Diego Llorente- PSG potentially in negotiations
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Diego Llorente- PSG potentially in negotiations
Well this has come out of nowhere.
Sky Sports reporting that a deal is close for Spanish International Cb Diego Llorente.
Current Spain international.
Been linked to Liverpool, Spurs and West Ham.
Over 100 La Liga matches to his name.
Its a surprise.
Real Sociedad finished 6th last season and were Copa Del Rey finalists last season.
Why would he come here to be a backup cb?
Sky Sports reporting that a deal is close for Spanish International Cb Diego Llorente.
Current Spain international.
Been linked to Liverpool, Spurs and West Ham.
Over 100 La Liga matches to his name.
Its a surprise.
Real Sociedad finished 6th last season and were Copa Del Rey finalists last season.
Why would he come here to be a backup cb?
Last edited by Cjay on Tue Jan 09, 2024 7:58 pm, edited 10 times in total.
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Re: Diego Llorente- Deal Close (RUMOUR)
All over the net
Is this one for real Cjay ? If true we are obviously concerned about our CB limitations
Ball playing defender whom appears strong in the air
Is this one for real Cjay ? If true we are obviously concerned about our CB limitations
Ball playing defender whom appears strong in the air
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Re: Diego Llorente- Deal Close (RUMOUR)
Looks like he was playing RB a lot there. If he can do that too then great, Ayling needs good cover without us sacrificing Dallas.
Either way, better him than Gvardiol imo.
Either way, better him than Gvardiol imo.
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Re: Diego Llorente- Deal Close (RUMOUR)
Hay confirming now...
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Seems to be Leon, its been reported by reliable Spanish source like Marca?
Its a strange one, to go from a left footed 18 year old with barely any experience to a right footed 27 year old with quite a bit of experience in 24 hours?
Maybe we were panicked by our defensive performances?
But he doesnt seem like someone who would be happy coming here and sitting on his bum waiting for Koch and Cooper to pick up a knock?
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Coops place in jeopardy soon
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Had to be sooner or later, but I don't really think Bielsa is one for panic-buying or for writing off a first-time defensive partnership after one game. Suppose though this is where the 'buying better than we've got' might come in, and this chap does look versatile.
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The ever reliable Guillem to help us out a bit
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How much?
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I do love Spanish footballers
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Good news, we are all worried about our defence.
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Re: Diego Llorente- Deal Close (RUMOUR)
Absolutely, we need some quality, Coops for all his endeavour, will come up short at this level. I guess the management are concerned about our defensive frailties, and are acting quickly. He will be a very good signing if we can complete.
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Makes sense, I love Coop but he's at his peak..
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I'm excited by this possible signing and really hope we can bring him in.
1. Think it is good that we have players fighting for their place.
2. Being able to start a match with 3 proper CBs in a 3-3-3-1 line-up with cover on the bench as well.
3. He can play RB, as after Dallas I feel we are light there, I know Shacks can play there but that is definitely a square peg and I would like him to develop in the centre of midfield.
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"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
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First use of 'square peg' this seasonIrish Ian wrote: ↑Tue Sep 22, 2020 2:10 pm I'm excited by this possible signing and really hope we can bring him in.
1. Think it is good that we have players fighting for their place.
2. Being able to start a match with 3 proper CBs in a 3-3-3-1 line-up with cover on the bench as well.
3. He can play RB, as after Dallas I feel we are light there, I know Shacks can play there but that is definitely a square peg and I would like him to develop in the centre of midfield.
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"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
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Re: Diego Llorente - DEAL CLOSE
I’m surprised by this one, I think Struijk covers the position well, I’d have thought a new dedicated LB would have been more urgent