Transfer Rumour Manolo Gabbiadini

[billyblue80]

Reeks of going through last minute on deadline day.

 

[kithnou]

Has anyone heard of him, and, is he any good?

 

[Mrk]

This guy must be good if he can't get in the Napoli team even without higuain.

He's failed to impress at Napoli, but the are two things in his favour: 1) He's clearly got some raw talent which can be coaxed out of him, and 2) He's only 24 - so can improve.

 

[kithnou]

He's failed to impress at Napoli, but the are two things in his favour: 1) He's clearly got some raw talent which can be coaxed out of him, and 2) He's only 24 - so can improve.

What if he's Niasse-type rubbish?

 

[Mrk]

What if he's Niase-type rubbish?

He's not that bad - I'm not convinced he'd do well in the prem (I'd love to be wrong!), but unlike Niasse, this lad does have some raw talent, even if he's struggled to show it consistently so far in his career.

 

[kithnou]

He's not that bad - I'm not convinced he'd do well in the prem (I'd love to be wrong!), but unlike Niasse, this fella does have some raw talent, even if he's struggled to show it consistently so far in his career.

Seems like we are reaching the bottom of an extensive long list here. Rejections do that to you.

 

[sexualchocolate]

He's not that bad - I'm not convinced he'd do well in the prem (I'd love to be wrong!), but unlike Niasse, this lad does have some raw talent, even if he's struggled to show it consistently so far in his career.

We're definitely signing him so

 

[sandman77]

Whenever an English team come calling, they stick 40% on top.

Move on. How many goals in a Napoli side? Wasn't long ago they were trying to include him in a deal for someone else?

He has an insane goal-pr-minute ratio. I worry he is not really a good teamplayer, but rather an impact sub.
According to this, he scores about 1 goal every 100-120 minutes, which is not exactly a bad return:
https://www.whoscored.com/Players/74921/History/Manolo-Gabbiadini

 

[Mrk]

Seems like we are reaching the bottom of an extensive long list here. Rejections do that to you.

That's the impression I get too, which is a shame really.

 

[Connor]

We're definitely signing him so

Are we?

 

[sandman77]

An even better article here: http://www.italianfootballdaily.com/manolo-gabbiadini-solution-striking-problems/

Seems to be an X-factor player/stats-player, which would suit Walsh/Koeman style.
He can have a huge impact from the bench.

Even though Bolasies stats are in the opposite end (no end-product), I kind of see a pattern here.
Buying players that can win you matches on their day. The core of the squad is good and settled, but as the past 2 years has shown, we are not able to pick up points.

Not saying it's the messiah, but when Troy Deeney costs 40 mill, I'd rather take my chance with this guy.

 

[BlueToff]

This guy must be good if he can't get in the Napoli team even without higuain.

Eh? He did, he started last week.

He didn't start against Milan the other day because Milik - their £25mil signing - started instead. And scored twice.

 

[Lukaku'sLeftTesticle]

His scoring record isnt great, i assume he has lots of sub appearances?

 

[BlueToff]

His scoring record isnt great, i assume he has lots of sub appearances?

It isn't bad at all mate

 

[Connor]

His scoring record isnt great, i assume he has lots of sub appearances?

Yes but when he starts, he usually bags.