How Much Better Can We Get? - The Transfers, Rumors & Lies Thread

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  1. MerlinRM

    MerlinRM Member+

    May 5, 2014
    Georgia
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Would those top-midfielders be ok with being bench players? More importantly does Xabi see these guys as being apart of his plans?

    I don't even think about Ceballos as someone who can contribute anymore. Way to inconsistent.
     
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  2. fierro

    fierro Member+

    Jan 30, 2007
    El Chuco
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    He's sticking with Modric but also asking for a new midfielder.

    Xabi couldn't dribble, run or jump and it might be he doesn't see a place for guys like Jude, Fed, Tchou or Camavinga - he wants MF's who can pass the ball.
     
  3. Galatico

    Galatico Member+

    Real Madrid
    United States
    Aug 15, 2019


    BREAKING: Real Madrid is very close to reaching a verbal AGREEMENT with Álvaro Carreras for a SIX year contract. Talks with Benfica to intensify in coming days.
    @MatteMoretto
     
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  4. MerlinRM

    MerlinRM Member+

    May 5, 2014
    Georgia
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Not sure how I feel about Carreras. He doesn't feel like someone who'll be here for the next 10 years. But anyone who can bench Mendy is good in my book.

    I'm assuming Fran is done for here.
     
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  5. Raul-7

    Raul-7 Member+

    Real Madrid
    Spain
    Aug 17, 2006
    No, we need 2 players in every position. Fran/Carreras.

    Mendy is done; I respect his professionalism but honestly I'm surprised he lasted this long. He plays like has 2 left feet.
     
  6. fierro

    fierro Member+

    Jan 30, 2007
    El Chuco
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We have manager who uses a 5 defender with wingbacks system. Fran just became indespensible to the project, it's Jude, Fed and Camavinga who should be worried. Holding midfielders are the new Kool kids.
     
  7. MerlinRM

    MerlinRM Member+

    May 5, 2014
    Georgia
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil

    Mendy singed a new contract last summer. I just don't see how he leaves so soon.
     
  8. arcane

    arcane BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Aug 18, 2005
    Philippines
    This would depend on what system Xabi implements. Mendy could be deployed as a LCB in a 5 man backline.

    I wouldnt worry about it that much since he's always out with an injury.
     
  9. Saeta Rubia

    Saeta Rubia Member+

    May 28, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Real Madrid are thinking about bringing back Nico Paz BEFORE the FIFA Club World Cup. @COPE



    Álvaro Carreras is close to being Real Madrid’s next signing. @COPE⏳⚪️



    AS also had an article about RM considering bringing Paz back.

    https://as.com/futbol/primera/nico-paz-opcion-viva-n/
     
  10. fierro

    fierro Member+

    Jan 30, 2007
    El Chuco
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Flo fully prepared to derail multiple careers for a slightly better chance of winning the CWC and he won't even remember these guys names a year from now.
     
  11. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    for many reasons that will be too hard to get into a ton of detail, I really don’t think a 5-3-2 is the best formation for us for next season.
     
  12. boeder

    boeder Member+

    Real Madrid
    Brazil
    Feb 27, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Surprisingly it was never officially announced. Given his age, low footballing IQ and fragile physical state I'm hoping the club releases him somehow.
     
  13. boeder

    boeder Member+

    Real Madrid
    Brazil
    Feb 27, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Carreras to me feels like a JAS signing, if he arrives I'll be happy. Xabi will get the best out of him.
     
  14. boeder

    boeder Member+

    Real Madrid
    Brazil
    Feb 27, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Brazil
    Nico Paz returning and Modric renewing doesn't make sense to me
     
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  15. PeXXeR

    PeXXeR Member

    Real Madrid
    Sep 24, 2023
    I checked some clips on him, like this one.

    Not sure what to think as highlights mean ******** all, but he looks like a solid player.

     
  16. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    Ceballos has to be sold if the two above are true.
     
  17. fierro

    fierro Member+

    Jan 30, 2007
    El Chuco
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    United States

    It might be that Xabi sees Guler, Ceballos and Brahim as the midfield generals with Modric an option off the bench while Jude, Cama and Fed are deemed as too clumsy with ball and not accurate enough with their passing.

    Would really suck to bring Klopp in a couple of years after selling off three of the worlds best box 2 box midfielders
     
  18. Nir_O

    Nir_O Member+

    Real Madrid
    Brazil
    Mar 16, 2019
    #6493 Nir_O, May 19, 2025
    Last edited: May 19, 2025
    He reminds me Felipe Luis
     
  19. Excape Goat

    Excape Goat Member+

    Mar 18, 1999
    Club:
    Real Madrid
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    He was also in the academy at the same time as Miguel. I don't know why he left while Miguel stayed for a few more seasons. I did not check if they played on the same squad. It actually did not matter as players developed differently.

    A few days ago, i said that Miguel is probably overrated (being named La Liga Team of the Year last year), but he is probably worth a gamble because the other alternatives were Mendy and Fran Garcia. Miguel is still on the La Liga Team of the Year and had a buyback clause which made him a bargain.

    Now, if the club is looking at Carreras instead of Miguel, he must be rated higher than Miguel who is available. And someone in the club should know both him and Miguel as a player and a person.
     
  20. HZinho

    HZinho Member+

    Apr 2, 2013
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    I think Miguel is exceptional on the ball, but whenever I see him do defensive work, I am underwhelmed. Perhaps the club feels Carreras is a more complete LB? He's reasonably fast, tall, strong, defensively aggressive and decent on the ball. I don't know – if it was possible, I'd bring both of them, but Mendy's new contract makes that difficult.
     
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  21. Saeta Rubia

    Saeta Rubia Member+

    May 28, 2010
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    --other--
    Miguel's defensive metrics are awful to be honest. Just not interested in defensive contribution a lot of times plus getting pushed over easily, poor tackler and losing concentration.
     
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  22. WhiteRM

    WhiteRM Member+

    Real Madrid
    Jan 17, 2024
    Yeah, Fran is much better defensively than Miguel. also, Miguel takes free kicks when Viktor Tsygankov and David López isn't playing.
    Fran:
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    Miguel:
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    Fran:
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    Miguel:
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  23. Anon.

    Anon. Member+

    Sep 4, 2007
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    I'm not sure what role Paz gets in the first team next year, finances aside, we need someone like Stiller more.
     
  24. Ahmadi8

    Ahmadi8 Member+

    Apr 14, 2005
    Bahrain
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Nat'l Team:
    Bahrain
  25. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
    Staff Member

    Nov 26, 2006
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Surprised to hear that Victor Munoz was told to pack his bags/has no future at 19 while playing at Barca.

    We got him after he made an attempt to salvage his career at Dammm, the Athletic posted an interesting article about the young players.

    Apparently all of the guys that debuted have MULTIPLE offers in the first division and it sounds like the club is urging them to take the opportunity.
     

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