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jenni_blogFor anyone who hasn't seen this yet, here are Bleacher's predicted Top 20 Real Madrid targets for the summer.
Real Madrid's Top Ten Summer Transfer Targets
According to Bleacher Report (followed by my personal opinion on each one)
1. Cesc Fabregas - Don't be ridiculous! Cesc is staying put at Arsenal. And if he's going anywhere, it would most likely be to Barca, like he said himself. However, now that Barca's broke and can't afford him (giggle, snort, chuckle) I am almost 100% sure that Cesc will stay at Arsenal.
2. Maicon - Maybe. I think Mourinho wants him but I think he wants to stay at Inter.
3. Keisuke Honda - Are you serious? I can't see him fitting at Real Madrid. Sure, he's good, but we have Gonzalo Higuain. And he's a good free kick specialist, but we have Rafa Van der Vaart. So, nah, can't see it.
4. Steven Gerrard - Hell, no! It's not at all a good fit! And I've just read that he's NOT coming, so let that be an end to it!
5. Bastian Schweinsteiger - God, no! NOT a good fit, plus I'm sure he'd want to stay with Bayern!
6. Carlos Tevez - Hmmm...Carlitos would always be a good player for any team. But again, it's the fit...I'm not sure he's Real Madrid material.
7. Nemanja Vidic - Hell, no! No Serbian handballers on Real Madrid!
8. Juan Manuel Vargas - Hmmmmmm...very interesting. *drools* Verrrrry interesting. I have no idea how good he is or what type of player, but damn, he'd do the shirt proud! XD
9. Aleksander Kolarov - I have no idea what he's like, in all fairness. And I thought he was Russian at first, so I edited that part out! I don't really have an opinion on this one.
10. Glen Johnson - God. *faints* Okay, he's stunning and would look incredible in the RM jersey, but seriously, do we need another right back, with Sergio and Alvaro Arbeloa, and Maicon if he comes? Also, there is a question of Glen not getting along with Mourinho, if the rumours can be believed.
11. Sami Khedira - Yum. Another hottie to look GOOD in the shirt. And a very good player. But do we need another defensive mid? I guess it depends on what happens with the players we've already got.
12. Robin Van Persie - Now, that is an interesting idea. VERY interesting. I like it! Robin fills in that space in the middle when Gonzalo is on the right and Cristiano is on the left. Yes, I like the idea very much, and much more than having Carlos Tevez. (Sorry Carlitos, I love you, but can't see you at Real Madrid!)
13. Mesut Ozil - No!!! He's a very good player but I can see him fitting in better at a team like Sevilla FC where he can link up with their speedy wingers, Jesus Navas and Diego Perotti. He might be fine at Real Madrid, especially if Guti leaves, but I have some doubts about his potential to play alongside the other Real Madrid guys.
14. Thomas Mueller - He'd be an asset to any team, but I don't think he'd want to go there so soon. Maybe in a few years. Besides, we don't really need him, especially if we were to get Robin Van Persie.
15. Ashley Cole - Yikes. This would indicate to me that Mourinho is looking to replace Marcelo. And it's not the first time I've read this rumour. I don't know. He's a great player for sure, but I don't know if his personality is a good fit for RM.
16. David Luiz - Oh, yes! YES, YES, YES!!! You can't have too many defenders on the roster the way they get knacked up. He would hook up well with Pepe and I am actually salivating over this one!
17. Fabio Coentrao - OH YEAHHHHHH!!!! He's an awesome player! I'd prefer him in left back over Ashley Cole. I think it would be a better fit. He plays so much like Sergio as far as the passion, the work rate and the stamina. And Cristiano already knows him, so it would be great to have those two together on the same team!
18. Daniele de Rossi - NO!!! Ewwwww! I hate that guy! We don't need any divers on the team!
19. Javi Martinez - Oh, god. No, much as I LOVE the guy, he cannot be taken away from Athletic Bilbao and his bff Fernando Llorente! If Javi comes, then Llorente would have to come too! (Not a bad idea at all. XDDD)
20. Okay, there was no #20 on the Bleacher Report's list! It actually had Steven Gerrard twice. So I'll make my own #20 since it seems that Real Madrid has signed off on Pedro Leon from Getafe. *more drooling* Pedro would be an awesome addition to any team! However, I've read that RM might loan him back to Getafe for the upcoming season.
And what's happening with Sergio Canales??? I've read that he will be on Real Madrid's roster for the upcoming season, but nothing is for sure yet because he is currently playing with the U-19 NT.
Real Madrid's Top Ten Summer Transfer Targets
According to Bleacher Report (followed by my personal opinion on each one)
1. Cesc Fabregas - Don't be ridiculous! Cesc is staying put at Arsenal. And if he's going anywhere, it would most likely be to Barca, like he said himself. However, now that Barca's broke and can't afford him (giggle, snort, chuckle) I am almost 100% sure that Cesc will stay at Arsenal.
