[OT] English Premier League: Man City 17/18 Champions!

[hmir]

Nope rating Cesc is not the problem he is probably one of the best no 10 in the world but the problem is that we don't need a 10 in the system that we employ as that role is filled by Iniesta and Messi. So Cesc at Barca is between a rock and a hard place. He is not a CM so he can't be Xavi's heir and neither is he gonna replace either of Messi or Iniesta and thus Cesc finds himself without a position in the team. With a team built to play a 10 Cesc can be immense

Well, frankly he'd be in the same position at a lot of other Clubs.

Most Clubs have No. 10's much better than him, with a far better injury record. Would he get in ahead of Silva at City? Not in a million years. Would he get in ahead of Oscar at Chelsea? Not in a million years. Do Arsenal really need ANOTHER no 10 with Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshere, and Cazorla? Not really. Would he get in ahead of Sterling or Suarez (both have played off the striker or as no 10's last season and Lalana's arrival also now seems imminent)? Not in a million years.

Only leaves United as a possible destination as far as EPL Clubs because he could easily get in ahead of Potato-head, but then again, that's not really saying much, is it?

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Oh, and the other reason Clubs are staying away from Fabregas is all that transfer mess that happened last year. Where he was on the verge of leaving, and there were intermediaries involved, and in the end nothing happened. And then at the end he came out and said he was happy at Barca. That has put a few Clubs off, I would imagine. They all probably think this is just some ploy by Fabregas to send out a few feelers to the incoming Barca manager.

 

[Behrox]

Well, frankly he'd be in the same position at a lot of other Clubs.

Most Clubs have No. 10's much better than him, with a far better injury record. Would he get in ahead of Silva at City? Not in a million years. Would he get in ahead of Oscar at Chelsea? Not in a million years. Do Arsenal really need ANOTHER no 10 with Ozil, Ramsey, Wilshere, and Cazorla? Not really. Would he get in ahead of Sterling or Suarez (both have played off the striker or as no 10's last season and Lalana's arrival also now seems imminent)? Not in a million years.

Only leaves United as a possible destination as far as EPL Clubs because he could easily get in ahead of Potato-head, but then again, that's not really saying much, is it?

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Oh, and the other reason Clubs are staying away from Fabregas is all that transfer mess that happened last year. Where he was on the verge of leaving, and there were intermediaries involved, and in the end nothing happened. And then at the end he came out and said he was happy at Barca. That has put a few Clubs off, I would imagine. They all probably think this is just some ploy by Fabregas to send out a few feelers to the incoming Barca manager.

If its that than Cesc is gonna fall flat on his face with Lucho. And you say better no 10's neither of Silva,Oscar or anyone else beside Ozil is a no 10 plus statistically Cesc was the best PL midfielder this century

 

[cobby]

utd isnt involved cause we got Rooney , Mata , Kagawa and Adnan all for no 10 role , plus Cesc isn't a CM any more , but still he is miles better than CM we got right now and if used in CM position he will be good for us .

 

[hmir]

If its that than Cesc is gonna fall flat on his face with Lucho. And you say better no 10's neither of Silva,Oscar or anyone else beside Ozil is a no 10 plus statistically Cesc was the best PL midfielder this century

Silva played the second half of the season as no 10 behind a lone striker (Dzeko). Oscar is abosolutely the no 10 and that isn't even a debate.

I'm not sure where you're coming up with this.

 

[sTraNg3r]

Diego Costa passes his medical at Chelsea. £32mills.

 

[djkk16]

Hope costa's injury doesnt get worse so that he may be fit for the start of the premier league!

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[hmir]

Chelsea are going to be a major force next year. Costa is exactly the type of striker that Mourinho wanted,

 

[talalthegreat]

At 30m Fabregas will provide the right value for money to whatever club he goes. It's always nice to have depth in the squad. He is still one of the most creative midfielders around. Liverpool should give this some serious thought. Especially if Southampton are adamant on receiving no less than 30m for Lallana.

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Now that Chelsea have Costa, what does the future hold for El Nino?

 

[djkk16]

Hope diego cosra re-emulate that flying kick goal he did in the premier league!

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[hmir]

El Nino will always have Del Bosque who loves him dearly.

I'd take Lalana over Fabregas, even at 30 million. Lalana was really great last season, and in a high quality team, with high quality players around him, he'll be even better.

 

[sTraNg3r]

Granted Cesc hasn't had a great time at Barcelona individually, but he's still a great player. Really surprised that Arsenal aren't getting him back, the fans and the staff clearly love him.

So, in England the only likely destination seems to be Chelsea atm. Would be surprised if City get him.

 

[cobby]

Torres will likely go back to A.madrid or cheap sale to Inter milan.

reports now say barca coach Luis Enrique does not want to sell cesc to Chelsea who he sees as direct CL rivals , but willing to sell to man utd .
but man utd aren't interested in first place .

Costa move to Chelsea no surprise it was sealed months ago

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Torres will likely go back to A.madrid or cheap sale to Inter milan.

reports now say barca coach Luis Enrique does not want to sell cesc to Chelsea who he sees as direct CL rivals , but willing to sell to man utd .
but man utd aren't interested in first place .

Costa move to Chelsea no surprise it was sealed months ago

 

[mbk99]

According to the Sun newspaper : Arsenal are ready to re-sign Mexican forward Carlos Vela, 25, for just £3.25m - two years after selling him to Spanish club Real Sociedad.

 

[talalthegreat]

Liverpool are ready to drop their interest in Adam Lallana and sign Benfica forward Lazar Markovic- According to the Daily Mirror.

Rodgers has been watching him since March. Will be a good signing if it happens. Still 20 years old and has a lot of potential. Time to move on from Lallana and pursue other targets.

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According to Liverpool's official facebook page, the club has agreed a deal with Bayern Leverkusen for midfielder Emre Can.

Wow, never thought Ayre and Rodgers could pull it off considering the effort Bayern Munchen put in to prevent this deal.

 

[cobby]

If bayren munchen would have beeninterested they would have got him cause of buy back clause

 

[talalthegreat]

They did try to get him but Liverpool found a loophole in the buy back clause which states that Leverkusen are free to sell him to another country's club. Bayern were holding the deal otherwise it would have been sealed long ago. In any case, I'm glad we're moving on from Lallana.

 

[mbk99]

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of defender Phillipe Senderos, who has signed a two-year deal at Villa Park.

 

[XxRebellionxX]

They did try to get him but Liverpool found a loophole in the buy back clause which states that Leverkusen are free to sell him to another country's club. Bayern were holding the deal otherwise it would have been sealed long ago. In any case, I'm glad we're moving on from Lallana.

Lallana is a very good player but I don't think paying 25m for him is wise. He is at best worth 15m. I think we should make Fabregas and Shaqiri are priority. And there is the defence that needs sorting as well plus another keeper.

 

[talalthegreat]

Lallana is a very good player but I don't think paying 25m for him is wise. He is at best worth 15m. I think we should make Fabregas and Shaqiri are priority. And there is the defence that needs sorting as well plus another keeper.

I agree. But instead of Fabregas we should focus on Shaqiri/Markovic, now that Emre Can has been signed. Don't need too many players in midfield. Hope Alberto Moreno's move will be sealed before the world cup starts.

 

[talalthegreat]

Liverpool have agreed a five year deal with Alberto Moreno, according to reports from Spain