That consensus doesn't exist. It's a straw man created by people who wants to have a dig at Pep.
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That consensus doesn't exist. It's a straw man created by people who wants to have a dig at Pep.
Couldn't be more obvious.
You don't disprove that one is a chequebook manager by proving that so too is the other.
All managers rely on the chequebook, who cares.
Since it's "unexpected" it might mean nothing, but here's hoping it's Coutinho to Barca
That silhouette is 100% Neymar, so just depends whether he's holding a PSG shirt up, or a Barca shirt with a new contract.
I think from what's been happening a renewal + more money seems the likeliest.
No, but you disprove the Pep the genius myth when he's had everything on a plate as evidenced by his spending even with a year off.
It is pure greed and attention seeking no matter what happens.
Messi,Ronaldo and Neymar are annoying attention seekers with their contract shenanigans almost every other Summer.
Yeah, just saying that when this was made (before Mendy/Danilo) It probably wasn't even true that Pep spent more than Mourinho.
The genius tag comes from the response of players who have all played and trained under him in relation to his tactical insight.
I recall, at Barca, Bayern and City players remarking that they had learned ways at seeing the game or approaching it that they hadn't learned under previous coaches. This has been a consistent thing across every club he's managed at. If he didn't have a meticulous mind for detail and a great sense for seeing the small details then he obviously wouldn't have won the plaudits of his playing staff and/or co-workers.
That statement isn't exactly true, you have managers that don't really rely on the chequebook but these managers aren't expected to compete. Managers at top clubs will all rely on the wage bill because they need the best players to achieve the goals that they have been given, they are all in a "Win now" mode.
Since it's "unexpected" it might mean nothing, but here's hoping it's Coutinho to Barca
if its Neymar, he's very much standing on the PSG side of the background......
Since it's "unexpected" it might mean nothing, but here's hoping it's Coutinho to Barca
Pretty sure it's contractual ICC/promotional stuff for both clubs.
If it is Neymar to PSG then Coutinho to Barca is on
I assume so, it was done before the fees were announced for either, and he's spent around £210m ~ £220m now. The numbers don't quite mesh up though, so I think he might have included potential add ons in some of his calculations.
Why would PSG have a press conference if Neymar is signing a new contract at Barca?
Pre match conference for the PSG - Juve game tomorrow.
Something non related would be my guess, also assuming that pic is not official and just a way to get retweets
Maybe, i just find it lame to judge managers on account of how much they rely on the available resources. Teams need to be refreshed and flushed with quality every season to keep the competitive spirit healthy.
I think the media coverage plays an important role. Jose has always been called a chequebook manager, there's nothing else really. Most of it is created to get clicks, sell newspapers. They created the 'anti football' manager out of an astute tactician. People are just reacting to such dross.
The tweet says it's an unexpected press conference that's been called. Surely that would be expected?
Oh well, I'm stupid then
Sometimes tweets can be wrong. I'm not 100% sure but I think the Barca thing is just a routine meetup with the press, the buzz coming from Piqué being scheduled and the opportunity to ask him about "Se queda".
Guys, I know it's crazy but the graphic of Neymar might be something B/R Football threw together, rather than being official club design.
I know, it's totally crazy.
I know, it's totally crazy.
From Sky Sports -
- Barcelona are expected to make a second bid for Liverpool star Phillippe Coutinho, according to Sky sources.
Liverpool have already turned down a £72m bid, insisting the Brazilian is "100 per cent not for sale".
- Chelsea news - We understand Chelsea will sign three or four more players this summer. They're still interested in Virgil van Dijk. He wants to leave Southampton but they don't want to sell. He wants to go to Liverpool but that potential move has been complicated by a so-called tapping up row. Manchester City also want the defender.
Chelsea are chasing Juventus left-back Alex Sandro. Juventus are reluctant to sell because they've already sold Leonardo Bonucci and they are offering Sandro a new contract. Chelsea are going to have to go to £60m to have any chance of getting Sandro. Other full-backs they're interested in are Southampton pair Ryan Bertrand and Cedric Soares.
Chelsea tried to sign Fernando Llorente in January and they are trying to get the Swansea striker again. Conte knows Llorente well having worked with him at Juventus.
Another player Conte likes is Antonio Candreva. The Inter Milan winger can play as a wing-back and Conte tried to sign him in January. He's 30 now and Inter wouldn't let him leave for less than £20m. His agent says there is an 80% chance of Candreva staying at Inter.
Verbal agreement between Madrid and Monaco for Mbappé worth €180m
WOW
Does that mean those cnuts still need to sell?
The Barcelona pressy was scheduled but Piqué featuing along with Mascherano is the main reason why there is a buzz to it as BBRBB pointed out. Occurring at 1730 EST so 2330 CET, plenty of time for this to yo yo longer & owing to Geri's Presidential aspirations not even convinced he will end the speculation
Sure thing Marca. Just like how they agreed a fee for Pogba last summer.
BS again hee wont move until one of Benzema, Ronaldo or Bale have been sold.
Yep.
I read that was close but for 130m€. I wonder if Bale or Karim will leave if he signs.
My bet is still Benzema
Mbappe will come and neither of these will leave. No surprise for me if Bale is reduced to the bench for their shiny new tool.
Isco would probably leave then. He won't be happy being third choice.
That would be intriguing to see Isco depart. Would we be interested? Should we be interested?
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Probably is BS but I reckon if it happens then Madrid will sign him first and then worry about who leaves.
Who would be the backup striker in that case?
I think City (yes, City with their 500 midfielders) and Spurs would be interested from the PL. Doubt Mourinho would be interested as he wasn't interested in Bernardo. Isco would be a great signing for anyone.
Just get Bale please Mourinho.
keep regurgitating the same shite over and over again and one day who knows they may be right in 10 years time and can do the old "We broke it back in 2017" not mentioning that they "broke the storey" every year since then and failed. This goes for most players not just Mbappe.