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6 hours ago, Jas10 said:

Keep seeing links to Anguissa - prob the same old online bs n made up rumours though, really not looking forward to all the fake itk crap again.

Is he really that good?

And would he be a major upgrade or level above our present midfielders?

He would defo fit in our system. Another very good ball carrier. Plays like a cross between Doug and McGinn. A load of skill for a defensive midfielder. 

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Just now, Jas10 said:

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/uruguayanheroes.com/2020/09/04/giorgian-de-arrascaeta-the-uruguayan-who-gives-samba-and-garra-to-the-brazilian-league/amp/

Few countries, if any, produce so many exciting footballers as Brazil. The likes of Ronaldinho, Zico, Pelé, Neymar, Ronaldo… the list goes on and on. They simply dazzle you with their way of playing the game. They have an unique relationship with the ball, as if it is their love. They control it with ease, dribble it with grace, pass it with reluctance and shoot it with beauty. These are the kind of players that make young boys and girls around the world fall in love with the beautiful game.

Giorgian De Arrascaeta was once such a boy. Only he was born in a country where a scathing tackle or a nasty elbow were celebrated. The land of the hard men, the ruthless defenders, the resilient midfielders and the goal scoring machines up front. Uruguay have had mesmerizing footballers like Juan Albert Schiaffino, Enzo Francescoli or Diego Forlán, but the country has never been renowned for this type of player.

Nonetheless, De Arrascaeta falls into that category. A No10 who plays football the way it is meant to. Playing on intuition, depending on the magic in his feet rather than force of his body. He debuted for Defensor Sporting in 2012 and quickly won his place in the team. In his second professional season, De Arrascaeta was one of the leading players in Defensor’s historic Copa Libertadores run, which ended in the semi-finals.

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De Arrascaeta’s fantastic performances did not go unnoticed as many clubs started monitoring him. It seemed that a move to Europe was imminent. But like an unpredictable winger, De Arrascaeta went left while the defender thought he would go right. He moved to Rio de Janeiro to join Flamengo in January 2019 for a record transfer fee (€15M) in Brazilian football.

Flamengo marched to the Brasileirão title, with De Arrascaeta contributing an impressive 13 goals and 14 assists in 21 league games.
 

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In the closing minutes, the Argentinian side were keeping possession of the ball deep into Flamengo’s half. The Brazilians were in a race against time and quickly needed the ball to search for the equalizer.

That’s where De Arrascaeta comes in. Having tracked back all the way towards his own box, he dispossesses a River Plate player with a good sliding tackle and advances the play into the opposing half. With the clock running down, Bruno Henrique picks up the ball from the wing. While his teammate is looking for a solution to unlock River’s defense, De Arrascaeta spots an open space in River’s organization. Bruno Henrique sees this and finds De Arrascaeta, who then reaches Gabriel Barbosa at the far post for a tap-in.

Flamengo made their comeback complete when Gabriel Barbosa – better known as GabiGol – scored the winner deep into injury time. They were champions and GabiGol was the man receiving all the praise, and rightly so. De Arrascaeta’s work for the equalizer cannot be overlooked, though. It shows the incredible improvement he has made off-the-ball and the intelligence and vision that make him such an unique player. Of course, his dribbles, goals and assists are the eye catchers but the aforementioned qualities are what make De Arrascaeta the best and most complete No10 in Brazilian football right now.

Then there is obviously the question, why is he not in Europe yet? At 25, you would argue that if a player is any good, he would’ve already been snapped up by an European club. What people seem to forget is that playing in a stadium like Maracanã, for a club like Flamengo with their incredible fan base isn’t nothing. And neither is De Arrascaeta or other top players in Brazil on peanuts. They earn good money.

Earlier on in his career, De Arrascaeta often referred to playing in Europe as one of his dreams, but recently he has assured that he is comfortable at Flamengo. And who can blame him? He is an idol to the Flamengo fans and one of the best players in South American football. The Uruguayan is the best No10 in the land of the No10’s. That’s no mean feat.

 

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Didn’t read it 😜

I assume he’s good. Are we signing him?

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9 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

I ******* hope so!

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Why would you sign some random South American for 20 mill, when you can have a seasoned pro with Premier League experience, in Ross Barkley, for 40 mill?

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2 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said:

Why would you sign some random South American for 20 mill, when you can have a seasoned pro with Premier League experience, in Ross Barkley, for 40 mill?

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9 hours ago, TRO said:

We have to be sure of what attributes the team is lacking and find players to help us with those shortfalls.

Midfield is a prime area for reform, for me......We lack players, who can stay on the ball and not lose it with the minimal amount of challenge.....We need at least one with aerial prowess, who can support the centre backs at set pieces and protect them from aerial bombardment, should it come.from the Burnleys or West Hams.

Its no good just finding names at random, we have to find players who can add to our game and bring something to the table.....We have the recruitment enhanced now, its their job to find effective players for us.

bringing in players, who stay on the ball like Jack does is Paramount for me, they might not be as good, but we lose the ball far too easily and the first touch is suspect at times......it is stopping us progressing to the next level.

So Koopmeiners, Oyarzabel, and Berardi? 😜

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19 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

This kid is shit hot!

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Get him signed! 😆

Pretty good, 21 goals and 24 assists in the equivalent of 44 games over the last two season in the league, 27 this summer.

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11 hours ago, Rino8 said:

 

Do you think you need another winger? Has the Traore thing not worked out? In the limited time I've watched him I couldn't tell if he's world class or barely a footballer. He floats between the two everytime he touches the ball.

 

 

Sounds like you watch Traore a lot :D 

He is a special but inconsistent player, if he was consistent he would be at an elite team. He does things you dont want your winger to do and then he can score fine goals from nothing

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55 minutes ago, Jas10 said:

Inter and Torino have been linked with him previously too...

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mm they arent good clubs to compare though :D Torino are about to be relegated and Inter dont use No.10

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Interesting...I've seen his name for a few years now but not tracked him like others. Didn't realise his goalscoring record was so good in Brazil, pretty much 1 in 2 from what I'm looking at and even a 1 in 3 scoring record from any midfielder would be fantastic pick up for us.

Not a regular for Uruguay though although they play 4-4-2 with Suarez and Cavani upfront and then a very hardworking central four behind to cover the ground, pretty much what Atletico Madrid do at club level.

Only risk is mid 20s and hasn't come to europe yet but hoping for these type of links all summer tbh  rather than just names we know about.

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19 minutes ago, turvontour said:

Oh no, not this thread. Dont tell me it's starting already.

It hasn't even really got going. Over/under is 900 pages. 

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