Summer 2020 Transfer Thread

[Scott_M]

 

Barca are saying he had to hand in any request by 10th June. Lawyers are now looking into it.

 

As long as he doesn’t come over here (unless it’s for us) I’m not fussed. 

[Barrington Womble]

6 hours ago, TheDrowningMan said:

Chelsea have never stopped spending shitloads. This might end up being an above-average summer, but they’ve got their thinnest squad in over 15 years and just look like they’re throwing money around without much of a plan.
 

The fact that they think Chilwell and an ancient Thiago Silva who was on his way to Fiorentina is going to be sufficient defensively suggests a real naivety. Even Oblak, if he signs, is going to be exposed in a way people aren’t used to seeing unless Lampard is planning a complete overhaul of their playing style.

Someone posted this the other day about them spending without a plan. So they've got the Ajax lad to replace willian, Germany's striker to replace an inconsistent kid, England's best left back to replace the embarrassment that Alonso has become and ok Silva is cracking on, but he's better than any centre back they have. And you're suggesting buying the best shot stopped on the planet is a bad thing? It seems like they have a plan to me, improve all over the pitch. Will they be at our level right away, well maybe not as there aren't many VVD's about and we didn't do it in one summer either. Up to now I don't see any Chelsea signing that doesn't improve their first XI. 

 

 

[Barrington Womble]

12 minutes ago, Stront19m Dog™ said:

Messi has United signing written all over him. Part of me would very much like to see him found out in the Premier League. 

Surely if he leaves Barca he'll join old peanut head at the emptihad?

[Horus]

16 minutes ago, Doctor Troy said:

Echo article incoming "Liverpool could save millions in the transfer as they already have their own Mbappe" after Brewster scoring twice today. 

Messi wanting out of Barca proves FSG have got it right.

[liverpoolsno9]

2 minutes ago, The Gaul said:

Someone posted this the other day about them spending without a plan. So they've got the Ajax lad to replace willian, Germany's striker to replace an inconsistent kid, England's best left back to replace the embarrassment that Alonso has become and ok Silva is cracking on, but he's better than any centre back they have. And you're suggesting buying the best shot stopped on the planet is a bad thing? It seems like they have a plan to me, improve all over the pitch. Will they be at our level right away, well maybe not as there aren't many VVD's about and we didn't do it in one summer either. Up to now I don't see any Chelsea signing that doesn't improve their first XI. 

 

 

Chelsea concern me, they’re not as good as our strongest team but their squad is quite strong with loads of options which stands them in good stead for when the ridiculously hectic schedule starts in February. Our lack of cover for the front 3 will bite us on the arse if we don’t get someone in. 

[Horus]

7 minutes ago, The Gaul said:

Surely if he leaves Barca he'll join old peanut head at the emptihad?

Less que un club

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Edwards fetch...

 

One phone call from Klopp is all that he needs...

[sir roger]

Hotting up , you can just make out Klopp and Messi on the third back row.

 

[Megadrive Man]

33 minutes ago, Scott_M said:

 

Barca are saying he had to hand in any request by 10th June. Lawyers are now looking into it.

 

As long as he doesn’t come over here (unless it’s for us) I’m not fussed. 

Like rats leaving a sinking ship.

 

Have Everton declared their hand yet?

[Bobby Hundreds]

Messi probably just wanting a further 300 grand a week from Barca thats all. Only City or PSG that could afford him.

[The Guest]

If he’s handing a transfer request in he knows where he’s going.  He’s not just going to be doing it for a laugh.  I imagine like most people he thinks Guardiola is a complete knobhead but on top of that he’s going to need to run in a Guardiola team.  I can’t see it being City.  If he does go there though it would be interesting to see how the dynamics would change.  They would still batter loads of teams by big score lines but struggle in games when their defence makes stupid errors or big games when they get ran everywhere by teams willing to attack them.

If I were to guess it would be PSG or Juventus.

[johnsusername]

Only a small amount of clubs could afford his wages and fee. City, Man U, PSG, Juventus, Everton. The clubs at the very top table. 

[3 Stacks]

17 minutes ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

Messi probably just wanting a further 300 grand a week from Barca thats all. Only City or PSG that could afford him.

Nah, apparently this is for real. Puyol tweeted that he's supporting Messi and Suarez replied to it, it looks on. And yeah, it will be PSG or City. There's a weird Inter shout making its way around too. And Juve but no club could afford Messi and Ronaldo, surely.

[TheDrowningMan]

5 minutes ago, 3 Stacks said:

Nah, apparently this is for real. Puyol tweeted that he's supporting Messi and Suarez replied to it, it looks on. And yeah, it will be PSG or City. There's a weird Inter shout making its way around too. And Juve but no club could afford Messi and Ronaldo, surely.

Could see Juventus if Ronaldo allows it. There would be enormous money in the two playing in the same team thanks to all the morons who support ‘Leo’ and ‘CR7’ above any club.

[bizzle10]

whatever happens i hope he fakes a back inury,refuses to train to force a move in true barca style

[1892-LFCWasBorn]

Messi odds at staying at Barca or going to City was both 3.0 20 mins ago.

 

Messi staying has been cut to 2.0 and City increased to 4.0.

 

[Posterguy]

Would be a disaster if he signed for a non-LFC Premier League club.

[Harry Squatter]

16 minutes ago, TheDrowningMan said:

Could see Juventus if Ronaldo allows it. There would be enormous money in the two playing in the same team thanks to all the morons who support ‘Leo’ and ‘CR7’ above any club.

Fucking hate those Ronaldo and Messi fanboys. 

[johnsusername]

2 minutes ago, Doctor Troy said:

Fucking hate those Ronaldo and Messi fanboys. 

It's weird - there's loads for even shit players. Pogba has loads. Even Ozil has them! I suppose it's worldwide fans who have no connections to a club? 

[Pidge]

31 minutes ago, The Guest said:

If he’s handing a transfer request in he knows where he’s going.

Would have to be very careful about that. He might have a break clause but he's still under contract, sides would surely need Barca's permission to talk terms with him.

[The Guest]

1 minute ago, Pidge said:

Would have to be very careful about that. He might have a break clause but he's still under contract, sides would surely need Barca's permission to talk terms with him.

It’s fantasy land to think players‘ agents and players for that matter don’t speak to clubs while their under contract.

[TheDrowningMan]

I wouldn’t be surprised if this is Messi's power play to get the club president out sooner rather than later, so I’m braced for his resignation followed by endless speculation about how Barcelona are 'poised' to make Van Dijk an offer he can’t refuse.

[Pidge]

Just now, The Guest said:

It’s fantasy land to think players‘ agents and players for that matter don’t speak to clubs while their under contract.

Obviously, but considering the legal battles Barca are already hinting at, they will go for the 'tapping up' angle as well. 

[Scott_M]

3 minutes ago, TheDrowningMan said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if this is Messi's power play to get the club president out sooner rather than later, so I’m braced for his resignation followed by endless speculation about how Barcelona are 'poised' to make Van Dijk an offer he can’t refuse.

I agree with this bit.

 

Puyol & Suarez have already taken to Twitter to back Messi. Bet it’ll be Pique and the rest tomorrow.

 

Effectively a vote of no confidence in the board & President.

[magicrat]

Not so sure he would be that devastating in the PL. He strolls about at Barca with everyone else doing the the legwork

Cant see him doing too much pressing tbh especially at 33 .