You misunderstood my point. If Schalke would sell for 15M then why wouldn't Bayern put in a bid as well? 15M is not much for one of the top German prospects. And if Schalke refuses to sell to them but not to us that would only work for them if Goretzka prefers Barça. And if Schalke are in danger of not making European spots I doubt they'd sell their best player for that amount. Losing out on 15M is probably more acceptable than losing out on European money and competition.
Leon Goretzka
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You misunderstood my point. If Schalke would sell for 15M then why wouldn't Bayern put in a bid as well? 15M is not much for one of the top German prospects. And if Schalke refuses to sell to them but not to us that would only work for them if Goretzka prefers Barça. And if Schalke are in danger of not making European spots I doubt they'd sell their best player for that amount. Losing out on 15M is probably more acceptable than losing out on European money and competition.
How about Dembélé to the left and Griezmann to the right as an inside forward?
Dembélé providing width and Griezmann cutting inside with Semedo bombing forward.
That's an option too but I'd rather get us a goalscorer wing/forward if possible.
Messi983
Senior Member
Of course Bayern can bid anything that we can. I said that everything is in Goretzka's hands. If he wants to join us then we can either try to make a deal with Schalke in January or wait for him until summer. But in that case we should sign him as soon as possible before he changes his mind.
If he prefers to join Bayern or another club then we can't do much. And Schalke can't either except keeping him for the last 6 months of his contract. I don't know them well enough to know if they maybe already have potential replacement for Goretzka in their team but if they don't (which is most likely the case) then I could totally see Schalke prefer to have him for 6 more months than 15-20M in bank account since they'd have problems to find his replacement in January.
Of course this is everything based on IF we really want him. I wouldn't be surprised if he's just one of the players we are "monitoring" and we'll never make a serious bid for him.
Messi983
Senior Member
IF we''ll buy Griezmann then the front four of Messi, Suarez, Dembele and Griezmann would probably change positions all the time so not really important where they'd lineup on the paper. It would be interesting to see if and how that would work but I don't believe we'll go after Griezmann.
Xaviniesta
Senior Member
We should sign him to replace Gomes in the winter
Bet he'd still be cheaper than 30 milliion
Bet he'd still be cheaper than 30 milliion
Albo
New member
He would replace Rakitic.
Xaviniesta
Senior Member
Good point
Messi983
Senior Member
monitoring Goretzka last night. http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbo...09378/fc-barcelona-barca-braida-goretzka.html
Xaviniesta
Senior Member
http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbo...09378/fc-barcelona-barca-braida-goretzka.html
Article has no author, that's when you know it's probably fake
draconifire
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http://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbo...09378/fc-barcelona-barca-braida-goretzka.html
fake news
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