07 Oct 2022 13:05:02
What the Ed's and others thoughts on Valverde joining?
I see he's been linked in recent weeks/ months (we've held a long term interest) but is he a genuine target that could happen in the next window or 2?

Bellinghams price is rising by the month seemingly and with Reals interest and our current difficulties can we attract/ afford him?
If not Valverde seems to be be a pretty strong option.

Thoughts?

{Ed002's Note - Federico Valverde (CM) Real Madrid are not looking to sell the player, previously of interest to Liverpool and Manchester United, as they expect him to settle in as a regular as Modric and Kroos are coming to the end of their RM careers. Real Madrid are are aware Bayern Munich see him as an option - but it would take a huge offer for that to happen. Manchester City have sent scouts to look at him as they look to add to their Central Midfield options. Liverpool interest will have shifted and Manchester United have alternate targets in mind - but could return if others are not viable, but a move seems unlikely. Newcastle offer an very unlikely wildcard option.}

07 Oct 2022 16:09:50
Many thanks Ed02 on your thoughts/ info.

07 Oct 2022 17:56:01
He’s a player we really should bust a gut for, can do the absolute lot. Never seen him have a bad game.

07 Oct 2022 18:25:23
Brilliant player.

07 Oct 2022 19:45:38
Valverde 10x better than Bellingham.

07 Oct 2022 20:24:28
Really no answer to that.

07 Oct 2022 20:57:55
Acted, genuine question - in your opinion, what are the ways that Valverde is 10 times better than Bellingham?

07 Oct 2022 22:44:27
10 times better? No, but I think Valverde is a better all round midfielder as he can actually defend.

08 Oct 2022 03:38:12
Which one plays better in a 4 3 3 set up? Which one of them has the best character fit to what Klopp wants in the squad? I resume you mean Valverde would be a better option at 6 than Bellingham? So why not play Valverde at 6 and Bellingham at 8? I know nothing about either of them (I’ve only seen them on the telly) but I’m reassured that we have expert knowledge of them on the forum.

08 Oct 2022 08:31:50
Why would he leave Madrid and move to us? Why?

08 Oct 2022 13:43:38
He's probably Real's most important player at the moment, alongside Vini Jr. Is it even a possibility for him to move on?

As a player he, alongside Barella, is the a near perfect option for the right no8 position.

Valverde has the ability to play no6, but I am not sure that is his best position. He's the best right no8 around right now.