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Like Andrew once said, the goal keeping department is the most pressing position.

We need a GK my goodness!!!

Kilishihunter:
Out of the three names being put out for our alternative signing all of them have commas
Coman injury prone and high wages
Luis Diaz injury prone, expensive and a poor goal scorer though he's also a threat
Leao Too expensive and can be inconsistent at times though I believe he'll up his game when he gets to a bigger club
If we can't see anybody suitable for now, let's just wait till next summer

Lua Lua jnr is not needed here sir 😭 😭 😭

But Leao is the second captain of one of the if not biggest club in Italian football and the world at large nah!

Kilishihunter:
The classic Cruyff quote
Brought out to soothe our anger

Tbf chief I have no problem with him staying at his boyhood club, such loyalty is rare to find but to string us along till almost two weeks to the end of the transfer market? Thankfully the club is already moving on as it should be

I don't even know why I used that pics lol but it wasn't really for Nico. I'm a big fan of his but I don't know why I always felt that he won't come. You can confirm this by checking my comment history on the matter.

Yeah, it's imperative that we move on!

BlueRayDick:
The same Pep that bought Dias,Laporte, Ake, Mendy, Gvardiol, Cancelo, Laporte, Walker, Danilo, etc ? .

Just dey play!

Was it not this same thread Pep was trolled that year that he used budget of some African countries to buy defenders only?

That's not the agenda for today

We're still battling with how world class Sterling helped Pep to dominate EPL!

Derumklala12:
I want to upload pics on nairaland.. can't see the option

Click on reply or quote someone like I just did, below you'll see

"Attachment: (maximum size: 4MB for pictures and 250kB for other files)

Click on choose file just below it and put any pics of your choice from your device in there.

andrewbaba44:
Barca should leave Nico Williams alone ,good player but the chase isn’t worth it since he doesn’t want to leave bilbao ,he has already taken their number 10 from their out going legend iker Munian ,I hope he doesn’t want to emulate that one sha

Barca should Secure dembele Brother coman on loan and go for kvara next season ,he won’t even be expensive as his contract will be running down soon

Mehn that potential treatment room sha damm!!!

Olomo, Koman, Pedri, Dejong, Araujo, Inigo, Ansu. Personally, instead of signing another doctor, why not play Pau as a left winger/Olomo backup and keep Roque as sub for Lewy.

Yamal owns the right wing and Ralph will back him up and then also back up for the left wing as well. There's also 🦈 😂

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Fdj is another mediocre that should leave the club

That's a common knowledge nah.

This is the team that lost 8:2 to Flick. Until we get rid of FDJ, Stergen and Lenglet, no UCL.

Any high pressure UCL game with Stergen in goal and FDJ anchoring midfield is dead on arrival!

Kilishihunter:
He's right in a way though, with more sales this window no matter how small and the gradual reopening of the camp nou we should make some bank, also laporta is seriously fighting for his 2025 reelection bid and with this slap on the face to his ambitions I don't think he'll ever want to go close to Nico again to anger cules

I kind of agreed with him nah. I said okay.

Kilishihunter:
Barça would never go back for him again after this summer, you can have my word on that cause of laporta
If I suggest we save money and go for leao or kvara next year some of you guys might still complain

Unless it's for free or way below 60m, It'll be better to have FDJ as a left winger than this modern day Lua Lua. At least with FDJ we'll have a player who doesn't lose the ball but spin around it then pass to Cancelo or any available LB!

Kilishihunter:
Barça would never go back for him again after this summer, you can have my word on that cause of laporta
If I suggest we save money and go for leao or kvara next year some of you guys might still complain

Very well then, I don't know what to make of this. It's what it is!

Colson:
He's not joining us in the future, we'll be more stable financially to sign better players.

Okay Mr president!

Ijustwantto:
Which future bro

I didn't say he WILL join, I just said he MAY join...the future is never certain

Leyqute:
Of course I’m being sarcastic.

