2019/2020 Defenders Rumours Thread

[thatdude]

I know there are 0 links to Adama Traore, IMO Inter should sign him. He is just a beast of a player, playing at completely different level this season. He started the season as a bench player, then when their RWB was injured he came on as a wing back and played really well. His attacking is so good he started to play as attacker in 3-5-2/3-4-3 formation.

If Inter can get him and play as RWB, he will be huge upgrade. Will be genuine threat from any position on the pitch.

I was just thinking about this today. Guy is an absolute beast of a wingback, I’m not sure if he would be worth the price wolves would ask though. Like you said the guy hasn’t even historically been a starter.

 

[Conan the Barbarian]

Adama Traore has everything what Conte wants to see on the pitch.

 

[Il Drago]

Lazio set to hold meeting for Verona's Kumbulla in coming hours

There is a duel between Lazio and Inter for defender Marash Kumbulla of Verona. The nerazzurri have made a significant offer of €25m plus €3m in bonuses but there has been a standstill in negotiations. Lazio is now looking to make the decisive intervention to land the 2000-born central defender. There will be a meeting taking place in several hours in Rome between Lazio and Verona, the two clubs' presidents, who have a good relationship with one another, will hold the talks. Lazio could have a critical day on Thursday in their pursuit of Kumbulla to add one of Serie A's most coveted defenders.

https://gianlucadimarzio.com/en/lazio-set-to-hold-meeting-for-veronas-kumbulla-in-coming-hours

 

[Pimpin]

fucking Tare may get him, dude got every half talented Albanian at Lazio

 

[Il Drago]

fucking Tare may get him, dude got every half talented Albanian at Lazio

Hysaj?

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Pedulla confirms Di Marzio report about Kumbulla.

 

[Universe]

Hysaj?

He said half talented.

 

[Fapuccino]

I thought we could skim over defence, and just focus on midfield

This is why we need to penny pinch with Icardi. We need to balance the books. Our squad is fucked.

 

[thatdude]

I thought Kumbulla would be a candidate to fight with Skriniar on the right but we really need a De Vrij back up as well. If we buy him I hope he comes immediately instead of staying on loan.

 

[Kramerica Industries]

I thought Kumbulla would be a candidate to fight with Skriniar on the right but we really need a De Vrij back up as well. If we buy him I hope he comes immediately instead of staying on loan.

How flexible is he among the three CB positions? Because if he can play RCB and middle CB well, then he should get plenty of play time through that alone; play on the right when Skriniar needs some rest, play in the middle for De Vrij. I'm generally very keen on letting these young players get as much playing time as they can get before joining a bigger club, but if there's a path to substantial playing time, then that's another matter and I can go for that. But he needs to actually play then, and not run the risk of getting buried on the bench.

 

[Materazzi_23]

I thought Kumbulla would be a candidate to fight with Skriniar on the right but we really need a De Vrij back up as well. If we buy him I hope he comes immediately instead of staying on loan.

I thought Kumbulla was a defender who is strong with the ball? Didn't saw much of him but that was reported.

 

[Il Drago]

I thought Kumbulla would be a candidate to fight with Skriniar on the right but we really need a De Vrij back up as well. If we buy him I hope he comes immediately instead of staying on loan.

While i wouldn't mind a De Vrij backup (Koch would be a an interesting and cheap option) i believe we need more an LCB as we only have Bastoni.

 

[YoramG]

El Chiringuito also linking us with Hakimi, who say that he very much likes the idea of Inter. City and Bayern also interested.

Please God.

 

[diamen]

Hakimi as right wingback would be a dream.

 

[Pajo]

I hate that cunt, but he is quality player. I'd take him with open arms.

 

[Sokrates]

City and Bayern also interested.

I thought City is banned from transfer market?

 

[YoramG]

I thought City is banned from transfer market?

I thought it was just a Champions League ban. Either way I doubt they are truly interested, they already have Kyle Walker and Cancelo for that spot. Same for Bayern, Pavard is their first choice and as far as I can understand Spanish the reason Hakimi isn't returning to Real is because he wants to play.

If we get Hakimi I'll actually happily suffer through another season of Biraghi.

Saying all this, I have no idea of the reliability of El Chiringuito or Edu Aguirre. Could all be bullshit.

 

[diamen]

Christian Falk (german version of Fabrizio Romano, expert of Bundesliga topics) reported few days ago that Bayern is not interested in Hakimi. They have Pavard who is excellent and they are chasing Serginho Dest as his fallback as far as I know.
City on the other hand struggles with FFP and have Cancelo and Walker on his position, so they would need to offload someone firstly.

If Real Madrid wants to sell, there is a huge opportunity for Inter. Hakimi is a wingback, he can play as fullback as well, but he struggles often in defence while playing as wingback he can unleash his assets and hide his drawbacks. Zidane seems to like more defensive players like F.Mendy or D.Carvajal, so that can be a reason. But generally it would be strange for me that Real Madrid wants to sell him.

 

[Il Drago]

I thought it was just a Champions League ban. Either way I doubt they are truly interested, they already have Kyle Walker and Cancelo for that spot. Same for Bayern, Pavard is their first choice and as far as I can understand Spanish the reason Hakimi isn't returning to Real is because he wants to play.

If we get Hakimi I'll actually happily suffer through another season of Biraghi.

Saying all this, I have no idea of the reliability of El Chiringuito or Edu Aguirre. Could all be bullshit.

They're not really reliable. The only reliable journalist of El Chiringuito is Pedrerol who is close to Perez. Diamen is right about Bayern. Falk has said Bayern consider Hakimi too weak defensively for a back 4.

Btw we shouldn't rule out Dortmund yet. Zorc said they would be interested in Hakimi if Real were willing to extend his loan for one more season.

 

[Il Drago]

BOOM! Di Marzio confirmed the Spanish reports about Inter and Hakimi. The player has already said yes to Inter and now they're dealing with Real.

 

[YoramG]

Edit: Ninja'd by Il Drago, classic