15 Aug 2023 14:39:16
Theres a lot here that watch footy more than me. But is there anyone that's actually watched more than a dozen games that amrabat has played in? He seems to be the name on everyones lips. But other than a good world cup is he actually decent? I've read reports he isn't but have no idea.

1.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 15:54:05
Havent seen much of him besides the world cup but sure enough, he is the right profile that we need.

2.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 16:51:42
Seen nothing of him.

3.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 16:54:08
I've seen a clip of him tackling Mbappe about 1000 times!

4.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 17:38:31
El hadji diouf and salif diao had a great world cup once upon a time.

5.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 18:03:42
Not seen much of him apart from clips. He is a deep laying playmaker and defensive midfielder. He has knocked back Liverpool, but then again who hasn't lately, sorry couldn't help myself. He is in his final year of contract, just like Pavard, so there is a discount. With CDM's going for mega money this summer, I think C£30m or so would be a bargain. 27 year's old. Wanted by many clubs including Barcelona. More importantly he wants us and EtH wants him, so let's see if we do sign him, then see how he gets on, but we do need this type of player, arguably two if Mainoo doesn't impress by Christmas. Just a thought, but could Martinez do a job in midfield? If we need it in times of desperation.

6.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 18:13:41
I have read Eds write up of his transfer numerous times.

Fiorentina were exoecting to take a loss on him until he had a good world cup.

How many players can we think of who have had good world cups, this 5 week international tournamemt beinf their career high.

I hope we know what we are doing here.

7.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 20:34:47
And therein lies the worry Oakbark.

8.) 16 Aug 2023
16 Aug 2023 00:40:36
I would not worry about Ambrabat if he comes across. He is a proper midfielder, does a lot more than tackle and break up play. He is technically very good and not scared of having the ball, good pace and quite mobile to run with the ball with a good engine on him.

He is very different to any off our mids, physical/ combative like cas but more mobile imo. A bit like Roy Keane type in one on ones, will give away fouls because he will compete for everything that's 50/ 50. Will not see him get pushed around. I think he would be perfect with Cas in the middle in games where we need to be compact and control the middle.

If you can, Watch the Europa Final vs Westham from last year it gives you a good sense of what he is like.

No point talking about the world cup if you don't trust it as he was the best defensive mid in the tournament.