08 May 2022 23:30:01
Ed002 i know yoh said koulibaly doubtful because of age but he would bring much needed experience with us losing a lot this summer and he's only a year older than rudiger and 7 years younger than silva who has been brilliant for us and now There are reports his agent has spoken to chelsea about a possible move, any truth thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Kalidou Koulibaly (CB) Bayern Munich put in an offer for KK that was much less (about half) than Napoli's valuation of €50M last summer. The interest of Liverpool, Everton, Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester City and Manchester United has likely gone due to his age and whilst there is no doubt about how good he is, €50M for a 30 year old would not seem like good business. Perhaps at half that price he would be a good solution and financial issues may see Napoli reduce their asking price and to ask for offers from elsewhere. Barcelona wanted to add him on a loan with an obligation to buy deal but they were split between board members whether they should add him in addition to AC with three CBs leaving or not. Milan has a declared interest but have much preferred options. It has been suggested that Newcastle may be interested, but if they start buying without the right structure in place it will will go horribly wrong. Hard to see him moving but his agent has been trying to find a club to make an offer and has approached clubs in England, Germany and Italy.}
09 May 2022 16:14:25
I’d take KK so 25m ish, koulibaly could be leader rudiger was, kounde be replacement for azpi and Colwill Christensen. Silva would be playing less as he gets another year older, sarr loan out.
09 May 2022 16:37:56
Think it would be a smart signing tbh for €20m - €30m. Can play in a back 4 and would bring experience and leadership with a defence and team that doesn't have a lot with Silva aging and not able to start always, Rudiger leaving and the other cbs we have like colwill and are targeting, likes of kounde and fofana are all young aswell. He can help them.
09 May 2022 16:57:33
I have a feeling for this window we could have the new owners making a statement with signings.
Could be a lot of fun!