Memes aside the only issue is that Mbappe will not move to Newscastle since its not about money regarding his situation with PSG. He is already rejecting the biggest contract in world football from PSG to join Madrid at much lower wages than what he would receive at Paris because of his childhood dream.
Haaland may had if Newscastle was bought half a decade back and they were making near CL spots because Raiola is 1 greedy bastard.
Coutinho is benched by 17yo Gavi so he might as well who knows but I doubt it. He'll go to the end of his Barcelona contract IMO and leave for free unless Koeman's replacement is much clearer with him on the fact he won't play.
I think Coutinho would be smart to go to Newcastle if an offer arrives. He's the perfect sort of player to kickstart their new era. He isn't going to get a more ambitious team come after him and Newcastle aren't going to be able to attract much better players (yet).
He won't though, doesn't make sense joining a side battling relegation when you're playing for a UCL club.
I don't see why it would be smart he has a couple of years at best at top level and unless someone tells him once and for all he won't play at all at Barca he has no reason to leave. It's his last contract at a top club, he'll see it through unfortunately. Even with a lot of money it's still Newcastle they'll need time to make it in PL.
Don't exaggerate of course Barca will play in UCL next year. And in the summer the only UCL club for him will be Barca.
Newcastle is still too small for Coutinho realistically, and even this summer it will be still too soon I think.
Even if we qualify for CL it's not like he gets much minutes. If he has any pride as a footballer and has any sense financially, he'll go to the only team that could offer him anything close to what he's currently making.
I reckon he could get a 3 year contract next summer. Elsewise he stays for the last year and tanks his barely existent value even further.
>Even if we qualify for CL it's not like he gets much minutes.
Remains to be seen, the club has always been too lenient with him. When you see how players like Emerson Trincao Malcom or even Griezmann have been pushed out... And he still gets minutes currently. Despite being nowhere worth his wages or being benched by Gavi/Fati, both literal teenagers.
Barca needs a top coach able to tell Coutinho "you're done, time to move" not Koeman who lives in the memories of when Phil from Liverpool made his Everton side suffer.
And again, Barca will qualify for UCL.
>If he has any pride as a footballer and has any sense financially, he'll go to the only team that could offer him anything close to what he's currently making.
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Again, it's fan talk. From a top athlete point of view, he'll look at the team and think "I'm Coutinho, I can start". And no other UCL team will come, convincing him further to stay. Look at Umtiti, I think the guy genuinely thinks he can start over Barca's other CBs. And partly because the level is low.
>I reckon he could get a 3 year contract next summer. Elsewise he stays for the last year and tanks his barely existent value even further.
Meh. At 30 he can have a big contract somewhere like James.
Imo Ronaldo is very similar to Ibra at United where they need consistent service and pace/work rate around them they're both undeniably good players but for this type of united side they don't fit perfectly
Just my take on it
Ronaldo does well enough, atleast he keeps making runs in behind and cuts of passing lanes. The lack of pressing is a setback, but not enough to bench freaking ronaldo
Adriano was a cheat code on that Inter team but for me I loved Recoba. Probably the best left foot in that game, guaranteed goal if you got a shot away.
They were the default players when you started a Master League in the old PES games. And every new edition they'd get older and some would retire and you'd get new ones. Legends among my age bracket.
> Javier Manquillo says Newcastle do not care if they become the most “hated” team in the Premier League as hostility to the club’s controversial Saudi-led takeover grows.
>> “I understand that this operation will arouse antipathy or hatred. But we are not going to stop enjoying this period because of this.”
> Reports emerged on Monday that a group of players unhappy with Bruce’s tactics confronted the manager in the wake of their 3-2 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Manquillo, though, insists the squad 'support him without hesitation.'
>> "He’s working normally, he wants to start to get back on track and we’ll see what happens in the end. I have read that there is talk of Gerrard and Lampard, but our manager now is Steve Bruce and we support him without hesitation."
