Good news, if he continues to show the skill and attitude of last season. I do have concerns about him though. He has looked well off that level in the couple of games so far, and he does have an arrogance about him that verges on 'I'm Billy Big Bollox'
Good news: Angelo Stiller's proposed move to Los Ladrones is off, meaning he's still on the market Bad news: Angelo Stiller's knee ligaments attempted to make the move to Madrid while the rest of Stiller was on Stuttgart's training ground
Given he's on a reported £166k a week, which is literally double what Fulham were paying him, that's the likely reason why it's going to be a loan Also explains why Bayern are so keen to get him off their books a year after signing him
A loan makes sense to me, fills a hole that we hope Archie Gray will grow in to, and seeing and training with Palinha playing the role can only help.
£166k a week for Bayern is probably peanuts to be honest, I just don’t think they really need him - which hopefully works for us! I’m happy for the club to be covering his wages if need be, I think he’s a very good DM, somewhat in the Wanyama mould and it’s something we’ve lacked since Wanyama too. I think a midfield trio of Palhinha, Bentancur and Maddison has the right blend of grit, stamina and creativity to be an effective unit.
I really wanted us to sign him when he left Fulham. Adds some much needed grit, experience and dare I say it bullying to the midfield. I hope we get this over the line.
