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[geezer]

New kid on the block from Barca coming it would seem

http://www.skysports...7054518,00.html

[abramovich]

I've heard he's got great oriolas.

[Myles_91]

Highly rated apparently. Although to be honest, anyone that plays for Spain U-21 and comes from the Barca Academy can't be that bad

[Ben]

Can he play right wing?

[BrazilBlue]

Myles_91, on 21 July 2011 - 07:52 PM, said:

Highly rated apparently. Although to be honest, anyone that plays for Spain U-21 and comes from the Barca Academy can't be that bad

I Understand most of you will not know this guy But I can tell you he is a very good Defensive midfielder. I have watched him many times for Spain U-21 and Barcelona B. He is a great signing. Well done AVB. I wish the original poster would change the title of this. The player is not a joke, This is a serious signing.

[BrazilBlue]

geezer, on 21 July 2011 - 07:48 PM, said:

New kid on the block from Barca coming it would seem

http://www.skysports...7054518,00.html

Pleas Change the title. Oriol Romeu is fine. No need to make a joke of him

[gojo_ed]

Sounds like good news. Cheaper than someone like Parker, far more potential and looks more versatile too. Only downside is the option Barca look like they want in 2013...

[Hutch]

BrazilBlue, on 21 July 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

Pleas Change the title. Oriol Romeu is fine. No need to make a joke of him

[abramovich]

BrazilBlue, on 21 July 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

Pleas Change the title. Oriol Romeu is fine. No need to make a joke of him

Take it easy, man. No one is trying to insult the player, you take it way too seriously.

[dkw]

BrazilBlue, on 21 July 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

Pleas Change the title. Oriol Romeu is fine. No need to make a joke of him

Calm down and try and find yourself a sense of humor.

[Hutch]

Yep Romeo's alright. And this is just a little bit wonderful:

[ace]

Not sure about this buyback business though, would be curious to see what the terms are.  I can see Barca getting a permanent right of first refusal at a certain price, but not sure about a buyback.

[Hutch]

Seriously? A guaranteed buyback is no better than a loan. So if that were the case, the €5million quoted by Sky would effectively be a loan fee by another name.

I'm not even sure whether a guaranteed buy-back legally binding. "We'll sell you xxx today" but you have to sell it back to us in two years time". Doesn't sound right to me, but what do I know.. Of course it's very possible that Sky have misreported a first refusal clause, after all look at their initial "interpretation" of JT's interview.

[g3.7]

ace, on 21 July 2011 - 08:47 PM, said:

Not sure about this buyback business though, would be curious to see what the terms are.  I can see Barca getting a permanent right of first refusal at a certain price, but not sure about a buyback.

I agree. a buyback would be pointless from our point of view.

if he does badly we're stuck with him, if he does well we have little chance of keeping him.

if this is a short term signing to replace essien (and a 20 year old with little first team experience doesn't fit that profile), then we should be making a loan bid.

buybacks are for when a big club sells a prospect to a smaller selling club.

bolton are in talks for jeffren. that is where buybacks make sense, because if he does well they would not be able to keep him, and before he returns they get the benefit of a player they would otherwise be unable to attract.

Edited by gullit4, 21 July 2011 - 08:56 PM.

[dkw]

Buyback is ridiculous. Surely we wouldn't agree to that. First option on him should we decide to sell would be much more acceptable.

[Scooby Blue]

I read somewhere earlier that he only has a year left on his contract so surely Barca are not in that great a position to insist on a 'buy back' clause.

If it's true it would not be beneficial to us whatsoever.

[BrewCrew]

BrazilBlue, on 21 July 2011 - 08:00 PM, said:

Pleas Change the title. Oriol Romeu is fine. No need to make a joke of him

Calm down, expert scout

[Hutch]

The story's reached the Mail now, and for once it seems the Mail have got it right. :

Quote

Chelsea manager Villas-Boas closes in on £5m deal for Barcelona starlet Romeu

Chelsea have opened talks for Barcelona defensive midfielder Oriol Romeu and are hoping to finalise a £5million deal.

The 19-year-old broke into the first team last season but is finding it hard to become a regular.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas wanted to sign him for Porto and, although Barcelona are willing to let him go, they want an option to buy him back after two seasons. That may prove a sticking point as Chelsea will not be keen if he is a success.

Arsenal have also shown interest in Romeu but he is unlikely to figure in any Cesc Fabregas negotiations.

All together:

You can stick your f**king buyback up your arse
You can stick your f**king buyback up your arse
You can stick your f**king buyback, stick your f**king buyback
Stick your f**king buyback up your arse

SIDEWAYS!

[Castiel]

Seems a good player.  Pretty big and physical but with the traditional Spanish touch and passing vision.  

Barcelona can f**k off with their buyback clause bullsh*t though, if this turns into Fabregas MK2 I will be pissed.

[Zeta Orionis]

Hutch, on 21 July 2011 - 10:09 PM, said:

The story's reached the Mail now, and for once it seems the Mail have got it right. :



All together:

You can stick your f**king buyback up your arse
You can stick your f**king buyback up your arse
You can stick your f**king buyback, stick your f**king buyback
Stick your f**king buyback up your arse

SIDEWAYS!

Calm down.