Don’t forget we were gunning it for Dybala too- I think he was seen as a better player to bring in if Eriksen was to goMakes sense. Although an element of risk seeing Eriksen can leave in the next couple of weeks. Saying that we have more depth now and will need to deal with it if he does.
GLC was PRIORITY! A lot of gamesmanship goes on. Had we signed BF, we would not of signed GLC. Had CE decided to go to yanited (let’s say), we would of bought in BF also.
What this did was force (reluctantly) Betis’ hands, as GLC desperately didn’t want to miss out in this move.
GLC was PRIORITY! A lot of gamesmanship goes on. Had we signed BF, we would not of signed GLC. Had CE decided to go to yanited (let’s say), we would of bought in BF also.
What this did was force (reluctantly) Betis’ hands, as GLC desperately didn’t want to miss out in this move.
Wondering was the Dybala bid all about trying to force Eriksen out or a better option than GLC ? Also I am not thinking of Eriksen goes we will bring someone in during the January window as a replacement
I feel a bit sorry for Fernandes. It seems he was little more than a make weight or a bargaining chip. He's a quality player and deserves more than that!
As much as I want him badly now, our tactic is the issue. He will suffer a drought if he comes to us.All 3 assists for him yesterday. We sure could do with someone like him.
Cannot compare playing in Port to playing in UK.All 3 assists for him yesterday. We sure could do with someone like him.
Cannot compare playing in Port to playing in UK.
The bold thing to do would have been to sign Fernandes this summer - or Maddison last summer - and then be in a position of strength with Eriksen. But of course we're now in a bad place, where Eriksen either goes tomorrow/Monday or for free next summer.I bet we delayed this cause we were unsure of Eriksen leaving.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we signed Dybala or BF in JanuaryThe bold thing to do would have been to sign Fernandes this summer - or Maddison last summer - and then be in a position of strength with Eriksen. But of course we're now in a bad place, where Eriksen either goes tomorrow/Monday or for free next summer.
I wouldn’t be surprised if we signed Dybala or BF in January
One journalist has said that...Signed for Real Madrid.