Lucas is having a good game. So is Allen.
With Rodgers looking 20 more goals it's gonna be hard if they both play in midfield. Henderson would be a better bet for goals.
What players are being mentioned in exchange for Bale? I've only seen Morata named recently. Apparently Di Maria doesn't want to join them. Hope he doesn't. Di Maria and Soldado would replace Bale's goals.
Apparently Costa got spat on in a match v Betis, and they kicked the fuck of him. He scored the winner and was going mad.
After the match he was completely calm and said whatever happens on the pitch stays on the pitch. Seems like anything goes with him.
I don't know. He could be full of shit but he's seen more of Costa than I have. My first thought was the price was over the top from what I've seen of Costa. Hopefully he's class if we get him. I haven't see enough to say he's gonna be a success or not.
What's the point in that? He gave an opinion on Higuain when everyone thought he was going to Arsenal? I agree with him that Higuian is class but maybe not world class.
I've never seen Bernard play so don't know if he's better.
Haha. I think 21.8m seems a bit much but hopefully he's class. Gonna be interesting to see who gets left out if him, Coutinho, Sturridge and Suarez are all here and fit. Don't think we are strong enough defensively in midfield to play all 4.
BBC Sport Spanish writer said this:
Andy West @andywest01 4h
Diego Costa is a decent player, but he wouldn't get in Atletico's strongest starting eleven (Baptistao & Villa). €25m is outrageous money.
Yes, I did. When the story was broke tonight, someone, a Spanish based journalist I think, said he's a good player but the price is mad and he probably wouldn't be in the starting 11 if everyone was fit.
Why would I make that up?
John Henry - We have no fear of spending and competing with the very best but we will not overpay for players.
Bollocks. When are we competing with the very best for players?