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It's Deulofeu in my opinion who has the most potential by far really. Such a raw, undeveloped player with immense talent and so many flaws that could be addressed. Even with his selfishness, poor decision making, and lack of technique he has 18 goals in Segunda and can produce instinctive...

He's been there for HALF A SEASON. He's at least deserving of a call up over some of Scolari's stupid choices.

He's a fast, young CB in the mold of Thiago Silva. Varane has those characteristics too but with more height and strength and not as good positioning. He's a great CB replacement and has that tough Puyol-esque style. Just because he can run doesn't mean he's forced to be a fullback, he's really...

Barcelona have offered centre back Marc Bartra (22) to renew for four more years. Current deal until 2014. Club waiting for his reply [rac1] Apparently Barca really value and require his presence on the bench or in the stands :tito:

Haha I always have Basque bias but preferably towards Bilbao, not huge rivals. Me applauding Sociedad is being objective and happy for a small club being so successful. There's no doubt that Valencia are far more experienced and more likely to do better in the CL than Sociedad. Actually I'd...

I'd pick De Gea over Lopez since he needs more time with the NT as the future #1

My mistake I didn't specify. I meant if he goes on loan to a lower table liga team, he'll be starting most liga matches. Top flight level+lots of game time

That's a seriously good quality analogy :lol: :lol: :lol: made my day

Yeah but still not that much. Starting most liga matches will really boost his development to what it should be by now. Playing less than half of the Bundesliga matches, eh.

Who'd he be better than?

I've never seen you post anywhere outside of the Neymar thread until the signing was confirmed, it feels weird seeing you talk about a not-Neymar player :lol:

Seems like a beautifully destined loan opportunity but the real question is, would he get any playing time there? Bernard, Reus, Blaszczykowski, and possibly De Bruyne will be filling up the 3 attacking midfielder roles so Deulofeu would be stuck with little playing time. I'd rather he actually...

Damn the Athletic ones are actually pretty good. Must've only looked weird unfolded. Really good news :D

Not just about pace. Thiago has the flair to play the ball to his wingers making an inward run even when he is outmarked. He wouldn't score much though.

:lol: Perin instead of Marchetti for more long term guarantees

I doubt he'd really push hard for the move but he's not going to say no either :lol: so if Barca push for him, he'll come.

I agree. He'll build more consistency as the years go by especially at Inter with Kovacic. He seems to love scoring against Juve :D

Icardi's going to Inter

Overall his career can be judged by his past history but you can't say that he won't do well at Madrid just because he didn't get it right until now. The fact is that he has it right and he knows how to neutralize opposition attacks at the core, which would prove fatal against Barca. The thing...

Heynckes' Bayern side have done some really efficient pressing to isolate the opposition and keep them from attacking. Against Barca, Xavi was reduced to only being able to pass around the center circle. Against Juve, Pirlo couldn't stamp his influence on the game. He did change his tactics and...