2018/19 Andre Gomes

[BlueToff]

They play the exact same role. Central midifled playmaker.

Its just that gomez is more all-rounded and can defend better.

Arteta was a good player in an average to decentish side.

If Gomez left us in Jan....he wont have been as good for us due to less games ONLY, but he is a better player.

You talk like MIkel was world class, and he was never the best on in the prem.

Arteta played wide right for the first three seasons (05-08), he moved central in 08-09.

He played in a completely different style of side.

And you're talking about Arteta like he was a Sunday League player mate. He was brilliant for us. And yes I stand by that in that 08-09 season prior to his injury he was by far and away one of the league's best midfielders. Granted, the level below Gerrard, Lampard etc, but not far behind. That injury changed things, obviously.

 

[Brisan123]

Arteta played wide right for the first three seasons (05-08), he moved central in 08-09.

He played in a completely different style of side.

And you're talking about Arteta like he was a Sunday League player mate. He was brilliant for us. And yes I stand by that in that 08-09 season prior to his injury he was by far and away one of the league's best midfielders. Granted, the level below Gerrard, Lampard etc, but not far behind. That injury changed things, obviously.

If Gomes hits peak fitness and form I would say KDB aside he will be the best player in his position in the league
He is the player United thought they were getting with Pogba
Give him a clever CF to feed and Rico back on the left and an upgrade on the right and he will storm the league
We have seen players improve with him around him , imagine how good he will be with better players around him
Barca thought he was good enough to play with
Messi , Suarez , Inesta and Xavi

 

[sharkey1001]

He needs a song/chant so he can see how much we love him.

 

[Brisan123]

He needs a song/chant so he can see how much we love him.

I’ve said this on numerous occasions
Something on the lines of

 

[Lob]

Could be wrong, but I don't think he was getting abuse out and about. Haven't seen that said anywhere. It also wasn't abuse in the stadium, it was more moans and groans when he was brought on and even a bit of laughter. He was shocking bad and the fans couldn't understand why he continued to get minutes and starts.

He has really surprised me so far, as he took no time to get back to some form and confidence. I'd be very surprised if he uses us a springboard to sign for another club in the summer. Been a joy to watch and I'm delighted for him as it's hard to watch a player absolutely shot for confidence like that. Said it before in here, he would get knocked off the ball like Osman at Barça but now he battles hard and more often than not comes out with the ball.

Abuse was probably the wrong term to use. I mean abuse as in stick and jeers etc.

https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/fo...-bit-of-a-hell-andre-gomes-1187681-2018-03-12

Life at FC Barcelona has become bit of a hell: Andre Gomes

March 12, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

• Andre Gomes came to Barcelona from Valencia in July 2016
• Gomes has scored just three goals in 72 appearances in all competitions
• Gomes is regularly criticised by the media and whistled at by the fans

Andre Gomes feels under the pump at Barcelona and with the performances in La Liga that he is ashamed on, he sometimes feels afraid to leave his house.

The Portuguese playmaker arrived at Barcelona from Valencia in July 2016 for 35 million euros plus a potential 20 million in add-ons. However, he had struggled to establish himself at Camp Nou and has found the going tough.

Gomes had scored only three goals in 72 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions and more than just the goalscoring statistics, it is his inability to influence games and control the midfield, which has been a bit of a trouble for him and Barcelona.

Along with reports that a few of Barcelona's important players are unhappy with his on-field performances, he is regularly criticised in the media and whistled at by the Catalan supporters.

Luis Enrique, under whom Gomes joined the club, and current boss Ernesto Valverde have both defended Gomes but his performances have been underwhelming and he has failed to make a mark in over a year at the club now.

"Maybe it's not the best word but (life at Barca) has become a bit of a hell, because I started to feel the pressure," Gomes told Panenka magazine in their March edition.

"The feeling that I have during games is bad. Thinking too much hurts me because I think about the bad things. Although my team mates support me a lot, things don't go for me how they want them to go."

Gomes, who has started only four games in the league this season, admitted that even beyond the pitch his life has been affected by his form.

"On more than one occasion I have not wanted to leave the house. People look at you and I'm afraid to walk in the street out of shame," he said.