2. Maicon - Maybe. I think Mourinho wants him but I think he wants to stay at Inter.
3. Keisuke Honda - Are you serious? I can't see him fitting at Real Madrid. Sure, he's good, but we have Gonzalo Higuain. And he's a good free kick specialist, but we have Rafa Van der Vaart. So, nah, can't see it.
4. Steven Gerrard - Hell, no! It's not at all a good fit! And I've just read that he's NOT coming, so let that be an end to it!
5. Bastian Schweinsteiger - God, no! NOT a good fit, plus I'm sure he'd want to stay with Bayern!
6. Carlos Tevez - Hmmm...Carlitos would always be a good player for any team. But again, it's the fit...I'm not sure he's Real Madrid material.
7. Nemanja Vidic - Hell, no! No Serbian handballers on Real Madrid!
8. Juan Manuel Vargas - Hmmmmmm...very interesting. *drools* Verrrrry interesting. I have no idea how good he is or what type of player, but damn, he'd do the shirt proud! XD
9. Aleksander Kolarov - I have no idea what he's like, in all fairness. And I thought he was Russian at first, so I edited that part out! I don't really have an opinion on this one.
10. Glen Johnson - God. *faints* Okay, he's stunning and would look incredible in the RM jersey, but seriously, do we need another right back, with Sergio and Alvaro Arbeloa, and Maicon if he comes? Also, there is a question of Glen not getting along with Mourinho, if the rumours can be believed.
11. Sami Khedira - Yum. Another hottie to look GOOD in the shirt. And a very good player. But do we need another defensive mid? I guess it depends on what happens with the players we've already got.
12. Robin Van Persie - Now, that is an interesting idea. VERY interesting. I like it! Robin fills in that space in the middle when Gonzalo is on the right and Cristiano is on the left. Yes, I like the idea very much, and much more than having Carlos Tevez. (Sorry Carlitos, I love you, but can't see you at Real Madrid!)
13. Mesut Ozil - No!!! He's a very good player but I can see him fitting in better at a team like Sevilla FC where he can link up with their speedy wingers, Jesus Navas and Diego Perotti. He might be fine at Real Madrid, especially if Guti leaves, but I have some doubts about his potential to play alongside the other Real Madrid guys.
14. Thomas Mueller - He'd be an asset to any team, but I don't think he'd want to go there so soon. Maybe in a few years. Besides, we don't really need him, especially if we were to get Robin Van Persie.
15. Ashley Cole - Yikes. This would indicate to me that Mourinho is looking to replace Marcelo. And it's not the first time I've read this rumour. I don't know. He's a great player for sure, but I don't know if his personality is a good fit for RM.
16. David Luiz - Oh, yes! YES, YES, YES!!! You can't have too many defenders on the roster the way they get knacked up. He would hook up well with Pepe and I am actually salivating over this one!
17. Fabio Coentrao - OH YEAHHHHHH!!!! He's an awesome player! I'd prefer him in left back over Ashley Cole. I think it would be a better fit. He plays so much like Sergio as far as the passion, the work rate and the stamina. And Cristiano already knows him, so it would be great to have those two together on the same team!
18. Daniele de Rossi - NO!!! Ewwwww! I hate that guy! We don't need any divers on the team!
19. Javi Martinez - Oh, god. No, much as I LOVE the guy, he cannot be taken away from Athletic Bilbao and his bff Fernando Llorente! If Javi comes, then Llorente would have to come too! (Not a bad idea at all. XDDD)
20. Okay, there was no #20 on the Bleacher Report's list! It actually had Steven Gerrard twice. So I'll make my own #20 since it seems that Real Madrid has signed off on Pedro Leon from Getafe. *more drooling* Pedro would be an awesome addition to any team! However, I've read that RM might loan him back to Getafe for the upcoming season.
And what's happening with Sergio Canales??? I've read that he will be on Real Madrid's roster for the upcoming season, but nothing is for sure yet because he is currently playing with the U-19 NT.
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Date: 2010-08-02 11:16 pm (UTC)http://fourfourtwo.com/blogs/laligaloca/archive/2010/07/28/the-king-is-dead-long-live-ronaldo.aspx
Aparently the first set of books showed a tiny profit but then Deloitte did an audit and discovered the huge loss. I have to wonder if Laporta had fiddled things there? I don't know, but it's all highly suspicious. And yeah...I love that blog. It's very funny but the English guy who writes it has lived in Spain a long time and knows all the goings-on there. For instance, do you know that it is NOT illegal in Spain to fix matches? Apparently some legislation is going to come in in October or something which will change that, but until now it was not illegal! Fascinating stuff.
Okay, I really need to sign up at
Anyway, they gave me ideas to expand on them and write a couple of real stories. Even the one I submitted for the prompt fic seemed too short and I was thinking of expanding that one as well before I post it in my journal!
I heard that Fucile was NOT happy at Porto and wanted to move to Italy! I don't want him to go to Italy but if he did I could see him at least because we get Il Calcio games broadcast here!
It's okay. This transfer season is insane with the sheer numbers of transfers. I would have posted more in
Oh, BTW...Diego Godin WILL be moving to Atleti and Carlos Marchena has already signed with Villareal to replace him! (You may already know this. XD)