13 Aug 2016 19:28:48
Fonte for £8m?
Not bad business but a little underwhelming.
He could definitely be the talker of the defence and organise Smalling or Bailly.
13 Aug 2016 23:16:28
Why are we signing Fonte?
13 Aug 2016 23:17:30
If it happens I think. it will be nearer 10m but still think. it is not bad business. He is a leader and will organise the defence which is what we have been asking for. Think. him and Bailly could be a good combination
. not sure where it would leave Smalling/ Jones though.
13 Aug 2016 23:30:16
I think we will have to sell Rojo and Scweini to balance he squad if this happens. Not a bad signing. Prefer Garay.
13 Aug 2016 23:44:17
Same 👆
I'd prefer Garay but Fonte could be a useful stop gap of sorts.
It would be surprised if it happens without a number of outgoings.
14 Aug 2016 01:45:15
Can I ask what has Garay ever managed in the game to be held in such high esteem?
14 Aug 2016 07:08:24
Premier league experience, leader and most importantly Portuguese.
As Jose said, he has been monitoring players since December.
Decent stop gap.
14 Aug 2016 08:59:26
Not bad business? £8 million for a 32 year old? The Ashley Williams transfer was baffling, this would be equally so. The market is mental.
14 Aug 2016 09:34:35
Garay has managed to get over 30 caps for his country who happen to be pretty good and won league and cup titles in 4 countries as well as being hard as nails which is what we need. Fonts has experience here though which may give him the edge if Jose does feel the need to dip in to the market again. Let's be honest, we would all prefer Varane if we can get him!
14 Aug 2016 09:36:42
Having said that, Rojo has almost 50 caps for the same country and look how he has played so far.
15 Aug 2016 09:09:48
Fonte great organiser talker and leader in defence - exactly what's needed at the moment. Great stop gap signing if it comes off.