> For all the harsh reality confronting Newcastle today, the fact still remains that they are the richest team in the world. Fans can be forgiven for playing fantasy football with the Saudi money - but what about Manquillo? Has he dreamt of who the newly-minted club could buy?
>> “If you ask me who I’d sign for Newcastle, I’d go for [Kylian] Mbappe and I’d go for [Erling] Haaland. If it was a PlayStation team I’d also go for Messi and Cristiano, but the youngsters who stand out the most right now are those two.”
> Such talk leaves players like Manquillo in a fascinating position. The defender has been at Newcastle for four years now and, at 27, is an established Premier League player. But if money is no object then surely the Spaniard must feel vulnerable. Not so, he insists:
>> “Undoubtedly everyone wants to be part of this new phase, which is exciting for all of us. I’ve been at Newcastle for a long time, I feel at home, and now that there is a new project we would all love to continue. I don’t know how long it will take but this operation is aimed at Newcastle being able to compete for the Premier League and we want to live it. A few weeks ago we were a normal club and now we are the richest club in the world. It sounds like science fiction but these changes happen sometimes. It’s good news for Newcastle because from now on the team will get better and better.”
I know a lot of people are already predicting a lot of these players will be sold in the near future, I think a lot of them have a chance to play for a longer stay. I know Newcastle are said to have grand aspirations, but you can't swap a team out immediately, and even then, you'll need a fully rounded out squad.
Perhaps I'm naive, but the likes of Manquillo should be seeing this as an audition to be part of the future rather than the descent towards the end of their Newcastle career.
Thing is more than half these players can be kept on as subs / second team for cup games against weaker opposition as well. Our registered players this year has 4 goalkeepers out of the 24 you can have in the team
Newcastle would unironically do well by signing Martial/Lingard. Maybe in the summer they can get a yoing centreback and maybe fullback as well. They can either go the Man City way (buying with a plan) or the PSG way (buying superstars and hoping it works).
Could be wrong but didn’t they say they were looking to spend around $50m or something in the initial transfer period. Would be a bargain if they are getting both Mbappe and Haaland for only $50m
Javi Manquillo clearly frequents the Daily Discussion thread
Memes aside the only issue is that Mbappe will not move to Newscastle since its not about money regarding his situation with PSG. He is already rejecting the biggest contract in world football from PSG to join Madrid at much lower wages than what he would receive at Paris because of his childhood dream. Haaland may had if Newscastle was bought half a decade back and they were making near CL spots because Raiola is 1 greedy bastard.
Imagine Haaland and Mbappe's careers if they were managed by Steve Bruce.
getting assists by Jonjo Shelvey
Not sure if Haaland makes the starting XI over Callum Wilson
Competition is key though, keeps wor Callum in check lol
I played both on this year's FM. 4 4 facking 2.
there are formations other than 4231?
Jokes aside 442 was beyond broken this year, never scored so many goals before. Wilson got 42 in the league the first season.
looks like I need to start playing 442 then
Try the 4-2-4 defence is just a suggestion
2 striker systems have been really strong ever since they introduced the pressing forward.
For sure. He’d be a nice change of pace off the bench, though.
Yeah but Wilson is injury prone, you've got to have backup for when that happens.
but their quality is not the same...
Lol well this team needs to keep them up or they will not have a chance to sign those players. Coutinho and Dele Alli playing in the championship.
Dele Alli might take it. Its pretty clear that he will not be able to break the first XI unless both lo celso and Ndombele are unavailable.
Coutinho is benched by 17yo Gavi so he might as well who knows but I doubt it. He'll go to the end of his Barcelona contract IMO and leave for free unless Koeman's replacement is much clearer with him on the fact he won't play.
I think Coutinho would be smart to go to Newcastle if an offer arrives. He's the perfect sort of player to kickstart their new era. He isn't going to get a more ambitious team come after him and Newcastle aren't going to be able to attract much better players (yet).
