Some googling suggests that Barca have pulled out. But that he’s not going to be short of suitors from high profile clubs including some with European football. Seems like an optimistic punt from us
https://www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com...lly-makes-him-free-player_305054_102_amp.html A nice poorly translated article here claims that he signed a pre contract with Barca, but new manager Hans Flick cancelled the contract, leaving Guido with no direction. the interview quoted with Rodriguez also intimates he doesn’t want to stay in La Liga. Sounds like he might be too good for us, but we can offer a good wage and a guaranteed start. I expect to see him at Portman Road in the next few days
A West Ham fan page (yeah I know) suggested Ipswich have given Johnson a 60k p/w contract. If true that is higher than pretty much everyone in our squad and 5x or more higher than most of their squad. Surely that can’t be the case. And if it is could ruffle some feathers. Which is why I expect it to be nonsense There is still going to be a big gap between their new signings and the players on league one contracts
For all the Ipswich bluster - the only signings they've made as far as I can see are spending £20m+ on Omari Hutchinson. A risk. And Ben Johnson - fine but at what wages (and I think I'd take the upside of Yukinari). Their greatest asset remains their manager and I've no doubt they'll back him but the quality of their squad is way short of what's needed for the PL. I'd much rather be in our position both in terms of initial squad and who we've added so far.
Would they offer more money? That's what he wanted. (the likes of Koopmeiners and Lookman are on 40k p/w)
They are the European champions, And will be playing in the champions league, He'll surely reject us if Atalanta bid is serious.
¡Ay caramba! Maybe not the best Santana track but hey it's the great Carlos with some trademark guitar in there.
If the rumoured fees are true then then would need to at least equal their record if not smash it. €20m seems to be their comfort zone. With €29m as their record
Seem to remember you lot saying he was pretty ****, other than a few worldies he scored. Not very excited by this
He's a decent option off the bench, good eye for goal and a different profile to what you have in midfield. Probably minimal fee - not exciting bit sometimes you don't need exciting, you need depth.
I think it was his goal against the dog botherers that made people stand up and take notice but isn't he a bit lazy, definitely more attacking than the 3 we have, that's for sure
I wouldn't say he was lazy tbh, He did what he had too in our system, Loves to run from deep with the ball at his feet.
As a loan its good business. He won't set the world on fire but would start for most sides and will be a good squad option for you lot.
