Marcelo Brozovic

[Gandalf]

Didn’t see an existing thread for this. I think this would be a fantastic piece of business at the price quoted, definitely an upgrade to our midfield options and we could probably offload Matic so the wage bill won’t be impacted.

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[izec]

Yes, he would be a good squad option

 

[red thru&thru]

Non-starter...both as a player and as a transfer.

 

[UNITED ACADEMY]

He's good as he is a DM who can still pass and I heard one of the Inter most important player. However, there is a risk since he's smoking cigarette means at his current age he might not be in the same level of player in 1 or 2 years. But then again in 2 years Garner might step up for the role.

 

[Scholsey2004]

He's good as he is a DM who can still pass and I heard one of the Inter most important player. However, there is a risk since he's smoking cigarette means at his current age he might not be in the same level of player in 1 or 2 years. But then again in 2 years Garner might step up for the role.

Terrific player. If the bit about the ciggies is true though then thats a problem, not so much about the individual but about the message it sends to other players about what kind of things are ok as a professional athlete.

 

[CanadianUtd]

Preferably not for the simple reason it looking like he’s not first on the list for the manager/team in terms of a DM aka let’s not settle for less right off the bat.

...maybe if everything else isn’t doable (Rice/Camavinga/others higher up in priority) then yea sure by all means. But I’d find it ridiculous if they didn’t to their due diligence on others first which shouldn’t be the case - the transfer department under Olé has been so much more efficient and thorough. Truly a sigh of relief and breath of fresh air. I’m confident they’ll do their best.

 

[bosskeano]

Didn’t see an existing thread for this. I think this would be a fantastic piece of business at the price quoted, definitely an upgrade to our midfield options and we could probably offload Matic so the wage bill won’t be impacted.

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no thanks....do not want

 

[Blood Mage]

Wouldn't be the worst signing we could make but I'd prefer someone a bit more mobile. He's a good passer though.

 

[tjb]

Wouldn't be the worst signing we could make but I'd prefer someone a bit more mobile. He's a good passer though.

He'd sort that position for us in the short term. We could squeeze 2 seasons from him before the Bellingham haymaker.

 

[Andycoleno9]

World class dmc. He is the one who would do Mcfred job alone. Too good to be true

 

[DWelbz19]

Isn’t he quite highly rated in Italy? Don’t they call him ‘Epic Brozovic’ or something

 

[Andycoleno9]

Guys, seriously, did you watched Brozovic? Runs all day, plays on dmc, excellent positioning and moving, very good passer (played amc for a while) and very good technique.
He is exactly what we need.

 

[antohan]

Wasn't he banging Wanda while Icardi was at Inter?

 

[RooneyLegend]

Nowhere near good enough for where we want to be. A technically limited dm who can defend? Might as well throw McT and leave it as that.

 

[Acrobat7]

Didn’t see an existing thread for this. I think this would be a fantastic piece of business at the price quoted, definitely an upgrade to our midfield options and we could probably offload Matic so the wage bill won’t be impacted.

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Barca doesn’t have 25m to spend. is he looking for a new contract?

 

[Andycoleno9]

Nowhere near good enough for where we want to be. A technically limited dm who can defend? Might as well throw McT and leave it as that.

Yeah, that is not him. His technique is very good.

 

[Gopher Brown]

Yes, he would be a good squad option

Exactly what we don’t need if we’re going to challenge for titles. We need nailed-on first teamers.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

His passing stats are amazing

https://fbref.com/en/players/33b8d077/scout/365_euro/Marcelo-Brozovic-Scouting-Report

Doesn't he have a terrible tattoo of a cartoon bomb on his neck?

 

[Tallis]

For £25m, I am all for this signing.

 

[RooneyLegend]

Yeah, that is not him. His technique is very good.

Far from it, can't play in tight spaces and hasn't got a football brain quick enough to negate his limitations. Pressing is all the fury these days, having a holding mids who struggles under pressure isnt the way to go especially if youre trying pass it out from the back.

 

[pascell]

We should be getting him for free if we want him, just to knock some money off that £49m debt they owe us still for Lukaku.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

How was he in the euros?

 

[Judas]

He's alright. To call him world class is bonkers.

 

[RooneyLegend]

How was he in the euros?

Hopeless against England.

 

[Donut]

Did not impress at the EURO.

 

[Andycoleno9]

Far from it, can't play in tight spaces and hasn't got a football brain quick enough to negate his limitations. Pressing is all the fury these days, having a holding mids who struggles under pressure isnt the way to go especially if youre trying pass it out from the back.

We are not talking about same player. In tight spaces he is excellent and can play one-twos quickly. He is defensive plsymaker and holding midfielder in one player. He played no10 in part of his career.
Top defensive midfielder and exactly what we need

 

[Andycoleno9]

He's alright. To call him world class is bonkers.

