On March 22 2017 09:58 Greg_J wrote: If Lukaku is desperate to not to play for Everton (and I'm not really sure why he seems to feel this way) where would he go? I don't see him going to Chelsea or CIty. United doesn't feel right for him either. The best fit that I can see from a big club (staying in England) would be Arsenal but he said he wanted to play Champions League football.....
its arsenal, hell get champions league football. he said he wants to be remembered for the trophies hes won though, which is where arsenal fails.
Reason Man Utd don't fit into it is i don't think he likes Mourinho for buying Eto'o over him at Chelsea. Chelsea is his love still if you see his interviews but whether we take him im not sure, having Costa and Lukaku sounds pretty tasty to me though! Who knows, he is leaving in the summer 100% where to, nobody knows.
What's the focus on England for? Why would he move from English team to English team to English team? Is there no interest from Spain/France/Italy/Germany?
On March 22 2017 22:26 Acrofales wrote: What's the focus on England for? Why would he move from English team to English team to English team? Is there no interest from Spain/France/Italy/Germany?
I don't think any of the teams from those countries who could afford him are actually interested. I mean I heard about Dortmund interest for Lukaku a few times over the last few years but at this point I think Everton isn't gonna sell him cheap.
There should be the supply at Arsenal. The thing they are lacking is a world class forward, well one of the things. It would be the perfect stage for Lukaku to prove himself to either be world class or not. (I'm not sure there's actually been any mention of him going to Arsenal, just something to talk about)
Arsenal are in real danger of not getting Champions League this season. They have disappointed before but they look in danger of collapse at almost any point in any game at the moment. They need 2 teams above them to have a weak finish to the season and that's assuming they have a strong finish themselves. I would say that they look the weakest of the top 6 right now (a hotly contested title). Spurs have no Kane but managed one game without him, Liverpool have run out of good teams to play so will probablly drop points to small teams all over the place, United look the strongest I have seen them for a while but they to can't shake the habit of disappointing draws, who knows which CIty team will turn up between now and the end of the season.
The points table reflects quite accurately the state of the league right now. Chelsea are grinding out results and everyone else looks pretty equally off the pace.
edit: I did preference my last reply with (staying in England) because occasionally I remeber other countries exist.
Anyone who thinks City will finish top4 for sure need to remember that they still sit on the huge gap they had over the other teams at the start of the season.
Out of all top6 teams City definitely performed as bad as Arsenal did
On March 22 2017 22:26 Acrofales wrote: What's the focus on England for? Why would he move from English team to English team to English team? Is there no interest from Spain/France/Italy/Germany?
I don't think any of the teams from those countries who could afford him are actually interested. I mean I heard about Dortmund interest for Lukaku a few times over the last few years but at this point I think Everton isn't gonna sell him cheap.
Actually, would Lukaku fit Real Madrid? This season C. Ronaldo is at 19 goals and both Benzema and Morata are trailing far behind at 8. I could see them wanting some kind of additional striker unless they think Morata is going to make a big breakthrough next season.
... Or unless they start playing Sergio Ramos as a striker.
On March 23 2017 00:19 sharkie wrote: No Real coach would ever switch Benzema out as long as CRonaldo plays for Real.
Can you elaborate a bit?
I'm fairly sure Real is considering their options this summer. Right now they're heavily dependend on aging Ronaldo and some Ramos clutch goals. It's not exactly ideal situation for a team that wants to contest top of the Europe every season.
Maybe they'll stick with Benzema for one more season at least, but I can't see them feeling safe if they go to the next season with current roster in attack.
Benzema is done in real this season unless somehow Zidane can persuade the board to keep him. Lukaku could be a potential target for them but they will defo be signing big again. Ronaldo is also looking like age might be catching him up too meaning they need to keep Bale fit and make sure he carries along with other future stars.
On March 23 2017 00:19 sharkie wrote: No Real coach would ever switch Benzema out as long as CRonaldo plays for Real.
Can you elaborate a bit?
