The thing we have over a team like City and Chelsea, should we be in a good position come January, is that we have a side that can be cracked into on the left much easier than the aforementioned two. All SES would have to do is look at what's happening to Jovetic. And, Chelsea wouldn't add El Shaarawy when they just purchased Willian. They are stupid with their transfers and spend money freely, but they wouldn't go that far.
trust me with their transfer history,they can n will go that far.Schurlle underperforming so far only makes their case stronger(I know its too early but they can afford it) unlike those big spending teams I believe we can give him game as a back up strikers or wingers when requiredThe thing we have over a team like City and Chelsea, should we be in a good position come January, is that we have a side that can be cracked into on the left much easier than the aforementioned two. All SES would have to do is look at what's happening to Jovetic. And, Chelsea wouldn't add El Shaarawy when they just purchased Willian. They are stupid with their transfers and spend money freely, but they wouldn't go that far.
I was thinking that. Serie A seems to suit a nutter, just look how Mario Balotelli settled back into it
why is giaccherini picked over him for italy?
He scored 16 goals in Serie A last year playing on the left wing primarily. El Shaarawy, Eriksen and Lamela would be the best, young (All three are 21) trio in the EPL and quite possibly Europe.
why is giaccherini picked over him for italy?
Apart from his hair i don't think he is one, just think he does't have the mentality of a top player, i think that was one of the reasons he got limited time at the confeds cup.
As an Italian, i hope i am wrong as we need some descent youngsters!
He was injured during confeds cup
he wasn't, he just wasn't picked. he came on as a sub for 20 mins against brazil and played the game against uruguay.
This. I would have to disagree with you there. If there's one thing we've shown this summer its the intent to achieve something that most people would have thought is beyond our reach. That in itself is a massive factor for any potential signing to consider. Added to the fact that we still have quite a bit of money in the bank, I think that such a deal while improbable still remains possible. As for the competition, the purchase of El Shaarawy would not represent the acquisition of anything better than they already have. This would obviously impact the amount of playing time he would get and seeing as his 'desire' to leave is based precisely on that fact, coming to WHL would probably be good for him (a fact I'm hoping he'd consider). If this thing does end up happening (which fingers crossed it does - hopefully by Jan we'll have made some serious progress that will be recognized by potential signings) I have a feeling we may end up seeing the last of Lennon (it'll have to happen some time I guess)."Thing about El Shaarawy though he dropped off a bit last year but that was in part due to Mario who's critical to how Milan play. His influence last season reduced the role of El Shaarawy. That's the type of forward Allegri prefers and he changing his tactics more to suit that type of player. He wants to play a 4-3-1-2 and for that player behind the strikers he'd rather have Robinho, which to be fair does make sense. People hammer Robinho on the regular but he does operate very well in that role, which will probably be shared by Kaka now."
And for the wing play specially the way AVB setup our team , there's not many better and young LWF is available than el shaarawy...... Are you guys just imagining how deadly it would be for defender if we have lamela on the right and SES on the left cutting inside , eriksen playing as the team's brain and soldado as striker....And to be honest i don't think el shaarawy to spurs will ever happen .. When he will be available city, chelsea , psg will open their bank account to get him at any cost !!!
I'm sorry but where do you find the basis for this conclusion? If you're going to say he said it himself might I remind you of a certain player who at the beginning of the summer stated his 'desire to see out the project at WHL', and by the end was the subject of the highest ever bid for footballer in history. The balance of football is changing. Teams like Milan are no longer the powerhouses they once were as they make way for the Juventuses, Napolis and Fiorentinas of the league the same way that the Tottenham of the next few years is nowhere near the Tottenham of 10 years past. You cannot expect a player with a desire to achieve big things commit himself to a future that for all intents and purposes is highly uncertain.This would be a Lamela level signing, which I thought wouldn't happen. But I definitely do not think this will happen, he wants to stay at Milan for his whole career.
If we did get him though, bloody hell...
I'm sorry but where do you find the basis for this conclusion? If you're going to say he said it himself might I remind you of a certain player who at the beginning of the summer stated his 'desire to see out the project at WHL', and by the end was the subject of the highest ever bid for footballer in history. The balance of football is changing. Teams like Milan are no longer the powerhouses they once were as they make way for the Juventuses, Napolis and Fiorentinas of the league the same way that the Tottenham of the next few years is nowhere near the Tottenham of 10 years past. You cannot expect a player with a desire to achieve big things commit himself to a future that for all intents and purposes is highly uncertain.
Still doesn't detract from my point. A player can say what he likes but at the end of the day we have to assume that they're on the pitch because they want to prove themselves (or that they want to collect a paycheck at the end of the week). Just a few months ago C.Ronaldo was toying with the idea of a return to his 'home' - man united. Now he claims he's found a new home in madrid. Obviously being the highest paid footballer in history had a lot to play in that about turn but it just adds to my point. Barring the few gems in the game (like daws), you cannot assume that loyalty is a given.http://www1.skysports.com/football/...y-planning-to-spend-entire-career-at-AC-Milan
i appreciate things can change but Bale never said he wanted to stay with us for life in such explicit circumstances.
Still doesn't detract from my point. A player can say what he likes but at the end of the day we have to assume that they're on the pitch because they want to prove themselves (or that they want to collect a paycheck at the end of the week). Just a few months ago C.Ronaldo was toying with the idea of a return to his 'home' - man united. Now he claims he's found a new home in madrid. Obviously being the highest paid footballer in history had a lot to play in that about turn but it just adds to my point. Barring the few gems in the game (like daws), you cannot assume that loyalty is a given.