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Watzke on Haaland:
Your assumption is fundamentally wrong: Because (sic) there are no conditions from us. I have the clear expectation Erling Haaland will still play for us next season. And I don’t worry about anything else. I suspect they [Real Madrid and Barcelona] also know about the contractual situation and our attitude. I’m really completely relaxed here. With Jadon Sancho, nobody believed us until deadline day last summer that he would stay – and he is still here today.
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Lukas's father Kalu Nmecha:
As far as I am concerned, it would certainly be smart to stay with Anderlecht, but the decision does not only lie with Lukas…We shall see. There is a lot of interest from the Bundesliga and the Premier League, City wants to sell Nmecha as expensive as possible.
 

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Sport1 interviews Mahmoud Dahoud.

The relevant bits:
SPORT1: In the winter you had several inquiries from clubs abroad. Among other things, AS Monaco was very interested. Why did you stay?

Dahoud: My thoughts were always with BVB. I never let this speculation get to me. My uncle, who advises me, has my back. I've been here for a very long time and I feel very comfortable at this great club. It was clear to me that I wouldn't just go away like that. I wanted to accelerate and wait for my chance. I feel valued again.

SPORT1: Your contract with BVB expires in June 2022. Do you extend?

Dahoud: So far everything is still open. I don't think about it until the season is over. We still want to get into the Champions League and absolutely win the trophy.

SPORT1: How will you base your decision? Also in a conversation with the new trainer?

Dahoud: That will certainly happen in the next few weeks.
 

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Anyone know much about this guy?
Other than what's already been mentioned, I can say that he's probably been the best defender in Serie A this season. He was showing potential last season with Genoa, but this season, he's showing what he's all about with Atalanta. I'm surprised that he's not getting more coverage because I can't think of another defender who's been as good as him this season.

He's been the leader of the Atalanta's back 3 at the age of 23. Despite playing beside two not so good defenders, he's been able to hold his own against the various attacking threats that he's had to face. He reads the game very well, puts in strong yet well-timed tackles frequently, and is a very difficult player to get past. His positioning's probably the best out of all defenders in the Serie A, and that's among the likes of Koulibaly, Romagnoli, de Ligt, Chiellini, de Vrij, etc. With someone of his ilk, one would think that he's probably not as physically gifted as some of the other defenders, but that's not the case here. He may not be very tall (1.85m), but he's quick and surprisingly strong, which explains why he's so tough to get past.

His only weakness, and this is a slight one, is that he occasionally tends to get drawn towards the ball, but that only happens when he's dealing with multiple threats by himself. Instead of containing all of the other threats, he sometimes chooses to go in to win the ball out of his faith in his recovery powers and quickness. Keep in mind that he does play in a back 3 in Serie A, and defenders there tend to trust their teammates more than defenders in other leagues. Currently, as Atalanta play a back 4 against Benevento (who are capable of scoring multiple goals), Romero's holding his own, so it's not like he's only good in a back 3 (he also played in a back 4 with Genoa on several occasions).
 

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Other than what's already been mentioned, I can say that he's probably been the best defender in Serie A this season. He was showing potential last season with Genoa, but this season, he's showing what he's all about with Atalanta. I'm surprised that he's not getting more coverage because I can't think of another defender who's been as good as him this season.

He's been the leader of the Atalanta's back 3 at the age of 23. Despite playing beside two not so good defenders, he's been able to hold his own against the various attacking threats that he's had to face. He reads the game very well, puts in strong yet well-timed tackles frequently, and is a very difficult player to get past. His positioning's probably the best out of all defenders in the Serie A, and that's among the likes of Koulibaly, Romagnoli, de Ligt, Chiellini, de Vrij, etc. With someone of his ilk, one would think that he's probably not as physically gifted as some of the other defenders, but that's not the case here. He may not be very tall (1.85m), but he's quick and surprisingly strong, which explains why he's so tough to get past.