Once Felix to Utd rumors start, I’ll personally start an online petition for INEOS to get a restraining order against him. He must not be found within a 10 mile radius of Old Trafford.

More like it lol...

Kilishihunter:
Yeah it's over, colson wins again
And there's no way we're ever going back for him again

The Europa league final is at San Mames, Nico will love more history there. He may join us in future but this summer, it's not happening!

Derumklala12:
Like how does 1 send pics on nairaland
It's getting frustrating for me☹️

Your question is not clear though. Is it that you don't know how to upload pics on nairaland or you're trying to upload but your browser isn't allowing the upload.

Just make it clear and help will come either from me or others

Leyqute:
Felix is actually a very good player. He’ll improve Chelsea

Difficult to tell if you're serious or being sarcastic. Do you think he can have a positive impact at United?

abduleez1:
It's reshad man.... That dude no dey drop trash news or wetin no really concrete.

It's also confirmed by Plettigoal and others. Pletti is highly reliable too. And the Sanantheone was actually the first person to talk about Barca's interest in Olmo and the offer.

I hear Laporta is personally in negotiations for him. You know how Laporta loves the guy.
The ball is in Barca's court.

I feel it's financial guarantee that's remaining. If Barca can pull it off without much issues. Nico most likely won't push for a forceful move out of respect for the club. So Barca must do the needful. If not, he'll gladly stay at Bilbao.

Nico improves Barca instantly so I really hope it's true but I'm a "Communicano Officiel" now. Untill it's official, I dey Siddon look mode.

Kilishihunter:
If this news becomes true, we'll be deadly again

There's no news update on Nico right now. Forget the clicks and baits. Nico will be leading the Bilbao attack in the Europa league. The final will be played at their home stadium, San manes and I think he'll be there.

Nico may join Barca in future but not this summer. This is how I see it but we'll see!

Leyqute:
They shouldn’t allow this game to drag too long abeg. I don’t care who wins they should end it in 90 mins.

Na pk straight, no worries!

Unlimited22:
Just like I told Raum on the other thread... They always start slow

Exactly lol. Even Pep knows!

From we'll be there to we'll be late!

City looking very beatable but may end up with yet another EPL. Lol

BlewMahn:
Lol

First half was kind of dry, though United (and city players like Bobb and Doku) lit up the place with some really nice passages of play. City have been extremely sloppy.

Yeah I'm watching the game. Was just wondering why I didn't see any update here including you.

Doku do Dalot torro, oscar bobby with an amazing dribble, Amad decided to pass to Mount instead of placing it far corner. Those where the notable highlight from the first 45, otherwise a drab game to watch.

Seems nobody sends community shield!

BlewMahn:
MacAllister was/is not a flop. Not even close. Most of the criticism came whenever he was played out of position (as a lone six).

Even as a number 6, he was very good.

That post no gell

Dsimmer:
It's not an excuse. I'm not saying the Spanish weren't better, considering the Spanish have got better defence after all. However the France team matched the Spanish team and had more chances even at the time when the Spanish got more players behind the ball to defend. The France players didn't take their chances while the Spanish players did with their chances which the poor France defence gave on the platter because there were little defensive play from the French defence while the Spanish got freedom through to score 😅

Alright, in summary, the better team won fair and square against gra gra football!
France were at home yet they were taught how to play footie. 5:3 no be 2:1 so no be fluke victory!

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Your opinion bro. I'll take curbasi over araujo

True, I respect yours too.

Peace 🕊️

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Araujo never reached Umtiti level.
Curbasi has vision very rare at his age. His ball progression is miles better than araujo, his long range passing is in the same class with Kross. While he does all the aforementioned with maximum composure and coordination. No unnecessary cards or arguments with the referees

Lol, show me where I said he reached Umtiti level. It's like saying Yamal is our best winger since Neymar then you reply by saying Yamal never reached Neymar level. Anyways that's that.

