Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães

[Riou]

Top 4 is more a modern thing so I'm not sure why he would've used that in reference to them.

Looked up their honors, they have more league titles than I thought so fair play to them.

I take it he means Everton are historically one of the top four biggest clubs in England...

1. Liverpool
2. United
3. Arsenal
4. Everton

...I guess this would be it...Chelsea have probably overtaken Everton now though.

 

[jmsmtthw28]

This can't be right, all the English clubs have names.

Chelsea have no problem making their interest public, it might be us but every big english club needs a CB rn soooooooo who knows

 

[dashsnow17]

I think people need to chill a bit with these highly-rated young CB's, and that goes for Saliba too, and Upamecano if he joins. Like sure they can be good players, but it takes time. Davinson Sanchez was one of the hottest prospects on the market after starring for Ajax, and Sp*rs bought him for 40m. Has he come in and set the world alight? Of course not, he needs time.

Who's been the standout defensive player in Europe this season? Diego Carlos at Sevilla, a 27 year old who's spent years learning the game away from the spotlight.

Gabriel could be an exception, as could Saliba, but as a rule I think people get way too excited about young CB's.

 

[dashsnow17]

Although when you look at their attributes in combination you see a partnership that can potentially do just about everything. So maybe do get excited, I dunno.

 

[say yes]

I think people need to chill a bit with these highly-rated young CB's, and that goes for Saliba too, and Upamecano if he joins. Like sure they can be good players, but it takes time. Davinson Sanchez was one of the hottest prospects on the market after starring for Ajax, and Sp*rs bought him for 40m. Has he come in and set the world alight? Of course not, he needs time.

Who's been the standout defensive player in Europe this season? Diego Carlos at Sevilla, a 27 year old who's spent years learning the game away from the spotlight.

Gabriel could be an exception, as could Saliba, but as a rule I think people get way too excited about young CB's.

Yeah spot on. Most important attribute in the CB position is experience. Would be surprised if we were interested in this chap given how many CBs we already have on the books.

 

[ChefMan21]

I agree. I can see as much short-medium term value in a Lascelles-type player as I can in a wonderkid. One brings you immediate benefits, whereas the other brings potential - and often larger - benefits.

 

[2Smokeyy]

United should go for him, he’s better value than Ake and he’s has a lot more potential.

 

[Sanchez11]

He isnt coming here!

 

[GDeep™]

Top 4 is a modern CL related grouping. But then you have the “traditional big 5” which is an older thing, and that’s where Everton fit in, along with Utd, Liverpool, Arsenal and Sp**s.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Are Sp**s the doormen for the party the other clubs are attending?

Again I am still unsure how at any point, Sp**s could ever be grouped with the other much more successful sides.

GDeep back then vs now :

 

[Riou]

GDeep back then vs now :

When they chant "He's one of our own"...are they doing that to try and convince themselves that their best player didn't celebrate the time Arsenal Invincibles won the league at their **** hole of a ground...embarrassing club they are

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

GDeep back then vs now :

Thats one hell of a ugly kid. Grown into a good looking man though. Hair starts to get a bit ****ed tho

 

[Riou]

Thats one hell of a ugly kid. Grown into a good looking man though. Hair starts to get a bit ****ed tho

..in what way is Harry Kane good looking?

 

[UpTheGunnerz]

Thats one hell of a ugly kid. Grown into a good looking man though. Hair starts to get a bit ****ed tho

Great bone structure

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Why is Clooney imitating an owl there?

 

[The_Playmaker]

It's okay, we have Mari....

Joke is they aren't far off being the same price. But yeah we have the slow, lacking agility centre back while the young, athletic agile one will go to a rival.

 

[dashsnow17]

It's okay, we have Mari....

Joke is they aren't far off being the same price. But yeah we have the slow, lacking agility centre back while the young, athletic agile one will go to a rival.

I swear Mari is much cheaper, no? Also Flamengo fans seem to have really loved him in Brazil and were very sad that he left, which is usually a good sign. Although I agree it's a shame he's not quicker. But who knows, maybe he's a good defender.

 

[2Smokeyy]

We always make the same mistakes, Mari wasn’t necessary as he was only brought in as cover but now we’re stuck with another average defender.

Gabriel Magalhães for 22m is a bargain especially in this current market. I’m not surprised though as we did miss out on Soyuncu too.

 

[L3T5 PL4Y]

If we miss out on this guy for that price just because of having signed Mari I'd be livid. Guy is a beast of a CB and absolute perfect compliment to Saliba. Mari has hardly featured and has a big injury already because of being too slow.

 

[Leo_ense_]

Typical ***** in here crying for no reason. How many have you have actually sat down and watched Gabriel enough to form an opinion on him?

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