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I think Di Maria will be the victim of Isco's arrival not Ozil.
Also doesn't Alonso has pumbalgia? The same chronic problem as Kaka?Alonso only has a year left on his contract and isn't expected to renew with Madrid. Madrid's preference is for him to play his contract out and give them time to rebuild the midfield. So he'll only go if someone pays and he really wants the move.
To us? He's 31, he's slowing down, he's getting niggling injuries - not really a good match for us.
The Spanish press think Mourinho would like to take him to Chelsea.
Also doesn't Alonso has pumbalgia? The same chronic problem as Kaka?
Yes, but this problem seems to be quite persistent. Kaka had a few surgeries if I'm not mistaken, and still has a few problems. Kinda like they can manage, but not fix it. Of course, I may be talking bullocks, maybe Dr. Dwayne could assist us here.They tried "managing it" last year, but he's had an operation for the pubalgia now. How successful I guess we won't know until around March sometime.
Real would be mad to sell Özil....even with Isco coming in. The guy makes things happen, he breaks deadlock with his scheming. He was their best player over two legs against us, particularly at the Bernabeu.
Where would he go? Bayern, City and Chelsea are stocked with attacking playmakers. Wenger would take him in a flash, Dortmund have just bought an attacking midfielder. Leaves the Italian clubs I suppose.
United should be interested but the stench of Rooney hangs over everything.
To be honest Will there are not many footballers I really like.....or have much respect for indeed. I suppose the "stench" I refer to is the whole continuing saga that drags on post 2010. I thought Rooney had turned a corner from 2011 and his form that year was terrific, but he constantly manages to be an insecurity for the club. Ferguson bought Kagawa last year and played him anywhere but his best position, Rooney and his sporadic form generally got the nod behind or next to Van Persie. If top quality like Mesut Ozil are available the stench needs to be febreezed once and for all....stay or go...but the club should not neglect the opportunity to sign outrageous playmaking talent for the sake of harbouring an underperforming, arguably fading and divisive star. Or if we do sign the talent...a la Kagawa...then for goodness sake give him a chance to prove he can be a better option than Wayne Rooney.I may be way off base here, but I'm sensing you don't like Wayne.
They've released Carvalho as well haven't they? Aren't they a little thin in the center back department now? Have they been linked with brining in any center backs?Looks like Albiol is off to Napoli - for 12m
They've released Carvalho as well haven't they? Aren't they a little thin in the center back department now? Have they been linked with brining in any center backs?
I think they'll bring in backup as their first choice pairing would be Varane and Ramos. Who knows with Madrid though!
Just thinking but surely with the acquisitions of Isco and Illarramendi, Modric will get feck all game time. We should get on that ASAP.
Nah. They only need 4 center backs really so add one and keep Nacho as the fifth and they're good. Not close to being Barca who only have the two center backs and one of them is 35.Could be another Barca - Madrid transfer head to head, this time for Thiago Silva?
Either would be good. Khedira is a no-nonsense and hard working player. A bit like Fletcher. I'm not that familiar with Gustavo's work ethic and professionalism but I imagine it's good as well.I am surprised how many people would take Khedira but don't like the idea of Gustavo!?
Di Maria would be both attainable and fitting to our style.
Link?So it looks like we are being heavily linked to Modric in Spain - could this be why Woodward is flying back?
Fernández, Nacho
Defence (CB), 23 Years
Is Di Maria for sale, Jo?
I'd have him here.
Spanish rumour mill suggesting United (?) are about to offer £40m (?) for Ozil (?)
So we opened with a £26m bid for Fabregas, but we're opening with £40m for Ozil...Spanish rumour mill suggesting United (?) are about to offer £40m (?) for Ozil (?)
That's because Ozil is twice the player that pizza flinging spastic is. /biasSo we opened with a £26m bid for Fabregas, but we're opening with £40m for Ozil...