Gerard Deulofeu

[davek]

Basically unless he has David Silva's ability and awareness (which he doesn't) he needs some physical strength/stamina to match his talent. Tadic and Mane were brought in by Koeman at Southampton who have creativity and in Tadic's case a big eye for a pass so I don't buy the notion that Koeman goes for just workhorses.

Ironically enough him and Adama Traore came through Barca's ranks together and a fusion of both would be a great player. Traore has the tenacity and energy that Deulofeu needs, and Deulofeu has the crossing and end product that Traore needs.

Sell him for £10 million and let Walsh bring in a good replacement. Mahrez or Perisic are dream signings, although I think we'll stick to 3-5-2 next season and go for Rooney up top with Rom and not play wingers.

Deulofeu has an ability to create something out of a nothing situation. There aren't many players like that out there. Now there's going to be no metric on Squawka or wherever, and the comeback will be it's down to perception, but anyone watching Deulofeu's career will know the validity of the statement. He plays for Milan. He has played for Everton, and he has played for his excellent national team at U23 level. He's wanted for the skills he has. And it's easier to add the physicality (much overblown as a criticism, imo) than the inspiration...which cant be taught.

 

[davek]

where are AC Milan in their league ??

7th !!! yes seventh place in a league on a par with the Scottish prem. one team dominating

if del was any good he would be doing what dembele is doing at celtic.

Juventus would win this league here every season in the same way they do Serie A. The likes of Napoli and Roma would take all but Chelsea and City apart.

 

[blulouie]

Barcelona retain their stake in him. Martinez gave lots of game time to him. Koeman doesn't want this type of player but Montella does.

Poor response that Dave.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Juventus would win this league here every season in the same way they do Serie A. The likes of Napoli and Roma would take all but Chelsea and City apart.

juve would challenge for top 4... the rest would be on a par with the likes of us.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

It's clear Koeman fancies him, he's cut people out for less and shipped them out for zero fee see Gibson et al.

 

[Nymzee]

Bring him back in the summer and turn him into a striker I say.

 

[Goat]

It's clear Koeman fancies him, he's cut people out for less and shipped them out for zero fee see Gibson et al.

HAHAHAHA

Koeman fancies him?

Not even a tiny bit, he wont ever play for us again, hes a bottle job who pulls out of tackles, he has no place at this club.

The reason he wasnt sold is due to the Barca clause causing issues.

 

[f.t.r.s]

It's clear Koeman fancies him, he's cut people out for less and shipped them out for zero fee see Gibson et al.

Gibson went with oviedo for a combined 9.5 mill...

 

[Bud McBlokeski]

HAHAHAHA

Koeman fancies him?

Not even a tiny bit, he wont ever play for us again, hes a bottle job who pulls out of tackles, he has no place at this club.

The reason he wasnt sold is due to the Barca clause causing issues.

This. Plus he throws stupid strops when things don't go his way. Someone here mentioned it after we beat City - when Tom Davies went to the deck just before he scored he quickly got back up which allowed Ross to put him through. Gerry would have just sat there and pulled up his socks.

 

[TheFinnFan]

Convinced we dont need him back. Dont get me wrong I like the guy but he's not for us. He sprints - does one or two dribles - and spreads his arms from frustration.

Has skills but doesnt have balls

 

[RFUS]

juve would challenge for top 4... the rest would be on a par with the likes of us.

Juve are comfortably better than 19 teams in this league.

And I still wouldn't assume Chelsea would beat them.

 

[arminisgod]

I said physically demanding not the best. But if you want to completely twist it then fine.

Physically demanding is the new best league in the world when we realised our league is piss poor quality wise

 

[tsubaki]

Put him in that Mirallas role with Barkley and Rom, and with a settled midfield / defence, and he would look the player that we all know he is.

 

[Tel001]

Gibson went with oviedo for a combined 9.5 mill...

Heard Sunderland bid 14m for Oviedo alone... we accepted 9.5 and they take Gibson

 

[AaronTheBlue]

want him to do well, he won't make it here but if we can get a ok fee for him and get him off the wages, good luck to him.