Dave Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 Being considered as am alternative for Jorginho. When asked about his future he said: ""I believe I'll play more, whether in Real or somewhere else, now is the time for me to play." I reckon somebody like Juve would be a good fit but he wouldn't be guaranteed first team football.
Administrator Stan Posted June 7, 2018 Administrator Posted June 7, 2018 Agree about Juve. Wouldn't come cheap though I'd imagine. Even a side like Napoli or Bayern I think he'd fit well in.
Cicero Posted June 7, 2018 Posted June 7, 2018 Quality player and ejoyable to watch. Always thought he'd do well at Liverpool in place of Henderson
Administrator Stan Posted June 23, 2018 Administrator Posted June 23, 2018 latest comments; certainly angling for a move...
Rick Posted June 23, 2018 Posted June 23, 2018 I've wanted him the last couple of Windows. But like I've said a few times, we are quite stacked in midfield and it's very unlikely Klopp drops Henderson either. Would be a class but for most clubs.
Dave Posted June 25, 2018 Author Posted June 25, 2018 Fair play to him for having the right attitude. Maybe a loan move to a Serie A team would be best? He would progress, get first team football, and Madrid can evaluate the situation in a year's time where his value could increase or could be a part of their plans again.
SirBalon Posted August 1, 2018 Posted August 1, 2018 Real Madrid want to get rid of certain players and Mateo Kovačić is one of those as there has been quite a bit of interest around Europe (mainly Serie 'A') to sign him. Manchester United apparently contacted Real Madrid over the past couple of days and made a formal offer of €60m but the player has totally refused a move to Old Trafford. It's the best offer by a big margin Real have recieved for the midfielder. https://www.marca.com/futbol/real-madrid/2018/08/01/5b6177beca4741fa368b45f9.html
6666 Posted August 1, 2018 Posted August 1, 2018 €60m for a player that isn't even first choice for Real Madrid... seriously?
SirBalon Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 15 hours ago, 6666 said: €60m for a player that isn't even first choice for Real Madrid... seriously? Real Madrid have a habit of doing the part of selling very well. Kovačić is a good player and was standout in Serie 'A' before he moved to Real. I actually think he'd be a decent buy for anyone for depth and quality.
Dave Posted August 3, 2018 Author Posted August 3, 2018 Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic has reportedly turned down a move to Manchester Unitedbecause he doesn't like Jose Mourinho's tactics. The Daily Mail says Kovacic does not want to play under the Portuguese manager - and would rather stay in Spain than move to Old Trafford.
LFCMadLad Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said: Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic has reportedly turned down a move to Manchester Unitedbecause he doesn't like Jose Mourinho's tactics. The Daily Mail says Kovacic does not want to play under the Portuguese manager - and would rather stay in Spain than move to Old Trafford. @Teso dos Bichos
Storts Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 This is the signing I really want. It makes so much sense and it's frustrating we haven't put everything into it. There was a report yesterday that we made an enquiry a month ago but didn't take it any further. He would slot straight into our first eleven - we could probably get him for around 45-50 million - expensive but in this day and age about right for a top quality CM coming in to his prime. I think he would like to play for Pochettino and get a chance to play in a footballing side, in the Champions League. I'm sure Modric would put in a good word as well. I just don't understand why we haven't made this a priority.
SirBalon Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 The latest on this one if MARCA are to be believed is that Kovačić has declared himself in rebellion against Real Madrid and has gone on strike by not turning up to training. The club have told him that they won't negotiate with anyone for his transfer and he desperately wants to move.
SirBalon Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Reports coming through that Mateo Kovačić has gotten his way and that there’s been no way to convince him to stay so he’s been loaned out to Chelsea FC without any further details at this moment in time. Yet to be officially confirmed...
Storts Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Yeah, looks like going to Chelsea - hard done by Chelsea. I hate our transfer window so much - this was such an obvious easy signing to have made, particular if a loan was available - and I am under no doubt that Kovacic would have been happy to play in the Champions League and for Pochettino. We are not going to do any business, despite having a glaring hole in the centre of midfield. Great signing for Chelsea though - Kante-Jorginho-Kovacic is excellent - very well balanced
SirBalon Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 Just now, Storts said: Yeah, looks like going to Chelsea - hard done by Chelsea. I hate our transfer window so much - this was such an obvious easy signing to have made, particular if a loan was available - and I am under no doubt that Kovacic would have been happy to play in the Champions League and for Pochettino. We are not going to do any business, despite having a glaring hole in the centre of midfield. Great signing for Chelsea though - Kante-Jorginho-Kovacic is excellent - very well balanced Welcome to ArsenalWorld mate... You’re building a new stadium!
