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Mauro Marconato

by windermereROYAL » 23 Aug 2017 09:48

http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport ... urces_say/

READING FC is on the verge of signing 21-year-old Argentinian striker Mauro Marconato, the Chronicle understands.
Marconato, who can play as a winger or as a striker, arrived in Berkshire alongside his agent last night in order to finalise a move to Berkshire, sources say.
The forward, who currently plays for Argentinian top-flight side Club Atlético Patronato, checked into Madejski Stadium hotel last night in order to complete discussions with director of football Brian Tevreden and Chief Executive Ron Gourlay today.
Royals' boss Jaap Stam last night vented his frustration at the club's hierarchy about the lack of transfer activity and urged the board to bring in more players.
The Dutchman insisted Reading need a striker and a midfielder before the transfer window slams shut next week.
“I want to bring players in and we need to bring players in,” asserted Stam
“I’ve spoken with the club about it, even before I signed.
“It’s about looking for the right players and getting them in to make us stronger.
“The longer we wait, the more expensive players get.
"It’s not going to be easy to bring those player in but they need to come in because we need that extra quality in the squad.
“A striker and a midfielder are our main priorities.”
The Chronicle understands Marconato will have a medical at Reading today (Wednesday).
He made four appearances in the Argentian top-flight last season but did not notch a single goal.
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Re: Striker in?

by TBM » 23 Aug 2017 09:52

Marconato, who can play as a winger or as a striker


Why can't we just buy a player who is just a striker? - players who can play "as a winger or a striker" are just going to be attacking midfielders.

We want a true number 9 - someone who will play up front and not feel the need to drop into midfielder cos it feel natural

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by JIM » 23 Aug 2017 09:55

Goal scoring record not too hot, + Work permit could be a problem,
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Re: Striker in?

by Oilroyal » 23 Aug 2017 09:56

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Marconato, who can play as a winger or as a striker


Why can't we just buy a player who is just a striker? - players who can play "as a winger or a striker" are just going to be attacking midfielders.

We want a true number 9 - someone who will play up front and not feel the need to drop into midfielder cos it feel natural


^this
I think he's acually a left winger/striker

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by Sutekh » 23 Aug 2017 10:07

Waiting for the merge 8)


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Re: Mauro Marconato

by genome » 23 Aug 2017 10:15

:lol:

Reading fans: Sign a striker!!!!
Also Reading fans: FFS not that one

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Re: Striker in?

by TBM » 23 Aug 2017 10:29

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Marconato, who can play as a winger or as a striker


Why can't we just buy a player who is just a striker? - players who can play "as a winger or a striker" are just going to be attacking midfielders.

We want a true number 9 - someone who will play up front and not feel the need to drop into midfielder cos it feel natural


^this
I think he's acually a left winger/striker


In FM he's classed as a deep lying midfielder too...

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by Stranded » 23 Aug 2017 11:45

Agent has stated he was there but was just there as part of private life as he is having trials with clubs in the UK, Reading are apparently not one of them.

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by maffff » 24 Aug 2017 19:45

Stranded Agent has stated he was there but was just there as part of private life as he is having trials with clubs in the UK, Reading are apparently not one of them.

Millwall perhaps?


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Re: Mauro Marconato

by One87One » 24 Aug 2017 20:25

Stranded Agent has stated he was there but was just there as part of private life as he is having trials with clubs in the UK, Reading are apparently not one of them.


And the Agent just happened to fancy a night out with him of course.

The lad that broke this first was a fan who saw them checking into the hotel that evening. Chronicle picked it up after seeing his tweets. The same lad who to his credit was right about them being there, said the Agent said he was there for talks with BT. So, perhaps talks broke down, or we're keeping quiet about this one to detract from other interest. Who knows, but both of them popping by for a game is a little bizarre.

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by From Despair To Where? » 24 Aug 2017 22:31

Well, if this is a goer, what little information I can find about him would suggest he is the midfielder Stam is after rather than the forward.

