DJackson10
Footballguy
And Chelsea hopefully they ban Juve from EuropeIf they have the cajones to kick Barca out of the CL perhaps they can lend some to the FA to punish City too.
And Chelsea hopefully they ban Juve from EuropeIf they have the cajones to kick Barca out of the CL perhaps they can lend some to the FA to punish City too.
Really cool moment there.... also not a bad recruiting ploy. LOL.
90 Minutes is saying he has apparently decided to stay at Real Madrid for another year.
Professional football had to quit Zlatan, not the other way around.I will never see a player of his ilk again in my lifetime. So unique in every way possible
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
BREAKING: Zlatan Ibrahimović has now decided to retire from professional football with immediate effect. Incredible player, incredible icon
Can't wait to see how the next 3 seasons go...The ultimate roller coaster ride
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AbsurDB
@DbAbsur
Ruch Chorzów is the first club in history of football to suffer 3 relegations in a row from country's highest division (2017-19) and to win 3 promotions in a row in a way to country's highest division (2021-23) Those series were only separated by 1 Covid season in 4th league
The ultimate roller coaster ride
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AbsurDB
@DbAbsur
Ruch Chorzów is the first club in history of football to suffer 3 relegations in a row from country's highest division (2017-19) and to win 3 promotions in a row in a way to country's highest division (2021-23) Those series were only separated by 1 Covid season in 4th league
Well, the silly season is now upon us with the transfer window soon to open.
United needs a Striker, an 8, a center back and a Keeper.
Striker is obvious. Martial isn't it. Such promise but lost his finishing touch.
I say an 8 because Erikson isn't going to go every game. They need to look at someone for that role and let Erikson rotate. Fred and McT are not the answer there. AND NEITHER IS MASON MOUNT FOR SAKE.
Varane is getting older and is injury prone. Lindelof is a good roational/spot starter. They need to find a partner for Martinez.
De Gea, although still a top shot stopper, can't distribute with his feet and is prone to major howlers. Time to look for a keeper that fits ETH's style.
With those 4 in, the next windows will be about upgrades at RB and planning for life without Casemiro (31) and Bruno (29 next season).
Need to go: Bailley, VdB, MAGUIRE, McT, Williams, Telles. Probably Martial as well.
Elanga may need to be sold or loaned out.
Weghorst's loan is done. I would like them to have kept Sabitzer but it looks like he will go back to Bayern.
Jones and Tuanzabee are out of contract and gone.
Sancho gets another year. Rashford/Antony/Striker/Sancho/Garnacho is some good attacking depth. With Pellestri and Amad in the wings.
Dalot/AWB get another year, too many other needs to worry about RB this season.
ETA, not sure Kane is the answer up top either. He will be 30 in July and would score goals, but is a short term fix. With Varane (30), Casemiro (32 in Feb), Bruno (29 in Sept), Erikson (31 in Feb) that is a lot of your spine getting older. Adding another 30 yo and paying 100m+ for him hurts other areas and means a lot more spending sooner than later.
They definitely need to be thinking of a 6. Casemiro didn't slow down as much as Erikson did and I think a DM can play a little longer with good positioning. With other priorities being bigger IMO, that becomes the next window's priority.Well, the silly season is now upon us with the transfer window soon to open.
United needs a Striker, an 8, a center back and a Keeper.
Striker is obvious. Martial isn't it. Such promise but lost his finishing touch.
I say an 8 because Erikson isn't going to go every game. They need to look at someone for that role and let Erikson rotate. Fred and McT are not the answer there. AND NEITHER IS MASON MOUNT FOR SAKE.
Varane is getting older and is injury prone. Lindelof is a good roational/spot starter. They need to find a partner for Martinez.
De Gea, although still a top shot stopper, can't distribute with his feet and is prone to major howlers. Time to look for a keeper that fits ETH's style.
With those 4 in, the next windows will be about upgrades at RB and planning for life without Casemiro (31) and Bruno (29 next season).
Need to go: Bailley, VdB, MAGUIRE, McT, Williams, Telles. Probably Martial as well.
Elanga may need to be sold or loaned out.
Weghorst's loan is done. I would like them to have kept Sabitzer but it looks like he will go back to Bayern.
Jones and Tuanzabee are out of contract and gone.
Sancho gets another year. Rashford/Antony/Striker/Sancho/Garnacho is some good attacking depth. With Pellestri and Amad in the wings.
Dalot/AWB get another year, too many other needs to worry about RB this season.
ETA, not sure Kane is the answer up top either. He will be 30 in July and would score goals, but is a short term fix. With Varane (30), Casemiro (32 in Feb), Bruno (29 in Sept), Erikson (31 in Feb) that is a lot of your spine getting older. Adding another 30 yo and paying 100m+ for him hurts other areas and means a lot more spending sooner than later.
I don't want them to overspend on Kane. Levy probably won't let it happen anyway but they would have to pay a crazy amount to get him and while it would be good for 2-3 years, I'd rather target a younger, up and coming striker.
