bosnian_red
Worst scout to ever exist
Hope he goes to PSG and not Chelsea... he's extremely good and effective going forward.
In Tuchel's system generally the RCB is actually more akin to a traditional RB when in possession given how much license the RWB has to attack. Think that might be James' best position actually - for me his crossing has generally been better from deeper positions compared to his cutbacks at times and he's got a wicked shot from distance on him that comes into play when he's more central. The other wrinkle is it might allow James to play in midfield more often - think he might be quite a decent option there when holding a lead & could provide some cover for Kante.Seems like 3 at the back with 2 WB's will be their preferred formation. Not sure he strengthens Chelsea by that much, if you consider the prices being mentioned (Inter want anything from 60m-80m euro last i read) but maybe i just overrate James a little/James could potentially fill in at RCB as well, along with an ageing Azpi.
I think that's the plan long term. He even started using James there at the back end of the season.Seems like 3 at the back with 2 WB's will be their preferred formation. Not sure he strengthens Chelsea by that much, if you consider the prices being mentioned (Inter want anything from 60m-80m euro last i read) but maybe i just overrate James a little/James could potentially fill in at RCB as well, along with an ageing Azpi.
James long term position (in a 3atb system) would be RCB.Weird move given Chelsea already have Reece James, I mean he might well be an upgrade on James but it's certainly going to effect James development at a time where he'd be expecting to play week in week out. I know Tuchel has started playing James as a 3rd CB so maybe he sees that as his long term position. You'd think that might effect James' long term England career though as Southgate has already tried to move away from 5 at the back and I doubt whoever will take over from Southgate would want 5 at the back to be their default formation either
Chelsea once again though being cutthroat I guess if they feel getting Hakimi is of bigger importance than James' progression
Yeah I can see what you mean, but at the same time if James is playing RWB for Chelsea week-in week-out is it an easier transition to playing RB for England than going from RCB to RB? I'd argue that the latter might be a bit easier given how often our wide CBs step up into midfield but hard to say definitively either way.Weird move given Chelsea already have Reece James, I mean he might well be an upgrade on James but it's certainly going to effect James development at a time where he'd be expecting to play week in week out. I know Tuchel has started playing James as a 3rd CB so maybe he sees that as his long term position. You'd think that might effect James' long term England career though as Southgate has already tried to move away from 5 at the back and I doubt whoever will take over from Southgate would want 5 at the back to be their default formation either
Chelsea once again though being cutthroat I guess if they feel getting Hakimi is of bigger importance than James' progression
Retraining the Champs League will be fine.Surely nothing less than the title will do if its Hakimi and Haaland
Yeah I guess that would doRetraining the Champs League will be fine.
Would not just move James to becoming a CB in the back 3 and Hakimi plays as a wingback.Can play on both wings. Imagine he would actually play on the left more IMO. Since one or both of Alonso and Emerson will leave.
Inter haven't accepted either offer have they and value the player at around £70mLatest rumour is chelsea matched PSG offer of 60 mn euros for hakimi and tuchel's wish to bring him in. And it's upto player to decide.
Inter willing to sell him and also interested in Emerson palmieri of Chelsea of course.
No one at the club would sanction another £50m+ RB when we're only 2 years removed from the last one.Surely we need him even more than Chelsea given James is quite good in attack ?
Great player but I can’t see Ole bringing the best out of him, Hakimi wouldn’t really fit into his tactics and we got AWB much more adapted to our style, priorities are elsewhereSurely we need him even more than Chelsea given James is quite good in attack ?
Yeah, they're apparently pretty keen on Emerson though - if he has a decent showing at the Euros tossing him into the deal might go some ways towards meeting Inter's asking price.Inter haven't accepted either offer have they and value the player at around £70m
I'm sure a deal will get done. Clubs don't bid formally unless it's going places usually.Yeah, they're apparently pretty keen on Emerson though - if he has a decent showing at the Euros tossing him into the deal might go some ways towards meeting Inter's asking price.
I must say it's odd going into a transfer head to head with another club whilst having a comparatively more settled coaching situationI'm sure a deal will get done. Clubs don't bid formally unless it's going places usually.
Yeah there’s a lack of quality/proven center backs out in the market anyway (outside of Varane and Laporte - I doubt city would sell to you anyway) so that might be your strategy as well, which would suit your squad well. You’re also selling Tomori to AC for a good fee.In Tuchel's system generally the RCB is actually more akin to a traditional RB when in possession given how much license the RWB has to attack. Think that might be James' best position actually - for me his crossing has generally been better from deeper positions compared to his cutbacks at times and he's got a wicked shot from distance on him that comes into play when he's more central. The other wrinkle is it might allow James to play in midfield more often - think he might be quite a decent option there when holding a lead & could provide some cover for Kante.
Personally I love Hakimi and if the rumours are true that we could offset some of the costs by sending Inter Emerson and/or Zappacosta I'd be all for it. Would rather go for him than a CB personally.
Yeah I thought it was more Azpi’s role but I do recall James playing there a few times at the back end of last season. I just thought he’d be a marauding/attacking right back when he initially broke through, but RCB might be more ideal.I think that's the plan long term. He even started using James there at the back end of the season.
I think they must be. Wouldn't be surprised if some more financial issues appear out of Italy again soon.Inter a weird. Signed him last summer for big money, he has a great season winning the league with them and they immidiately want to cash into that by selling him?
Manager leaving, key players leaving - all after their first title in a decade. Are they that skint?
Apparently he’s at his best as a wingback, which doesn’t suit our system and assuming the €60m-€80m prices rumored are correct, we have much more pressing needs/gaps to fill in the squad which is also going to cost us a fortune. I assume that’s why the Trippier rumors are there - cheaper alternative, experienced and EPL proven.Surely we need him even more than Chelsea given James is quite good in attack ?
I read a poster on here post something about the Chinese government encouraging disinvestment in football ventures - local and foreign. Might explain why Chinese clubs, who went on a spending spree a few years ago to attract international stars, basically did a U-turn. Not sure how true it is but I did a quick google and found this: https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/amp....ull-money-out-of-european-football/a-57171818Inter a weird. Signed him last summer for big money, he has a great season winning the league with them and they immidiately want to cash into that by selling him?
Manager leaving, key players leaving - all after their first title in a decade. Are they that skint?
I know the level is totally different but playing RCB (to accommodate Lamptey at wing back) is where he elevated himself to star prospect in the first place.Yeah there’s a lack of quality/proven center backs out in the market anyway (outside of Varane and Laporte - I doubt city would sell to you anyway) so that might be your strategy as well, which would suit your squad well. You’re also selling Tomori to AC for a good fee.
Yeah I thought it was more Azpi’s role but I do recall James playing there a few times at the back end of last season. I just thought he’d be a marauding/attacking right back when he initially broke through, but RCB might be more ideal.
Very much so - it was the main reason Conte went. Despite winning the title they actually have to sell up rather than buy to reinforce.Inter a weird. Signed him last summer for big money, he has a great season winning the league with them and they immidiately want to cash into that by selling him?
Manager leaving, key players leaving - all after their first title in a decade. Are they that skint?
What the hell? Are there more Chelsea fans than United fans on here now?
There are several emerging religions: Cr7, Messi, Pochettino, Guardiola, Covid...and now TuchelWhat the hell? Are there more Chelsea fans than United fans on here now?
Expires in 2025.How long is left on James' contract? I'd take him here.