Transfer: 2023 Summer Transfer Window - Open Window Edition

[The Abusement Park]

Suuuuuure, but why would Mbappé want to go to United?

He could make a lot of money in a gloomy and non exciting part of the world. He also gets to majorly downgrade the level of club he plays for and talent he plays with. He also gets to join a club that while, currently a clown show is getting a new owner. And the could mean anything! Maybe even a bigger clown show!

I don’t see the downsides really

 

[cgf]

If Havertz could be had for cheap, I would not dislike the idea. Your point about depth is right. If we can have forward depth like we have midfield depth, I'd love it. That being said, if we need to pay 60M for Havertz, I would prefer having less depth upfront and buying a good RB... or going after Davies.

As for Rodrygo, he does start or sub as CF from time to time.

If we do get Mbappé, I expect

Vini - Mbappé - Rodrygo.

I guess the financial side is a question I can't answer. If you can afford Mbappe, Bellingham, Davies, and Havertz then Kai at 50-60M would be great business, but if you can't afford that then yeah. Decisions need to be made.

 

[bluesfan94]

Arsenal floating Pepe's name out there for a move. Seen a couple links to the Saudi league, yet to see something from a reliable source on the Saudi front though.

And for those thinking that Saudi Arabia will buy their problems at a big fee, the rumor is that Arsenal is prepared to take a substantial loss.

 

[Gecklund]

Suuuuuure, but why would Mbappé want to go to United?

Obviously history and he really wants to play with his buddy Varane and he really likes the color red.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Obviously history and he really wants to play with his buddy Varane and he really likes the color red.

Well, he should go to Arsenal then. They have a younger and better squad AND he would live in London, not Manchester.

Mbappé - Martinelli - Saka

That's quite the attack

But, hey, he is coming to Madrid so!

 

[bluesfan94]

Well, he should go to Arsenal then. They have a younger and better squad AND he would live in London, not Manchester.

Mbappé - Martinelli - Saka

That's quite the attack

But, hey, he is coming to Madrid so!

Plus he'd get to hang with his buddy Saliba.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Plus he'd get to hang with his buddy Saliba.

And break of all Henry's marks.

 

[Gecklund]

Well, he should go to Arsenal then. They have a younger and better squad AND he would live in London, not Manchester.

Mbappé - Martinelli - Saka

That's quite the attack

But, hey, he is coming to Madrid so!

I’m on my phone but imagine that I put the gif from the office of you being added to my list.

 

[Power Man]

 

[robertmac43]

Rice would be such a massive signing.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Absolutely not the type of central defender we need.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

That sounds really good. You won’t find that level of talent as a 9 for the price. Let’s hope he’s worth it.

 

[les Habs]

Rice would be such a massive signing.

Agreed, the fee is going to be massive.

That sounds really good. You won’t find that level of talent as a 9 for the price. Let’s hope he’s worth it.

If he’s as good as the hype then it’ll be a really good piece of business.

I have a feeling Alba will end up choosing Miami, but the money won’t be the same so you never know.

 

[Savant]

Rice would be such a massive signing.

Rice (and Caicedo) are the signing(s) that Arsenal needed to make. Talent and fit combination as opposed to just just signing a midfielder because they are good

 

[S E P H]

Some rumours floating out there, many of these have already been posted I think...

- Havertz to Real Madrid if Mbappe move doesn't work out
- Kovacic to Man City to replace Gundogan
- Man United favourites for Mason Mount, Chelsea wants 80 million for him
- Bayern want Cancelo, but not at the 70 million purchase option that Citeh want for him
- Al-Ahli offering Mahrez 100 million per season to play for them
- A lot of non-Spanish clubs looking at Gabriel Veiga
- Man United and Newcastle United going after Kim Min-jae (is this the one who agreed with PSG?)
- Davide Frattesi is on the radar for Juventus, Roma, and many EPL clubs
- Moussa Diaby might be heading to Bayern
- PSG going after Lucas Hernandez
- Seeing a lot more reports that Sadio Mane might be done at Munich
- Liverpool going hard after Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram
- Man City going after Josko Gvardiol
- Man United wants Axel Disasi
- Leipzig inquired about Lois Openda from Lens
- Newcastle are favourites to sign Maddison at this point
- Chelsea are favourites for Lavia


If you lot are looking for a #9, would you go after Randal Kolo Muani or Goncalo Ramos?

 

[Savant]

Some rumours floating out there, many of these have already been posted I think...

