Transfer Window Thread

[CahillsCornerFlag]

So we've got actual reputable sources linking us with a loan and no doubt to buy move for Shaqiri. On the eve of the season and talk of disgruntled fans, I'd be surprised if the club hasn't leaked that themselves. Wouldn't describe him foremost as a playmaker, but he's certainly be the number 10 Martinez has spoken of.

 

[Mrk]

Be surprised if we are in for a center back who has never played in europe

Hope it's not true (or hope he's not our #1 target for centre back) - we need someone who can deputise for Stones/Jags straight away.

 

[Zatara]

Not sure Shaqiri could really be described as a 'number 10' - he's too selfish/direct to play that role, but hey, he'd be better in that position than Naismith...

That's the odd thing...apparently hes played there for Switzerland though.

Maybe Martinez wants to loan him due to his attitude/ fact he doesnt know if he can be our playmaker as opposed to a direct winger?

Personally id like to see how he does on the wing as with Deulofeu and Mirallas thats some top talent there on both flanks.

 

[Kantareller]

That Mori lad just got an MOTM on Fifa, sign him!

 

[Woolly Blue]

What is a Mori?

Poll ?

 

[madkiwi]

Shaquiri on loan makes so much more sense. Sounds like he's a bit of a headcase, so that gives us a chance to see if he fits in with the squad. If not we can bin him.

 

[Saint Domingo]

Martin Samuel will be preparing his outrage as we speak

Yeah he had a point though when we loaned those three players and didn't buy any of them permanently, oh wait....

 

[Milkman]

Here's that obligatory YouTube montage we've all been waiting for!

 

[Professor Toffee]

What is a Mori?

When the moon hits your eye like a bit pizza pie, that's a Mori

 

[sageyefc]

Couldn't afford our own players we got them on loan

 

[Mrk]

That's the odd thing...apparently hes played there for Switzerland though.

Maybe Martinez wants to loan him due to his attitude/ fact he doesnt know if he can be our playmaker as opposed to a direct winger?

Personally id like to see how he does on the wing as with Deulofeu and Mirallas thats some top talent there on both flanks.

Yep he has, he also played there a few times for Bayern and Inter - but he's not really a 'creator' (which I think is what we really need) - he's someone who will run with the ball instead of looking to pass and move. You never know though, it could work.

 

[ijjysmith]

When the moon hits your eye like a bit pizza pie, that's a Mori

Times like this pos rep is missed.

 

[blulouie]

I've watched Argie football for 4 years and I've never liked the guy. He has a twin brother who plays up front and ended up leaving River a couple of seasons ago, no idea how he was a laughing stock of a striker. If anyone watched him in the Copa Lib final the other night he had some dodgy moments but scored a goal from a corner. He also could've been sent off for a pretty terrible late challenge.

I'd be nervous seeing him start a game for us this season (mind you we had to put up with Alcaraz last season so maybe it won't be that bad!).

Respect your info mate , but if this lads good enough to be capped by Argentina I would be more than hsppy to take a chance with him.
His brother has signed for Benfica, they must see something there too.Is there a link with River Plate as thats where Andrade came from?

 

[MichaelEFC96]

So I'm guessing if we do loan Shaqiri we're spending most of the money on Austin?

 

[TheCount]

If Shaqiri is coming in in that 10/attacking midfield position. I might not matter that he's more of a direct player than a creator.

Look at what Martinez has said about Ross being played deeper, that would place the creative responsibility on him. Which from a deeper role (I'm going to call it box-to-box playmaker) I think he can do.