In reply to: Mane apparently has a German agent. posted by G.K.Chesterton
Look I’m tired of Salah dragging it out. And I’m sure that Liverpool are not offering his “market” rate. But unlike Mane, there’s nowhere else for Salah to go. Especially if Lewandowski goes to Barca.
He might stay, but I'm not sure he's willing to accept what Liverpool are willing to offer. I also think a free transfer opens up possibilities. I'm also not sure Lewandowski eliminates Salah. I don't know what that would do to their finances, but I think the Dembélé situation is something to take into account more. My bet:
Hell Newcastle can probably buy him now.
He desperately wants to win the Ballon dOr.
And his window to do that is getting smaller and smaller. His issue is that the club which gives him the best chance is also the club with the least amount of money to offer.
I’m just curious. Liverpool aside which 2 clubs do you think offer him the best shot at winning it?
Because I think City would offer him a great shot, but that's not realistic. We also know Bayern isn't a realistic possibility, but I think they would offer him a great shot. That essentially leaves Madrid and Barcelona.
PSG is a third, but he'd really have to go bonkers to overshadow Messi. I think Messi would take shine away even if he put up numbers equal to his best at Liverpool. He'd have to go above that and win UCL to win it at PSG. Also, I'm not sure if they consider Messi as their right winger, but I'm sure they'd try to make it work if they could get him.
Barca would be one. Madrid would be another and that’s a big emotional step to take I suspect.