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Mateo Kovacic

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Like exactly what happened last season?
To be fair Davinson was signed with more days left in the window than they're currently are. Gazzaniga was announced the same day, Foyth was linked most of the summer, I seem to remember there were a decent amount of links to Serge, Llorente was really the only one that popped up last minute. Our only links right now are to Zaha.
 

St José Dominguez

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The more I think about it, the more I really don't see us getting a CM. I can't help but feel all our business hinges on the Martial/Toby transfer. I just have no idea who we get if Toby goes. Had a sneaking suspicion it would have been Mawson but he seems to be going to Fulham. If we don't get Martial I don't see us getting anyone of note.

If I had the choice I'd take Toby and Rose staying with Kovacic being our only signing every day of week right now. It would have left us with defence in great shape, midfield much strengthened and attack which is already very good but strengthened with Lamela and Lucas. It would have been okay.
I think that squad would've been much stronger than the squad we're going to left with in ten days. Hope not though.
 

ajspurs

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No, I think the fact that we haven't been seriously linked to one of any note either in the press or by 'itk' is fairly telling. Would be majorly surprised myself if we signed a quality central midfielder at this stage and that's a crying shame for this squad.

What's even more worrying for me is our lack of serious link to a player in any position! Only player we've been any bit linked to with any hint of seriousness is Grealish.
 

Deep Left

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I agree. I know there hasn't really been any links with us to kovacic, but he would honestly be a perfect signing this summer. If we ended the window with just him, I would be happy. Any more signings would be even better!
 

ajspurs

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If I had the choice I'd take Toby and Rose staying with Kovacic being our only signing every day of week right now. It would have left us with defence in great shape, midfield much strengthened and attack which is already very good but strengthened with Lamela and Lucas. It would have been okay.
I think that squad would've been much stronger than the squad we're going to left with in ten days. Hope not though.

Yeah I would too take this over most other scenarios. There would still be a feeling of it being a bit of a shame and an opportunity missed though in not making any other additions even if this did happen. Just as Kovacic with an additional attacking spark would be amazing or because we'd be one injury to Kovacic away from being sluggish in the centre of midfield again.

Anyway I'm getting carried away, they'd probably be welcomed 'problems' right now :D
 

glospur

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Has there been a single credible link yet or are we still dreaming?
I don't think there's been a credible, concrete link to anyone other than Grealish in this window so far, and even that now seems dead. Maybe Martial as well, but it's been pretty clear from the start that United won't deal. Even Zaha, who's been discussed a lot here, hasn't been linked with us through the media.

It's just strange. I can't really remember anything like it, other than the regular January windows where we do nothing.
 

Finchyid

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Read a rumour Inter maybe after Modric, which would mean Kovacic would be difficult
 

rossdapep

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I really think this is 'pie in the sky' stuff and even if he were available, I don't see him as a player who Poch would particularly want. I'm expecting an athletic box-box or destroyer type which is why the Kondogbia, N'Dombele links all make sense.
 

gavspur

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It’s a weird situation at Madrid too, sold Ronaldo, seem to be selling Modric, haven’t bought anyone of note (that I can remember, may have missed someone). Promoting guys from within, ie Bale/Kovacic etc..

That’s not the Madrid way is it? No big signings and their fans will turn on the manager and team as soon as they don’t score 7 goals in a game. Surely they’re gonna have to make a move for someone big soon?
 

hellava_tough

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It’s a weird situation at Madrid too, sold Ronaldo, seem to be selling Modric, haven’t bought anyone of note (that I can remember, may have missed someone). Promoting guys from within, ie Bale/Kovacic etc..

That’s not the Madrid way is it? No big signings and their fans will turn on the manager and team as soon as they don’t score 7 goals in a game. Surely they’re gonna have to make a move for someone big soon?

Got another month haven't they?
 

SpartanSpur

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It’s a weird situation at Madrid too, sold Ronaldo, seem to be selling Modric, haven’t bought anyone of note (that I can remember, may have missed someone). Promoting guys from within, ie Bale/Kovacic etc..

That’s not the Madrid way is it? No big signings and their fans will turn on the manager and team as soon as they don’t score 7 goals in a game. Surely they’re gonna have to make a move for someone big soon?

Maybe they are clearing the decks to have a push for Neymar after all. Utd think they can shift Martial there.
 

Ron Burgundy

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It’s a weird situation at Madrid too, sold Ronaldo, seem to be selling Modric, haven’t bought anyone of note (that I can remember, may have missed someone). Promoting guys from within, ie Bale/Kovacic etc..

That’s not the Madrid way is it? No big signings and their fans will turn on the manager and team as soon as they don’t score 7 goals in a game. Surely they’re gonna have to make a move for someone big soon?

Would love us to steal in at the end and nab Modric
 

Marty

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I would love them to get Hazard after the EPL window closes, so they can’t get a replacement.
Would be great, but I'm convinced there won't be any major outgoings from the PL after the window shuts.
 
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