I think they have to seriously consider moving on from DDG - too many costly mistakes for my liking.
I like your list of needs but would add a 6 to it. I think you could get by with a trio of 8's /10's of Casemiro (who I think can easily move forward), Bruno and Ericksen if you had someone you felt could protect the back 4.
Sancho and Antony have to do more next year.
Well, the silly season is now upon us with the transfer window soon to open.
United needs a Striker, an 8, a center back and a Keeper.
Striker is obvious. Martial isn't it. Such promise but lost his finishing touch.
I say an 8 because Erikson isn't going to go every game. They need to look at someone for that role and let Erikson rotate. Fred and McT are not the answer there. AND NEITHER IS MASON MOUNT FOR SAKE.
Varane is getting older and is injury prone. Lindelof is a good roational/spot starter. They need to find a partner for Martinez.
De Gea, although still a top shot stopper, can't distribute with his feet and is prone to major howlers. Time to look for a keeper that fits ETH's style.
With those 4 in, the next windows will be about upgrades at RB and planning for life without Casemiro (31) and Bruno (29 next season).
Need to go: Bailley, VdB, MAGUIRE, McT, Williams, Telles. Probably Martial as well.
Elanga may need to be sold or loaned out.
Weghorst's loan is done. I would like them to have kept Sabitzer but it looks like he will go back to Bayern.
Jones and Tuanzabee are out of contract and gone.
Sancho gets another year. Rashford/Antony/Striker/Sancho/Garnacho is some good attacking depth. With Pellestri and Amad in the wings.
Dalot/AWB get another year, too many other needs to worry about RB this season.
ETA, not sure Kane is the answer up top either. He will be 30 in July and would score goals, but is a short term fix. With Varane (30), Casemiro (32 in Feb), Bruno (29 in Sept), Erikson (31 in Feb) that is a lot of your spine getting older. Adding another 30 yo and paying 100m+ for him hurts other areas and means a lot more spending sooner than later.
I don't want them to overspend on Kane. Levy probably won't let it happen anyway but they would have to pay a crazy amount to get him and while it would be good for 2-3 years, I'd rather target a younger, up and coming striker.
I think they have to seriously consider moving on from DDG - too many costly mistakes for my liking.
I like your list of needs but would add a 6 to it. I think you could get by with a trio of 8's /10's of Casemiro (who I think can easily move forward), Bruno and Ericksen if you had someone you felt could protect the back 4.
Sancho and Antony have to do more next year.
Balogun has to be licking his chops right now.Well, the silly season is now upon us with the transfer window soon to open.
United needs a Striker, an 8, a center back and a Keeper.
Striker is obvious. Martial isn't it. Such promise but lost his finishing touch.
I say an 8 because Erikson isn't going to go every game. They need to look at someone for that role and let Erikson rotate. Fred and McT are not the answer there. AND NEITHER IS MASON MOUNT FOR SAKE.
Varane is getting older and is injury prone. Lindelof is a good roational/spot starter. They need to find a partner for Martinez.
De Gea, although still a top shot stopper, can't distribute with his feet and is prone to major howlers. Time to look for a keeper that fits ETH's style.
With those 4 in, the next windows will be about upgrades at RB and planning for life without Casemiro (31) and Bruno (29 next season).
Need to go: Bailley, VdB, MAGUIRE, McT, Williams, Telles. Probably Martial as well.
Elanga may need to be sold or loaned out.
Weghorst's loan is done. I would like them to have kept Sabitzer but it looks like he will go back to Bayern.
Jones and Tuanzabee are out of contract and gone.
Sancho gets another year. Rashford/Antony/Striker/Sancho/Garnacho is some good attacking depth. With Pellestri and Amad in the wings.
Dalot/AWB get another year, too many other needs to worry about RB this season.
ETA, not sure Kane is the answer up top either. He will be 30 in July and would score goals, but is a short term fix. With Varane (30), Casemiro (32 in Feb), Bruno (29 in Sept), Erikson (31 in Feb) that is a lot of your spine getting older. Adding another 30 yo and paying 100m+ for him hurts other areas and means a lot more spending sooner than later.
I don't want them to overspend on Kane. Levy probably won't let it happen anyway but they would have to pay a crazy amount to get him and while it would be good for 2-3 years, I'd rather target a younger, up and coming striker.
I think they have to seriously consider moving on from DDG - too many costly mistakes for my liking.
I like your list of needs but would add a 6 to it. I think you could get by with a trio of 8's /10's of Casemiro (who I think can easily move forward), Bruno and Ericksen if you had someone you felt could protect the back 4.
Sancho and Antony have to do more next year.
It seems everyone wants a 9 this summer, including (now) Real Madrid. Guys we've never heard of playing at bottom half clubs in Portugal and France will go for $50m.
