There is a rumour going round that Yossi will be off to CSKA for £9m in the summer. If we use Pacheco in his place in the squad and the manager (hopefully Rafa) is given that 9 and possibly between 6 and 8 for Riera, who would people like see come in for left side. So for about 15-17 million pounds, who could we buy that will make a big difference to the team? ** I did say IF the manager gets the money **
We will but someone who can play left side, right side, in the hole, up front or centre midfield just like all his signings! What is wrong with youssi all of a sudden by the way that rafa wont play him as much - he has been one of our better players this year - I woudlnt agree with his sale!
I don't think there is anything wrong with him. He got injured and when he was fit, lost his place. Happens all the time. Look at Joe Cole, Ji sung Park, Rosicky at other clubs. He is a very good player. but he's is nearly 30 and if he wants to go, which he was quoted as saying he'll see what offers are there in the summer (I'll try and find that one) then if we can use the money elsewhere then why not? It's a hypothetical situation at the moment. Why does everything have to be an argument? Mommy, daddy stop fighting!!!
If Pacheco is as good as everyone says he is why doesnt Rafa gamble and start him in a few games between now and the end of the season to see what he is made of..
Here is what he said Xabi: “It’s flattering other clubs want me but what is important is where I am now. I am enjoying myself and it’s been good for me here. In a few more weeks, it will be the right time to talk about certain things.â€
Ahhh the silly season is upon us now...We started a thread las year with the amount of players that will be linked with us, and it was well over 150 i think...So god knows what will happen..I wouldnt say he even knows either..
Id prefer Yossi to stay to be honest but with his age and a decent fee been offered £9m+ and we got a good say £6-8m for Reira id go for Ardan Turan from Gala ...
Yossi had a great spell last season, for me he is the type of player to play well when the rest of the team is playing well, he has been very hit and miss this season. He is a good passer, good technique and eye for goal. If Stevie and Nando are in top form, then he comes to fore. I think 9 million would be a great piece of business. I think Babel has performed better in last two months. If I had my way I would get rid of Riera, Babel and if the deal was right Benni too. If we got 25 odd million for three, replace them with a quality left back, quality left winger and give Pacheco a chance.
There was talk of silly money been offered for Benni last summer and I suggested we take it, based on 3 great months of football and a couple of years of inconsistency. Now though his value has probably halved so no point moving him on, shift Babel (hopefully after a wonder goal or 2 in the world cup) and Riera to which ever god forsaken team wants him.
Theres a few more positives about Ardan Turan both footed and can play either wings and i think he has the technical ability to play behind Torres as well. Captain of Gala at only 20-22 , speaks volumes imo and talks very highly of us as a football club , 2005 champions league win left a everlasting positive effect on him by what ive read. Top player already and still only 23 so resale value also there { not thinking of a sale myself } . IMO he would cost £17m-£20m ..... young talented and hungry for success the ingredients id put on my list for my selection of a player add in the little extras like 2 footed which imo all top professional's should be , if not learn to be , priced about right before it imo will rocket if he has a good world cup. Scores about 1 in 4 from the wings so should chip in with 10-15 goaLs a season.
If we got £9 million for Yossi i'd definately take it! Has Joe Cole signed a new contract yet? If we had the money could offer him a big contract to tempt him...big fan of Cole
Why get rid of Yossi? He's a fine player and should get his chance instead of getting another player who will take a full season to ''settle in'' We will struggle to tempt players of high quality without the lure of CL football anyway.
It's just hypothetical day wasting stuff really. But with quotes above he may be tempted to go and in that case, the question is who would you like to see come in