Player Paulo Dybala

[mattyspurs]

It’s perfectly fine to trust certain external sources... JJ, Gards, Ally Gold, Dan KP and legit Juve journos in Italy reporting bids.

This is legit. Whether we make the deal is another thing but we’re at least somewhat trying.

This is what I like. I know posters on here will go with the 'we tried but failed' line, but this time we are getting in transfers that Poch wants, in NDombele, Lo Celso and Sess. (well the last 2 should come in) first and foremost.

Dybala, as tough as it could be to achieve, is not out of the realms of possibilty, we have grown hugely in stature as a club, and this doesn't seem as laughable as it would have done when we tried for Torres or Aguero with the wheelbarrow.

 

[Clive Wilson]

whoever said 2 full backs over Dybala a few pages back is spot on. Is Dybala better than Son, Eriksen, Moura, Alli? If he was to arrive and be even better than he has been for Juve then he'd be an upgrade on those players but he might not even excel here. Lamela was just as good in Serie A. More back up/an alternative for Kane would be good but it is not as crucial as finding our own Robertson and Alexander-Arnold.

 

[freeeki]

I love Dybala. I was contemplating getting the same forearm tattoo. (Seriously)

As a gay man, I beg you, do not get that tattoo.

In gay culture it symbolises things you really don’t want to imagine.

(I’m not joking)

 

[freeeki]

You need to chat with @freeeki - he’s got all sorts of plans for his forearm should this transfer happen

Thank you for bringing this urgent matter to my attention

 

[Sandros Shiny Head]

Lo Celso and Dybala are real people that actually exist and are available, the premier league might start asking a few questions if our team sheets have "world class LB" and "world class RB" written on it

 

[Qualsonic]

Man, am I that out of the loop - where did tripps go (serious question)...

Damn, I envy your detachment!

 

[Timberwolf]

Can’t beat a man? He’s literally nut megged half the league... I think he has the attributes to be effective playing deeper. Defensively he’s actually pretty solid his positional sense is decent and his first thought on the ball is to try play forwards through the lines. Agreed he takes an extra touch sometimes rather than releasing the ball but that can be worked on

Ok that's fair, but I did say he's capable of individual moment of brilliance. But can he reliably beat a man with pace or power in the way that Son, Lucas or even Kane can? Certaintly not. The majority of times he takes someone on he loses the ball or runs down a blind alley - hence he's not good out wide.

Close to goal this is less of an issue as his positional sense is excellent, not unlike Lampard, and he's brilliant at finding little pockets of space in the box. All of his best play is instinctive -flicks, tricks and improvised finishes - and the more time he has to think the more he dawdles and makes sideways passes.

I think he has the attributes to do a decent job in deeper positions but I think it's a waste of his best qualities and we'd be better off playing someone more mobile and combative who moves the ball quicker.

Don't get me wrong, I rate Dele and for ages I was convinced he'd be a great CM, but in all the games I've seen him play there he's not won me over. I think Poch's obsession with playing 2 up top has left Dele without an obvious position and at times his reluctance to drop him has hurt the team.

Anyway this is getting off topic so..uh..I hear Dybala likes...eggs?

 

[Fan-at-ic!]

I thought it was just a black arm band tattoo... Enlighten me to this other meaning...

 

[JKendall13]

The whole let's just buy fullbacks things is a such an absurd strawman argument. I think the club has genuinely shown a willingness to spend on its first-choice options, we've landed Sanchez, NDombele, and taken big swings at the likes of De Jong. But both the club and Pochettino (as noted in his book) have become extremely reluctant to buy for buying sake. Probably a lesson underlined by some of the dross we've bought in and had trouble shifting.

My guess, is that the club doesn't believe there is a top RB worth spending for, especially when we have 3 on the books. Considering the inability of people on this forum, which is known for throwing out some of the wildest suggestions known to man, to even come up with feasible RB targets I'm guessing the club has decided there isn't a worthy target.

As for the LB, we're buying Ryan Sessengnon, who is the best under 21 LB talent in England. People have a lot of hot takes on him, but it's clear the club doesn't agree.

 

[Ben1]

The whole let's just buy fullbacks things is a such an absurd strawman argument. I think the club has genuinely shown a willingness to spend on its first-choice options, we've landed Sanchez, NDombele, and taken big swings at the likes of De Jong. But both the club and Pochettino (as noted in his book) have become extremely reluctant to buy for buying sake. Probably a lesson underlined by some of the dross we've bought in and had trouble shifting.

My guess, is that the club doesn't believe there is a top RB worth spending for, especially when we have 3 on the books. Considering the inability of people on this forum, which is known for throwing out some of the wildest suggestions known to man, to even come up with feasible RB targets I'm guessing the club has decided there isn't a worthy target.