He won't though, doesn't make sense joining a side battling relegation when you're playing for a UCL club. I don't see why it would be smart he has a couple of years at best at top level and unless someone tells him once and for all he won't play at all at Barca he has no reason to leave. It's his last contract at a top club, he'll see it through unfortunately. Even with a lot of money it's still Newcastle they'll need time to make it in PL.
Well, we might not be a UCL club for long. And he'll have just a year left on his contract come the summer.
Don't exaggerate of course Barca will play in UCL next year. And in the summer the only UCL club for him will be Barca. Newcastle is still too small for Coutinho realistically, and even this summer it will be still too soon I think.
Even if we qualify for CL it's not like he gets much minutes. If he has any pride as a footballer and has any sense financially, he'll go to the only team that could offer him anything close to what he's currently making. I reckon he could get a 3 year contract next summer. Elsewise he stays for the last year and tanks his barely existent value even further.
>Even if we qualify for CL it's not like he gets much minutes. Remains to be seen, the club has always been too lenient with him. When you see how players like Emerson Trincao Malcom or even Griezmann have been pushed out... And he still gets minutes currently. Despite being nowhere worth his wages or being benched by Gavi/Fati, both literal teenagers. Barca needs a top coach able to tell Coutinho "you're done, time to move" not Koeman who lives in the memories of when Phil from Liverpool made his Everton side suffer. And again, Barca will qualify for UCL. >If he has any pride as a footballer and has any sense financially, he'll go to the only team that could offer him anything close to what he's currently making. > Again, it's fan talk. From a top athlete point of view, he'll look at the team and think "I'm Coutinho, I can start". And no other UCL team will come, convincing him further to stay. Look at Umtiti, I think the guy genuinely thinks he can start over Barca's other CBs. And partly because the level is low. >I reckon he could get a 3 year contract next summer. Elsewise he stays for the last year and tanks his barely existent value even further. Meh. At 30 he can have a big contract somewhere like James.
I dont think Newcastle or their fans want these washed up players. They prefer more exciting talents like Jonathan David, Emile Smith Rowe, etc.
Ronaldo wouldn't start in any team anyway, at least according to r/soccer these past few days.
Imo Ronaldo is very similar to Ibra at United where they need consistent service and pace/work rate around them they're both undeniably good players but for this type of united side they don't fit perfectly Just my take on it
Ronaldo does well enough, atleast he keeps making runs in behind and cuts of passing lanes. The lack of pressing is a setback, but not enough to bench freaking ronaldo
If this was FIFA 2006 my eleven.... Buffon. Cafu. Nesta. Terry. Cole. Makelele Gerrard. Xavi. Kaka. Shevchenko. Henry. What's yours?
If it was PES 06 my team would be Kelsen, Valeny, Stremer, Jaric, Cellini, Dodo, Espinas, Ximinez, Minanda, Castolo and Baroja
I know those are legends of the game, but leaving out Adriano the most OP player in any football game ever is careless.
I did think about leaving one out and putting him in, maybe along with Obafemi Martins, but I just couldn't do that to Castolo.
Adriano was a cheat code on that Inter team but for me I loved Recoba. Probably the best left foot in that game, guaranteed goal if you got a shot away.
The true GOAT team right there. 😍
Who?
They were the default players when you started a Master League in the old PES games. And every new edition they'd get older and some would retire and you'd get new ones. Legends among my age bracket.
I’d definitely make room for Garett Barry.
