Nowhere near this, I am afraid. Assuming zavaleta returns that is. Cooper 260000 and most of the rest aren't a hit at all, excepting beita.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cas87
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Nowhere near this, I am afraid. Assuming zavaleta returns that is. Cooper 260000 and most of the rest aren't a hit at all, excepting beita.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cas87
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2017/...ster-build-tor
Weirdly, i just came across this article suggesting TFC was going to sign Jelani Peters from TFC II, whom I wouldn't say necessarily impressed much.
Funny cause I thought he was good.Quote:
Originally Posted by flamehawk
I think we're pretty set up top. With Altidore, Giovinco, Ricketts, Hamilton and Akinola how much better can we get!?
I'd be happy with a midfielder to compliment Vazquez and Bradley and compete or push out Delgado/Osorio.
On defence, i'm pretty happy with Morrow, Moor and Mavinga. Then we have Hagglund in the mix. I'd like to bring back Zav as depth.
If we sign an improved midfielder and and a RB I'd be pretty ecstatic. With our core at 30, we should sign a skilled 22-26 year old that Vazquez and Bradley can mold for the future.
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Originally Posted by Shway
Truth of the matter is that I don't remember him much. Which probably is a really good sign as a center Defender
I think Liam Fraser is definite HG signing during preseason.Quote:
Originally Posted by flamehawk
Came across this: https://www.completesportsnigeria.co...eh-set-mls-hi/
I can't find much on this kid, but hopefully he can be a solid addition to TFCII.
I can see this just because TFC II doesn't and really has never had solid full back prospects. Good sign presuming they are looking to scout in that position anyways.Quote:
Originally Posted by TFC/Everton
I think Malik Johnson will get a look too this preseason. Think he coud be our new Raheem.
absolutely no juicy rumours :(
The club has been linked to Muhammed Saleh, 18 yo Nigerian who will join TFC II ¿ in preseason.
We should not expect anything juicy til the end of January.Quote:
Originally Posted by Defoe
It's a great way to avoid any shadow of disappointment.
Looks Like TFC have signed him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shway
http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/12/28...-high-praises/
i'd take that with a pinch of salt for now. Some Ghanaian fella was also supposedly on his way but there hasn't been a peep in weeks.
EDIT: I stand corrected - Kristin Dyer is reporting it too
https://www.metro.us/sports/mls-look...t1HKqs.twitterQuote:
Another source tells Metro that another Nigerian teenager, Muhammed Saleh, will join reigning MLS Cup champions Toronto FC and will start his career with the club in the USL.
It is a formula that has worked well in other places.
Bez knows he needs to address the state of TFC II, seems like a great signing in that sense with legit first team potential down the road.
Interesting, right back, doesn't seem like our biggest need. (I realize he's not for the first team at the beginning.)Quote:
Originally Posted by Shway
Is there a Giovinco to Inter rumour?
His agent pretty much quashed it. Giovinco loves Toronto
https://www.football-italia.net/1148...inter-bad-move
TFC are the ones not offering anything. Beita really wants to stay, hes loved it here and also has proven himself in the league to be key. Having him back there has allowed some of our young CB like Mavinga/Hagg/Zava to push forward sometimes. hes always there in the back if he isn't running down the plank. Hasler is good replacement but only going forward, Hasler isnt defensive minded compared to Beita but is great going forward. Gooooood Source says TFC want to waste some TAM money.Quote:
Originally Posted by wynne
GIO would never go to Inter, especially being a Juve boy.
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Originally Posted by Yohan
TAM on an Rb?Quote:
Originally Posted by BendItLikeGio
yeah
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Originally Posted by Ossington Mental Youth
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Originally Posted by BendItLikeGio
Highly doubt TFC spends TAM for an RB, and I don't need sources for that.
Wait...they are trying to get this team to 18 deep and want to spend TAM on a RB?
I'll wait to see who they spend it on but that is unusual.
To play devils advocate here...
Beita was on $260k ish and likely wants a raise. So lets say he's in the 300k range if re-signed. Thats a full 300k against the salary budget.
Lets say the sign a RB from abroad. His salary and transfer fee amortized to something like 600k a year. Use 400-450k worth of the TAM to buy the new RB down to 150-200k against the budget and you've replaced Beita and saved some budget space.
Not advocating that's the way to go just that there is a certain logic to doing something like that.
Pirlo played for AC Milan then switched to Juventus. Granted, he was pissed at AC Milan but playing for a rival isn't a definite no no.Quote:
Originally Posted by BendItLikeGio
Yes, I understand that Giovinco has been a Juve supporter since a child.
Just to add to this, with so much TAM floating around, teams are willing to TAM on any position. Seattle spent TAM money on RB Leerdam (who has been phenomenal for them last season) and FC Dallas spent 1.5 mil on a LB. As Areathrasher said, TAM is one way to reduce cap hit and create cap space for other signings. And it makes sense if TFC wants to go 2 deep in every position. And MLS teams are spending more on fullbacks, because so much of overlap flank play in modern football relies on fullbacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Areathrasher
Vanney's 3-5-2 heavily relies on wingbacks. Money has to be spent there to upgrade from Beitashour or Hasler.
That Bulgarian fella Dallas signed was $1.5M?
Sure, but TAM can only be used on a player with a salary at or above the max of about $480,000. Do we pay an RB that much when putting all these pieces together? Sure, the cap hit can be lowered with the TAM, but I doubt we will be giving him that kind of raise.
I swear to god I saw a quote from someone that said FCD signed that Bulgarian dude for 1.5m transfer fee, but I can't find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Areathrasher
It's sustainable if TAM given every year is consistent. Esp if MLS is going to pay for transfer fees, and that factors into cost of a player.Quote:
Originally Posted by Redpunkfiddle