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Pepe to Barcelona?

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King Binny

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Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo have a huge Pepe Reina story today and claim that he'll likely be going to Barcelona to replace Valdes on a two year deal, with an extended period afterwards where he wouldn't likely to be first choice. Mundo say that Victor Valdes doesn't want to continue until the end of his current contract, which runs until the summer of 2014, and would rather leave the club at the end of this season. They say Barcelona didn't want Valdes to announce publicly that he wasn't going to renew and his decision to ignore that shows how determined he is to leave quickly.

Barcelona are very keen on Liverpool's Pepe Reina because he came through their ranks but they also rate him. thinking that his ability with the ball at his feet would suit their style of play and help ensure a smooth transition after Valdes. It's worth noting that the Catalan press are huge believers of 'what Barcelona want, Barcelona get', so if they reckon Reina is wanted for two years they see little barrier to that happening.

Mundo claim that Reina would be offered a deal which would see him prepare the ground for a younger keeper to come in after him, it could be brought about by a sense of panic. The end of the season is weeks away and Barcelona will want a new keeper as soon as possible if Valdes is so determined to leave in the summer. Reina would be guaranteeed first team football for the first season and probably the second, hence the two year aspect.

Liverpool won't be eager sellers but if it's Reina's dream and Barcelona offer a good fee, Mundo mention just €10m, then they may be prepared to let him go given the service he's provided to the club down the years. The same article also links De Gea but they see him as a more long term solution if things don't work out at Manchester United, seeing as the youngster has just been voted into the PFA Team of the Year then that Barca hope may not come to fruition.

Reina has spoken spoken fondly of Barcelona on several occasions, as has his interview happy father, but he clearly has huge affection for Liverpool and wouldn't leave them in the lurch. A deal which suited all parties, and enabled Brendan Rodgers to bring in a top young goalkeeper, may be a good solution for all involved. Begovic is continually linked with a move and Brendan Rodgers could be tempted to bring in Vorm from his old club Swansea City.
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Show us the money! 10 million euros my arse, he may not be in the best period of his career but it's very difficult to replace a settled, decent, experienced goalkeeper, ask fergie and wenger.
 
he's seems alot more solid of late so i think i'd prefer to go into next season with stability and what we know rather than having a new keeper settling in plus another position to address . But whatever .
 
That's pretty insulting to Pepe who is actually younger than Valdes. I've no doubt that they'll be looking at him if this whole Valdes situation doesn't resolve itself, however would any 30 year old keeper want the insecurity of a two year deal? I think he'd be off like a shot if there wasn't some weird if it was a straight up come and be first choice kinda deal.
 
Binny said:
On a sidenote, I read that he turned in another great performance against Fulham yesterday.
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Yeah but you know that every English keeper we've bought these past few years have turned to shit as soon as they set foot in Merseyside.
I understand why we'd buy him, I even think he's quite good. But to go from Reading to Liverpool to be first choice, is a big step.
 
Binny said:
On a sidenote, I read that he turned in another great performance against Fulham yesterday.
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Yeah, but in their previous game (I forget whom they were playing) he was pants apparently. I'd be OK with him as back-up but would not be happy if he were signed as first choice.
 
keniget said:
That's pretty insulting to Pepe who is actually younger than Valdes. I've no doubt that they'll be looking at him if this whole Valdes situation doesn't resolve itself, however would any 30 year old keeper want the insecurity of a two year deal? I think he'd be off like a shot if there wasn't some weird if it was a straight up come and be first choice kinda deal.
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Exactly.
 
I find it weird how Barca are now treating Valdes.

He used to be shit and they stuck with him.

Now he is actually a pretty good fucking keeper and they only want to offer him short term assurances?
 
I imagine (if it happens) it'll be a small amount of cash plus a one/ a couple of young fringe players (Tello etc)
 
Roopy said:
I find it weird how Barca are now treating Valdes.

He used to be shit and they stuck with him.

Now he is actually a pretty good fucking keeper and they only want to offer him short term assurances?
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What did you read they were offering?

I thought it was the case that Valdes said he no longer wants to stay.
 
Yeah, hes delusional, he thinks he should get parity with the top earners at the club. To be honest hes lucky to still be there at all, mediocre keeper at best. Id take Reina ahead of him any day
 
Big story in mundial deportivo or whatever the fuck its called.

10 mill euros is not enough imho. The way he's picked up his game in recent weeks I'd want him to stay on next season.

So, who do we buy then?
 
Or Leno

Failing that, mignolet would do a job. As would bergovic
 
RedStar said:
Yeah, hes delusional, he thinks he should get parity with the top earners at the club. To be honest hes lucky to still be there at all, mediocre keeper at best. Id take Reina ahead of him any day
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I remember reading somewhere that they were neck and neck as youngsters at Barca, but Pepe left because Valdes kept getting the nod.
 
I like Pepe, and I'd actually like him to stay if we can't get a player like Ter Stegen (we have no chance at Courtois obviously) ... but I wouldn't begrudge him a chance to play for Barca - he'd come full circle. Good luck to him if he goes, and even better luck to him if he stays.
 
Begovic, Ter Stegen, Leno and Sirigu are all good but will probably cost a shitload.

Mignolet doesnt impress me as much these days.

I dont want Vorm or McCarthy.
 
I suspect it will be Vorm.
The sporting Lisbon keeper might be a good shout.
Lisbon need to sell and he is their and national team captain
 
Hansern said:
Begovic, Ter Stegen, Leno and Sirigu are all good but will probably cost a shitload.

Mignolet doesnt impress me as much these days.

I dont want Vorm or McCarthy.
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TBH that's how I see Begovic. Of the two of them I'd sooner sign Mignolet.
 
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