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Confirmed Signing James Rodriguez

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Was great for Bayern when fit 2017-19, didn't play that much last season for Real Madrid.
You have to wonder why he wasn’t played, like Bale, last season, his figures at Bayern, over two seasons, were not bad but nothing really inspiring to be honest, and that is playing for a top team with good players all around him, he won’t get that at Everton.
 
Eh?

are you serious? He’s had a hand in 29 goals in 46 games.

that is great.

and he’s been consistently at that level for his career.

Won’t know until he’s here, but as a regular watcher of Spanish football, the standard is very poor.

Im excited for the signing, but dont let his figures be skewed by the fact he’s faced the equivalent of QPR most weeks in Leganes, Eibar and Osasuna.
 

Bayern choose not to sign him -- despite liking him -- for the benefit of long-term development of their younger players. Those younger players then go on to help them with the CL a year later.

For us it's even riskier: we can't afford failed large signings like the top clubs in Europe (whether it's because of injuries or failing to adapt); we need resale value to bridge that gap; and it's easier for us to embed youth in our team.

I'm not against a couple of older signings at the right price and in the right positions, like Allan. But for James I think I'd only be happy with it on loan or at a heavily discounted fee.
 
I wonder if Carlo wants to sign James and Allan to lay down a marker for the dossers in the dressing room as to the standard he expects. They are undoubtedly two very good players, but, I think Carlo sees them as players who have bought into his methods.

If this comes off, I think it will get a little uncomfortable around the club, for players who are currently going through the motions.
 

Bayern choose not to sign him -- despite liking him -- for the benefit of long-term development of their younger players. Those younger players then go on to help them with the CL a year later.

For us it's even riskier: we can't afford failed large signings like the top clubs in Europe (whether it's because of injuries or failing to adapt); we need resale value to bridge that gap; and it's easier for us to embed youth in our team.

I'm not against a couple of older signings at the right price and in the right positions, like Allan. But for James I think I'd only be happy with it on loan or at a heavily discounted fee.
Bayern are one of the mega clubs. They can bin off James and go and buy the best emerging talent from around the world. We can’t compete for those players so we need to take risks to improve the team.

James has an excellent record but has had some injuries. If he’s fit he’s a massive upgrade on what we have.
 
Dont forget though, he is not a striker.
True, Pabb, but his assists were only average to be honest. If he comes I’ll welcome him,even send him “ get well cards” when he is in the sick bay, with about ten others, all discussing where they are going to buy their mansions when they retire
 
Won’t know until he’s here, but as a regular watcher of Spanish football, the standard is very poor.

Im excited for the signing, but dont let his figures be skewed by the fact he’s faced the equivalent of QPR most weeks in Leganes, Eibar and Osasuna.
Those stats I quoted were in the bundesliga
 
Bayern choose not to sign him -- despite liking him -- for the benefit of long-term development of their younger players. Those younger players then go on to help them with the CL a year later.

For us it's even riskier: we can't afford failed large signings like the top clubs in Europe (whether it's because of injuries or failing to adapt); we need resale value to bridge that gap; and it's easier for us to embed youth in our team.

I'm not against a couple of older signings at the right price and in the right positions, like Allan. But for James I think I'd only be happy with it on loan or at a heavily discounted fee.

I understand what you are saying and agree to an extent, but at the moment we are no Bayern Munich, and definitely don’t have the talent they have coming through.

He could become the signing which encourages more players of the same standard to join us, and keep hold of the likes of Richarlison.
 

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