Kante, Bakayoko, Drinkwater, Fabregas
Not a bad selection for those two spots, at all
While Kante is there it doesn't even matter if the other one is below par anyway
Not a bad selection for those two spots, at all
While Kante is there it doesn't even matter if the other one is below par anyway
By mos6142 Go To Postsuarez is deadWhy the hell did they even let him play? Christ.
Suarez with the patented foul someone then act like you got hurt in the process.
Oh wow, should have been a red on him.
Oh wow, should have been a red on him.
By Francis Go To PostWhy the hell did they even let him play? Christ.just insane lol, he was supposed to be out for 4 weeks after super cup injury. disaster
One thing that surprised me about this transfer window is Ox, Llorente, and Barkley snubbing Chelsea even though they are champions, and probably a lock to finish in the top 4.
By mos6142 Go To Postjust insane lol, he was supposed to be out for 4 weeks after super cup injury. disasterI just don't get why he would risk playing and further aggravating his injury, at worst that could lead to shortening his career.
Not to mention he's already looked off at Barça for months on end.
argentina right now are like the representation of the "soccer is boring" meme
By Francis Go To PostI just don't get why he would risk playing and further aggravating his injury, at worst that could lead to shortening his career.going to be a blame game between barca officials and uraguary in the following weeks, regardless of player decision
Not to mention he's already looked off at Barça for months on end.
By Francis Go To Post£35 million for Drinkwater, £22 million for Silva.Should have gotten more but ok. Who the fuck cares about Adrien when we have Bruno Fernandes.
By Francis Go To PostI just don't get why he would risk playing and further aggravating his injury, at worst that could lead to shortening his career.Some players need telling that they can't play for their own good innit
Not to mention he's already looked off at Barça for months on end.
By Francis Go To PostI just don't get why he would risk playing and further aggravating his injury, at worst that could lead to shortening his career.I guess it's fine? He's already 31.
Not to mention he's already looked off at Barça for months on end.
By Hitch Go To PostSome players need telling that they can't play for their own good innitDefinitely. I respect their drive and love for the game, but some can be proper fools once it comes to taking care of themselves.
By Perfect Blue Go To PostHoly fuck Sakho has agedIt's just bad lighting.
By H13 Go To PostIs Mahrez to Chelsea still possible lads?In January.
Ed Aarons of The Guardian reporting a fresh £138 million bid for Coutinho from Barcelona.
I wish them good luck with that.
I wish them good luck with that.
By FlutterPuffs Go To PostGabriel Jesus is so gooodJaden Smith looking motherfucker
Odd's window ratings (going until I get bored, not doing 20 teams):
Overall:
Player power took a beat-down. Neymar is an exception, PSG were only able to take advantage due to release clause. Nearly every other attempt at exercising player power over clubs fell flat. VVD, Sanchez, Coutinho, Mahrez, Naby Keita, all high-profile examples.
Man Utd: A
+ Signed a reliable striker early in the window that fits their play style
+ Will have Ibra available for the second half of the Champions League
+ Took a player from a major rival who their manager trusts (Matic) and frees up other midfielders significantly
+ Didn't lose any important players
- Lindelof looks shaky. Could be a slow start to his Utd career.
Spurs: B
+ Replaced Walker with a talented if mercurial defender in Aurier
+ Kept Rose, Alderweirald, and other hot properties, adding to defense with Sanchez
+ Finally addressed depth in center forward position, their only obvious shortcoming as a squad.
+ Directly impeded a rival while strengthening themselves with the Llorente transfer
- Lacking in creativity, having failed to sign Barkley will be a little light in attack
Chelsea: C
+ Signed Morata who can apparently playmake with his head, has started well and looks reliable
+ Significant defensive signings with Christensen, Rüdiger and Bakayoko
+ Added to an already a strong midfield with Drinkwater
- Strengthened a rival and weakened themselves letting Magic go
- Appear to have managed Costa situation very poorly
- High profile rejections from Lukaku, VVD, Barkley, Llorente, Oxlaid Chamberlain, Llorente
Liverpool: B
+ Signed Salah who looks set to have a good season
+ Andy Robertson looks like decent cover for left back, may be starting left back later
+ Kept Phil Coutinho and Emre Can from Barça and Juve respectively
+ Alex Oxlaid Chamberlain will be a good depth signing who makes big improvements under Klopp, Solanke looks clever as well
+ Secured hugely talented Naby Keita for next season
- Failed to get VVD deal over the line, no significant improvements in defense
Man City: C
+ Good early incomings from Monaco in Mendy and Silva
+ Both fullback positions addressed in spades with good quality players
- Did not address central midfield or defense
- Center forward position lacks a reliable goal threat
- Failed to sign Sanchez after laying so much groundwork, no Evans either despite being very gettable.
