I don't blame Arnold, he's not involved with the football side of things. If Murtough is in charge for years to come however, than it's a different thing.
Adrien Rabiot | signs 1 year deal at Juventus. See you all next year
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We are somehow managing to become an even bigger and bigger laughing stock with every passing day.
from Rabiot's wikipedia page " he is also known for being capable of playing in several different midfield positions, including in a deep, creative holding role as a number 6 in front of the defence (which is not his favoured role, however)"
oh good.
oh good.
I'm less concerned about his potential to be an arse than I am his potential to produce poor performances. What on earth are those statistics? They're absolutely shocking, any midfielder worth his salt would be embarrassed to have them.
First I think that it should be mentioned that Fabian Ruiz and Bennacer are a sort of passing box to box while Rabiot is a sort of defensive midfielder, they are not like for like players. Rabiot is the better defender, Bennacer is somewhat close to Rabiot and Fabian Ruiz is not a good defender. They are all way above average passers but Fabian Ruiz and Bennacer are great at progressing the ball through passes while Rabiot is just above average. They are all way above average when it comes to move the ball through carries but Bennacer is a better dribbler.
Overall Bennacer is the better package, he is a complete box to box but it wouldn't be correct to suggest that the others are poor or that for example Fabian Ruiz is significantly better than Rabiot because he isn't.
@Raees can we get a vid
We don't need to negotiate... we already agreed a fee.
It makes Barcelona's position difficult because THEY need to resolve it so they can register their new players
Ridiculous.
We’ve spent more than ANYONE in thr whole of European football over the past 10 years.
It’s what we’ve spent it on which is the problem, but the Glazers have spent money when required
I don't like him. It's not only that he isn't really good at football. His face bothers me.
Cheers!
He’s not an elite progressive passer, isn’t an elite ball carrier and he’s not elite as a DM so we’re signing a good but not great player who has no potential beyond this.
So underwhelmed by this I just hope this isn’t a panic buy.
So underwhelmed by this I just hope this isn’t a panic buy.
So long McFred, hello Frediot.
Apart from this summer apparently - when we probably needed to spend more then ever before.
Again, Barcelona need to deal with it so THEY can register their players
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It is very obviously a panic buy. Why do think we are being linked to him only today?
We've spaffed more than almost anyone over the last ten years, and ended up with dross - spending more isn't the answer, spending wisely is.
Do not want 
We were linked with him in June.
Wouldn't be my first choice, but at this stage, I'd take anyone. Seriously though, he's a ball player, and it's clear to see that's what we need. He also has the ability to dribble out of trouble, and he's very elegant when he gets going.
I'd imagine he'd come straight in that single pivot role. The only worry, that I also had about De Jong is, that these players are not defensively strong enough.
We'll see how it goes, but at least we have someone.
I'd imagine he'd come straight in that single pivot role. The only worry, that I also had about De Jong is, that these players are not defensively strong enough.
We'll see how it goes, but at least we have someone.
The real question is, Is he better than mctominay?
It's simple the money we've offered doesn't put us in a position to sign him. Everything else is just meaningless waffle.
And bought him the day after we lost against Brighton.....
Arnautovic, Rabiot, welcome back to 2019.
Signing the bottom of the barrel options isn't backing the manager. Though these 2 shouldn't even be on any potential signing list in the first place.
Its simple, Barcelona cannot register their new signings for La Liga until they resolve the FDJ issue, everything else is just meaningless waffle.
ffsCouldn't make it any more obvious that we are penny pinching and to be linked to arnautovic and rabiot, we are just asking for more toxicity within the dressing room, it's just a 2 faced joke at this point.
Clearly we need numbers in midfield. I don't mind him for this price. Hardly exciting but yeah.
"Mr Ten Hag. Adrien's mum is here to talk to you about the laps you made him run at lunch yesterday, as well as to drop off his spare shorts for the class trip to Brentford..."
A quick look on his player page of the Juve forum tells you all you need to know about this guy. Beyond depressing.
Difference is that Juve fans probably have standards, while we have muppets defending the worst midfielder in the league because of selected stats.
I advise you to watch yesterdays game.
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That sums up most of the Cafes feelings on the matter
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You don’t need to pay scouts to sign Arnautovic and Rabiot
Are a 5 yo signings
Are a 5 yo signings
And never followed up on that interest, why? Why are we seeing a bid only today? Could have got him in before preseason and let him have some time to settle. Why only now?
Which makes it worse. He was supposed to be a target a while ago and we only make an offer now. It's not a panic move, it's a dumbass move.
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