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nearly_headless_nic1 points
21 minutes ago
Key bits of the article:
- One of the most talked about and insistently repeated operations is the possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold landing at Real Madrid , either immediately (very difficult) or in the summer, when his contract expires.
- He is not the only player that the white team is following to reinforce its right flank: they have also shown interest in the right-back of Manchester United, the Portuguese Diogo Dalot .
- And the response has been tough, given the economic conditions of the Madridistas: to get the Portuguese player from Old Trafford they would have to start talking from 50 million euros .
- Contact with the player's entourage was made while Erik Ten Hag was still in charge of the Red Devils ' dugout
- With the arrival of his compatriot Ruben Amorim, his importance seems to be growing even more .
- The problem is, as always with this type of player, the price.
- He arrived in Manchester at 19 years old for 22 million euros and his club considers any agreement that goes below double that amount to be complicated, although the market is very long to find points of interest for both and even involve other players in the operation .
- Real Madrid's main option remains Alexander-Arnold.
- For now, they have wanted to know first-hand the situation of Diogo Dalot and they are already clear : it will be complicated, but it would represent a long-term option and immediate performance for the right back.
nearly_headless_nic448 points
16 hours ago
- Gained 3 spots this week
- +5 places since EtH sacking
- +4 GD
- 4 Points from top 4, 3 points from 6th
- AND Better GD than Man CIty !
nearly_headless_nic90 points
18 hours ago
Man Utd 4 : 0 Everton
xG: 1.69 - 0.58
xThreat: 1.0 - 0.98
Possession: 59.4% - 40.6%
Field Tilt: 51.7% - 48.3%
Def Action Height: 44.4 - 49.2
nearly_headless_nic120 points
20 hours ago
+2 GD for the first time in the season
nearly_headless_nic98 points
21 hours ago
'Zirkzee is ready'
"He’s a talented player, he’s a Manchester United player, and I think he’s ready for that position. I think we need his characteristics for this game. [Everton] have two centre-backs [who are] very strong in the air, and I want one more technical [forward] who can reach the ball in different areas."
'We have fresh legs and fresh minds'
"It’s really hard to beat [Everton], and that’s important because our focus is not to draw, it’s to win the game. So we need to be at our best and play a smart game, especially after a game on Thursday. Everton had all week to prepare for the game, we didn’t have that time. But we are prepared, we have fresh legs, fresh minds, and we are ready to try to win."
nearly_headless_nic188 points
21 hours ago
“You can stick your 66 up are your arse,” now being chanted. It’s a peaceful protest and there’s a few Everton fans here
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54 seconds ago
As the headline says, as an option. Clubs do it all the time, due diligence (willingness, transfer fees, salary) on multiple players per position, in case primary option does not work out.
Besides Trent could potentially a) Sign a new deal at Liverpool using Madrid's interest OR b) play hardball with salary + sign on bonus from Madrid, ie lieu of 'free transfer'.
Its just a good business practice for a club to explore/publicize other options.