Ilaix Moriba

[Hakkz]

I think we could have chance but only if we accept that he can get a move to a bigger club in few years time and let him develop while being here.

 

[Raitei]

It's worth noting that Barcelona based news may be a little biased on some of the news of contracts. Didn't they say Wijnaldum only went to PSG because he was offered 3X what Barca were looking to give him.
Basically everyone from a PSG and Liverpool perspective said that wasn't true

 

[mark87]

I don't know the details but I was told there is more to his situation than just money. Something about wanting to sign him up to a really long deal for not much more than he's currently on with a high release clause.

Sounds like a similar situation to Dier when he was at Lisbon, I believe they wanted to extend his deal, put a £30m release clause in but barely give him any more than the £5k I think he was on at the time.

 

[tobi]

May have a difficult grasp on value if he's looking at teammates and seeing what they are on. Messi was on 10 times that. Now clearly that is not reasonable but he is young and naïve with it. An exciting prospect and with a decent offer i'm sure he could be tempted - just will depend on where he sees opportunity (us) or income (City/Chelsea) as a driving factor. If i was advising him i would go back to Barca and agree a smaller salary with a relatively low buy out as given their issues he could well get time there, establish his reputation and move at a low-ish fee to one of Europe's big teams with the ability to demand a big contract.

Barca wouldn't agree to that because they need the academy now more than ever, that's why they're attempting to back him into a corner and have sent him back to the B team.

I would advise him to leave but pick his next club wisely, pick somewhere where you see a clear pathway, choose a team with an obvious and immediate need, pick a team that has a recent history of rewarding performing young players with new and improved contracts...

 

[Hakkz]

Barca wouldn't agree to that because they need the academy now more than ever, that's why they're attempting to back him into a corner and have sent him back to the B team.

I would advise him to leave but pick his next club wisely, pick somewhere where you see a clear pathway, choose a team with an obvious and immediate need, pick a team that has a recent history of rewarding performing young players with new and improved contracts...

Dortmund-bound then?

 

[tobi]

Dortmund-bound then?

I should have been more specific!

 

[teok]

What sort of player is he? Can only see central midfielder but is he defensive, creative or box to box

His wikipedia page compares him to pogba.

 

[Aay_Jay_Dee]

Barca wouldn't agree to that because they need the academy now more than ever, that's why they're attempting to back him into a corner and have sent him back to the B team.

I would advise him to leave but pick his next club wisely, pick somewhere where you see a clear pathway, choose a team with an obvious and immediate need, pick a team that has a recent history of rewarding performing young players with new and improved contracts...

Doesn't even need to be team that wins trophies

 

[easley91]

Yes and please.

 

[mr ashley]

Because someone’s got to do it

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Finally ffs

Would love him here.

Finally?

Just how long is it that you'd have loved this 18 year old lad at THFC?

 

[CoopsieDeadpool]

Because someone’s got to do it

Thanks for that.

Don't see what he offers that Sissoko & Winks don't already provide.

 

[razzmaster]

Thanks for that.

Don't see what he offers that Sissoko & Winks don't already provide.

While he is still a Barca player then he offers us nothing. So you are right, he provides exactly the same as Sissoko and Winks currently offer us.

 

[robertgoulet]

Weird

 

[Basil Brush]

This signing would be amazing.

Yes I have never seen him play....

 

[dtxspurs]

Worth a punt but every player out of Barcelona's academy gets super hyped so no idea what to think of the kid.

 

[chas vs dave]

I wonder if we have 2 budgets, 1 for 1st team, 1 for yoof.

We used to work this system. It was quite successful.

 

[Rosco1984]

Because someone’s got to do it

Looks very similar in style and physique to Sarr we obviously have a certain type of target for that position. I wonder if we would sign both so that hopefully at least one of the two lives up to their potential rather than all our eggs in one basket.

 

[Legacy]

I think we could have chance but only if we accept that he can get a move to a bigger club in few years time and let him develop while being here.

That's fine. If this Kane saga has taught me anything, it's to not get attached to any player and expect them to do a job for a few years before moving on for massive profit. Just put a clause in the contract saying we won't sell to a domestic rival.

 

[The Scarecrow]

Get him here now and he'll be homegrown. Adds £20m to the price when City come knocking in 5 years.