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Barcelona? Come on, man.
Barcelona? Come on, man.
Definately. He'll be the most sought after centre half in Europe next summer imo. I'd rate him higher than Umtiti and Mathieu and his technical ability and passing would fit them like a gloveBarcelona? Come on, man.
Can't really see that happening especially for the money Southampton would want. Barca already have Umtiti, Pique and Mascherano. They'd get rid of Matthieu and get a backup CB. The area they'd want to significantly spend on is right back.That's what Southampton bought him for off Celtic i think.
They're gonna make an absolute fortune off him now. Could even see him ending up somewhere like Barcelona.
I haven't really seen any fees quoted but I'd assume it'd be at least £30 million to get him. Honestly I think he's as good as our best CB (Matip), maybe better and would be worth the money.
It wouldn't surprise me if they just used the price from his Transfermarkt value. I can see him going for over £40 mil, given his importance and the years left on his contract.That's what Southampton bought him for off Celtic i think.
They're gonna make an absolute fortune off him now. Could even see him ending up somewhere like Barcelona.
The links to Liverpool seem to stem from this, “I believe they’re interested in Van Dijk, when the transfer window opens up,” Micky Quinn revealed. “They love a Southampton player, they’ll probably go back again.” Sounds like guess work to me. Even LiverpoolEcho put , 'Yes, Micky Quinn says Liverpool are going to buy Van Dijk. You might want to pick up a fistful of salt for this one, never mind a pinch.'Sadly he's got Liverpool written all over
What cheaper alternatives do you have in mind? Conversely, I hope he could have a galvanizing influence like Mane for Liverpool who is arguably the best right winger in the league, Alderweireld, arguably the best central defender in the league, and Shaw, arguably the most talented best left back in the league.I'm wary of going for a Southampton player after they dry bummed us by getting 55M for Shaw and Schneiderlin.
Don't let logic get in the way of a good argument. It's typical Caf behaviour to rant and rave about a player and then get pissy when he's nowhere near as good as that if/when he joins the club.Y'all in for a shock. He really isn't that good. Been conceding left and right with the Dutch squad and performed horribly in the CL although one can excuse him for that because Celtic in general was atrocious. Nevertheless, he also has moments like this:
He's been immense for the dutch nt, not his fault that the others have been shit.Y'all in for a shock. He really isn't that good. Been conceding left and right with the Dutch squad and performed horribly in the CL although one can excuse him for that because Celtic in general was atrocious. Nevertheless, he also has moments like this:
I really have to disagree with that. He has been reasonably solid I guess but I wouldn't use the word 'immense'.He's been immense for the dutch nt, not his fault that the others have been shit.
Would he be better for us than Blind/ Rojo/ Smalling/ Jones?He is seriously over rated wow
I don't think he is any better than Rojo or SmallingWould he be better for us than Blind/ Rojo/ Smalling/ Jones?
He is miles better than Smalling - for starters he can actually control a football.I don't think he is any better than Rojo or Smalling
Yeah but some on the Caf have decided now that he's overrated. Those same posters probably haven't bothered to watch him much but have merely decided that he's overrated because people on here rate him. He was also voted MOTM by most outlets after last nights win. Weird place sometimes.He was excellent against Inter last night, not just defensively but his leadership in pulling his team back into the game when they were 1-0 down. He presents 1 of 3 good options for us to get as Bailly's long term partner.
isn't solid what we are crying out for.I really have to disagree with that. He has been reasonably solid I guess but I wouldn't use the word 'immense'.
It's strange. The video posted of a mistake he made is like the one posted of one of Bailly's howlers in La Liga, all CB's make errors, there's no escaping that.Yeah but some on the Caf have decided now that he's overrated. Those same posters probably haven't bothered to watch him much but have merely decided that he's overrated because people on here rate him. He was also voted MOTM by most outlets after last nights win. Weird place sometimes.
He isnt as good for our NT as he is for Southampton, he also has to play with Jeffrey Bruma most of the time so that could be a big factor. I would love to see de Vrij fit again so he and Virgil can be a our NT partnership.He's been immense for the dutch nt, not his fault that the others have been shit.
Rojo??I don't think he is any better than Rojo or Smalling
You can keep spouting shit like this but it doesn't make it true.Flavour of the month, nice player but not a great defender