Transfer: 2023 Summer Transfer Rumors and Discussion - Closed Window Edition

[Power Man]

 

[Scandale du Jour]

If Saudi Arabia tried something like that UEFA and FIFA would step in very fast and overreach to stop it.

As long as they get their share, they are gonna take the money and kiss the ring.

- FIFA did not stop Qatar for buying a World Cup and using slaves to build stadiums
- FIFA and UEFA (or the FA for that matter) did not stop regimes from buying clubs

They won't do shit unless not involved at first and then, they'll do like the PGA and take the Saudi check. What might prevent it is the backlash from the fans. Football fans in Europe are not like golf fans, the reaction would be much more extreme.

That being said, I saw on Twitter (yeah, I know) that the Saudi League as a 20B war chess to go after star players.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

They know that once they get Havertz, they won't need old-man-Kai

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Romero says Messi is going to MLS

 

[cgf]

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True, but we can't fault Kane for not delivering for his NT at tourneys as well as Kai.

 

[Chimaera]

As long as they get their share, they are gonna take the money and kiss the ring.

- FIFA did not stop Qatar for buying a World Cup and using slaves to build stadiums
- FIFA and UEFA (or the FA for that matter) did not stop regimes from buying clubs

They won't do shit unless not involved at first and then, they'll do like the PGA and take the Saudi check. What might prevent it is the backlash from the fans. Football fans in Europe are not like golf fans, the reaction would be much more extreme.

That being said, I saw on Twitter (yeah, I know) that the Saudi League as a 20B war chess to go after star players.

I also think many who might be upset won’t be if it means the best players or their club improving.

They also have don’t give a shit money if it came down to it.

If some clubs are smart, they try and move some aging stars for a mint. I love Salah, but he has to be worth 400 or so right?

 

[Peen]

Wonder if the RLC to Milan thing dies now because of Maldini’s removal

 

[bluesfan94]

I also think many who might be upset won’t be if it means the best players or their club improving.

They also have don’t give a shit money if it came down to it.

If some clubs are smart, they try and move some aging stars for a mint. I love Salah, but he has to be worth 400 or so right?

Saudi hasn't paid any transfer fees yet, to be fair. They've targeted out of contract players.

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

I also think many who might be upset won’t be if it means the best players or their club improving.

They also have don’t give a shit money if it came down to it.

If some clubs are smart, they try and move some aging stars for a mint. I love Salah, but he has to be worth 400 or so right?

The Newcastle/Man City/Chelsea/PSG effect.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

True, but we can't fault Kane for not delivering for his NT at tourneys as well as Kai.

I have a vague recollection of Kane delivering for his NT against Germany at a tourney... remember it?

 

[cgf]

I have a vague recollection of Kane delivering for his NT against Germany at a tourney... remember it?

Nah. Sounds like ancient history

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Nah. Sounds like ancient history

Eh, more recent than the last useful thing Kai did at Chelsea!

 

[cgf]

Eh, more recent than the last useful thing Kai did at Chelsea!

Poor Kai, having to work in london would depress the s*** out of me too *hug*

 

[John Pedro]

What do you think, is Maia an immediate contributor at the PL level? West Ham will need a replacement for Rice - might be fun to get a Brazilian midfield duo with him and Paqueta.

He's at a pretty similar level to Danilo and Joao Gomes

I feel he could be an option off the bench and then earn the coach's trust, but I wouldn't trust him as Rice's replacement, that would put too much pressure on his shoulders. Maybe if you play him in a double pivot or let him be more of a B2B where he can use his shooting and not be exposed by the quicker presser he gonna find in the PL

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

Poor Kai, having to work in london would depress the s*** out of me too *hug*

I did have a beautiful time when I was in Ruhrpott… maybe he’s pining for VFL Bochum now that they’ve stayed up?

 

[koyvoo]

Would they?

I think there's a world where they give enough cash to make it worth their time to let it go.

Indeed. If they can make the highest ranking American politicians their bytches for so long, a couple of sporting organizations should be no problem.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Romero says Messi is going to MLS

What a tragedy but at least it’s not saudi. I can go to Miami at least.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

In 2 years time people will be watching the Saudi league over the EPL

Doubtful. Time zome exist.

 

[Live in the Now]

We can add Messi to the collection of GOATs I’ve seen play cause for sure I’ll see him now. Lebron, Kobe, Shaq, KD, Kershaw, Crosby, Ovechkin, McDavid, Aaron Donald, Messi, Milner

 

[hatterson]

We can add Messi to the collection of GOATs I’ve seen play cause for sure I’ll see him now. Lebron, Kobe, Shaq, KD, Kershaw, Crosby, Ovechkin, McDavid, Aaron Donald, Messi, Milner

One of those things is not like the others….KD just doesn’t belong.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

One of those things is not like the others….KD just doesn’t belong.

Messi doesn't belong on that list.

 

[John Price]

 

[Live in the Now]

They would be smart to put all of Miamis road games in larger stadiums. Not sure they will though.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Its not done yet...

 

[hatterson]

They would be smart to put all of Miamis road games in larger stadiums. Not sure they will though.

Are we really sure he’s going to travel to Salt Lake City in October?

Or does he have a clause where he can just skip certain road games and hang out at south beach instead.