His only weakness, and this is a slight one, is that he occasionally tends to get drawn towards the ball, but that only happens when he's dealing with multiple threats by himself. Instead of containing all of the other threats, he sometimes chooses to go in to win the ball out of his faith in his recovery powers and quickness. Keep in mind that he does play in a back 3 in Serie A, and defenders there tend to trust their teammates more than defenders in other leagues. Currently, as Atalanta play a back 4 against Benevento (who are capable of scoring multiple goals), Romero's holding his own, so it's not like he's only good in a back 3 (he also played in a back 4 with Genoa on several occasions).
Ooh sounds interesting, how is he in the air?
 

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Ooh sounds interesting, how is he in the air?
His aerial prowess doesn't stick out, but it's not a weakness. He mostly uses his good positioning and sense of awareness for his aerial battles to make up for his lack of size.

EDIT: Overall, I rate him very, very highly, and I'd be ecstatic if United were to actually sign him up.
 

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His aerial prowess doesn't stick out, but it's not a weakness. He mostly uses his good positioning and sense of awareness for his aerial battles to make up for his lack of size.

EDIT: Overall, I rate him very, very highly, and I'd be ecstatic if United were to actually sign him up.
How much do you reckon he’d cost?
 

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How much do you reckon he’d cost?
Well, Juventus are in dire need of defensive reinforcements. Demiral is seen as more of a backup option, whilst both Bonucci and Chiellini are declining. I wouldn't be surprised if Juventus don't put him up for sale, but if they were to put a price on him, I'd guess 40-60 million Euros.
 

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Need to get our signings wrapped up nice and early so they don't just sell Mane and try pip us to players.
There’ll be some mug club ready to pay £40 million for Nat Phillips or Curtis Jones, or £150 million for Salah. They always manage to sell their deadwood for way above market price.
 

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His aerial prowess doesn't stick out, but it's not a weakness. He mostly uses his good positioning and sense of awareness for his aerial battles to make up for his lack of size.

EDIT: Overall, I rate him very, very highly, and I'd be ecstatic if United were to actually sign him up.
Looked decent when I saw him in champions league, but isnt he a Juventus player on loan? If he has done well, surely they will be taking him back. I have barely seen Juventus this season so dont even know what there first chocie pairing is, but they have some ageing centre backs even by Italian footballs standards
 

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Looked decent when I saw him in champions league, but isnt he a Juventus player on loan? If he has done well, surely they will be taking him back. I have barely seen Juventus this season so dont even know what there first chocie pairing is, but they have some ageing centre backs even by Italian footballs standards
Exactly, and I mentioned this earlier in my response to GB. At the moment, their first choice partnership is de Ligt & Bonucci. I can see de Ligt moving to the left (where he's still comfortable) so that Romero can play on the right.
 

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Romero is on a 2 year loan with a 23m euro buyout according to google so he won’t be going back to Juve next year.
Yeah, you're right, I forgot about that. The buyout is actually 16 million Euros according to Juventus's announcement (payable over 3 years). In that case, then I wouldn't be surprised if he remains at Atalanta as long as they continue to do well in the league and Europe.
 

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Looked decent when I saw him in champions league, but isnt he a Juventus player on loan? If he has done well, surely they will be taking him back. I have barely seen Juventus this season so dont even know what there first chocie pairing is, but they have some ageing centre backs even by Italian footballs standards
Cheilini, bonucci, DeLigt.. sure I’m missing someone
 

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Cheilini, bonucci, DeLigt.. sure I’m missing someone
Demiral and Dragusin are the other two centre backs in their squad. Out of the 5, de Ligt is their best defender, Chiellini and Bonucci are getting less reliable, and Demiral still has to refine his game to become a regular. Dragusin is promising yet quite young, so he won't be thrown into the lions' den at this time.
 

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As some have said, YES there were contacts between Juventus and Atlético de Madrid for Paulo Dybala. It was offered but as of today it is NOT an option that the rojiblancos are interested in. The Argentine (1993) has a contract until 2022.
 

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He's on Juventus books till 2025. On loan at Atalanta. He has 10 yellows in 27 starts! If they have an option to buy it doesn't look like their exercising it. Cheaper option. He looks proactive and that takes him out of the backline leaving it potentially exposed. Good in the air but gives a few too many fouls away for me. Here he is against Ajax last October:

 
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