Summer Transfer Temps and Journeymen

[Marc Overmars]

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...Premier-League

Ozil won’t go.

We’ll have to take a hit on his contract.

[Penguin]

Modric is 35 so it would make sense for them to keep Ceballos, unless they've got another replacement lined up.

I agree with daz though, everything I've read says that Zidane doesn't rate him and I doubt he'd change his opinion overnight. I think they'll let him go for the right fee, it's just a question of whether we're willing to pay it...

[Globalgunner]

Personally do not see what the big deal is with Ceballos. He is no game changer. Good but not great.

[Mac76]

I think he's made a huge difference in midfield, he can defend well and also attack with some nice creative work.

As for Madrid, they're probably making 'maybe we'll keep him' noises as a bargaining position

[KSE Comedy Club]

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...Premier-League

Ozil won’t go.

We’ll have to take a hit on his contract.

We could always just kill him

[dazthegooner]

We could always just kill him

[Penguin]

Personally do not see what the big deal is with Ceballos. He is no game changer. Good but not great.

'Good but not great' is an upgrade on a lot of the players we've had in midfield in the last few years.

I like him, he improved a lot as the season went on. Good range of passing, tenacious off the ball and skillful enough to make space for himself when he's closely marked. There is a lot of room for improvement but unlike some other players, I think he's capable of making those improvements over time.

Also helps that he has already adapted to the PL and worked with Arteta so he can pick up where he left off and hit the ground running, whereas other players might need to be bedded in.

[Letters]

We could always just kill him

I staunchly defended him for a while but honestly, he can do one now.

[Mac76]

Also helps that he has already adapted to the PL and worked with Arteta so he can pick up where he left off and hit the ground running, whereas other players might need to be bedded in.

Three cliches in one sentence - well done

[I am invisible]

Three cliches in one sentence - well done

Mixed metaphors are the best! I remember an interview with Glenn Hoddle where he came out with some gem like "Sometimes, when your back's against the wall, all you can do is turn around and come out fighting..."