Guilherme Siqueira has just been signed by Atletico. A 28 year old left back from Grenada which will surely fuel the Luis rumours further.
Does 18 odd million seem a lot for a full back in his late 20's?? (Luis I mean).
Who makes way for him though, still thinks we should be signing someone like Ricardo Rodriguez or De Sciglio, guys who offer more long term investment.
Who makes way for him though, still thinks we should be signing someone like Ricardo Rodriguez or De Sciglio, guys who offer more long term investment.
Looks like Real Madrid want Ramires, 25m being talked. I'd take it or even a swap deal for Varane or Coentrao (give or take money) if that is possible. Although another midfielder leaving could leave us short.
Kalas has joined Cologne on loan for the season. Just been promoted to the Bundesliga (i think) so will be playing at a good level.
I guess that with Kalas and Luiz gone we're going to be in for a CB.
Lot of rumour circulating on us offering Ramires + 10m for Luka Modric, although it does state that Real might want a bit more.
It also states that this deal could be an alternative to Fabregas. For me, I would not budge on the 10m offered along with Ramires as 35m is about right for Modric at his age.
As for it being an alternative, can't we sign both. That would be brilliant business from our end. And our midfield would look over impressive with Fabregas, Modric, Matic, Oscar, Hazard, Willian, Schurrle and Salah with Van Ginkel being able to learn off all of those great players whilst he offers depth to the squad.
Just my two cents, but would love to see it happen.
Where have you seen this?
I havent seen anything about us signing Modric.
I was lead to believe by the Times and Telegraph that the Fabregas deal was all but done, he has agreed terms, Roman is just quibbling over a couple of million on the asking price because he doesnt want Arsenal to get a profit percentage.
http://metro.co.uk/2014/06/11/chels...id-over-ramires-for-luka-modric-swap-4758135/
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...OCK-Ramires-swap-deal-as-Fabregas-alternative
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport...e4116295.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2014_06_11 (subscription required)
I'm not sure on the reliability of the other 30 odd articles, most stemming from the original I think. But The Times and Express are not too bad. I said it was just rumour, Fabregas does look done but if Modric was attainable AS WELL, I hope we do it.