ash_86
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Having Pogba might tip the odds in our favor. They are good buddies
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You're right about this. These swap deals that "never happen" seem to be becoming increasingly common.This is happening.
We are slowly seeing the Americanisation of the transfer market in football with more and more player trades and players seeing out their contract to test the market. Transfer fees are becoming too high.
Oh really? So United are buying him tomorrow?2nd of August isn't deadline day.
Yeah, let's box off everyone's opinions and live happily in our own little echo chambers.Need a separate pessimist thread tbh.
I mean how long do you really think it’s gonna take? The clubs are in complete agreement, we’ve agreed to Dybala’s wage demands, all we’re waiting on is a “yes” or “no” from Dybala.Oh really? So United are buying him tomorrow?
Ajax were something special last season. I would be over the moon if we were as entertaining this year.Oh I completely agree. Id happily take a 6th if we looked like last season Ajax
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Very debatable. Folks living in England might reckon the grass is greener on the other side but most neutrals, Latinos included would choose England over Italy. Not to mention the problems with racism Italy has.Italy is in general probably a better place to live than England
Yeah... But still not entirely sure it's real, after all fake rumours this summer.Are you getting excited mate
We could definitely throw Darmian in there. Put the poor lad out of his misery.I don't think the straight swap is a fair deal. We need to show some goodwill and offer them a couple of more players as part of the deal.
Maybe Darmian and Rojo, just to show them how greatful we are.I don't think the straight swap is a fair deal. We need to show some goodwill and offer them a couple of more players as part of the deal.
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It's not my impression at all. Admittedly I might be a bit biased as I have lived in Italy (as non-Italian) and I haven't lived in England, but I don't know if I have met a single Latino who'd rather live in Manchester than in Torino (again, we don't discuss stuff like career opportunities) if he was given a choice and a very healthy amount of money. Sadly, racism can indeed be an issue, but not really a one that would touch Latinos.Very debatable. Folks living in England might reckon the grass is greener on the other side but most neutrals, Latinos included would choose England over Italy. Not to mention the problems with racism Italy has.
Half of this is an old stereotype thinking Manchester is some backwards place with nothing to do, when in reality as a City its now up there with the very best.It's not my impression at all. Admittedly I might be a bit biased as I have lived in Italy (as non-Italian) and I haven't lived in England, but I don't know if I have met a single Latino who'd rather live in Manchester than in Torino (again, we don't discuss stuff like career opportunities) if he was given a choice and a very healthy amount of money. Sadly, racism can indeed be an issue, but not really a one that would touch Latinos.
Brexit Britain is hardly a beacon for racial toleranceVery debatable. Folks living in England might reckon the grass is greener on the other side but most neutrals, Latinos included would choose England over Italy. Not to mention the problems with racism Italy has.
After a lull in any real transfer chat for a while, I'm refueled and raring to goYeah... But still not entirely sure it's real, after all fake rumours this summer.
I'm exhausted!
I've never thought of Manchester (or any other English city tbh) as of a backwards place with nothing to do, but from my own experience I can tell you that for many Southerners and Latinos the stereotype about England (bar London, London has it's own stereotype) is quite similar to the one of my home country - bad weather, lots of rain, unamusing local food. Not saying they're right (especially with climate getting completely fecked your weather argument is losing the grounds) but yeah, I'd say that for vast majority of young lads from Argentina Torino will sound more alluring than Manchester.Half of this is an old stereotype thinking Manchester is some backwards place with nothing to do, when in reality as a City its now up there with the very best.
Yeah but I don't think we are going to let him for free either.It would be so good if we can somehow shift Sanchez.
Surely some China club would take a chance on him after missing out on Bale.
I honestly think all this is just media filling their pages. The deal is probably already done, they're just having to work out the last little bits and say their goodbyes etc.I'm confused as to why a meeting between Sarri and Dybala is needed in the first place. If his agent and Juventus's sporting director were in London trying to negotiate terms with United, then that suggests Sarri has already communicated he doesn't need him, or the decision is out of his hands anyway. It'll be a bit silly if during the meeting Sarri says he wants Dybala there. In that case, wouldn't he have already discussed that with the sporting director and his agent?
I quite clearly said, "if they actually wanted to be at the club I'd prefer them to Dybala."Has Ben Yedder or Dembele come out and said they would love to play for United? In fact Dembele said he wants to focus on Lyon. Why do you want him then? He doesn’t have the “desire” to come here.
The whole lifestyle thing is dependant on the player in question and his nationality isn't really a good indicator imo.
Theres two choices for rich folk in manchester.
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You can live in the city centre in an amazing penthouse and be a 5 minute walk from every type of restaurant you could think of, any type of shop you can think of and see any type of event (MEN arena) - Guardiola is in this boat and he prefers Manchester over Munich apparently; which he said was surprising at first.
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You can also be rich in manchester and live out of the city in areas like Wilmslow, alderley edge, hale barns etc which are nice little villages on their own but there isn't that much to do around there although the house you will be living in will be one of the most up to date, desirable mansions you can buy in the world.
Most footballers who have settled here have picked number 2 but number 1 is becoming more popular with the growth of residential developments in manchester city centre. Alot of recent city staff have chosen to reside in the city and I reckon united the same, although traditionally i think the club (fergie) would've preferred the players to settle down in the quiet leafy suburbs with their family.
All in all manchester is a good destination for the rich. The weather obviously isn't great but a few years of living in a cooler wetter climate isn't the end of the world is it? Everyone is different. I wouldn't mind living in Pripyat for a few yeara if a company was willing to double my current wages for example.
So how is that any different to Dybala saying he wants to stay at his current club and wants to focus on Juve?I quite clearly said, "if they actually wanted to be at the club I'd prefer them to Dybala."
If none of them wanted to join, I wouldn't want any of them.
In terms of Dembele, why wouldn't he want to focus on Lyon? That's his current club and until he has genuine reason to focus on another club why should he?
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If that is the case its really stupid PR form our side. Getting fans excited over the prospect of a world-class signing.Think it's a tactic by United and Juventus to make Inter stump up to pay for Lukaku and sell Icardi to Juventus
I've not been to Turin but Manchester is a very underrated city. There's a lot going on, as you said it's vibrant. I think anybody would like it if they gave it a chance.Spent some time in both cities, Turin and Manchester. Turin is beautiful, great place if you got money, nice surrounds, decent climate, not too far from Milan etc. but Manchester by far outstrips it from a contemporary cultural and cosmopolitan stand point, it’s the more exciting and vibrant city for sure.
He might be constipated, we have to know!Is he home now? what is he having for lunch? Sky news understand that Dybala is now taking a dump.
South of France.We should just relocate the club to London. Would solve it all.
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I guess it comes down to personal preference . I've never been to Italy too my view of Italy is based on a few relatives going on and on about the racial issues they face living in Italy. We are Muslims so its probably not as bad for everyone. This is a topic for another thread though.It's not my impression at all. Admittedly I might be a bit biased as I have lived in Italy (as non-Italian) and I haven't lived in England, but I don't know if I have met a single Latino who'd rather live in Manchester than in Torino (again, we don't discuss stuff like career opportunities) if he was given a choice and a very healthy amount of money. Sadly, racism can indeed be an issue, but not really a one that would touch Latinos.