^ And Vasquez wasn't a DP. I'm fine paying TAM for 30-31 y.o. Europeans. You'll probably get at least 2 years out of them at value for money.
Portugal is #3 in the world and TFC can afford a lot of their players and pretty much any player playing in Portugal.
Unrelated, if I was GM, which I am completely unqualified for I'd be scouting players aged 18-19 attached to the worlds best clubs, who are too old for academy but not in first team. These clubs spend tens of millions a year on player identification, youth contracts, and development. Why not let their money do all the work and we just buy the world grade prospect for a fraction of what they may be worth.
I think we should be more active loaning young players to Europe. Let them get some development there and improve them to get to the first team more credibly.
Exactly. That was my FIFA strategy, buy cheap but promising players, but unrealistic in real life. What could work is getting those type of players on 1-2 year loans, not a long-term solution by any means, but may have players of the same impact as those 33-35 former big name stars at a fraction of the cost, not to mention building relationships with Euro teams if every year they send a couple of those types of players
Developing players is also a business. Only a small percentage of them will make the first team full-time, it would be naive to think the big boys aren't looking to entertain offers on an up and coming prospects. Selling young talent is an important economic measure for many clubs...like it's a major part of their ROI strategy.
@nonc So your suggesting that we use YDP slots on these type of players. Remember you can only use so much TAM (transfer fees count towards the player salary) to buy down a DP.
The reality is European elite young players stay in Europe, especially if they're from a big club. MLS isn't there yet where we are with getting South American young talent.
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
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Still no news? 3 weeks away from camp. Starting to get restless
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Manning said he wants 2 starters, and also 2 more bench guys to push our depth to 18 strong players. I’m assuming the 2 starters will be TAM signings. I really think you underestimate how much money was given to teams this off season. And if you want to beat the best Mexican teams, you need upgrade when ever you get a chance.
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Don't forget, this team don't leak anymore.
E.g. How many people knew Vasquez was being seriously considered (including a visit here) the winter Seba was signed?
Prices tend to get cheaper after winter European transfer window
“Years have gone by and I’ve finally learned to accept myself for who I am: a beggar for good football.
I go about the world, hand outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’
And when good football happens, I give thanks for the miracle and I don’t give a damn which team or country performs it.”
-Eduardo Galeano
I have to admit I am starting to get more concerned, little by little, with every day that goes by without any transfer talk. Teams like Atlanta and LAFC are making serious moves. Other Eastern Conference teams are actively involved in making moves as well. Seems like every day I am hearing transfer rumours for every team except ours. I know we have a great team already in place, but please tell me we are going to be taking advantage of that TAM money!
20 ish days until camp opens. 40ish days until CCL. Plenty of time especially given how now, for the most part, TFC signings get announced without much prior rumors.
But yea, i'd like a few juicy links to tide me over
You kids are so impatient. Bez is not an idiot. Trust Bez to make the right signing at right price.
Mavinga didn't sign until end of jan last yr. Vasquez late Feb.
I doubt Bez is going to pay inflated prize during jan transfer window with clubs and agents driving up the price.
The MLS international transfer window opens Feb 14, not Jan 1 like in Europe. Also something to keep in mind for international transfers
you can still agree and announce deals. You just cant register the incoming player ITC until the window opens.
Would someone like Glen Johnson be a good signing? Talented, experienced RB coming to the end of his contract. Heard West Brom might be interested though. He'd start on our team for sure