Gomes was jeered by Barcelona fans during their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on March 4 after coming on as a substitute for the injured Andres Iniesta. Should the captain remain sidelined, Gomes could play in his stead on Wednesday in the Champions League last 16 second leg against Chelsea.

 

[II McColl II]

Absolutely crucial we get this deal done, leagues above any midfielder we've had in a long time, just makes the game look effortless and wouldn't look out of place in near enough any top european side.

Between now and the end of the season we as a club, fans etc have to make him feel as at home as possible, it's clear he needs an environment that feels like a family to him and he's been embraced here from day one, hopefully the old "once everton touches you" will work a charm and get him to see his future here.

 

[Toast]

We will sign him on a perm for £60m and he will do his cruciate in training.

 

[Pabbers]

Arteta played wide right for the first three seasons (05-08), he moved central in 08-09.

He played in a completely different style of side.

And you're talking about Arteta like he was a Sunday League player mate. He was brilliant for us. And yes I stand by that in that 08-09 season prior to his injury he was by far and away one of the league's best midfielders. Granted, the level below Gerrard, Lampard etc, but not far behind. That injury changed things, obviously.

Arteta was a good player, if not slightly over-rated.

We had so many cloggers that any glimps of a real footballer, that we creamed ourselves over one.

 

[Zezti]

Someone send some chorizo in the post to barca, make sure they know we mean business and want this man.

 

[larrygobfiend]

How much will he cost? 50m?

 

[BlueToff]

Arteta was a good player, if not slightly over-rated.

We had so many cloggers that any glimps of a real footballer, that we creamed ourselves over one.

Nah, that 07-09 team had some decent players mate.

Anyway, Gomes, great fella, sexy beast. Proper good at togger.

But... BUT... He has to score from three yards out, next time.

 

[bluestevon]

Most important bit of business we could do, ahead of anything else is getting this lad signed up on a permanent, we won't be able to get a player 80% as good for 50m+ eksewhere

 

[catcherintherye]

Most important bit of business we could do, ahead of anything else is getting this lad signed up on a permanent, we won't be able to get a player 80% as good for 50m+ eksewhere

I think the lad stays. He's flopped a bit at Barca and the stability being provided will help him. When you look at him and lads like Mina you can see that the future looks bright going forward.

 

[bluestevon]

I think the lad stays. He's flopped a bit at Barca and the stability being provided will help him. When you look at him and lads like Mina you can see that the future looks bright going forward.

Think we will get him done in January myself mate, he's the type of player whose literally that good, you buy other players knowing he will bring out the best in then.

 

[Zatara]

Key point will be Gomes decision
If he tells Barca get a deal done with Everton because I’m not signing for anyone else then Barca have to play ball with us
I know they are notoriously difficult to do buisness with , but we have history with them
First with Bobby and Geri and now with Brands with Digne and Mina
Brands seems to know what he’s doing and if a deal can be done then he will get it done
I’d take Gomes signing in Jan above all others
I’ve said we need a CF but this signing could be the most significant we’ve made in the last 10 years
Gomes plus a CF and a RW and we will scare the crap out of the Sky 6 bar City

Malcolm is struggling as well
Malcolm fits the profile of our signings so far
Young and made the big move a bit too soon
Instead of signing Manures rejects let’s sign Barca’s rejects
It’s worked out fine so far

Gomes plus a true CF and a RW and we are a serious threat
Add in a player like Doucoure or Ndebele from Lyon ( who I doubt very much we could attract ) to replace / rotate with Gana and we are title challengers Problem is it’ll take time and money and the likes of Ricarlison and Mina may not hang around too long if we don’t win silverware
There again last summers spending amazed me as I’ve no idea where the cash came from ( I’ve my suspicions ) but the stadium funding will undoubtedly affect our transfer budget
Gomes plus 3 others in the next two windows would be a real statement of intent and if that happens it’ll be more than the Liver building turning blue

Pickford
Wan-Bissaka -- Militao -- Mina -- Digne
Ndombele -- Gomes
Sigurdsson
Lozano Augustin Richarlison
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Bench
Virginia
Coleman
Keane
Davies
Bernard
Lookman
DCL

That would be nice...

He's trying. He's already said.

Its strange that both Silva and Brands have gone public that they want him...