2018 Summer Transfers

Discussion in 'Soccer Board' started by Ned Yocho, Mar 1, 2018.

  1. rainey

    rainey Good Ebening

    Serie A is the perfect league for older players, it is more technical/tactical and less pace driven. Di Natale was banging in goals at 38. I've hated him since his Manc days, however it is refreshing to see Chrissy make such a logical decision, it is clear he loves the game and at his fitness level will be able to play at Juve for 5-7 years if he wants. To me, this ends any MLS aspirations which is clearly a physical and pace oriented league. Real Madrid is not a club for old men, and to go out after three Champions League titles on the trot is fucking smart. Still hard to believe he only won La Liga twice.

    For Real Madrid, it's an end of an era to the singular best transfer of all time. To get 100 million for a 33 year old player is fucking insane business. The problem for Perez now, is that the two most potent young forwards in the game are owned by Qatar. Plus, any foreign player coming in now has to contend with the insanity of the Spanish tax code.

    Hazard should be the first choice, he is keen to leave and Roman has disengaged from Chelsea. However, it is hard to see how Madrid can get a goalscorer right now. Going to be an attacking midfield heavy squad for a few years. I don't think PSG lets go of Neymar or Mbappe right now, those two will have to run their contract down a bit to be able to apply pressure.
     
    #1001 rainey, Jul 10, 2018
    Last edited: Jul 10, 2018
    clemsonvianj, visa, Wu and 2 others like this.
  2. Earn_Marks

    Earn_Marks Lemon Pepper Wet
    Donor
    Georgia BulldogsAtlanta FalconsAtlanta UnitedLiverpoolBonnaroo

    It’s a good deal for both, but your first take was wrong. ‘Highway robbery’ is a dumpster fire take
     
  3. ChileanNole

    ChileanNole Soccer Expert
    Staff Donor
    Real MadridFlorida State SeminolesMiami MarlinsMiami DolphinsLeeds United

  4. Wu

    Wu Nope.
    TMB OG

    Supposedly 7m

    Seems like good business
     
    Nelson likes this.
  5. RavenNole

    RavenNole Well-Known Member
    Baltimore RavensTampa Bay LightningChelsea

    Napoli president seems to have confirmed Jorginho to Chelsea. Sarri supposedly next.

     
    Bankz likes this.
  6. Heavy Mental

    Heavy Mental non serviam
    Donor
    Metal

    Yarmolenko to West Ham now official

     
    Wu, Popovio, El_Pato and 4 others like this.
  7. Walt Disney

    Walt Disney #Dawgzy
    Donor TMB OG
    Georgia BulldogsManchester City

    Hopefully we get an
    :warn:
    Back to city now?
     
  8. Nelson

    Nelson Can somebody please get Ja Rhule on the phone
    Donor
    Nebraska CornhuskersDenver NuggetsDenver BroncosColorado AvalanceBorussia DortmundManchester UnitedColorado State Rams

    Bit late in career to try the premier league, normally quite difficult. He’s very sturdy though.
     
  9. Walt Disney

    Walt Disney #Dawgzy
    Donor TMB OG
    Georgia BulldogsManchester City

  10. clemsontyger04

    clemsontyger04 Two offensive coordinators are better than one
    Donor TMB OG
    Clemson TigersAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsCarolina PanthersCarolina HurricanesChelseaTiger WoodsCollege Football PlayoffNational LeagueGame of ThronesUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamBarAndGrillOlympics

    That guy is salty
     
    cal2431, Wu, Popovio and 8 others like this.
  11. SugarShaun

    SugarShaun A man of many hobbies
    Donor
    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland BrownsManchester CityColumbus CrewUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    He kinda struggled at Dortmund didn’t he?
     
  12. Heavy Mental

    Heavy Mental non serviam
    Donor
    Metal

    Yes, not too sure why. Maybe injuries. He has some ridiculous highlights from his time there, some awesome long-range goals.

    He's really one-footed. Plays like poor man's Robben.
     
    SugarShaun likes this.
  13. Topper Bottoms

    Topper Bottoms Daniel Levy's BFF
    Donor
    Pittsburgh PanthersPittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh PenguinsDC UnitedTottenham HotspurPittsburgh Pirates

    West Ham gunning to be this seasons “FM from 5 years ago super team.”

    Everton wore that crown last year
     
  14. SugarShaun

    SugarShaun A man of many hobbies
    Donor
    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland BrownsManchester CityColumbus CrewUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    Stoke had that window where they did as well and it was glorious
     
  15. NoleNBlue (Ret.)

    NoleNBlue (Ret.) The fuck is that? It's an armoire.
    Donor TMB OG
    Florida State SeminolesBayern Munich

    Super sub Robben now imo
     
    Heavy Mental likes this.
  16. Wu

    Wu Nope.
    TMB OG

    The hammer hooligans will be singing songs of getting The Boy on a free
     
  17. aisle seven

    aisle seven Well-Known Member
    Donor

    Seri to Fulham is official.

