BleedClaretAndBlue Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Son to Spuds. Really underrated player, theyve done well there tbf Never seen him play, but the press is suggesting 22m, which seems a lot for a 23yr old with ~20goals in ~80 games. How do you think he'll cope with premier league long ball land? Ive followed the Bundesliga last few years and he's always stood out for me as a very decent attack minded player who will work hard with defensive duties too. Most impressive player in that Leverkusen side in the last couple of years especially 2013-14. He's technically a very good finisher, and a nuisance in general. One of those right place, right time players. Its a lot of money but pretty much a standard amount for a goalscorer this day in age. 1 in 3 was his strikerate for Bayer which is not too shoddy. I think he will do well unfortunately 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 How is Son getting around the mandatory Korean Army rule that he has to serve for a minimum of 2 years? Living in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) How is Son getting around the mandatory Korean Army rule that he has to serve for a minimum of 2 years? Living in Europe? Edited August 28, 2015 by Czechlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Don't the Sports players get exempt from that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I'm sure I've read before about a player being exempted from national service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 So it looks like shortly Man City will have spent £110m on Sterling and De Bruyne. Both useful players but really, £110m on those pair? Incredible. Wolfsburg describing the wages offered to Kevin are 'astonishing'. But Manchester City can afford it. Their owners are in this for the glory and £110m to them is a drop in the bucket, they clearly feel they can beat FFP in the courts so they are going for it. If those two signings see City establish themselves as a club who regularly makes it to the business end of the Champions League then it's mission accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 How is Son getting around the mandatory Korean Army rule that he has to serve for a minimum of 2 years? Living in Europe? I certainly have no idea how it works. Turning to the Telegraph: 7. He might have to disrupt his career to join the army As a South Korean man, he is required to start 21 months of national service before he turns 28, which would seriously disrupt his footballing career and badly affect any sell-on value in future. There could be a way out though. It has been reported that his stardom could could mean the Government let him off the hook, and he would also be exempted if he were to win Olympic gold for his country. There may be some split loyalties in north London during the games next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gharperr Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) So it looks like shortly Man City will have spent £110m on Sterling and De Bruyne. Both useful players but really, £110m on those pair? Incredible. Wolfsburg describing the wages offered to Kevin are 'astonishing'. But Manchester City can afford it. Their owners are in this for the glory and £110m to them is a drop in the bucket, they clearly feel they can beat FFP in the courts so they are going for it. If those two signings see City establish themselves as a club who regularly makes it to the business end of the Champions League then it's mission accomplished. Im very much "who cares what people are buying X for". Some guy on the internet saying some multi-billionaires spending X amount is incredible? they did just sign the #1 youngster in the world and 1 other very very highly rated midfielder whos only going to get better. To me, given inflation+oil+prem money it isnt crazy. Edited August 29, 2015 by gharperr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 29, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted August 29, 2015 So it looks like shortly Man City will have spent £110m on Sterling and De Bruyne. Both useful players but really, £110m on those pair? Incredible. Wolfsburg describing the wages offered to Kevin are 'astonishing'. But Manchester City can afford it. Their owners are in this for the glory and £110m to them is a drop in the bucket, they clearly feel they can beat FFP in the courts so they are going for it. If those two signings see City establish themselves as a club who regularly makes it to the business end of the Champions League then it's mission accomplished. Im very much "who cares what people are buying X for". Some guy on the internet saying some multi-billionaires spending X amount is incredible? they did just sign the #1 youngster in the world and 1 other very very highly rated midfielder whos only going to get better. To me, given inflation+oil+prem money it isnt crazy. When did we sell Grealish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Leicester signing Yuto Nagatomo from Inter for £3m. I wonder how we will get on with Vardy in training. Hopefully he will do a couple of competitive challenges to teach that pikey clearing in the woods a lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hang on, Sterling is not the number one youngster in the world. Away with that bullshit will you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimzk5 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Borini off to inter Milan Seria A has gone to shit over the last 5 years hasn't itBorini off to inter Milan Seria A has gone to shit over the last 5 years hasn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hang on, Sterling is not the number one youngster in the world. Away with that bullshit will you! I assume he is referring to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gharperr Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) Didnt know that existed but it is pretty much what i was thinking. u21. Pretty hard to find many players who is a starter in the first 11 for a top 10 team itw and doesnt look out of place what so ever. If you was to put a numerical value on current ability and for potential. Think sterling would be pretty close to #1. He is 100% top 3 Edited August 30, 2015 by gharperr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Valdes move to Besiktas collapses. Wonder how much this one will cost United when all is said and done. Another LVG masterstroke.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Valdes move to Besiktas collapses. Wonder how much this one will cost United when all is said and done. Another LVG masterstroke.. How much are they paying him and DDG not to play? £1m pounds a month or so I'd guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 also imagine Lindegard on a decent salary as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I know it's said over and over... but it never would have happened under Fergie. He'd have either shipped him out or had him playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 LVG is an absolutely shite manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 He really, really is. He has four PL keepers, 19 CMs, one striker, lost 20m on Di Maria in a season and still they give him more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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