On Cubarsi, I love him a lot but in terms of pure defensive action which is the primary job of a defender, he's no where near Araujo. Right now, Araujo will command a bigger transfer fees and will start at United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Inter, Bayern and will give both Saliba and Gabriel a run. I doubt any Chelsea fan will want Cubarsi right now if Araujo is the choice.

Nothing against Curbasi and I really shouldn't be doing this because both are our key men but let's show Araujo some respect. He's currently better than Curbasi.

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Pau Curbasi will cook this season.

That guy is already better than Araujo for me.

Araujo, My Dear Araujo!!!

The red card Vs PSG could actually spell the end of King Araujo, my beloved CB. I hope that when we do sell him or when he leaves for free, it should be for a good price and i also hope he finds peace and love wherever he ends up.

The best defender since Umtiti!

Dsimmer:
I would even say the France team were better except for their poor defence. France had more chances even at the time when the Spanish team threw more men behind the ball to defend. The thing was France defence including the goalkeeper was quite poor. As a matter of fact, the Spanish goals were given on the platter by the French poor defence.

This is just an excuse lol

Spain were better and won fair and square. I tipped them to win the whole thing from match day one. Yes, they're that good.

Normally, Spain players always look so fragile, they look like they can't kill a fly but before you know they'll pass you to death then score. Once they hit top gear, it's over for even the most physical teams.

Example Germany Vs Spain Euros quarters

Spain Vs Morocco. Yeah people tipped Morocco to beat them but they couldn't cope with the passing sequence of the Spaniards.

France Vs Spain. Spain scored all goals from passing sequence except the free kick. That's no joke.

Now France

First goal, GK mistake

Second goal deflected free kick goal

Third goal; a penalty kick that needed a VAR review.

Spain is clear of any football team right now. Only Argentina is close.

Gra gra no be footie. If you bring gra gra just like France did, you go collect from Spain or any intelligent team.

jpmoriarti:
How can we be selling Julian Araujo for freaking €10m only to Bournemouth, and we're going to keep that Cancelo, aren't we? This is a travesty!

Joao Cancelo is a bad player. Awful at defending. Even more horrible at attacking as a fullback. Cost us at various big occasions last season. There's a reason no big club want anything to do with him.

Unfortunately we have a dunbasss Deco making all the decision. This is what you get as a result.

This is unbelievable 😳

Yeah, I've also seen the news but I'm taking solace from the fact that it's a new coach and new ideas. I also wanted Emerson to stay but we sold him to Spurs.

I love JAraujo he's a good player but with a grand total of 45mins this preseason just shows the new gaffer doesn't rate him. My problem is the addition of Cancelo but if it's a request from the coach, I'll wait and see.

Let's just see how it goes.


If we add Koeman, Olmo plus our injury prone Pedri, RAraujo, Dejong, Fati, that'll make us confam FC hospital!

Leyqute:
First thread?

I think he's talking about the front page.

andrewbaba44:
Zubimendi is very good nah ,na people wey no Dey watch Laliga no sabi am ,he is not your regular average dm, man is top class ,the world will finally see what he is capable of at Liverpool ,ordinary that 45 minutes euros finals against England English pundits said rodri wasn’t missed which is true

What I was saying is Barca never made a bid for him despite xavi wanting him ,ffp still Dey hook us thay last season ,na now we suppose go for am ,but na Dani olmo we don first go buy

I told guys here about zubimendi but they kept saying Spanish biased ,some of them even rated amrabat and onana ,2 gidigbo players

He's top class no doubt but I still have my reservations on Zubi to be very honest with you. The most outstanding thing about him is his passing and press resistance.

May be I'm capping and I'll eat my words when he proves me wrong but I think Merino carried him. All the games I've watched, Merino was the real enforcer (Kante) while Zubi was the Jorginho. They complimented each other so well.

Like I said, he's quality and I'll gladly eat words when all is said and done!