Winter Transfer Window 2021-22

[Captain Ron 12862]

I didn't see a thread, so I decided to fire one up.

Let's fire this off right, with the two biggest transfers from the US

 

 

 

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[Captain Ron 12862]

It appears that Kieran Trippier is making a return to the EPL with Newcastle - £12m fee.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12509188/kieran-trippier-newcastle-agree-12m-fee-with-atletico-madrid-for-england-right-back

While this itself isn't big news, what it does give is a glimpse into the strategy of Newcastle

 

 

[dieucla98 2942]

Some rumblings that if Trippier returns to the EPL, Dest is Atletico's choice to replace him.

Spoiler

https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4561765/live-transfer-talk-atletico-madrid-want-sergino-dest-if-kieran-trippier-joins-newcastle

TOP STORY: Dest wants Barcelona stay amid Chelsea, Atletico interest

Barcelona full-back Sergino Dest has been linked with a move away in the January transfer window, but Sport claims he's keen to stay at Camp Nou.

Dest, 21, has been targeted by a number of clubs in the build-up to the new year, including Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, and his agent has suggested a January departure could be likely as Barca look to rebuild both their squad and their finances amid €1.4 billion debt.

The U.S. international has registered three assists in 12 LaLiga appearances this season for the Blaugrana, but could see his playing time reduced with the return of Barca legend Dani Alves. President Joan Laporta confirmed on Monday that the 38-year-old Brazil international right-back will be officially re-registered as a Barcelona player this week.

Barca rejected several offers for Dest in the summer of 2021, but interest in him is bigger than ever.

Chelsea's pursuit stems from an injury to Reece James, which leaves Thomas Tuchel light in right-sided defensive options that fit his system. Atletico, meanwhile, are planning for life after Kieran Trippier, who appears likely to join Newcastle United, and boss Diego Simeone reportedly sees the American as the perfect replacement for the England international.

Sources have told ESPN that Atletico have already started their search.

 

Edited January 5, 2022 by dieucla98

[yoladu 4090]

it probably should be postponed.

[Napoleon 8658]

Dest playing under Diego Simeone…

I don’t see that being a good fit.

[The Dog 44017]

How about Chelsea for Dest?

Report: Chelsea have now made signing 'fantastic' 21-year-old their number one priority this transfer window

Chelsea wants him due to injuries on their back line, so if they want him he'll definitely get minutes with all of the competitions they have to play and their lack of players at his position.

 

 

Edited January 6, 2022 by The Dog

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[shnsajax 3591]

On 1/5/2022 at 10:23 PM, Napoleon said:

Dest playing under Diego Simeone…

I don’t see that being a good fit.

I don't love the idea of him playing for Tuchel, Simone is fucking awful.

[Napoleon 8658]

3 hours ago, shnsajax said:

I don't love the idea of him playing for Tuchel, Simone is fucking awful.

Simeone is an Argentine y Atletico Madrid LEGEND!

But all 11 players on the pitch have to play defense like the porteños did fighting off British invasions in 1806 & 1807! (The British are just fucking pirates.)

Simeone is an excellent manager, he just plays an ugly, underdog style of fútbol.

[ztejas 43411]

On 1/7/2022 at 10:03 PM, shnsajax said:

I don't love the idea of him playing for Tuchel, Simone is fucking awful.

Tuchel is a master at utilizing what is probably Dest's most intuitive position. Not sure why you'd be against it. 

[dieucla98 2942]

Tuchel loves his wing backs. Dest would thrive there better than most managers.

On the other hand, Pulisic needs to get out post haste. Tuchel's system is not for wingers.

[mdmost 42997]

 

[Napoleon 8658]

(Despite some HULL talk)

Inter Miami CF acquires USMNT defender DeAndre Yedlin on free transfer

Inter Miami CF announced on Wednesday the club has acquired U.S. men's national team defender DeAndre Yedlin on a free transfer.

Yedlin, 28, was acquired via the league's allocation ranking, which serves as a right of first refusal for players who are either returning to the league after stints abroad, or who are U.S. internationals. His contract runs through the 2025 season with a club option to extend to 2026…

https://www.espn.com/soccer/soccer-transfers/story/4584075/inter-miami-cf-acquires-usmnt-defender-deandre-yedlin-on-free-transfer

[dieucla98 2942]

Dammit, I first read that as Inter Milan and got really excited, but womp womp... 

[Jive Turkey 12592]