Javier Pastore

[Yid]

I don't think he would have the space he is used too, coming from the 4-3-1-2 of PSG, playing behind the strikers. If he could slot into the LW quickly I could see it.

He is best utilised as a traditional trequartista in the hole imho.
The problem with Pastore imo is not the space (or lack thereof), it's the fact he's been plugged into every imaginable formation (IIRC, Ancelotti & Kombouare both experimented with every single system in the book) within a 2-season time-frame at PSG.
Kombouare used him anywhere from DM to even a CF, in a 3-5-2, 4-5-1 variations, defensive version of 4-3-3, and others. Then Ancelotti came in and employed him at RW, LW, CAM, and CF as well (all those in variations of 4-4-2 dbl 6, 4-2-3-1, 4-3-2-1 X-Mas Tree as well as 4-3-1-2, and so on and so forth.
So essentially, not only did Pastore not get used to any type of stable system, but his playing time constantly fluctuated too. Ancelotti initially often brought him in after 80th min. just as a pure relief sub.
But still, El Flaco (Pastore) managed to do fairly well all things considering. He seems to excel especially during UEFA comps (CL & EL), so perhaps more open play does affect him a bit (as you alluded to just a bit), but I think it's also an issue of motivation perhaps? I am not sure, but what I do know is he is an extremely talented playmaker, and when he is on - he is on till the break o dawn!

COYS

 

[Mouse!]

I think this has legs.

Levy will be sitting in his office thinking about bringing two Argentinians in at once and smirking to himself. He'd have to delay Lamela and announce both at the same time of course.

 

[Yid]

Well he likes playing Chelsea!



The boy has the technical ability and the close control needed around opposition boxes, he would be an upgrade on Sigurdsson in that position.

That's an understatement, imho. It's kinda like saying a Lamborghini Diablo is an upgrade to a Ford Fiesta.

 

[Spurs1960]

That's an understatement, imho. It's kinda like saying a Lamborghini Diablo is an upgrade to a Ford Fiesta.

The master of understatement. I'm happy with my little MGF, which player would you equate that to?

 

[Ossie85]

If we really need a Riquelme then Pastore is that guy.

Nothing like Riquelme. Pastore doesn't have and will never have the eye for a pass that Riquelme has.
Somehow similar to Kaka though. Likes to run with the ball.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

As people has mentioned, he has been starting for PSG... why would they sell him. Prob have more chance of getting Mata and we have absolutely no chance of that happening.

 

[djee]

Reckon this has 'legs'...apparently French media reporting there is big news regarding his future...IIRC, his agnet was spotted at our ground last week...

Who the bloody hell knows!?!!

 

[ShaunL84]

No chance!
How are PSG going to sign Mata in the next couple of hours and then how are we going to manage to complete a deal for Pastore?

 

[philll]

I just came here to pointlessly think out loud (or think out... type) about this same thing. He was jeered by his fans at the weekend. If Mata goes to PSG, this could be exactly a) what we need and b) what we've been lining up.

 

[Garethspur]

Can't see us signing Pastore, or someone who plays a similar role, unless it's an up and coming talent. If we're going to sign a forward, it should be someone who primarily plays CF, but can also play on one or both of the flanks.

 

[Hoopspur]

Would love it. May be at a (relatively compared to what they paid) bargain bucket? - 25M ?

have him behind the striker as a No 10. Wowsers!

 

[NYSpur]

No chance!
How are PSG going to sign Mata in the next couple of hours and then how are we going to manage to complete a deal for Pastore?

The idea is that if it is happening it isn't happening on the spur of the moment. It has been in the works for awhile. Not saying this is the deal, but that is what the itk implied.

 

[WiganSpur]

No chance!
How are PSG going to sign Mata in the next couple of hours and then how are we going to manage to complete a deal for Pastore?

They can offer silly money which makes things a lot easier. Plus according to ITK we've already spoken to his agent.

 

[Mr Pink]

Its interesting because maybe its all just down to PSG going for Mata - as obvious as it sounds.

If they get him we make our move - so in essence we are waiting on what PSG do.

 

[Spurs 1961]

Reckon this has 'legs'...apparently French media reporting there is big news regarding his future...IIRC, his agnet was spotted at our ground last week...

Who the bloody hell knows!?!!

I did put out there the thought of Pastore when his agent was spotted with us. Hes is only 24 and of course is a countryman of Lamela. The two together would help each other settle

 

[Ghost Hardware]

So hypothesising here, if we got him, would that mean Eriksen on the left, Pastore behind the striker and Lamela on the right... Can't see Pastore getting stuck out wide, but then a again I am sure Eriksen would be much more at home centrally.

 

[Pedro]

Its interesting because maybe its all just down to PSG going for Mata - as obvious as it sounds.

If they get him we make our move - so in essence we are waiting on what PSG do.

If so, I wish they would hurry up. It would go to the wire then.

 

[Pedro]

So hypothesising here, if we got him, would that mean Eriksen on the left, Pastore behind the striker and Lamela on the right... Can't see Pastore getting stuck out wide, but then a again I am sure Eriksen would be much more at home centrally.

Eriksen looks like he is comfortable on the left and has the pace for playing wide. I guess it would be a fluid 3 behind the striker anyway.

 

[ShaunL84]

Isn't AVB friends with the PSG chairman?

Hope this helps us, Pastore would be an amazing signing.

 

[easley91]

The idea is that if it is happening it isn't happening on the spur of the moment. It has been in the works for awhile. Not saying this is the deal, but that is what the itk implied.

Domino affect. Ala Lamela > Bale > Ozil. It's been done plenty of times on deadline days in the past.