The generic transfer thread

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by Pepe the Horseman » 23 Jul 2025 17:28

Marcus Rashford to be unveiled as a Barca player today. Not sure how he manifested that move, but here we are. Good luck to him.

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by bakerlou » 23 Jul 2025 18:40

Pepe the Horseman Marcus Rashford to be unveiled as a Barca player today. Not sure how he manifested that move, but here we are. Good luck to him.

Not sure that's a correct use of manifested

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by Pepe the Horseman » 23 Jul 2025 19:02

bakerlou
Pepe the Horseman Marcus Rashford to be unveiled as a Barca player today. Not sure how he manifested that move, but here we are. Good luck to him.

Not sure that's a correct use of manifested

He's been saying since last season that he's going to end up at Barca, despite it not looking at all likely.

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by Sutekh » 23 Jul 2025 21:22

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Pepe the Horseman Marcus Rashford to be unveiled as a Barca player today. Not sure how he manifested that move, but here we are. Good luck to him.

Not sure that's a correct use of manifested

He's been saying since last season that he's going to end up at Barca, despite it not looking at all likely.


Do they see him as a Nico Williams clone?

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by Sanguine » 24 Jul 2025 12:33

Daily Mail, and only the Daily Mail at this stage, says that Isak has told Newcastle he wants to leave the club - albeit short of handing in a formal transfer request.


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by Sutekh » 24 Jul 2025 12:39

Sanguine Daily Mail, and only the Daily Mail at this stage, says that Isak has told Newcastle he wants to leave the club - albeit short of handing in a formal transfer request.


Don’t players get a pay off from a selling club when they leave or something and that’s negated if they put in a written transfer request?

No wonder football’s broken.

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by Whore Jackie » 24 Jul 2025 12:45

Sanguine Daily Mail, and only the Daily Mail at this stage, says that Isak has told Newcastle he wants to leave the club - albeit short of handing in a formal transfer request.


Howe rested him for the Celtic game and now he's not going on their pre-season tour of Asia. Does sound like his head's been turned.

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by Stranded » 24 Jul 2025 14:30

If Liverpool end this summer with Isak, Ekitike and Wirtz then you can probably skip next season and give them the title now.

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by Sutekh » 24 Jul 2025 14:48

But is Ekitike actually any good? Seen some reports saying he’s the worst finisher in Europe and others saying only Haaland and Mbappe have greater potential. Suppose there must be something in his stats that suggests he’s something otherwise Liverpool wouldn’t have spent £69m on him.

Be :lol: if he turns out to be the French Nunez.


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by Stranded » 24 Jul 2025 15:52

Sutekh But is Ekitike actually any good? Seen some reports saying he’s the worst finisher in Europe and others saying only Haaland and Mbappe have greater potential. Suppose there must be something in his stats that suggests he’s something otherwise Liverpool wouldn’t have spent £69m on him.

Be :lol: if he turns out to be the French Nunez.


Yes, yes he is. Fantastic player to watch.

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by Sanguine » 24 Jul 2025 16:06

Sutekh But is Ekitike actually any good? Seen some reports saying he’s the worst finisher in Europe and others saying only Haaland and Mbappe have greater potential. Suppose there must be something in his stats that suggests he’s something otherwise Liverpool wouldn’t have spent £69m on him.

Be :lol: if he turns out to be the French Nunez.


Interesting comparison to Isak. Ekitike is statistically the 'worst' finisher in the top 5 leagues (min number of games) based on xG. He converted I think 12% of his shots last season. Isak though was at 8% the year he before he was suddenly brilliant at Sociedad.

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by BRO_BOT » 25 Jul 2025 06:42

Stranded If Liverpool end this summer with Isak, Ekitike and Wirtz then you can probably skip next season and give them the title now.


If they do get Isak then it is looking 'generational' however...

Utd won three on the spin, then bought van Nistelrooy and Veron...finished third!

#cope

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Re: The generic transfer thread

by Sutekh » 26 Jul 2025 15:33

Hollywood FC are apparently trying to sign Christian Eriksen….. :lol:


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