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They're in hundreds of millions of debt, and loading more and more on and simply kicking the can (their problems) down the road by amortising (as @Birdy implies). They already owe a fortune in unpaid installments to many clubs. They can spend and delay the payments down the years, but they're...

It's not just that. His top level doesn't come close to Salah's, Neymar's, Hazard's etc either. He is simply nowhere near as talented as them. Nobody except very biased United fans would think he was, lol.

Fair enough. Like I say, I posted a balanced take on him a few pages ago. He could definitely do well at Barcelona, but his signing carries significant risks too.

Fair enough. I never said he was terrible. I don't particularly rate him but he has some uses. I still consider him a risk of a loan signing though, but he does have some upside if it works out well.

I have already debunked that season. 10 of his 17 league goals in 10 games from Jan to Mar. Burst of scoring form. The fans wanted him dropped before the World Cup and he cooled off towards the end of the season. It was the definition of a purple patch of scoring, as has been proved by him...

And I agree with you. Seems you think I am saying he is a bum, and I think you're saying he is a superstar. When the truth is we both meet somewhere in the middle of decently talented, but no world beater.

Season higlights reels are the same. And in his case it would be one main season from 10 anyway. Like I said, I am not doubting he has some ability. But you are deluding yourself into thinking he's extremely talented based on highlights videos, which is rookie football fan number 1 mistake...

In places that is a joke of a video. Practically everything from 23 to 45 seconds is him giving the ball away or fucking it up and losing it. :lol:

I have also seen him many many times struggle to control the ball, or fuck up a pass, or shoot out of the stadium. I watch full 90 mins of him over a decade, not one game against PSG. You are posting very select moments to try to prove he is a superstar. I am refusing to buy it. Like I said you...

Lik Like I said, he has a degree of ability. But for the millionth time, you can post untalented players (not saying he is untalented, but you get my point) doing this on the odd time against great teams too. And tbh, some of the plays in that video aren't even that impressive. Loses the ball a...

Greenwood was a much bigger talent than both, for me. He's just a waster of a human being.

He has some degree of talent (I think a lot of people overrate his natural ability though). There's a potential upside but a lot of risks too. People should not be blind to how it could go pear-shaped (I outlined some of the reasons earlier). I hope it won't though.

Elanga is a simply ok player who had a better season than his real ability (and even then, it wasn't amazing). In my opinion. He might improve at Newcastle, because they have got more out of Gordon than I expected them to, but I still believe 60 million Euros for him is a lot.

Thanks.

Is it really 270 grand a week (as UK we think salary weekly, not yearly). That's too much for him imo. Less than United were paying him but Barca really should only be paying about 100 grand a week given the baggage he comes with. But obviously that was pie in the sky.

I won't talk about the financial aspects, just him as a player. Positives: 1) On form he can be a statistical monster, even if it is short bursts and purple patches. If he hits form he can really go through a scoring and assisting run; 2) His passing can be a bit better than people claim at...

Indeed. Said it before that they are finished as a club.

Not a United fan, hate them. Just found it funny even if it is a friendly. I also think he will prove to be less of a disaster for them than Amorim will.

Thanks for the heartfelt response. I am sorry she isn't around still. Amazing to think she'd be nearly 50 now. Probably married with kids (if she was single and no kids when she died) :( It sounds like you shared a deep connection indeed and she impacted your life greatly.

'Erik ten Hag endured a nightmare start to life as Bayer Leverkusen manager as his side lost 5-1 to Flamengo U20s.' :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Even named a strong side, lol...