Figure Wooders wants to keep wages from escalating and minimise loss by selling players when you want to bring some in to show that we again made a profit for last season.
Then again I think a lot of United fans won't be as ecstatic even if we manage.to get Bale or Sandro in. City was so far ahead on points last season that it just took the wind out of our sails.
To be honest though, I'd be surprised if they manage to keep that form up. Think it will be a tighter race this season.
Then again I think a lot of United fans won't be as ecstatic even if we manage.to get Bale or Sandro in. City was so far ahead on points last season that it just took the wind out of our sails.
To be honest though, I'd be surprised if they manage to keep that form up. Think it will be a tighter race this season.
By inky Go To PostSometimes I forget Wooden can have good taste too.A broken man is right twice a week.
Football Gossip
Real Madrid have put Chelsea and Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 27, at the top of their transfer list to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, who has joined Juventus. (Star)
Chelsea and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 26, is expected to join Real Madrid for £31m. (Marca - in Spanish)
If they sell Courtois, Chelsea are considering re-signing 36-year-old Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech from Arsenal or Leicester's Denmark international Kasper Schmeichel, 31. (Sky Sports)
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill, 32, is considering bringing his six-year career at Stamford Bridge to an end this month as the club close in on a £44.2m deal for 23-year-old Juventus and Italy defender Daniele Rugani. (London Evening Standard)
The Blues remain in the race to sign Roma's Brazil goalkeeper Alisson despite Liverpool making a £62m bid for the 25-year-old. (Football Italia)
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, 46, will rejoin Juventus, the club the Frenchman played for between 1996 and 2001, as an advisor. (Libertad Digital)
Everton are in advanced talks to sign Bordeaux's Brazilian winger Malcolm, 21, in a £30m deal. (Sky Sports)
Bournemouth will spend a club record £32m to sign Levante and Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma, 23, and a further £25m on Genoa and Uruguay full-back Diego Laxalt, 25. (Sun)
Newcastle United's Spanish boss Rafael Benitez, 58, is not happy after being told he has to sell before he can strengthen his side. (Mirror)
Porto are still keen on signing Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba, 23, but are unwilling to meet the £8m asking price for the Congo international. (A Bola - in Portuguese)
West Brom have rejected a loan offer from Newcastle for Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon, 28, who has a £16.5m release clause in his contract. (Express and Star)
Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Italian side Sassuolo's Senegal striker Khouma Babacar, 25, for £12m. (Mirror)
Huddersfield are interested in signing Monaco's France youth international striker Adama Diakhaby. 22. (Sky Sports)
Italy striker Mario Balotelli, 27, arrived for pre-season training at Nice after talks with Marseille broke down. (Football Italia)
Brentford will demand £15m for 22-year-old forward Ollie Watkins, who they signed for just £1.8m only a year ago from Exeter City. Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are interested. (London Evening Standard
By Facism Go To PostHis resetera character is greatAutism?
By ATTICUS H Go To PostThiago is so deliciousFor half a season
The other half he is injured or struggling in form
By FortuneFaded Go To PostAutism?😂😂😂
Something's definitely cooking.
Also, the Zidane joining Juve's management in October news has been debunked. Least as far as the usual suspects (Di Marzio) know.
By FermentedFungi Go To PostGabriel Jesus and Sterling started almost every game for their NT as forwards.
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I would have bet City would be in the top 3 of that list.
Really looking forward to the new season. Some of our players, Pogba and Lukaku especially, had very successful tournaments and will hopefully hit the ground running. Lingard had a decent showing as did Young.
Biggest concern is that we don't see the same level of application from Pogba. This World Cup showed he has the all round game to match the very best. There's also the problem with Mourinho's muddled coaching and tactics that we need to get around. If Fred can adapt quickly with Matic and Pogba we might at least see a greater threat from midfield. Lingard can play in a 3 to decent effect also.
Biggest concern is that we don't see the same level of application from Pogba. This World Cup showed he has the all round game to match the very best. There's also the problem with Mourinho's muddled coaching and tactics that we need to get around. If Fred can adapt quickly with Matic and Pogba we might at least see a greater threat from midfield. Lingard can play in a 3 to decent effect also.
By Cleff Go To PostReally looking forward to the new season. Some of our players, Pogba and Lukaku especially, had very successful tournaments and will hopefully hit the ground running. Lingard had a decent showing as did Young.Pogba was fucking incredible this World Cup.
Biggest concern is that we don't see the same level of application from Pogba. This World Cup showed he has the all round game to match the very best. There's also the problem with Mourinho's muddled coaching and tactics that we need to get around. If Fred can adapt quickly with Matic and Pogba we might at least see a greater threat from midfield. Lingard can play in a 3 to decent effect also.
