, 2022
^ they're holding the scudetto. Osimhen is off to Manchester to tell Cristiano he can emulate Maradona by winning the Europa League with Napoli. Europa League > Conference League
Ibra is old and hurt most of the time. He still pooped on your team though lol. Goals don't show how incredible giroud is.