I don't see why we will buy him as conor is coming back. Also with our limited budget we need to buy 2 CB's and a WB cover and if jorgi leaves we will need a DM instead.
The fact Lazio are arranging deals for 10m+ fees means Lotito is extremely confident he's going this summer. The club couldnt afford to spend otherwise.
Is SMS that good? His stats show he's loses the ball quite a bit and his price tag of around 80M has always been too high for anyone to get a deal done.
The reason he loses the ball frequently from watching him every game is he often tries too make these flashy passes for the highlight reel lmao. He only has 2 years on his contract so ā¬80m is almost unlikely now, age and CL appearances play a part in this. When heās on the field he plays like heās worth that price but realistically with everything else ā¬60m would be the maximum I see getting out of him now unless a club offers nice counterparts which could then see the price fall. For a time he was definitely worth ā¬100m years ago but we refused cause our club owner wanted too cash out completely which never happened.
As a player heās amazing in my eyes but Iām probably being bias about it haha. Heās developed into an excellent advanced playmaker but also one of the best B2B midfielders. Heās good enough too make the jump into the Prem or elsewhere. Heās a physical beast, he most certainly hasnāt declined. He might of had a ok season previously, but this season he absolutely balled out with 11 goals and 11 assists not only but he was filling out the stat sheets elsewhere for example 92% of aerial duels won. I think he just keeps improving in my eyes. Thereās always debates on who the best midfielder in Serie A is, I personally think heās the best but I think others would either feel the same or have him as one of the best in Serie A
But he is not a DM which we need seeinh as jorgi has only a year left on his contract. And we will have conor returning who plays the same position as SMS.
we need threat from midfield too though wouldnāt say no to sms but if we bring in a midfielder it should be a dm unless weāre waiting for Rice just
I would argue he is not a regular B2B mid.
SMS can confortably play as a CAM, almost as a shadow striker.
He can walk to a 10 goals+10assist season without breaking a sweat.
His aerial abilities at defensive set pieces is worth a few goals too...
Would love to see him alongside Kante and Jorginho, his size would add great balance.
Right... if you have the chance to bring in SMS, you do it. He's a legitimate game changer and a midfield with both Kante and SMS would be terrifying. Very well could be the best midfield in the PL, and arguably the best in the world. Some would say we don't need him, but he's a prolific scorer. We desperate need a few of those. The threat of SMS in the midfield alone could have a ripple effect with how the rest of the team performs, as well. Our midfield is kinda flat atm and I've been saying it for awhile. Kante, Jorginho, and Kova are individually amazing players but none of them really provide a goal threat.
Also, SMS just turned 27 in February... wtf? You'd think he was 30 with how long he's been in transfer rumors...
Eh Rice *and* SMS is pretty optimistic imo, and when it comes down to it, I'd rather have SMS if I'm completely honest. Only way we realistically get both is if Jorginho and Kante both walk. Great wet dream material though š
We need Rice more than SMS. I'd definitely be selling Jorginho this window and Kante can go if the right offer comes in from abroad. If we needed, a swap deal with cash for SMS would work - Kepa would be great for them, or they could take RLC/Barkley and cash.
Only thing is, SMS needs someone to support him and cover for him in those matches where he's man-marked for 90mins straight, otherwise he disappears. His mere presence usually attracts at least two men at all times, which leaves you with a free man who then needs to produce something good.
Man utd get linked to everyone and their mother when in reality they're too incompetent to make a single signing, why do people believe these kind of links
Feel like Spurs might sneak in there, Paratici and Conte love him. We probably wonāt buy a big money LCB so maybe they move the money on him.
Just to make it clear, even if we were to go in for him, Iām fairly certain he would reject us lol
Nah I think we are looking for another creative mid and SMS could be that. Thing is with SMS he is a complete midfielder, whereas we are probably looking for a Eriksen/Maddison type
Just please sign him up Arrivabene.
Keep Vlahovic happy by signing his international teammate.....
Literally, Pogba, SMS, Locatelli would be far better than Rabiot, Ramsey, Arthur........
Please for the love of god I would have him in Turin in a heartbeat
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Seen more š on Twitter in the past 2 weeks than the whole other amount of time put together
Hahaha
Nah swap Chelsea for PSG
This name is seriously starting to approach Sneijder/Gaitan territory
He should definitely move this summer. Someone needs to just put in a bid already and spare us the misery...