Small glimmer of hope in McKenna, hopefully with him at the helm they'll actually not suck while at the final third.
Overall play will probably still be Mou's soaking the pressure which will be dull as usual.
Overall play will probably still be Mou's soaking the pressure which will be dull as usual.
I have no enthusiasm for the season
The opening game is also clashing with Hamilton because for some fucking reason it's on a Friday night.
The opening game is also clashing with Hamilton because for some fucking reason it's on a Friday night.
By Arnie Go To PostPogba was fucking incredible this World Cup.He was excellent. The sort of player we've seen in glimpses at United. Dominating Dembele in the FA Cup SF, the City and Arsenal games etc. When he turns it on he's sensational. He just doesn't always do it. Part of that is on him of course. But another part is our stagnation under Mourinho. We never kicked on from his first season. A lot of players suffered.
Whew, just finished up the main story of the Witcher 3 and happy with the ending I got, though I think it’s probably one most people got.
Geralt tells Emhyr that Ciri is dead, Ciri becomes a Witcher, Geralt retires with Yen, Emhyr wins the war and Temeria gains sovereignty.
You guys were right that the game never lets up. Of the three branches, before the story converges, I liked Novigrad the least, and Velen the best. My complaint with the game is that combat is merely functional and nothing more than that, and that dungeon design isn’t anything to write home about. I was slaughtering pretty much everything on Hard mode due to all the paths the game to becoming stronger (potions, oils, mutagens, crafted Witcher gear). But that’s not really what kept me going.
Plot kicks ass, characters kick ass, world kicks ass, music kicks ass, one of the best games I’ve played since the PS4’s release without question.
Geralt tells Emhyr that Ciri is dead, Ciri becomes a Witcher, Geralt retires with Yen, Emhyr wins the war and Temeria gains sovereignty.
You guys were right that the game never lets up. Of the three branches, before the story converges, I liked Novigrad the least, and Velen the best. My complaint with the game is that combat is merely functional and nothing more than that, and that dungeon design isn’t anything to write home about. I was slaughtering pretty much everything on Hard mode due to all the paths the game to becoming stronger (potions, oils, mutagens, crafted Witcher gear). But that’s not really what kept me going.
Plot kicks ass, characters kick ass, world kicks ass, music kicks ass, one of the best games I’ve played since the PS4’s release without question.
The base game makes W3 my favourite of the generation.
The DLC makes it my favourite ever game. Get on that Hearts of Stone, Odd.
The DLC makes it my favourite ever game. Get on that Hearts of Stone, Odd.
La Stampa (reliable?) reporting that a fee has been agreed for Alisson.
€65mil + €10mil add-ons.
Edit:
Looks like it’s happening.
€65mil + €10mil add-ons.
Edit:
Looks like it’s happening.
Crazy that it's double the fee of the most expensive keeper, which has been the record for like 16 years
Liverpool have a good chance this year, they'll compete for the title. Their signings over the last two years have been great - clear and focussed on addressing needs. Makes me sad that we have limitless funds but still can't figure out how to put together a half coherent transfer strategy.
Only problem is that I reckon City will be even better than they were last year.
Only problem is that I reckon City will be even better than they were last year.
By Hitch Go To PostCrazy that it's double the fee of the most expensive keeper, which has been the record for like 16 yearsSeller's market innit.
That’s a shit load of money for a keeper, but like Viva’s said it’s addressing needs and you don’t get much more straightforward than that.
By Hitch Go To PostCrazy that it's double the fee of the most expensive keeper, which has been the record for like 16 yearsEdison cost like 40 so not the double
The Buffon fee has always amazed me. Years before Ronaldo to Real Madrid, a goalkeeper moves for 50 million Euro. Crazy!
Stories are that Chelsea are not letting Courtois go until they have secured a replacement. Next on the list is Gianluigi Donnarumma who according to sources has a cool name and is 19 years old. Roma are also interested.
Third kit. Made from sea trash, which is somehow appropriate. I think I like it the most out of the three.
By Feorax Go To PostLa Stampa (reliable?) reporting that a fee has been agreed for Alisson.Just according to keikaku. Let Chelsea spend big on Higs + Rugs. A 30M€ keeper will do.
€65mil + €10mil add-ons.
Looks like it’s happening.
It’s all relative as well. Van Dijk was a big fee but going back I’d now pay double. And nobody talks about the fee if the signing works. I’d we sort our goalkeeper for five years I’d pay £200m.
Funny we pay crazy amounts for defenders and a keeper, yet got away with murder when you consider the amounts paid for Mané, Firmino and Salah.
