We have set Jorge Mendes on Sporting Lisbon apparently. Ugarte is the chosen CDM Pochettino and the club have been discussing in their various interviews and there is some confidence a deal will be done.

@JM7heard about this on YouTube here:

You heard anything about this mate?

Hope so. 
 

Rash player but he has that sh*tehousery we desperately need. Good on the ball and a great defensive qualities. 
 

Enzo + Ugarte could be some midfield. 

looks like the perfect partner for Enzo, they complement each other very well, Must buy imo.

Looks a good player but between him and Enzo i'm not sure if they're both a bit gung ho. We'd lose a lot of transitions when they jump into tackles and be caught out unless one of them can change their role to be more disciplined and stay back when needed. Ugarte looks like a Kante regen how he plays and even he needed an anchor next to him to get his best performances. 

50 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Looks a good player but between him and Enzo i'm not sure if they're both a bit gung ho. We'd lose a lot of transitions when they jump into tackles and be caught out unless one of them can change their role to be more disciplined and stay back when needed. Ugarte looks like a Kante regen how he plays and even he needed an anchor next to him to get his best performances. 

Thats the whole point of getting Ugarte, he will play as the deeper one and thats his preferred role as well. This will let Enzo go more forward in the 8 role and he wont have to worry about defending as much which isnt one of his strengths

38 minutes ago, Big Nigel said:

Thats the whole point of getting Ugarte, he will play as the deeper one and thats his preferred role as well. This will let Enzo go more forward in the 8 role and he wont have to worry about defending as much which isnt one of his strengths

Have you watched Ugarte? He likes to break play up high and carry the ball once recovered and jumps into tackles instead of covering angles. On paper it looks a good signing but not sure if he's the perfect partner to Enzo many think, actually looks very similar to him defensively. 

1 hour ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Have you watched Ugarte? He likes to break play up high and carry the ball once recovered and jumps into tackles instead of covering angles. On paper it looks a good signing but not sure if he's the perfect partner to Enzo many think, actually looks very similar to him defensively. 

I think this issue will be present regardless of who we get. The only thing that can mitigate that is having a CM that is disciplined in their positioning. Ugarte's defensive positioning is pretty good which reflects his ball recovery and interception metrics. 

His Ramires esq rash tackles are my biggest concern. 

 

2 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Have you watched Ugarte? He likes to break play up high and carry the ball once recovered and jumps into tackles instead of covering angles. On paper it looks a good signing but not sure if he's the perfect partner to Enzo many think, actually looks very similar to him defensively. 

been trying to watch him as much as possible the past 6 months or so from when I first heard his name mentioned. very technically sound and can be coached into sitting a bit deeper. 

 

 

If you see this graphic as well, it shows how they compliment each other very nicely

15 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I think this issue will be present regardless of who we get. The only thing that can mitigate that is having a CM that is disciplined in their positioning. Ugarte's defensive positioning is pretty good which reflects his ball recovery and interception metrics. 

His Ramires esq rash tackles are my biggest concern. 

 

That's why a Rice or Lavia mold of player may suit us more. Just spit balling names as both have their disadvantages (price or experience) but would suit Enzo more. Paulinha at Fulham looks tailormade for the role but not sure how much he'd cost. Enzo and Ugarte seem very gung ho.

14 hours ago, Big Nigel said:

been trying to watch him as much as possible the past 6 months or so from when I first heard his name mentioned. very technically sound and can be coached into sitting a bit deeper. 

 

 

If you see this graphic as well, it shows how they compliment each other very nicely

I'm by no means against Ugarte, he looks class. Just hope our scouts do their due diligence. 

Record Portugal worth listening after the Enzo saga. 
 

 

Man of the match performance last night against Benfica in the biggest game of the season.

Sign him up Winstantly!

 

race between us and villa it seems, really hope we pull this off

19 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

 

Is there a reason why they've pulled out? Something fighy if us and Villa are the only clubs interested and his release clause is that reasonable. 

1 hour ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Is there a reason why they've pulled out? Something fighy if us and Villa are the only clubs interested and his release clause is that reasonable. 

Best guess? Someone else higher up on there list is available or agent fees are higher than they are willing to pay.

Often agents and former clubs own a piece of top players that play in Portugal.

Liverpool don't need a DM as they have Fabinho and that young lad who impressed this year. They will likely spend the bulk of their budget on two CMs and a CB. 

Seems like hes off to PSG, that came out of nowhere!

 

Edited May 25, 20233 yr by Big Nigel

 

Thought we were broke and FFP had stopped us signing people? 

It's La-La Land.

 

Reliable Uruguayan journalist claiming Ugarte to Chelsea almost a done deal. 
 

 

28 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Reliable Uruguayan journalist claiming Ugarte to Chelsea almost a done deal. 
 

 

Just waiting on Barcelona's 10th lever

43 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Reliable Uruguayan journalist claiming Ugarte to Chelsea almost a done deal. 
 

 

I usually only believe such things when @JM7reports them. However in this case I will also accept Gus Poyet stating it, if he does so.

15 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

Just waiting on Barcelona's 10th lever