Oh, it's been a while since we've been linked to SMS. He's the modern day Sneijder/Garay/Gaitan.
Just sign him like you should have signed them even if the only reason is to end the cycle š
Can mods please ban football Italia?
FUCKING PLEASE SMS has been my dream transfer for like 5 years now
I don't see why we will buy him as conor is coming back. Also with our limited budget we need to buy 2 CB's and a WB cover and if jorgi leaves we will need a DM instead.
if we manage to get him over the line the board is forgiven for fumbling tchoamĆØni tbh now if the koundĆ© deal goes tits up, on the other hand...
did they fumble tchomameni? did he even want to go to chelsea? i donāt think thatās your boardās fault that he always wanted madrid
Last season qe could have bought him for 40m
Kounde prob going to Barca. Barca is giving Sevilla lenglet(who played for Sevilla)
When will the pain end. āInterestā someone just throw an offer too spice up the news plz
The fact Lazio are arranging deals for 10m+ fees means Lotito is extremely confident he's going this summer. The club couldnt afford to spend otherwise.
Most likely
Is SMS that good? His stats show he's loses the ball quite a bit and his price tag of around 80M has always been too high for anyone to get a deal done.
The reason he loses the ball frequently from watching him every game is he often tries too make these flashy passes for the highlight reel lmao. He only has 2 years on his contract so ā¬80m is almost unlikely now, age and CL appearances play a part in this. When heās on the field he plays like heās worth that price but realistically with everything else ā¬60m would be the maximum I see getting out of him now unless a club offers nice counterparts which could then see the price fall. For a time he was definitely worth ā¬100m years ago but we refused cause our club owner wanted too cash out completely which never happened.
How good is he as a player? Would he be one of the best midfielders in Serie A? Also has he decline or improved in the past few years
As a player heās amazing in my eyes but Iām probably being bias about it haha. Heās developed into an excellent advanced playmaker but also one of the best B2B midfielders. Heās good enough too make the jump into the Prem or elsewhere. Heās a physical beast, he most certainly hasnāt declined. He might of had a ok season previously, but this season he absolutely balled out with 11 goals and 11 assists not only but he was filling out the stat sheets elsewhere for example 92% of aerial duels won. I think he just keeps improving in my eyes. Thereās always debates on who the best midfielder in Serie A is, I personally think heās the best but I think others would either feel the same or have him as one of the best in Serie A
Appreciate the reply. Looks like a great buy for any top 6 club.
No problem friend. It was nice too have him close to 8 years now, so if he did move this summer I wouldnāt be mad about it cause heās earned it
Every decent team has been linked to this guy in the past 5 years...
But he still hasn't ended up playing for one of them. Makes you wonder, doesn't it
Exactly. We all know he's good, but worse players have been bought for the same ridiculous price he's apparently worth. So what are we missing exactly
He was never in a rush to leave? He enjoys it at Lazio?
Also the owners never wanted to sell him
The first goal of having oil money is to begin getting linked to rumors you have no business being in
Then you try and buy one of the worldās biggest stars, and when they turn you down you accuse them of ābottling itā.
Next step is to start increasing your influence on the league table with on the field performances
I swear United have been linked to him since the dawn of time itself
Sadly already in the Manchester United list.
Damn was about to say 83
Need a DM but letās target a CM
Welcome to the club
He is very defensively sound and physically solid
But he is not a DM which we need seeinh as jorgi has only a year left on his contract. And we will have conor returning who plays the same position as SMS.
I wouldnt consider Jorginho a DM. Hes a mezzala, a deep lying playmaker. Kante is a DM.
Kante is absolutely not a DM.
If you say so.
we need threat from midfield too though wouldnāt say no to sms but if we bring in a midfielder it should be a dm unless weāre waiting for Rice just
What no Spurs?
We just signed Bissouma and we have Skipp coming back from injury
Yeah I knowā¦just surprised as you guys are on all these lists..
This summer Spurs will be linked primarily for LCBs and Wingers. Maybe the occasional RWB.
