Makes a lot of sense. But, as always, things can change pretty quickly. Remember when Thiago Motta was the new big coaching sensation a few seasons ago, and everybody was linking him with the biggest clubs? Took only half a season to end it all. So, let's see how Cesc does.
That said, I wouldn't be mad about it. Prevents us from overpaying, doesn't give Real something that really solves the biggest issues and we have more time to look for other solutions.
Just hope it doesn't turn into a soap opera because Alvarez wants us but Atleti wants Real...
Question is, what would they accomplish with that, apart from signing a big name and pissing Barca off? You still have Mbappe and Vini, so how is this supposed to work? Is one of them playing RW? Alvarez behind Mbappe? Or are they selling Vini? I wouldn't get it.
Question is, what would they accomplish with that, apart from signing a big name and pissing Barca off? You still have Mbappe and Vini, so how is this supposed to work? Is one of them playing RW? Alvarez behind Mbappe? Or are they selling Vini? I wouldn't get it.
🚨🗣️ “When asked if Julian Alvarez is Real Madrid’s mystery target, the reply from both his camp and the club is ‘no comment’” @FabrizioRomano#Transfers 🇦🇷
🚨🗣️ @victorlozano73 (left): “For me, Casadó should be an untransferable player. He's very important to the squad. He's miles better than Frenkie de Jong. Casado is UNTOUCHABLE for me.” #fcblive
🚨🗣️ @DBR8 (right): “No.. not at all. There's a reason Frenkie is indispensable for Hansi Flick.” #fcblive
I don't know, Lucho is obviously great, but let's not forget that the situation at Barca is completely different than the one at PSG. Here you have a serious league and you don't have unlimited money. Also, I still remember how his first stint ended, wasn't pretty.
The more I read about this deal, the more I think Bernardo and his agent want €12M gross. 😅
Would make a lot more sense and sounds a lot more realistic.
🚨🎖| Bernardo Silva is willing to take a SIGNIFICANT pay cut to join Barcelona. He continues to prioritise Barça and is making a major financial sacrifice to help make the deal possible. [@mundodeportivo] #fcblive 👏
❗️Bernardo Silva has 2 ‘main’ proposals, in the form of verbal communications with his agent Jorge Mendes.
Barça and Atletico both are involved in the story. Bernardo asks generally for €12M net, but for the right club, it could reduce to make way for the deal.
There are several proposals in front of him, but he prefers Spain.
Via (🟢): @FabrizioRomano
IF true, and Atletico make it clear that this is their breaking point, you go look for other players. 70+10 for Gordon is already heavy stuff, but 130-150 for Alvarez would be absolute madness.
🚨 JUST IN: FC Barcelona are set to place an opening bid for Julián Álvarez of around €100m. Atlético Madrid want significantly MORE than the €120m Barça paid for Antoine Griezmann in 2019. Alvárez has made it clear he wants the move. [@JacobsBen]
🚨🎖| 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: Barcelona remain interested in keeping Marcus Rashford despite the imminent arrival of Anthony Gordon. However, Barça’s next major objective is a big-money move for Julián Álvarez. [@SkySportsLyall] #fcblive 🔥
❗️Julian Alvarez is now the great goal for Barcelona, who wants to try and get closer to his signing in the next days. The club still believes they can get him for €100m, a figure which could increase by adding bonuses and clauses. ☎️
Following meeting with his agent yesterday, Julian has already told Atletico that if Barça comes knocking, he’ll prefer that. Deco, on it, working to get it done before the WC if possible.
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🚨 MAJOR BREAKING - #NUFC have made Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli their number one PRIORITY target to replace the Barcelona-bound Anthony Gordon, as per @LaSevillafut 🤯
The Magpies are ready to TRIGGER the 24-year-old Moroccan’s €60m (£51.9m) release clause! 💸