As for the LB, we're buying Ryan Sessengnon, who is the best under 21 LB talent in England. People have a lot of hot takes on him, but it's clear the club doesn't agree.

Spot on. We identified a midfielder in Ndombele/De Jong and were willing to wait. Sessegnon is clearly a long term target. We won't sign a right back, most likely because we just don't see the point right now. I'd guess Max Aarons is top of the list and will get revisited next summer, with Norwich possibly struggling.

Also, this could be an unmissable opportunity.

 

[Fredo]

As a gay man, I beg you, do not get that tattoo.

In gay culture it symbolises things you really don’t want to imagine.

(I’m not joking)

I actually searched what it means before - symbolises a loved one which has passed or as @Fan-at-ic! said, a black arm band (rememberance). Therefore it doesn't exactly feel right

 

[-Afri-Coy-]

It’s perfectly fine to trust certain external sources... JJ, Gards, Ally Gold, Dan KP and legit Juve journos in Italy reporting bids.

This is legit. Whether we make the deal is another thing but we’re at least somewhat trying.

Comment was a bit tongue in cheek, I believe this link is very real and actually quite possible for us to pull off.

Let’s see what happens over the next 13 days.

 

[freeeki]

I actually searched what it means before - symbolises a loved one which has passed or as @Fan-at-ic! said, a black arm band (rememberance). Therefore it doesn't exactly feel right

That’s definitely not what it means where I’m from

 

[rossdapep]

That’s definitely not what it means where I’m from

In South America the band tattoos are as Fredo states. I lived in Brazil so you see a lot of them.

Which part of the world are you, Freeki?

 

[doctor stefan Freud]

In South America the band tattoos are as Fredo states. I lived in Brazil so you see a lot of them.

Which part of the world are you, Freeki?

Oh, I am hanging around for the answer to this one

 

[WiganSpur]

Spot on. We identified a midfielder in Ndombele/De Jong and were willing to wait. Sessegnon is clearly a long term target. We won't sign a right back, most likely because we just don't see the point right now. I'd guess Max Aarons is top of the list and will get revisited next summer, with Norwich possibly struggling.

Also, this could be an unmissable opportunity.

The main thing we are doing is building a team of a good age. This is why Lo Celso, TND and RS are important signings. They're all 23 and under. This allows us to take a more patient approach to team building. The only player who is likely going to start declining in the next year or two is Vertonghen, and I couldn't see anyone else leaving who we wanted to keep at the club. Dybala fits into this 'good age' bracket at 25.

 

[freeeki]

In South America the band tattoos are as Fredo states. I lived in Brazil so you see a lot of them.

Which part of the world are you, Freeki?

Manchester

The colourful end

 

[klink]

I actually searched what it means before - symbolises a loved one which has passed or as @Fan-at-ic! said, a black arm band (rememberance). Therefore it doesn't exactly feel right

It seems to mean that A&C threatening you with the banstick may not be the least bit alarming.

 

[Led Revolver]

I think letting go of Eriksen and bringing in Dybala is a risky business.

As many have said before, Eriksen has proved for years that he is our most creative player in terms of assists in the Premier League. In fact, one of the best players regarding assists in the whole of the Premier League. For this reason, he is one of our top 3 or 4 most important players. If he’s willing to sign a new contract, I say better the devil you know.

Dybala is an unknown quantity, and the physicality and pace are completely different to Serie A - ask Erik Lamela. Sell Lamela and keep Eriksen, then we at least have a safety net should Dybala not be able to adapt well. The same way Sissoko is Ndombele’s safety net, it’s just the order of the food chain. If our new signings fail, we can turn to the players that did well last season. Selling Eriksen is a potentially massive risk and I’m not sure if taking the opportunity to sign Dybala now we have the chance is actually worth the sacrifice, if it is one of course.

Pochettino must be pulling his hair out not knowing if he’ll still have Eriksen for the start of the season. This must be so frustrating when preparing for a new season.

I completely get the argument that 2 full backs are more important than Dybala, too. Going back to the food chain, you could’ve tossed a coin which right back to sell really - Trippier or Aurier. Age wise, Serge probably came out on top in the end but I think we need to source a top replacement.

Dybala should be a potential transfer to work on once all other business is sorted IMO. Lo Celso & Sessegnon in and Wanyama & Nkoudou out, along with new contracts for Eriksen, Alderweireld & Vertonghen, with perhaps a new right back too if the opportunity arises for someone that we really want who’s available, should be prioritised first. Probably not financially viable but who knows!?

 

[kaz Hirai]

Lo Celso and Dybala are real people that actually exist and are available, the premier league might start asking a few questions if our team sheets have "world class LB" and "world class RB" written on it

Suppose could hijack arsenal's move for Tierney, I don't think RB is a problem as kwp and power Serge have barely had a run . And there's always foyth, Sissoko or dier if things went horribly