07 Aug 2017 13:52:32
Been a while since I posted. Looks quite likely that Coutinho is headed to Barca, and while it is a set back, he is not Suarez, and we don't rely on him as heavily. 120 million pounds (if that is a realistic number) is definitely sufficient for Coutinho, but then every team knows we are desperate and will hike price tags. I think the best option for us would be an agreement to sell Couts to Barcelona for cash plus quality midfielder, who is valued appropriately. I think Rakitic could add something to our midfield, and even at 29 would have 3 - 4 years left since he doesn't rely on speed. Rakitic plus 80 million pounds would be decent business, especially if we landed VVD and added an attacking mid as well to replace Couts (Rakitic would not be that player)

Just my opinion, nothing more.

1.) 07 Aug 2017
07 Aug 2017 14:22:37
You are deluded, coutinho isn't a world class player in the first place, .

2.) 07 Aug 2017
07 Aug 2017 14:28:12
Seriously coop Rakitic would add nothing to our midfield, he has been awful the last 18/ 24 months. He has looked well off the pace in a slower pace of football. He would be eaten alive in the premier league.

3.) 07 Aug 2017
07 Aug 2017 15:01:06
rovercocastic, you are in the minority who think he isn't. Barcelona think he is and so do many other better judges of football than us. He is at least as good as Eden Hazard and the stats back that up.

4.) 07 Aug 2017
07 Aug 2017 18:17:19
Problem is rakitic adds nothing to our midfield if he was to arrive as he isn't any better than what we already have. It would just be a case of unnecessary wages.