- Havertz to Real Madrid if Mbappe move doesn't work out
- Kovacic to Man City to replace Gundogan
- Man United favourites for Mason Mount, Chelsea wants 80 million for him
- Bayern want Cancelo, but not at the 70 million purchase option that Citeh want for him
- Al-Ahli offering Mahrez 100 million per season to play for them
- A lot of non-Spanish clubs looking at Gabriel Veiga
- Man United and Newcastle United going after Kim Min-jae (is this the one who agreed with PSG?)
- Davide Frattesi is on the radar for Juventus, Roma, and many EPL clubs
- Moussa Diaby might be heading to Bayern
- PSG going after Lucas Hernandez
- Seeing a lot more reports that Sadio Mane might be done at Munich
- Liverpool going hard after Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram
- Man City going after Josko Gvardiol
- Man United wants Axel Disasi
- Leipzig inquired about Lois Openda from Lens
- Newcastle are favourites to sign Maddison at this point
- Chelsea are favourites for Lavia


If you lot are looking for a #9, would you go after Randal Kolo Muani or Goncalo Ramos?

Kim Min Jae is the Napoli CB with the release clause. Pretty sure he was voted the best CB in Serie A last season

 

[les Habs]

Some rumours floating out there, many of these have already been posted I think...

- Havertz to Real Madrid if Mbappe move doesn't work out
- Kovacic to Man City to replace Gundogan
- Man United favourites for Mason Mount, Chelsea wants 80 million for him
- Bayern want Cancelo, but not at the 70 million purchase option that Citeh want for him
- Al-Ahli offering Mahrez 100 million per season to play for them
- A lot of non-Spanish clubs looking at Gabriel Veiga
- Man United and Newcastle United going after Kim Min-jae (is this the one who agreed with PSG?)
- Davide Frattesi is on the radar for Juventus, Roma, and many EPL clubs
- Moussa Diaby might be heading to Bayern
- PSG going after Lucas Hernandez
- Seeing a lot more reports that Sadio Mane might be done at Munich
- Liverpool going hard after Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram
- Man City going after Josko Gvardiol
- Man United wants Axel Disasi
- Leipzig inquired about Lois Openda from Lens
- Newcastle are favourites to sign Maddison at this point
- Chelsea are favourites for Lavia


If you lot are looking for a #9, would you go after Randal Kolo Muani or Goncalo Ramos?

All of that and you didn’t even include Martinelli plus cash for Fati.

 

[maclean]

Following up on my post in the other thread, obviously I know Madrid can and very well may do it, my point is the options of who else can or would are slim to none. There's not a lot of bidding war candidates and what does he do if Madrid decides he isn't right for them right now

 

[cgf]

Following up on my post in the other thread, obviously I know Madrid can and very well may do it, my point is the options of who else can or would are slim to none. There's not a lot of bidding war candidates and what does he do if Madrid decides he isn't right for them right now

...Bayern are looking for a striker with a lot of significant sales on the docket...

 

[les Habs]

Following up on my post in the other thread, obviously I know Madrid can and very well may do it, my point is the options of who else can or would are slim to none. There's not a lot of bidding war candidates and what does he do if Madrid decides he isn't right for them right now

I took your post as two points, but yeah, this is correct as well. That said, while there aren’t a lot of options, I think a few clubs could make it happen if PSG’s fee isn’t out of this world. City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle, Bayern and Barca. Some are more realistic than others on that list, but I think they could all make it happen. City for me would be the next candidate if a move to Madrid didn’t materialize.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

That sounds really good. You won’t find that level of talent as a 9 for the price. Let’s hope he’s worth it.

fantastic!

 

[bluesfan94]

Following up on my post in the other thread, obviously I know Madrid can and very well may do it, my point is the options of who else can or would are slim to none. There's not a lot of bidding war candidates and what does he do if Madrid decides he isn't right for them right now

The most recent rumor I saw was United if the Sheikh's bid wins. Which is, of course, a little sketchy, but hey, we're allowing multiple club ownership so I guess this is kosher now.

...Bayern are looking for a striker with a lot of significant sales on the docket...

What are their outgoings? I imagine Neuer, Pavard, Mane, Sane, Gnabry, Davies, Blind, Sommer could all be on the block?

 

[KJS14]

All of that and you didn’t even include Martinelli for Gavi plus cash.

Fixed it for you

 

[Gecklund]

...Bayern are looking for a striker with a lot of significant sales on the docket...

Kolo Muani feels like a Bayern player and I hate it.

 

[cgf]

The most recent rumor I saw was United if the Sheikh's bid wins. Which is, of course, a little sketchy, but hey, we're allowing multiple club ownership so I guess this is kosher now.


What are their outgoings? I imagine Neuer, Pavard, Mane, Sane, Gnabry, Davies, Blind, Sommer could all be on the block?

Mane, Gnabry, Sabitzer, Pavard, Lucas, Blind, Neuer, & Sommer seem like locks to be sold.

Extension talks will determine if Davies & Sane stay...though with Guerriero coming in and Bayern wanting to keep Cancelo, it seems like they are preparing for life after Davies.

There have been Goretzka rumors...as they would still have Kimmich, Rice/Amrabat, Laimer, Gravenberch, Musiala deputizing at the 8, and their kids from the academy.

And recently there was a report that Upamecano is considering his options as well.

Kolo Muani feels like a Bayern player and I hate it.

Yeah, he'd be a nice fit as a rich man's ECMC to hold the seat warm for Tel, though PSG seem favorites for him.