Storts Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Welcome to ArsenalWorld mate... You’re building a new stadium! Thing is at this stage it's not even to do with that - it's just the way we operate. We've actually paid most of the stadium off already - it's everything we're building around it like the Hotel and flats we are taking out loans for - and we don't need the money desperately hence no naming rights deal yet - like Arsenal had to rush into with the Emirates (front-loaded cash up front but a fairly poor overall return). Unfortunately we just operate on a different budget to everyone one else. We won't buy until we sell and clear squad spaces and he we don't seem to have accepted the caravan has moved on yet. You are right though in the sense that this off season has been all about the stadium, and making sure it's ready in time (still touch and go) but the eye seems to have been taken completely off the ball in terms of signings. I think this photo should say it all about the way we operate, and both how impressive it is to have done what we've done the past few years, but also how frustrating it is they've seemingly been 2 or 3 players away from going to on to challenge at the top but we refuse to make that final push. The whole way along we're given a different excuse, whether it's fees, wages, now squad size etc. I just don't know what the end game is - other than Levy getting the club in a position for Joe Lewis to sell for huge money. I don't think they are really committed to winning
Berserker Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 21 minutes ago, Storts said: Yeah, looks like going to Chelsea - hard done by Chelsea. I hate our transfer window so much - this was such an obvious easy signing to have made, particular if a loan was available - and I am under no doubt that Kovacic would have been happy to play in the Champions League and for Pochettino. We are not going to do any business, despite having a glaring hole in the centre of midfield. Great signing for Chelsea though - Kante-Jorginho-Kovacic is excellent - very well balanced It's strange though, there's been a lot of rumours these past few weeks of Milan and Inter fighting for him but Real reportedly refused to sell and then now they loan him to Chelsea?, only reason i can see behind it it's that Chelsea maybe can pay them more if he succeeds and they want to buy him.
Storts Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, Berserker said: It's strange though, there's been a lot of rumours these past few weeks of Milan and Inter fighting for him but Real reportedly refused to sell and then now they loan him to Chelsea?, only reason i can see behind it it's that Chelsea maybe can pay them more if he succeeds and they want to buy him. I think it’s two part A) Kovacic has finally made it very clear that he wants to go play football and B ) A loan suits Madrid perfectly as they don’t have to lose him permanently, to Chelsea means it hopefully helps their bid for Courtois and they also won’t be playing in the Champions League It makes perfect sense from Real Madrid Not good for Barkley or Reuben Loftus-Cheek though
Berserker Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Storts said: I think it’s two part A) Kovacic has finally made it very clear that he wants to go play football and B ) A loan suits Madrid perfectly as they don’t have to lose him permanently, to Chelsea means it hopefully helps their bid for Courtois and they also won’t be playing in the Champions League It makes perfect sense from Real Madrid Not good for Barkley or Reuben Loftus-Cheek though Yeah makes sense if it doesn't include an option to buy, and still makes sense even if it does because it'll help them in their purchase of Courtouis like you mentioned and also Chelsea are likely to pay more than the Milan clubs like i said.
SirBalon Posted August 7, 2018 Posted August 7, 2018 53 minutes ago, Berserker said: It's strange though, there's been a lot of rumours these past few weeks of Milan and Inter fighting for him but Real reportedly refused to sell and then now they loan him to Chelsea?, only reason i can see behind it it's that Chelsea maybe can pay them more if he succeeds and they want to buy him. Kovačić wanted to go mate. He forced Real’s hand and even went on strike. They tried to talk to him but he wasn’t having any of it. He won’t be going back... This is a loan deal but Real have been clever because if he does well for Chelsea in the Premier League, they will make the price big!
Dave Posted August 7, 2018 Author Posted August 7, 2018 This is all pointing towards Reuben Loftus-Cheek coming home.
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