21 Jun 2021 16:16:05
This Julian Alvarez of River Plate who we're being linked with looks the business, shades of Coutihno about him
UTV.
21 Jun 2021 17:13:36
Yeah seen the same report Ally, it sounds pretty genuine as well.
Only 21, and is very well thought of, let's wait and see.
21 Jun 2021 17:31:40
Agent Martinez on the case again? 🤔 while he's at it see if he can get their No10 interested, he looks OK from his YouTube highlights ðŸ˜.
21 Jun 2021 18:36:36
What the Messi ah surely not even Agent M could pull that one off 🤔.
21 Jun 2021 18:41:00
I think we should take a punt on the kid, last time we had a sniff of buying someone from River Plate was Falcao for £2M, but Heskey for £3M instead was a much better deal 🙄
UTV.
21 Jun 2021 18:43:25
There's a few top players been pulled off over the years-usually makes the front pages ðŸ˜.
21 Jun 2021 19:53:50
Ive seen an article saying JWP is keen on moving to us, great news if true.
21 Jun 2021 19:55:45
😂😂😂 Moose
UTV.
21 Jun 2021 20:36:36
They only slight downside is Alverez is another player favouring the right flank. Ideally, I would prefer someone for the other wing.
Despite El Ghazi’s goal return last season, I remain unconvinced. His contributions are too sporadic for a first team performer in a side aspiring to be a top third regular year in, year out.
22 Jun 2021 05:04:55
Alvarez is apparently very adept at playing centre forward as well, so could be a good replacement/ competition for Ollie, who used to be a winger himself.
And yes, very witty Moosey boy, as we’ve come to expect ðŸ˜.
22 Jun 2021 11:14:54
Transfermarkt lists his main position on the right, but the reports I’ve read suggest he prefers a more central role, a second striker type. Looks an excellent prospect and with a fair South American contingent at the club, I’m sure he’d settle. Let’s hope!
22 Jun 2021 19:44:44
Edd, what are the rules and regulations regarding foreign players in the Prem especially 3 from the same country?
{Ed002's Note - There are no specific rules - they need a Work Permit.}
22 Jun 2021 20:34:40
Thank you Ed.
23 Jun 2021 06:06:25
Perhaps less likely, but Traore has a fair record playing through the centre. He is a player that can pull off the exquisite at times, but lacks a bit of consistency.
23 Jun 2021 06:31:41
I just checked back on Alvarez, as I had also seen reference to him playing through the centre as an option. At only 5’7’’, I think it would more likely that role would be as a second striker/ no. 10, rather than centre forward.