Mateo Kovacic

[doctor stefan Freud]

Unfortunately it'll probably be too late for English clubs.

No, the timing is really telling. Probably City

 

[EJWTartanSpur]

Unfortunately it'll probably be too late for English clubs.

Was just thinking that. He’s trying to force their hand. Would be just the thing if it’s too late for the likes of us then he ends up going to somewhere else in Europe for a reasonable fee after our window closes, because the relationship with him and Madrid have turned so sour

 

[Spartan Spurs]

Unfortunately it'll probably be too late for English clubs.

True but then again there are very few clubs on the continent that could afford him thus greatly limiting his options.

 

[EJWTartanSpur]

No, the timing is really telling. Probably City

Not entirely convinced. Trading one stacked to the gunnels club in terms of personnel, but where you win trophies, for another one doesn’t seem entirely logical for him at this point.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

If he's missing training then surely he has put in an official transfer request. Missing training is sort of the last move. We have to be all over this if it's true.

 

[Buster18]

This maybe super optimistic but maybe Poch wants him to get game time to boost his fitness for Sat??‍

 

[Ben1]

No, the timing is really telling. Probably City

I'd think this normally. But it sounds like it's just the date he was due back, like our lads. Difficult to go on strike whilst on holiday anyway

 

[dtxspurs]

No, the timing is really telling. Probably City

But he wants to start and play every game he can, that move doesn't make sense from that point of view as to why he wants to leave Madrid.

Also, Sam Lee who I think is Tier 1 for Man City is saying they aren't interested. It has to be us, it has to. It just doesn't make sense otherwise. We are the best team out there who is actively shopping for a top CM, I'm counting out Juve as I'm assuming they're done for the summer. Barca done, Bayern set there, City not interested, ManU already bought a CM, same with Chelsea, Arsenal & Liverpool. Dortmund just bought one, Inter who knows I think they could be the wildcard, PSG renewed Rabiot... Its such a perfect fit.

 

[St José Dominguez]

No, the timing is really telling. Probably City

Seen a few suggest this but didn't pep mean a backup to Fernandinho? That's not exactly Kovacic's role and they've got a squad full of players like him. It would be a horrible move for him and pointless leaving Madrid for them. I think he'll end up at one of the Serie A clubs.

 

[Spartan Spurs]

If he's missing training then surely he has put in an official transfer request. Missing training is sort of the last move. We have to be all over this if it's true.

Agreed.
I just fear that Kovacic is the midfielder that Pep may have been referencing.
@doctor stefan Freud may be right about the timing.

 

[Indisguise]

Just imagine... Kovacic, de-Ligt and Martial.

Ain't happening is it.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

This maybe super optimistic but maybe Poch wants him to get game time to boost his fitness for Sat??‍

Fuck, don’t tell me Kovacic is starting for Aston Villa tonight as well?

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Just imagine... Kovacic, de-Ligt and Martial.

Ain't happening is it.

This ain’t PornHub mate, get a grip.. or rather relax your grip.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Seen a few suggest this but didn't pep mean a backup to Fernandinho? That's not exactly Kovacic's role and they've got a squad full of players like him. It would be a horrible move for him and pointless leaving Madrid for them. I think he'll end up at one of the Serie A clubs.

Wouldn’t be suprised if he went back to Inter once they fail with Modric bid for good.

 

[dtxspurs]

Wouldn’t be suprised if he went back to Inter once they fail with Modric bid for good.

Can they really afford him though? Aren't they on thin ice with FFP and couldn't close Cancelo due to lack of resources?

 

[Hoddle&Waddle]

Still not seen a credible news story linking us to this guy.

Anyone want to enlighten me as to why all the excitement???

 

[Spartan Spurs]

But he wants to start and play every game he can, that move doesn't make sense from that point of view as to why he wants to leave Madrid.

Also, Sam Lee who I think is Tier 1 for Man City is saying they aren't interested. It has to be us, it has to. It just doesn't make sense otherwise. We are the best team out there who is actively shopping for a top CM, I'm counting out Juve as I'm assuming they're done for the summer. Barca done, Bayern set there, City not interested, ManU already bought a CM, same with Chelsea, Arsenal & Liverpool. Dortmund just bought one, Inter who knows I think they could be the wildcard, PSG renewed Rabiot... Its such a perfect fit.

@dtxspurs I applaud your optimism & really hope you're right.
His dynamism would add so much to our squad.

City may be looking for someone to replace David Silva.
Lots of talk about Pogba leaving ManU.

 

[Johnny J]

"...and has decided to take another step to achieve his goal, which is none other than abandoning the white team."

Sounds like we're perfect for him.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Can they really afford him though? Aren't they on thin ice with FFP and couldn't close Cancelo due to lack of resources?

It would be a loan with automatic buy next summer.

 

[Buster18]

Andrew Gaffney saying that Kovacic has gone on strike to force a move