Gerard Deulofeu

[l4toffee]

That would obviously depend on Barcelona excepting such a deal. If we're offering them more money then clearly we think he's performing well.

I'm sure they'd think exactly the same based on recent performances, so why would it be in their interest to allow such a transaction?

As a club they're not that bothered about money; they're interested in talent. Better to wait out and see... that's worth more than £10m to them.

you don't ask you don't get mate. Barca have never given him a chance and even Louis Enrique ( who coached him at Barca b and supposedly had faith in him) sent him packing the last 2 summers .

It's just an idea but he'd be worth every penny

 

[PhilM]

It's just an idea but he'd be worth every penny

I totally agree and I'd hope that Barca would accept such a proposition, I just do not expect them to be that naive (well stupid) to do so.

Looking at it objectively, he wouldn't have got into the Barca XI last season; there were also questions about his attitude from within the club.

Sending him on loan wasn't a sign of bad faith, but rather considering his development. Does sending Garbutt to Fulham show a lack of faith?

He then struggled at Sevilla (Emry again questioning his attitude) which arguably justified Enrique's decision in letting him out of loan.

Yet, they still thought enough to allow him to go on the cheap with a clever recall fee included: it's all about his development as a player.

Now he's starting to show consistent, mature and high-grade performances I'm sure they'll look at him again. They'll keep looking!

Also, don't forget he's a Barca kid at heart so regardless of what's happened in the past I'm sure he'll still have some loyalty towards the club.

Basically I'd LOVE him to stay here permanently, but as long as he performs well then I doubt we'll find out if that'll happen anytime soon.

 

[l4toffee]

I totally agree and I'd hope that Barca would accept such a proposition, I just do not expect them to be that naive (well stupid) to do so.

Looking at it objectively, he wouldn't have got into the Barca XI last season; there were also questions about his attitude from within the club.

Sending him on loan wasn't a sign of bad faith, but rather considering his development. Does sending Garbutt to Fulham show a lack of faith?

He then struggled at Sevilla (Emry again questioning his attitude) which arguably justified Enrique's decision in letting him out of loan.

Yet, they still thought enough to allow him to go on the cheap with a clever recall fee included: it's all about his development as a player.

Now he's starting to show consistent, mature and high-grade performances I'm sure they'll look at him again. They'll keep looking!

Also, don't forget he's a Barca kid at heart so regardless of what's happened in the past I'm sure he'll still have some loyalty towards the club.

Basically I'd LOVE him to stay here permanently, but as long as he performs well then I doubt we'll find out if that'll happen anytime soon.

i can't argue with any of that . Like us all, I'm just Desperate to see him stay. No player has got me off my seat like he has since Kanchelskis and he ended up buggering off after 18 months . As a 12 year old kid that stung for months

 

[ArtetaMoney]

He really needs to learn how to dive better. His efforts of cheating at the minute are pathetic.

He's boss though.

 

[PhilM]

i can't argue with any of that . Like us all, I'm just Desperate to see him stay. No player has got me off my seat like he has since Kanchelskis and he ended up buggering off after 18 months . As a 12 year old kid that stung for months

Same. Andre was a great talent and I worry that Delboy may be the same, but that was the risk we took by taking a cheap price with a clause.

If it doesn't pay off then we've not spent much on him. If he plays 'well', but not enough that Barca want him back, then we've got a great deal.

On the other hand, if he develops into an exceptional player then we'd risk losing him again for a small price. With hindsight it may seem silly.

 

[Connor]

Big fan of the diving, wish more of our lot do it. You don't win anything by being nice.

Another super performance by Gerri there though. Amazing to see him at full pelt running at full backs.

 

[Groucho]

I used the report button but it didnt work. Playing the ref?? There was no obvious action taking and that's the way the thread went. Incredible really

Sometimes things are dealt with in a way that is visible, and somethings are dealt with behind the scenes.

For example, if we threadban a member, we have to announce it because you lot don't see that someone has been threadbanned - sometimes a PM is sent for example, and you wouldn't be aware of it if you're not included.

On the other hand, sometimes infractions are issued, threads locked etc and you see these actions.

But don't assume that just because you don't see something, that nothing's been done. Always use the report function.

 

[Titus Bramble]

You're wrong mate

Top debating here

 

[The Esk]

People get banned for going off topic and yet that filth goes unpunished. Unbelievable really.

Mate, all this kicked off when no mods were online. I happened to be the first to log in and it was dealt with immediately.

 

[MikeH72]

He brings me great joy

 

[Dexter]

you know whats incredible punk?? me. i am incredibly hostile to punks like you. disrespect any more of the mods and your pathetic ass belongs to me.

Sniderman v The Incredible Punk

 

[LinekersLegs]

 

[strummer]

Let's forget about his diving and Barcelona for a while and just enjoy the fact that we've got the best prospect in the country in my opinion. I agree with L4toffee.no player has got me out of my seat and made me look forward to seeing a player as much as this for 20 years. Go ead Gerry lad

 

[Elong]

I'm sure it did mate

Now run along, the adults are talking

Irony.

 

[orly]

They might aswell sign up to the EDL and picket cornershops, might make it less obvious.

Evertonians Defending Lukaku?