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[Ben1]

Just increases the chances of our Italian itk being a juve player. Douglas Costa, bernadeschi and Keita balde all added to their attacking options, must be a few others that aren't too content anymore.

 

[WiganSpur]

Will be interesting to see if JJ has changed his stance on the Italian then now

 

[matty74]

I have seen no links whatsoever to this guy it's all so irrelevant and irritating

 

[Spurs Lodge Kittens]

Do a quick search of him on Twitter and you'll see that West Ham fans are all over it - trying to suggest that they're a realistic option for him. Surely that's not the case?

Bless them.

 

[Spurrific]

Juventus's general manager has confirmed they have made an offer for Balde

He also said that Balde was one of many options they are looking at, sounded more like they put a tentative offer in that they knew was low and are waiting for Lazio to respond.

 

[Japhet]

I'm not enthusiastic about this one because of the (alleged) attitude problems. He may be over that now, I wouldn't know, but Poch doesn't take any crap and I can see Balde getting on the wrong side of him very quickly. One thing I really like about him though is that he tries to stay on his feet and doesn't crash to the ground at the slightest touch. In many cases, staying on his feet leads to far more dangerous attacking situations than a free kick, so I'm all for that.

 

[agrdavidsfan]

Would have loved him more than anyone this window but he's off to juve, but surely that must mean the likes of

Pjaca
Moise keane
Asamoah
higuain
Lichensteiner
Lemina
Sturaro

Are all going to be looking for more action

As I expect juve to be

Buffon
De scigllio
Chillieni
Benatia
Sandro

Khedira
Pjanic
Marchiso

Costa
Dybala
Bernadeschi


Really think the jj itk is a juve based player as there's a few players who may actually want out.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

Would have loved him more than anyone this window but he's off to juve, but surely that must mean the likes of

Pjaca
Moise keane
Asamoah
higuain
Lichensteiner
Lemina
Sturaro

Are all going to be looking for more action

As I expect juve to be

Buffon
De scigllio
Chillieni
Benatia
Sandro

Khedira
Pjanic
Marchiso

Costa
Dybala
Bernadeschi


Really think the jj itk is a juve based player as there's a few players who may actually want out.

Higuain cost £75m and was their top scorer last season, he's not going to be on the bench lol.

 

[agrdavidsfan]

Higuain cost £75m and was their top scorer last season, he's not going to be on the bench lol.

I know I know, but just can't see where they will all fit in that's without including cuadrado too

 

[Ben1]

Juve swooping up all the exciting wingers this window it seems

 

[Zlatan]

Maybe Pjaca? If Keita's going there. Injury issue I know but maybe a loan with option to buy or something like that? Like him as a player, would've made a nice fit here.

 

[THFCSPURS19]

I know I know, but just can't see where they will all fit in that's without including cuadrado too

Bernadeschi probably won't start and they play 4-2-3-1 a lot nowadays (I think).

 

[Syn_13]

Would have loved him more than anyone this window but he's off to juve, but surely that must mean the likes of

Pjaca
Moise keane
Asamoah
higuain
Lichensteiner
Lemina
Sturaro

Are all going to be looking for more action

As I expect juve to be

Buffon
De scigllio
Chillieni
Benatia
Sandro

Khedira
Pjanic
Marchiso

Costa
Dybala
Bernadeschi


Really think the jj itk is a juve based player as there's a few players who may actually want out.

Marchisio doesn't start many games under Allegri. He uses him more as a squad player to fill in for those who are out. Cuadrado has been played as part of the midfield 3 as a wide outlet so I reckon Costa will take that spot. It'll give way for Huguain to be the point man flanked by Dybala and Bernadeschi. Mandzukic will mostly give way, which is a shame as he was my player the season last year for Juve, but I understand why. There'll be loads of games anyways so having those options will be good for Allegri. Players will have to compete.

Usually it's always been about a back 3 with Juve ever since Conte took over but with Bonucci gone I can see him going back to a flat back 4 as Allegri favoured that a lot this season. Normally happened as Chiellini or Barzagli would find themselves injured at some point. Also, Benatia may not be a starter as Barzagli is still generally preferred (he really is a physical specimen for his age), but as he's well into his mid thirties we could see Benatia or Rugani start more. Personally hope for the latter as he's a great prospect. The impact of losing Bonucci will be felt mostly by the fact that he was always a constant with Chiellini and Barzagli having injury spells and the fact that he's younger. Still very disappointed by that decision. I hope Allegri knows what he's doing as it was ultimately his decision when they burned bridges.

 

[YiddoTom90]

Hope its him, missing jigsaw. Bums of the seat player, not expensive. Rate him more then mane.

 

[Syn_13]

Hope its him, missing jigsaw. Bums of the seat player, not expensive. Rate him more then mane.

3 years younger and just as good. Better than Mane was at that age. He's less headless chicken and more of a direct goal threat than Mane. I do like him and he's been a revelation for Lazio this season.

 

[Twizzle]

He'll cost a fair bit. Scousers seem to think thats where Courtinio's money will be spent if he goes. We can't compete with that.

 

[mill]

He'll cost a fair bit. Scousers seem to think thats where Courtinio's money will be spent if he goes. We can't compete with that.

He's in the last year of his contract

 

[Twizzle]

He is also in demand.

I'd like to be wrong and have him play for Spurs but I think he is out of our price range and we wont get into a bidding war.

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

He is also in demand.

I'd like to be wrong and have him play for Spurs but I think he is out of our price range and we wont get into a bidding war.

Also, this whole Italy thing is being underplayed masssively by the club, suggesting we're very serious. I can't imagine us going for a player in high demand because, as you say, we'll almost certainly lose out. Whoever the player is, Poch must really want him and hopefully this means he is attainable

 

[yido_number1]

He'll cost a fair bit. Scousers seem to think thats where Courtinio's money will be spent if he goes. We can't compete with that.

They are looking the RB Leipzig Keita think its Naby Keita. I thought the same when I saw the thread and realised this is the Lazio one...