If Osimhen and Kane are easily the two biggest fish available, Flo might lead the next pack. Madrid have been linked with seemingly everyone. Richarlison! Joselu! Havertz!Balogun has to be licking his chops right now.Well, the silly season is now upon us with the transfer window soon to open.
United needs a Striker, an 8, a center back and a Keeper.
Striker is obvious. Martial isn't it. Such promise but lost his finishing touch.
I say an 8 because Erikson isn't going to go every game. They need to look at someone for that role and let Erikson rotate. Fred and McT are not the answer there. AND NEITHER IS MASON MOUNT FOR SAKE.
Varane is getting older and is injury prone. Lindelof is a good roational/spot starter. They need to find a partner for Martinez.
De Gea, although still a top shot stopper, can't distribute with his feet and is prone to major howlers. Time to look for a keeper that fits ETH's style.
With those 4 in, the next windows will be about upgrades at RB and planning for life without Casemiro (31) and Bruno (29 next season).
Need to go: Bailley, VdB, MAGUIRE, McT, Williams, Telles. Probably Martial as well.
Elanga may need to be sold or loaned out.
Weghorst's loan is done. I would like them to have kept Sabitzer but it looks like he will go back to Bayern.
Jones and Tuanzabee are out of contract and gone.
Sancho gets another year. Rashford/Antony/Striker/Sancho/Garnacho is some good attacking depth. With Pellestri and Amad in the wings.
Dalot/AWB get another year, too many other needs to worry about RB this season.
ETA, not sure Kane is the answer up top either. He will be 30 in July and would score goals, but is a short term fix. With Varane (30), Casemiro (32 in Feb), Bruno (29 in Sept), Erikson (31 in Feb) that is a lot of your spine getting older. Adding another 30 yo and paying 100m+ for him hurts other areas and means a lot more spending sooner than later.
I don't want them to overspend on Kane. Levy probably won't let it happen anyway but they would have to pay a crazy amount to get him and while it would be good for 2-3 years, I'd rather target a younger, up and coming striker.
I think they have to seriously consider moving on from DDG - too many costly mistakes for my liking.
I like your list of needs but would add a 6 to it. I think you could get by with a trio of 8's /10's of Casemiro (who I think can easily move forward), Bruno and Ericksen if you had someone you felt could protect the back 4.
Sancho and Antony have to do more next year.
It seems everyone wants a 9 this summer, including (now) Real Madrid. Guys we've never heard of playing at bottom half clubs in Portugal and France will go for $50m.
I will never see a player of his ilk again in my lifetime. So unique in every way possible
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
BREAKING: Zlatan Ibrahimović has now decided to retire from professional football with immediate effect. Incredible player, incredible icon
Zava came out of retirement. See the Ted Lasso threadI will never see a player of his ilk again in my lifetime. So unique in every way possible
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
BREAKING: Zlatan Ibrahimović has now decided to retire from professional football with immediate effect. Incredible player, incredible icon
First Zava and now Zlatan - sucks.
Too soon.The La Liga dominance in finals is incredible
Roy Kent and Jaime Tartt!!!I had completely forgotten about this. Holy hell
Wynalda and someone were discussing this yesterday on the radio. They were saying if you want to add to your legacy and have people still watch, come to MLS. Basically if you don't care about being seen and just getting the money go to SA. For some of these guys who have won it all, they are going to go get paid. MLS can not compete with the $$.There is going to be an amazing amount of money spent in the next couple of years. It will be interesting to see if they can sustain it or if dies like in China when the government support stopped.
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Fabrizio Romano
@FabrizioRomano
More after exclusive news: Al Ittihad delegation has presented the official bid to N’Golo Kanté and his camp. Al Ittihad are confident to get the green light soon. Details: €100m inclusive of the image rights, commercial deals and a creative ‘investment portfolio’.
MLS can not compete with the $$.
The business model is to pull hydrocarbons out of the ground for cheap, manipulate the market by limiting supply to boost profits, then turn those profits into weapons and Messis.MLS can not compete with the $$.
I don't think any league can compete with the money Saudi is going to be offering. The Messi deal is close to a friggan billion dollars for 2 years. It is insanity and can't be sustained with any real business model (granted what Saudi is doing has nothing to do with business).
now that is an open field tackle!! (US Open Cup)
€100m per year? Kante get more than that?Fabrizio reporting that Al Ittihad will pay N'Golo Kante €100m per year on a two year contract.
€100m per year? Kante get more than that?Fabrizio reporting that Al Ittihad will pay N'Golo Kante €100m per year on a two year contract.
Chelsea have to be wondering if he'll stay or if he'll N'golo.€100m per year? Kante get more than that?Fabrizio reporting that Al Ittihad will pay N'Golo Kante €100m per year on a two year contract.
each person who has reported this today seems to double the number...
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Taylor Twellman
https://twitter.com/TaylorTwellman
@TaylorTwellman
Saudi Arabia plan to spend €20 BILLION in order to attract the biggest names to their league in the next two years.
@elmundoes reporting.