I'm fairly sure Real is considering their options this summer. Right now they're heavily dependend on aging Ronaldo and some Ramos clutch goals. It's not exactly ideal situation for a team that wants to contest top of the Europe every season.
Maybe they'll stick with Benzema for one more season at least, but I can't see them feeling safe if they go to the next season with current roster in attack.
I have explained my position on Benzema often enough. Benzema has all the duties of a normal forward plus he has to track back the load CRonaldo and sometimes Bale refuse to do. Who do you think does all the forward pressing at Real? CRonaldo? Haha, Morata? Yeah right. How do you think Ronaldo scores so many goals? Because Benzema keeps opening defense and goes to the flanks in order to make way for Ronaldo. Benzema runs and runs and runs all game plus he gives assists, is goal threatening.
As a good manager he is exactly the type of striker you want.
On March 23 2017 01:03 Pandemona wrote: Benzema is done in real this season unless somehow Zidane can persuade the board to keep him. Lukaku could be a potential target for them but they will defo be signing big again. Ronaldo is also looking like age might be catching him up too meaning they need to keep Bale fit and make sure he carries along with other future stars.
Wanna bet Benzema stays at Real? Sigbet for the next 10 years? :D
Lol no need the only reason he stayed this season was Zidane. If Zidane fails in his title bid in both champs league and La Liga he probably will be gone. However it looks like Barca do not want to win that either so he will at least will get La Liga done.
He should be replaced though guy has lost it, not as good as he was anymore
On March 23 2017 00:19 sharkie wrote: No Real coach would ever switch Benzema out as long as CRonaldo plays for Real.
Can you elaborate a bit?
I'm fairly sure Real is considering their options this summer. Right now they're heavily dependend on aging Ronaldo and some Ramos clutch goals. It's not exactly ideal situation for a team that wants to contest top of the Europe every season.
Maybe they'll stick with Benzema for one more season at least, but I can't see them feeling safe if they go to the next season with current roster in attack.
I have explained my position on Benzema often enough. Benzema has all the duties of a normal forward plus he has to track back the load CRonaldo and sometimes Bale refuse to do. Who do you think does all the forward pressing at Real? CRonaldo? Haha, Morata? Yeah right. How do you think Ronaldo scores so many goals? Because Benzema keeps opening defense and goes to the flanks in order to make way for Ronaldo. Benzema runs and runs and runs all game plus he gives assists, is goal threatening.
As a good manager he is exactly the type of striker you want.
That was True until this season, but this season he is doing that type of work not so good in la liga.
On March 23 2017 01:31 Pandemona wrote: Lol no need the only reason he stayed this season was Zidane. If Zidane fails in his title bid in both champs league and La Liga he probably will be gone. However it looks like Barca do not want to win that either so he will at least will get La Liga done.
He should be replaced though guy has lost it, not as good as he was anymore
So it's a bet you won, no? Sigbet for 10 years, come on :D Show us your confidence
Right now Benzema is often playing 60-70 minutes before subbed or gets in for the last 20 minutes. He's also got a body structure of a bull more than some long distance runner and is 30 by the end of the year. Combine that with one of the weakest scoring seasons in Real and it would be foolish not to start looking for a replacement at some point.
I guess a lot depends on how the Bayern matches and remaining La Liga go, but I wouldn't be surprised if Real gets at least an alternative workhorse to compete with Benzema for the next season and then sees whether he can still play a good season or two.
On March 23 2017 01:31 Pandemona wrote: Lol no need the only reason he stayed this season was Zidane. If Zidane fails in his title bid in both champs league and La Liga he probably will be gone. However it looks like Barca do not want to win that either so he will at least will get La Liga done.
He should be replaced though guy has lost it, not as good as he was anymore
So it's a bet you won, no? Sigbet for 10 years, come on :D Show us your confidence
All CL contenders probably want an upgrade for their 9 outside of Barcelona, Bayern and Juve depending on how Higuain behaves. Aubameyang is probably the best striker who will switch club then we're left with some sort of gambles either because the players are very young or never played CL, plus Sanchez Agüero who are good but not title winning.
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