Arsenal: B
+ Signed a quality, reliable goal scorer in Lacazette
+ Enhanced defense with highly-rated Kolasinic
+ Held onto Sanchez, Bellerin and Özil, all players tipped heavily to leave
+ Giroud not going to Everton will be a boon for Arsenal in the end.
- Left criminally light in central defense
- Strengthened a rival letting Oxlaid Chamberlain go to Liverpool and failed to replace him
- Midfield looks questionable
- Spent months under-offering for Lemar, only to offer enough when it was too late to convince the player and get the logistics worked out
Newcastle:
Overall:
Player power took a beat-down. Neymar is an exception, PSG were only able to take advantage due to release clause. Nearly every other attempt at exercising player power over clubs fell flat. VVD, Sanchez, Coutinho, Mahrez, Naby Keita, all high-profile examples.
Man Utd: A
+ Signed a reliable striker early in the window that fits their play style
+ Will have Ibra available for the second half of the Champions League
+ Took a player from a major rival who their manager trusts (Matic) and frees up other midfielders significantly
+ Didn't lose any important players
- Lindelof looks shaky. Could be a slow start to his Utd career.
Spurs: B
+ Replaced Walker with a talented if mercurial defender in Aurier
+ Kept Rose, Alderweirald, and other hot properties, adding to defense with Sanchez
+ Finally addressed depth in center forward position, their only obvious shortcoming as a squad.
+ Directly impeded a rival while strengthening themselves with the Llorente transfer
- Lacking in creativity, having failed to sign Barkley will be a little light in attack
Chelsea: C
+ Signed Morata who can apparently playmake with his head, has started well and looks reliable
+ Significant defensive signings with Christensen, Rüdiger and Bakayoko
+ Added to an already a strong midfield with Drinkwater
- Strengthened a rival and weakened themselves letting Magic go
- Appear to have managed Costa situation very poorly
- High profile rejections from Lukaku, VVD, Barkley, Llorente, Oxlaid Chamberlain, Llorente
Liverpool: B
+ Signed Salah who looks set to have a good season
+ Andy Robertson looks like decent cover for left back, may be starting left back later
+ Kept Phil Coutinho and Emre Can from Barça and Juve respectively
+ Alex Oxlaid Chamberlain will be a good depth signing who makes big improvements under Klopp, Solanke looks clever as well
+ Secured hugely talented Naby Keita for next season
- Failed to get VVD deal over the line, no significant improvements in defense
Man City: C
+ Good early incomings from Monaco in Mendy and Silva
+ Both fullback positions addressed in spades with good quality players
- Did not address central midfield or defense
- Center forward position lacks a reliable goal threat
- Failed to sign Sanchez after laying so much groundwork, no Evans either despite being very gettable.
Arsenal: B
+ Signed a quality, reliable goal scorer in Lacazette
+ Enhanced defense with highly-rated Kolasinic
+ Held onto Sanchez, Bellerin and Özil, all players tipped heavily to leave
+ Giroud not going to Everton will be a boon for Arsenal in the end.
- Left criminally light in central defense
- Strengthened a rival letting Oxlaid Chamberlain go to Liverpool and failed to replace him
- Midfield looks questionable
- Spent months under-offering for Lemar, only to offer enough when it was too late to convince the player and get the logistics worked out
Newcastle:
By n8 dogg Go To PostAs of 11:30 with some still to be confirmed (including Zappa I think)Is that a prediction table for this season?
By Perfect Blue Go To PostArsenal better window than Chelsea?Chelsea at least had a better base team to begin with. Arsenal had a lot of dead weight... WE STILL HAVE DEBUCHY!
By Elchele Go To PostSwansea with the best signing in central midfield of the entire EPLMatic went to United, not Swansea.
By Perfect Blue Go To PostArsenal better window than Chelsea?
When you sit back and take stock of it I'd say Arsenal completed their main objectives more successfully than Chelsea did. Could average them both out to a C+ if you want, it's just my H O T T A K E you're free to add your own.
By LFMartins86 Go To PostMatic went to United, not Swansea.LOL
did not get Sanchez to sign new contract = F
an 80m asset will walk for free, while any reinforcements will still cost money. Should've just ripped the bandage off
an 80m asset will walk for free, while any reinforcements will still cost money. Should've just ripped the bandage off
By jtb Go To Postdid not get Sanchez to sign new contract = F
The most you could ever really coax out of Sanchez is another season. The 50m or whatever you didn't get from City for him will be worth it if he scores 18+ goals again and leads you into the CL. Should he be convinced mid-season, he can always sign that contract later, these things aren't limited to transfer windows
By FootbalIFan Go To PostNope lolDisgraceful. Di Maria out.
They might have to play qualfier play off vs new zealand lol
By Zabojnik Go To PostAlexis Alejandro Sanchez Sanchez will sign a new contract with Arsenal within two months.
Alexis form drops sharply, tanking Arsenal's already undead season and making City lose interest in signing him with the emergence of Raheem Sterling.
I see what you did there.