10 minutes ago, Pendergast said:

Yes, of course. And if now Stoke City steals him from us, he will become scrub. I know this. 

He adds depth to a position we're lacking depth and people are still moaning. Just because you don't know him doesn't mean that he's not a good player. This is clearly a Conte signing since Conte was the one that promoted him to the Italian national team

41 minutes ago, U Carcamagnu said:

Not a panic buy, a good guy, hardly linked with Juventus when he was younger, right full back, a speed racer, with good quality of passing and crossing.

He's been used as a right wing back, though, hasn't he? Or so I've read. Also, read that he was called to the Italian national team first time by Conte, so it may be someone Conte wanted, but why wait till the last day?

Just now, RMH said:

He's been used as a right wing back, though, hasn't he? Or so I've read. Also, read that he was called to the Italian national team first time by Conte, so it may be someone Conte wanted, but why wait till the last day?

From his clips, I think he's more of those RB that can go forward and cross. 

I think this is Conte's emergency backup plan if we can't get anyone else for RWB

Very good signing, in terms of a RWB he's exactly what we needed. Buzzing, hopefully there's a few more coming.

I've never heard of him.  But if what you are all saying on here is true, then I'm happy with it.  The likes of Rafinha, Aurier and Danilo came from somewhere and didn't magically appear in the worlds best teams.  Now we have a striker who has a lethal head on his shoulders, players that can cross a good ball gives our opposition more to think about.  Great name too . . 

Edited August 31, 20178 yr by Fendieta

Never heard of him but seems a good buy...exciting that it's someone we haven't been linked with which makes me think could be a couple more non obvious ones

If conte wants him he must be good...I trust in conte...

1 hour ago, Deino said:

Since you watch Serie A, what would you say are his key strength? And what about his crossing? Any good?

His crossing improved a fair bit last season compared to his time at Atalanta but it still needs improving.  His greatest strength is his ability to dribble and run past defenders coupled with some intelligent movement which is definitely better than Moses's headless chicken acts.  

I also add that this transfer is going through because he has no place in Torino's new formation which utilises a flat back four and hence he lost his place to De Silvestri.  

1 minute ago, acidicleo said:

If conte wants him he must be good...I trust in conte...

Conte definitely knows him as Juventus almost bought him but for whatever reason Torino snapped him up for a few million Euros in 2015.  Also, he has been called up to the national Italian squad by Conte.

We could bid for belotti as well..

I'm happy we have a back up for Alonso and Moses now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a sensational Sandro transfer. 

7 minutes ago, lchk said:

Conte definitely knows him as Juventus almost bought him but for whatever reason Torino snapped him up for a few million Euros in 2015.  Also, he has been called up to the national Italian squad by Conte.

Yes so I am happy if this go's through...

So, I'm out for the day and come back and we've signed this geezer.
What's the consensus? 

Just now, dansubrosa said:

I'm happy we have a back up for Alonso and Moses now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a sensational Sandro transfer. 

Alonso Backup?

Zappacosta can also play on the left. I'd still prefer us signing Sandro though!

By the way, Italy has a bunch of upcoming talent in keepers, defense and midfield just waiting to be plucked and if the Board has any smarts, it should leverage on Cotne's contacts in Serie A to raid for first team squad options.  I would go for Antonio Barecca who plays left back or wing back for Torino too next summer once he has another season of Seria A under his belt.  Alex Sandro is a pipe dream as the Board will never spend that kind of money while wheeling and dealing over a million or two in difference. 

Edited August 31, 20178 yr by lchk

never heard of him. Hope he is a quality signing. 

Very good signing, Can he bring Belotti with him as well?

Not heard of him but seems to fit the bill can play both wing back positions and Conte knows him well from his time with Italy.

Is he even confirmed? 

1 hour ago, dansubrosa said:

Zappacosta can also play on the left. I'd still prefer us signing Sandro though!

OMG Get over sandro

Have no idea who is he. Might be another Azpilicueta signing or another Baba signing.

I still can't see that his has actually been completed yet.

It hasn';t yet.

1 hour ago, Chigzzer said:

Is he even confirmed? 

Sky reports he is in london to finalise a deal...

4 year contract..23 million..