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by Stranded » 25 Aug 2017 05:56

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Stranded Agent has stated he was there but was just there as part of private life as he is having trials with clubs in the UK, Reading are apparently not one of them.


And the Agent just happened to fancy a night out with him of course.

The lad that broke this first was a fan who saw them checking into the hotel that evening. Chronicle picked it up after seeing his tweets. The same lad who to his credit was right about them being there, said the Agent said he was there for talks with BT. So, perhaps talks broke down, or we're keeping quiet about this one to detract from other interest. Who knows, but both of them popping by for a game is a little bizarre.


Fair enough. I am always impressed that Reading fans can identify formerly virtually unknown footballers and agents in a hotel bar on matchday.

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by Barcelona Blue » 25 Aug 2017 07:47

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Stranded Agent has stated he was there but was just there as part of private life as he is having trials with clubs in the UK, Reading are apparently not one of them.


And the Agent just happened to fancy a night out with him of course.

The lad that broke this first was a fan who saw them checking into the hotel that evening. Chronicle picked it up after seeing his tweets. The same lad who to his credit was right about them being there, said the Agent said he was there for talks with BT. So, perhaps talks broke down, or we're keeping quiet about this one to detract from other interest. Who knows, but both of them popping by for a game is a little bizarre.


Fair enough. I am always impressed that Reading fans can identify formerly virtually unknown footballers and agents in a hotel bar on matchday.


So am I, to be able to spot a reasonably unknown Argentinian is pretty impressive stuff, I hope someone gets down there today and spots a centre forward because the wait now is starting to do my head in.


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Re: Mauro Marconato

by Sutekh » 25 Aug 2017 09:37

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And the Agent just happened to fancy a night out with him of course.

The lad that broke this first was a fan who saw them checking into the hotel that evening. Chronicle picked it up after seeing his tweets. The same lad who to his credit was right about them being there, said the Agent said he was there for talks with BT. So, perhaps talks broke down, or we're keeping quiet about this one to detract from other interest. Who knows, but both of them popping by for a game is a little bizarre.


Fair enough. I am always impressed that Reading fans can identify formerly virtually unknown footballers and agents in a hotel bar on matchday.


So am I, to be able to spot a reasonably unknown Argentinian is pretty impressive stuff, I hope someone gets down there today and spots a centre forward because the wait now is starting to do my head in.


Is he in the bushes yet?

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Re: Mauro Marconato

by ChickenClucker » 25 Aug 2017 09:58

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Fair enough. I am always impressed that Reading fans can identify formerly virtually unknown footballers and agents in a hotel bar on matchday.


So am I, to be able to spot a reasonably unknown Argentinian is pretty impressive stuff, I hope someone gets down there today and spots a centre forward because the wait now is starting to do my head in.


Is he in the bushes yet?


Hopefully its not a bramble bush

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Re: Striker in?

by SCIAG » 25 Aug 2017 12:51

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Marconato, who can play as a winger or as a striker


Why can't we just buy a player who is just a striker? - players who can play "as a winger or a striker" are just going to be attacking midfielders.

We want a true number 9 - someone who will play up front and not feel the need to drop into midfielder cos it feel natural

Nicky Forster, Kevin Doyle?

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Re: Striker in?

by TBM » 26 Aug 2017 01:12

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Marconato, who can play as a winger or as a striker


Why can't we just buy a player who is just a striker? - players who can play "as a winger or a striker" are just going to be attacking midfielders.

We want a true number 9 - someone who will play up front and not feel the need to drop into midfielder cos it feel natural

Nicky Forster, Kevin Doyle?


Both played up front with a striker tho - the system we play needs an out and out striker

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Re: Striker in?

by Snowflake Royal » 26 Aug 2017 08:18

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Why can't we just buy a player who is just a striker? - players who can play "as a winger or a striker" are just going to be attacking midfielders.

We want a true number 9 - someone who will play up front and not feel the need to drop into midfielder cos it feel natural

Nicky Forster, Kevin Doyle?


Both played up front with a striker tho - the system we play needs an out and out striker

Forster played at least a significant chunk on his own with Hughes in behind.

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