Han Shot First
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Shame to see Flappy go, but he deserves to start somewhere, surprised he didn't go to Schalke though, no disrespect to Swansea but Schalke are a far better side.
According to Marca,Arsenal are going to activate the €4 million(£3.3 million) buy back clause in Carlos Vela's contract.
Realistic transfer business or not?
Aurier (rb - 12mil), Schwarzer (gk - free), vela (wf - 3mil), fabregas (cm - 35mil), mandzukic (st - 15-20mil)
Total cost: 65-70mil
I'd prefer us to go for di Maria or Sanchez instead of vela if we have the funds available but at the respective prices I expect we will more likely go for vela.
Morata...based on the one game I saw him in? Nasty. Seriously though we already have a big lump in Giroud so I see no need to add another, be it Madzukic (who's rumoured to be a disruptive tw*t) or Morata (young with potential). I'd rather we focused on someone who either compliments Ollie or adds a completely different option like Aguero/Suarez do. I'm not for one second suggesting we could sign either player, just that I like the powerful, fast forward who can beat a man and could also play off the big man if needed.
Also, regarding Vela and Di Maria. I see no reason not to get both personally. If you're good enough you will play and should Vela not work out then you can make cracking money on him next season.

It hurts when you’re always doing your best for your club and then you hear that you might be going to Tottenham
Di Maria doesn't sound like he wants to leave Real though and has talked about how he values his relationship with Ancelotti. This came after he was asked about last summer when he was potentially being used as a makeweight in the Gareth Bale bid and he quite rightly stated that it 'Hurt' to be linked to a club like Tottenham![]()
Naughty. He didn't say "a club like" did he. As you, very reasonably, said it was the thought that Real didn't want him anymore. I think they probably do now after his last few performances.
Di Maria is a regular starter now and has played alot of games in a central attacking mid position.Ancelotti seems to rate him highly. For that reason he's FAR less likely to leave.
Unless of course Real need to finance a big move for the likes of Suarez.