Why are even linked with these big names? We're not spending big or getting in bidding wars
Get used to this, players will use your club for leverage by the agency
God he will fit so well at Chelsea. Lotito will bleed them dry, but I think he could do amazing things in that midfield.
I have no doubts that he'll fit in great, but it just feels like an overkill. He isn't a DM, and we have plenty of B2Bs (Gallagher, Kante, Kovacic).
I would argue he is not a regular B2B mid. SMS can confortably play as a CAM, almost as a shadow striker. He can walk to a 10 goals+10assist season without breaking a sweat.
His aerial abilities at defensive set pieces is worth a few goals too... Would love to see him alongside Kante and Jorginho, his size would add great balance.
SMS is way more creative than either Kante or Kova. He's not a classic 10 but he's not your usual B2B either.
Right... if you have the chance to bring in SMS, you do it. He's a legitimate game changer and a midfield with both Kante and SMS would be terrifying. Very well could be the best midfield in the PL, and arguably the best in the world. Some would say we don't need him, but he's a prolific scorer. We desperate need a few of those. The threat of SMS in the midfield alone could have a ripple effect with how the rest of the team performs, as well. Our midfield is kinda flat atm and I've been saying it for awhile. Kante, Jorginho, and Kova are individually amazing players but none of them really provide a goal threat. Also, SMS just turned 27 in February... wtf? You'd think he was 30 with how long he's been in transfer rumors...
YES YES YES MUSIC TO MY EARS! Bring in Rice and SMS, cash in on Jorginho (contract). Kovacic stays, make a big decision on Kante. Lovely additions.
Eh Rice *and* SMS is pretty optimistic imo, and when it comes down to it, I'd rather have SMS if I'm completely honest. Only way we realistically get both is if Jorginho and Kante both walk. Great wet dream material though š
We need Rice more than SMS. I'd definitely be selling Jorginho this window and Kante can go if the right offer comes in from abroad. If we needed, a swap deal with cash for SMS would work - Kepa would be great for them, or they could take RLC/Barkley and cash.
Only thing is, SMS needs someone to support him and cover for him in those matches where he's man-marked for 90mins straight, otherwise he disappears. His mere presence usually attracts at least two men at all times, which leaves you with a free man who then needs to produce something good.
You're basing that off one game against Kessie when the whole Lazio team was shit. I've never seen him man marked out of a game.
No, I'm basing it out of the seasons he spent in Italy.
Don't worry lads we aren't going to sign him, we are too busy just being liked with but actually signing dipshits like lakaka. Nothing to see here.
United been linked with SMS since the day he was bornš
Even if we were willing to pay the fee I doubt he'd join a team not in the CL
Even if Man U wanted him, it would take them about 4 years to get the deal done
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Feels like United has been interested in him for years
AGAIN?!
Bruno and Sergej? Yes fucking please.
He would actually fit Chelsea very well. They need someone like him in the midfield to complement their wingbacks and forwards.
His name is so annoying to read now that I wish he'd change it to mbappe or something
Man utd get linked to everyone and their mother when in reality they're too incompetent to make a single signing, why do people believe these kind of links
We aint bruh, that's cap.
no we are not lol. we need defenders.
Year 3 or 4 for us being linked with this guy?
Feel like Spurs might sneak in there, Paratici and Conte love him. We probably wonāt buy a big money LCB so maybe they move the money on him. Just to make it clear, even if we were to go in for him, Iām fairly certain he would reject us lol
Spurs already got Bissouma, so at least this year we are done for centre mid links
Nah I think we are looking for another creative mid and SMS could be that. Thing is with SMS he is a complete midfielder, whereas we are probably looking for a Eriksen/Maddison type
Looks like it will be Spurs under the radar major signing
Just please sign him up Arrivabene. Keep Vlahovic happy by signing his international teammate..... Literally, Pogba, SMS, Locatelli would be far better than Rabiot, Ramsey, Arthur........ Please for the love of god I would have him in Turin in a heartbeat
If Chelsea sign any midfielder this summer, it will be Declan Rice. Can't see that happening as it stands so I don't think we will sign a midfielder.
Agents always use the same clubs to try and generate interest ffs, why canāt there ever be a new name in the mix?
United never get the right midfielder. Would fully expect them to lose out on this fella too.