QUOTE(matyrze @ May 6 2010, 12:25 PM)
Well, if Pep's playing FM, then he can definitely do that. In reality, things are much more complicated than that. Pep won't give up on Ibra easily, and so will Barca.
Swapping Ibra for Silva? Why should Valencia accept Ibra? First, his wage is already astronomical for Valencia, and second, they already have Zigic as targetman if they desire 1 on the field. Even now there are some words flying around that he is surplus to requirements, and Valencia is looking to sell him to make money, instead of selling Villa and Silva. Their UCL participation next season may already have changed the upcoming windows transfer.
But I'm all in with Silva signing. But kinda unrealistic for me. Signing Mata will be enough for me. RM fans can still boast: 'La Masia the best in the world? Your team still have 1 of our ex-youth player lah'

QUOTE(matyrze @ May 6 2010, 04:56 PM)
That's why I mentioned Mata will be enough for me. I also think Mata is the cheapest among these 3 names you mentioned, but how 'cheap', that remain to be seen

Based on what Sid Lowe wrote, he won't be that cheap either.
Rumors are indeed flying around like pigs

For me 30 million euros + Hleb + Bojan for Villa, that is not scandalous enough for me.
So, to Txiki, your very last job for Barca, sign Mata quickly!!
I understand that which is why I mentioned it's a bad business and at some point it seems a bit harsh selling your most expensive player for a "cheap" price and to do that one must be very brave.
But say Barca really offers Ibra to Valencia, I don't think the thought of keeping Zigic will stand in their(valencia) way. The only thing that seemed unrealistic for me is paying Ibra's wage. I don't know how Valencia will manage to do that.
So, in order to have Silva and Villa together, you must make Valencia consider your offer first. Ibra, Henry and Hleb will maybe resulting in getting Villa and Silva without Barca have to fork out extra cash and having nice and smooth negotiations. I don't think it's bad because you guys seemed to have less interest in keeping Henry(to valencia for Silva is better than selling to EPL or MLS), and Hleb (I don't understand why you guys bought him in the 1st place

).
yupe, I read like tons of rumors about this (bojan + Hleb for Villa). Maybe it's just a matter of time~
QUOTE(leeyawk @ May 6 2010, 06:40 PM)
nothing is more important than getting rid of Ibra. He's the main reason Barca failed this season.
Pep will again hold a press conference saying he's got this 'feeling' that Barca need another kind of player not IBRAFLOP.

I thought I'm the only one with unrealistic posts~

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Technically speaking, Kaka's season hasn't been that great and certainly Bojan's currently is certainly on par or about his level for this season.
Or... am I missing the point and Messi suddenly becomes the second most expensive player? shocking.gif
Lol, Kaka? I'm talking about Ibra actually but it's ok, whatever makes you happy. Haha, just jokin bro~
This post has been edited by gto87: May 6 2010, 08:00 PM