Adrien Rabiot
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ronniecro
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i'm sure we'll sign him in the end
Nah.
Remember the picture he took with some other PSG players with the quote "Work Hard, Play..." ? All those players have been sold during this winter market due to their attitudes. Only Rabiot remains and it is because he wants his signing on fee in next months.
George_Costanza
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Arizona Scott
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Puig hasn't shown enough in big boy football to be penciled in a depth chart yet. Alena as 2nd/3rd choice, sure.
It would be no problem to sell most of those players, with Rakitic actually getting a big fee. Vidal I think would be hard with his contract, but he can move to an all out sub role, expensive as he is I think he can still do it well.
Reports out of England (Sky, BBC--with ref to Le Parisien) are saying Rabiot in, Rakitic out. I think it is great business with a good chance of it being very good for the squad. Seems like Rabiot would be the vet to play with FDJ and Arthur but Rabiot is only 23. Could allow Busi to get about every other match off and slowly phased out, and allow FDJ to play more freely and upfield.
MTL_Barca
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If Rabiot is ok with playing DM, CM or being on the bench and gets a normal salary he would indeed be a great addition for every team.
But that's the problem, if reports are correct he wants to get his starting spot at CM and a huuuge salary, and at that point he and his mommy can fuck off and try to milk some PL club. We already have enough players with too much power and too high salary, so better not bring another one in.
BBZ8800
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https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2019/02/16/5c67f588ca47411f088b45fa.html
Le Parisien and Marca says that he is coming.
Plus, that he will play at Rakitic's position, which some of us predicted long time ago (that he is viewed by the staff as a similar profile to Rakitic, and that the technical staff will look for that type of a footballer in the future to occupy one spot in midfield).
Rakitic will leave in the summer.
Le Parisien and Marca says that he is coming.
Plus, that he will play at Rakitic's position, which some of us predicted long time ago (that he is viewed by the staff as a similar profile to Rakitic, and that the technical staff will look for that type of a footballer in the future to occupy one spot in midfield).
Rakitic will leave in the summer.
Vilarrubi
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Good news if true.
Raketa10
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If we sell Raki for 40-50 mil, bring Rabiot for free and give him the same salary Raki had that would be a very wise move from our side. Business wise I really can't find anything wrong with that deal.
Busi, De Jong, Arthur, Alena, Rabiot and Puig would be a superb midfield. The best of all 5 out of those 6 players are young and have GREAT potential. Only problematic thing could be a lack of muscles. IMHO both Raki and Vidal need to be sold this summer if possible but if Vidal ends up staying Puig should go on loan.
Busi, De Jong, Arthur, Alena, Rabiot and Puig would be a superb midfield. The best of all 5 out of those 6 players are young and have GREAT potential. Only problematic thing could be a lack of muscles. IMHO both Raki and Vidal need to be sold this summer if possible but if Vidal ends up staying Puig should go on loan.
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Vidal is such a headless chicken too often and has donkey style technique. He also occupies a non-EU spot. If can get any money for him, I think he should be offloaded.
Raketa10
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Rabiot and Vidal are not even similar. Vidal brings nothing except increased risk of getting a red card during important CL games. He is past his prime and even in his prime he wouldn't fit us. He should be sold next summer if possible.
Totally agree with this post maybe except selling Vidal. Our midfield would be to inexperienced without Rakitic AND Vidal, Sergio would be our only senior player in midfield - thats quiet risky. Furthermore he has proven himself to be a pretty handy tool when used right in certain games mostly as a sub. Especially in Champions League he could be vital. Its to early for Puig anyway to do be part of the first team.
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