19 Mar 2026 10:44:05
Strong rumours of Valentin Barco joining us in the summer, a marauding left back apparently? Anyone seen him play?
19 Mar 2026 13:20:11
Greenaway
We already have Cucurella and Hato on that position.
19 Mar 2026 15:50:06
He has been mainly playing CM for Strasbourg, and can play LB, CM, LW. He'd be a good addition to the squad, very progressive in his play.
19 Mar 2026 23:48:32
I think he'd only come in if we see either Lavia or Essugo leave imo. Maybe if EF leaves, but I just don't see PSG or Real paying the amount for EF that we'd want.
20 Mar 2026 07:54:30
Thanks, J, interesting that he can play in a few different positions, might be a shrewd signing.
20 Mar 2026 08:12:54
My view is that, although he is a good player, we don't need any more square pegs in round holes.
20 Mar 2026 17:05:02
Maybe I'm old-fashioned but I prefer players who are top class in one position: utility players are for the subs bench.
21 Mar 2026 08:12:37
Agreed, Jimbo, let's get people who excel in their positions.
21 Mar 2026 09:34:21
A bit like James Milner is how I see him, and he was, and still is no mug!!
I think Carlo once said he would be his No1 Premiership signing. That is a big compliment.
21 Mar 2026 14:00:41
Milner is a model professional but the saying: "Jack of all trades, master of none" comes to mind.
21 Mar 2026 14:47:17
So does "there are none so blind who will not see."