     
    ChileanNole and BayouMafia like this.
  18. Irush

    Irush Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG

  19. Pasta88

    Pasta88 Canes, Bruins, Raps, Jays and Sunderland.
    Donor
    Miami HurricanesToronto Blue JaysToronto RaptorsBoston BruinsSunderland

    Barcelona signed Clement Lenglet for 35.9 mil euros
     
    fsutony likes this.
  20. Illinihockey

    Illinihockey Well-Known Member
    Chicago CubsChicago BullsChicago BearsChicago BlackhawksIllinois Fightin' IlliniLiverpool

    Does Conte getting sacked count as a transfer?
     
  21. Nelson

    Nelson Can somebody please get Ja Rhule on the phone
    Donor
    Nebraska CornhuskersDenver NuggetsDenver BroncosColorado AvalanceBorussia DortmundManchester UnitedColorado State Rams

    When Hazard will soon follow, I think it does
     
  22. clemsontyger04

    clemsontyger04 Two offensive coordinators are better than one
    Donor TMB OG
    Clemson TigersAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsCarolina PanthersCarolina HurricanesChelseaTiger WoodsCollege Football PlayoffNational LeagueGame of ThronesUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamBarAndGrillOlympics

    :laugh:

    Conte getting sacked was done to benefit Hazard
     
  23. Andy Reocho

    Andy Reocho Please don't get lost in the sauce
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Kansas JayhawksKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsNewcastle UnitedBig 8 ConferenceFormula 1

    Mikel Merino from Newcastle to Real Sociedad for 10mil
     
  24. three stacks

    three stacks hasta la victoria siempre
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Miami HurricanesBarcelonaMiami HeatAntifaAnarchy

    means Mina is definitely on his way out unfortunately
     
    fsutony likes this.
  25. Popovio

    Popovio The poster formerly known as "MouseCop"
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesLos Angeles LakersChelseaWerder-Bremen

    Really surprised Fulham got Seri, heck of a signing.
     
    BayouMafia likes this.
  26. Druce

    Druce Fuck football.
    Donor
    North Carolina TarheelsNotre Dame Fighting IrishAtlanta BravesDetroit LionsBarcelonaSneakers

    I just don't get this. I know he wasn't a big money signing, but he's only been at the club for half a season.
     
  27. Owsley

    Owsley My friends call me Bear
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesAtlanta UnitedTottenham HotspurGrateful DeadUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    Doesn’t mean he isn’t going to Madrid, though.
     
    rainey likes this.
  28. clemsontyger04

    clemsontyger04 Two offensive coordinators are better than one
    Donor TMB OG
    Clemson TigersAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsCarolina PanthersCarolina HurricanesChelseaTiger WoodsCollege Football PlayoffNational LeagueGame of ThronesUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamBarAndGrillOlympics

    Dont see us selling and I dont see him pushing us to sell him.

    Thibaut, that guy is gone to Real if they come calling.
     
  29. nexus

    nexus TMB’s TSO
    Donor TMB OG
    Indiana HoosiersNotre Dame Fighting IrishChicago CubsPittsburgh PenguinsReal MadridTool

    Then you haven't been paying attention
     
    TheFreak55 and rainey like this.
  30. clemsontyger04

    clemsontyger04 Two offensive coordinators are better than one
    Donor TMB OG
    Clemson TigersAtlanta BravesCharlotte HornetsCarolina PanthersCarolina HurricanesChelseaTiger WoodsCollege Football PlayoffNational LeagueGame of ThronesUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamBarAndGrillOlympics

    I have though. His want to play for Zidane was a huge part to him showing interest in Real. Throw in that his relationship with Conte had soured to a point of no return and the club had to decide, keep Conte or Hazard. Looks like the decision was just made.
     
  31. rainey

    rainey Good Ebening

    Dh6GbcjW0AA2Nd4.jpg
     
    Wu, ARCO, three stacks and 1 other person like this.
  32. Illinihockey

    Illinihockey Well-Known Member
    Chicago CubsChicago BullsChicago BearsChicago BlackhawksIllinois Fightin' IlliniLiverpool

    “It is true that Zidane is special but Madrid makes everyone dream. With or without Zidane, Madrid’s shirt is special. But I’m also doing well in blue so staying wouldn’t bother me,” said Hazard to BeIN Sports.

    “I’m fine at Chelsea and, for now, nobody has presented me with an offer,” he added.


    Thats about as non-committal to Chelsea as you can get
     
    cal2431, JCort, Tobias and 2 others like this.
  33. Andy Reocho

    Andy Reocho Please don't get lost in the sauce
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Kansas JayhawksKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsNewcastle UnitedBig 8 ConferenceFormula 1

  34. roonskie

    roonskie Getting older every day
    Donor
    Kansas State WildcatsKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsLiverpool

    What’s the over/under on when Conte ends up in Serie A, and with who?