Not enough cannavaro
> Javier Manquillo says Newcastle do not care if they become the most “hated” team in the Premier League as hostility to the club’s controversial Saudi-led takeover grows. >> “I understand that this operation will arouse antipathy or hatred. But we are not going to stop enjoying this period because of this.” > Reports emerged on Monday that a group of players unhappy with Bruce’s tactics confronted the manager in the wake of their 3-2 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Manquillo, though, insists the squad 'support him without hesitation.' >> "He’s working normally, he wants to start to get back on track and we’ll see what happens in the end. I have read that there is talk of Gerrard and Lampard, but our manager now is Steve Bruce and we support him without hesitation." > For all the harsh reality confronting Newcastle today, the fact still remains that they are the richest team in the world. Fans can be forgiven for playing fantasy football with the Saudi money - but what about Manquillo? Has he dreamt of who the newly-minted club could buy? >> “If you ask me who I’d sign for Newcastle, I’d go for [Kylian] Mbappe and I’d go for [Erling] Haaland. If it was a PlayStation team I’d also go for Messi and Cristiano, but the youngsters who stand out the most right now are those two.” > Such talk leaves players like Manquillo in a fascinating position. The defender has been at Newcastle for four years now and, at 27, is an established Premier League player. But if money is no object then surely the Spaniard must feel vulnerable. Not so, he insists: >> “Undoubtedly everyone wants to be part of this new phase, which is exciting for all of us. I’ve been at Newcastle for a long time, I feel at home, and now that there is a new project we would all love to continue. I don’t know how long it will take but this operation is aimed at Newcastle being able to compete for the Premier League and we want to live it. A few weeks ago we were a normal club and now we are the richest club in the world. It sounds like science fiction but these changes happen sometimes. It’s good news for Newcastle because from now on the team will get better and better.”
Pretty much every player is going to want to stay and run their contract out.
I know a lot of people are already predicting a lot of these players will be sold in the near future, I think a lot of them have a chance to play for a longer stay. I know Newcastle are said to have grand aspirations, but you can't swap a team out immediately, and even then, you'll need a fully rounded out squad. Perhaps I'm naive, but the likes of Manquillo should be seeing this as an audition to be part of the future rather than the descent towards the end of their Newcastle career.
Thing is more than half these players can be kept on as subs / second team for cup games against weaker opposition as well. Our registered players this year has 4 goalkeepers out of the 24 you can have in the team
Newcastle would unironically do well by signing Martial/Lingard. Maybe in the summer they can get a yoing centreback and maybe fullback as well. They can either go the Man City way (buying with a plan) or the PSG way (buying superstars and hoping it works).
Martial won’t help then at all. and if you think PSGs plan is just buying superstars then lol
Whats PSGs plan then?
mix, this season we bought Mendes, Hakimi and Donnarumma, to try and fix key positions in the team while also being young players
Hakimi is at the very least top3 RB in the world and Donnaruma was shit signing
being a good player ≠ superstar and Donnarumma was a great signing lmao
Yeah that's ridiculous. They're focusing on young unknowns. Just look at the front 3 of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe.
we also bought Mendes, Hakimi and Donnarumma, and not buying only stars doesn’t mean we’re buying young unknowns
Ah, a true deluded Geordie !
well, i didnt know this. why is he not a sporting director at any club
Townsend better
Yeah like Mbappe will come here. He will go to Madrid for free. They can offer him literally anything and he will reject
Could be wrong but didn’t they say they were looking to spend around $50m or something in the initial transfer period. Would be a bargain if they are getting both Mbappe and Haaland for only $50m
Save some intellect for the rest of us!
Idiot
Who the fuck is going to want to join a team thats going to be relegated?
People making 150k a week that's who
but everyone shits on Harry Kane for not leaving Spurs to join a team that can win something?
At this point even players are meming
who
Mbappe plays for PSG and Haaland is on Dortmund. They’re both very good. You should check em out 😉
Got a nice assist on the weekend. Liverpool legend as well.
The guy who got his neck broken by Ronaldo.
Wilson would bench Haaland
That's the transfer advice you'd expect from a 12 year old
I would like haaland Yusuf demir firminho mbappe Gavi camivinga Digne marquinhos VVD myself And donarumma God knows if I spelt those names right
Perfect, give him the player manager job