He is world class dmc.

 

[Adnan]

He's a excellent player , that has high technical qualities from a deeper role. This is the type of player we need and it would benefit the likes of Jimmy Garner in the long-term, to learn from him.

 

[Crashoutcassius]

What is source

 

[dinostar77]

Guys, seriously, did you watched Brozovic? Runs all day, plays on dmc, excellent positioning and moving, very good passer (played amc for a while) and very good technique.
He is exactly what we need.

Yep agreed. If the fee is £25mil then thats a steal and we can let matic go.

 

[Jim Beam]

How was he in the euros?

Not good, but then again carrying Kovacic and Modric was harder then ever (especially as Kovacic turns into Championship level player for national team).
In the WC many people recognised him as our most important player as he finally allowed Modric and Rakitic to push forward with him playing behind.

He is an excellent player with fantastic engine (holds the record for a player who run the most miles in WC game in history and by some margain) and positioning to go along with a very good passing range. Will often go for a progressive pass if there is an option with a high success rate.

In reality, he was always the kind of DM we needed after Matic and I was disappointed we didn't ask for him in a deal for Lukaku.

As it is today, I do have some doubts how long will his body hold considering the way he plays and some stories about his way of life etc... My worries are that we would get a player similar to Matic in the way he looked brilliant at the start and then quickly declined. Maybe squeeze a season more out of him. Also, don't believe this story has any legs.

But yeah, if you are looking at the type of DM we need, he was always that type.

 

[Abraxas]

He's a good player but the idea he's one of the best around in that position is just hyperbole in my opinion. Same level as his teammate for Croatia - Kovacic. Good players but not the best around.

 

[Giggs' right foot]

He’s soon to be 29 - so he’s basically 30, which means he’ll soon turn 35. Don’t want.

 

[OmarUnited4ever]

Very good player, for that fee, it's a steel, but we must shift Matic 1st first to free up a spot in the squad

 

[Dong Fangzhuo]

If the smoking thing is true I can't see us even considering him. Aren't we supposed to be very diligent in doing background on player characters and such these days? A 29 y/o smoker probably doesn't pass that screening.

 

[FatTails]

He's good as he is a DM who can still pass and I heard one of the Inter most important player. However, there is a risk since he's smoking cigarette means at his current age he might not be in the same level of player in 1 or 2 years. But then again in 2 years Garner might step up for the role.

How can you be a professional footballer whose short career is your financial security for life, and who is playing at the highest level, and still smoke? The thought process there is weird.You’d think you want to optimize your entire life for a long career at the highest level.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

Not good, but then again carrying Kovacic and Modric was harder then ever (especially as Kovacic turns into Championship level player for national team).
In the WC many people recognised him as our most important player as he finally allowed Modric and Rakitic to push forward with him playing behind.

He is an excellent player with fantastic engine (holds the record for a player who run the most miles in WC game in history and by some margain) and positioning to go along with a very good passing range. Will often go for a progressive pass if there is an option with a high success rate.

In reality, he was always the kind of DM we needed after Matic and I was disappointed we didn't ask for him in a deal for Lukaku.

As it is today, I do have some doubts how long will his body hold considering the way he plays and some stories about his way of life etc... My worries are that we would get a player similar to Matic in the way he looked brilliant at the start and then quickly declined. Maybe squeeze a season more out of him. Also, don't believe this story has any legs.

But yeah, if you are looking at the type of DM we need, he was always that type.

Thanks for the overview. I also doubt we are in for him. Doesnt seem like our kind of player

 

[Adnan]

If the smoking thing is true I can't see us even considering him. Aren't we supposed to be very diligent in doing background on player characters and such these days? A 29 y/o smoker probably doesn't pass that screening.

I don't know much about his personal life, but if the rumours are true then we should stay away, even if he is a brilliant player, which I believe him to be.

 

[Real Name]

I may be subjective but he would be a brilliant signing.

Primarily a defensive player but has a good pass on him if not very good, can run all day, has an eye for goal too, can play anywhere across the midfield.
Complete, modern central midfielder. As @Jim Beam sad he's maybe our most important player right now and will be even more important when Modrić retires.

He's a bit immature and had disciplinary problems at Inter so that may be a problem. Plus rumors about his off the pitch habits.

Hopeless against England.

As was most of the team, wouldn't make anything from that.

Not good, but then again carrying Kovacic and Modric was harder then ever (especially as Kovacic turns into Championship level player for national team).
In the WC many people recognised him as our most important player as he finally allowed Modric and Rakitic to push forward with him playing behind.

Kova was brilliant in the Euros I thought or if anything the best of the bad bunch.