    My guess is it’s before December to one of the Milan squads.
     
    ARCO and El_Pato like this.
  35. three stacks

    three stacks hasta la victoria siempre
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Miami HurricanesBarcelonaMiami HeatAntifaAnarchy

    especially with how he played in the WC
     
    Fran Tarkenton likes this.
  36. SugarShaun

    SugarShaun A man of many hobbies
    Donor
    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland BrownsManchester CityColumbus CrewUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    I don’t think he was bad defensively but I thought his good WC was more because of his set piece threat than what he did defensively
     
  37. three stacks

    three stacks hasta la victoria siempre
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Miami HurricanesBarcelonaMiami HeatAntifaAnarchy

    he was fucking awesome defensively. he and Sanchez were among the two best in the tournament. France’s CB’s are the only two I’d put above them
     
    Fran Tarkenton likes this.
  38. SugarShaun

    SugarShaun A man of many hobbies
    Donor
    Ohio State BuckeyesCincinnati RedsCleveland BrownsManchester CityColumbus CrewUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    I think he was good but disagree about awesome. Like I said, he wasn’t bad, I’d even say good but I think that is definitely overstating how good he was
     
    VoodooChild5 and Owsley like this.
  39. Illinihockey

    Illinihockey Well-Known Member
    Chicago CubsChicago BullsChicago BearsChicago BlackhawksIllinois Fightin' IlliniLiverpool

    Uh

    [​IMG]
     
    soulfly likes this.
  40. Bankz

    Bankz Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    MilanFormula 1

    There is going to be a ton of pressure on Gattuso from new ownership at Milan to get this team into the champions league next season. I could see him getting canned before the winter break if the team struggles
     
  41. three stacks

    three stacks hasta la victoria siempre
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Miami HurricanesBarcelonaMiami HeatAntifaAnarchy

    good point. godin is top 3 at worst in the world
     
  42. three stacks

    three stacks hasta la victoria siempre
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Miami HurricanesBarcelonaMiami HeatAntifaAnarchy

    what made him just good? he and Sanchez man marked Lewandoski/Sané/Kane and shut them down. admittedly, Kane played the best of those three
     
  43. roonskie

    roonskie Getting older every day
    Donor
    Kansas State WildcatsKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsLiverpool

    They would be my choice if I had to pick between them and Inter. If they are 7-8th in Nov or Dec I can absolutely see him coming in.

    The only reason I could see it not being them is if they can’t/won’t spend. Not sure he’d go somewhere he can’t make immediate changes.
     
  44. Gaknight

    Gaknight Well-Known Member
    Donor TMB OG
    UCF KnightsAtlanta HawksAtlanta FalconsAtlanta United

    Can’t see Spalletti getting fired anytime soon. Unless Icardi becomes to big for him to manage like Totti.
     
  45. Pasta88

    Pasta88 Canes, Bruins, Raps, Jays and Sunderland.
    Donor
    Miami HurricanesToronto Blue JaysToronto RaptorsBoston BruinsSunderland

    Jannik Vestergard to Southampton for 20 mil euros
     
  46. Andy Reocho

    Andy Reocho Please don't get lost in the sauce
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Kansas JayhawksKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsNewcastle UnitedBig 8 ConferenceFormula 1

    So there’s some chatter that Shaqiri to Liverpool could kick start Matt Ritchie to Stoke, Townsend to Newcastle, and Antonio to Palace
     
    #1046 Andy Reocho, Jul 13, 2018
    Last edited: Jul 13, 2018
  47. YNWA

    YNWA :feelsgoodman:
    Donor TMB OG
    Florida GatorsMiami DolphinsLiverpool

    Townsend? Haven’t seen his name ever linked with us.
     
  48. Owsley

    Owsley My friends call me Bear
    Donor TMB OG
    Alabama Crimson TideAtlanta BravesAtlanta UnitedTottenham HotspurGrateful DeadUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    Andros to Pool?
     
  49. TheFreak55

    TheFreak55 He should keep his mouth firmly shut
    Donor
    Auburn TigersManchester UnitedGame of ThronesGrateful Dead

    haven't had coffee yet sorry
     
  50. Andy Reocho

    Andy Reocho Please don't get lost in the sauce
    Staff Donor TMB OG
    Kansas JayhawksKansas City RoyalsKansas City ChiefsNewcastle UnitedBig 8 ConferenceFormula 1

    Wow I was reading an article talking about Liverpool transfers, my bad. Townsend to newcastle. Morning brain fart
     
    #1050 Andy Reocho, Jul 13, 2018
    Last edited: Jul 13, 2018