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Yeah that Kulusevski looks a right busted flush so far.
Better to have a good alternative lined up than not I’d have thought.
Same. In defence there is nothing like the odd PL experienced pro. See Jonny Evans a couple of years back. Way better than guff like Sanchez
Looks like Franck Kessie is heading to Barca. According to this article, Barca have held negotiations with Kessie for the last few months and those negotiations have intensified over the last few weeks. Sport.es are generally (but not always) spot on when it comes to Barca transfers; so I think we can cross out Kessie as a potential summer window target.
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El futuro de Franck Kessié empieza a teñirse de blaugrana. El Barça, que ya inició las negociaciones con el marfileño hace meses, las ha intensificado en las últimas semanas. El club y el centrocampista del Milan han aproximado sus posturas en el plano económico, por lo que su llegada al Camp Nou está, cada vez, más cerca.
El Barça reactiva las negociaciones con Kessié
En las últimas semanas el FC Barcelona y Franck Kessié han aproximado sus posturas en el plano económico
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El futuro de Franck Kessié empieza a teñirse de blaugrana. El Barça, que ya inició las negociaciones con el marfileño hace meses, las ha intensificado en las últimas semanas. El club y el centrocampista del Milan han aproximado sus posturas en el plano económico, por lo que su llegada al Camp Nou está, cada vez, más cerca.
Eduardo Camavinga is out of favor with Ancelotti apparently. He's only played 2 minutes in the last 4 games. I presume it's purely footballing reasons that is keeping him out of the 1st team. Of course, but he was touted as the "next big thing" - so he was either over-hyped and simply not found his footing at Real M. For a "decent" price I wouldn't mind him at Spurs though.
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Ancelotti saca el látigo con Camavinga
El francés ha pasado de ser el jugador número 12 a no contar para el técnico
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Fekir CM?
I think Camavinga's issue is that he is directly competing with Kroos, Casemiro and Modric, who are still really really good. And Ancelotti hates rotating. He will play his first 11 in every game unless one is injured.Eduardo Camavinga is out of favor with Ancelotti apparently. He's only played 2 minutes in the last 4 games. I presume it's purely footballing reasons that is keeping him out of the 1st team. Of course, but he was touted as the "next big thing" - so he was either over-hyped and simply not found his footing at Real M. For a "decent" price I wouldn't mind him at Spurs though.
Ancelotti saca el látigo con Camavinga
El francés ha pasado de ser el jugador número 12 a no contar para el técnico
Fede Valverde was coming along really well under Zidane and looked set to become a nailed on starter for the future, but he has suffered as well under Carlo.
I think that it speaks more about Carlo's managment style more than anything.
Ancelotti is the ultimate ‘only want experienced, ready made players’ manager.
He'll play a youngster when it is clear that he is their best player in that position, like DCL at Everton or Vinicius at Madrid.
But yeah. He wants experience and players that he knows will take care of themselves. He's even worse at fitness management than Jose.
Tottenham ahead of Everton and West Ham in queue for EFL talent, potential advantage outlined
Tottenham are reportedly right at the front of the queue, which includes Everton and West Ham United, for Bristol City’s teenager Alex Scott, who is said to have supported the north London club when he was growing up. The 18-year-old has turned heads with his emergence at Ashton Gate this...
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Tottenham are reportedly right at the front of the queue, which includes Everton and West Ham United, for Bristol City’s teenager Alex Scott, who is said to have supported the north London club when he was growing up.
The 18-year-old has turned heads with his emergence at Ashton Gate this season, quickly becoming one of the first names on Nigel Pearson’s team sheet and controlling games from midfield.
Everton, Leicester City, and West Ham have all been touted with an interest ahead of the summer and it seems they’re not the only top flight club keen.
According to London World, senior Spurs scout Peter Braund was sent to Ashton Gate recently to run the rule over Scott and has watched him for England U19s previously.
The report claims that the north London club are right at the front of the queue for the teenager and it seems they have an added advantage as it is understood he supported them as a child.
Prizing him away from the Robins may not be cheap, however, as Scott signed a new deal in August that runs until 2025.
The Verdict
It appears Spurs are the latest club to join the queue for City’s star on the rise, who is looking increasingly likely to be on the move this summer.
They famously missed out on Jack Grealish but Scott has been dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish’ due to similarities in their playstyles and on-field appearance.
That the teenager was a fan of the club growing up is an added advantage and surely one that they’ll look to utilise should a bidding war break out.
He looks a player with a ridiculously high ceiling, given he’s already producing regular man-of-the-match performances in the Championship.
Yes, as an attacking CM a la Eriksen so with freedom to roam. At Betis he covers as much ground on the left wing as he does on the right, he doesn't just play centrally.
The main thing with Fekir is he's had a fair few injuries and I think Spain is a lot easier on his body, I'm really not sure he could deal with the physicality in the PL. But if he were able to, he'd be a great buy for any team cause he's a very, very good player.
I love Fekir, wish we'd taken a punt on him ages ago, he can play anywhere in the forward areas, including as a CF, but can't see him playing as an 8, even in a CM3 in the PL. He's not as lazy or immobile as some claim, but he's definitely not got the energy or discipline to make it work in midfield in the PL IMO.
I think Spain is where Ndombele will probably end up. The pace and rhythm there would suit better than PL or even France right now I reckon.
Yeah, I remember watching Lyon to "scout" another player that we were supposed to be interested in (can't even remember the name) and Fekir was VG.
Haven't seen him for a while but 9 in 33 this season. Probs too old at 28.
Nabil Fekir | Football Stats | Real Betis | Season 2021/2022 | Soccer Base
Nabil Fekir. (Born 18 Jul, 1993) Forward for Real Betis. Season 2021/2022 & career stats available, including appearances, goals & transfer fees.
Yeah, I remember watching Lyon to "scout" another player that we were supposed to be interested in (can't even remember the name) and Fekir was VG.
Haven't seen him for a while but 9 in 33 this season. Probs too old at 28.
Nabil Fekir | Football Stats | Real Betis | Season 2021/2022 | Soccer Base
Nabil Fekir. (Born 18 Jul, 1993) Forward for Real Betis. Season 2021/2022 & career stats available, including appearances, goals & transfer fees.www.soccerbase.com
Yeah, the Fekir ship sailed unfortunately. That other player might have been Lacazette or Tolisso?
Neither of those. A winger I think.
Edit: just had a google. It might be Tolisso but that name doesn't ring a bell.