Foreign Dp's For Nycfc

[MikeDatTiger]

NY Post might have jumped the gun perhaps.. They say that he have agreed to sign a deal

Well, yeah. I think the transfer isn't yet free. Once his contract with Atleti is up, then he'll sign/agree officially. But it seems like a done deal.

It would be nice for it to happen before the world cup so ESPN could highlight Villa as a MLS player and help expose the league while so many are watching.

 

[Numz15]

I think Villa is an amazing pick up (if its true). If we get Mix, would he be a DP? or could we get him under the cap?

 

[Scott McCarthy]

Rumor is Mix would be the back up plan to Xavi.

It must be kind of frustrating signing players right now because in a couple months the salary cap rules will definitely be different with the new CBA coming.

which is why, do one signing now, maybe two....then wait and see what happens with the new cap. You just know the Yankees and Manchester City will be in favor of increasing it as much as possible.

 

[Numz15]

I think we should do the following

1. Sign a big Name (Lampard, Villa, Cole, ect)
2. Sign a big or up and comming US international (Zusi, Mix, Johannson)
3. Sign a solid defender/goal keeper

fill the rest of the squad with quality MLS knowledgeable players, and solid squad players with European back rounds. Throw in a few City u21's, and boom we have a squad.

 

[Section1Guy]

I really want us to get Meara if left unprotected.... he's an MLS quality goalie for sure. He's Westchester born and bred, Bronx educated through HS and college. It's perfect.

 

[kun]

Dillon Powers would be a good signing if we could sign him under the cap. Also maybe Marvell Wynne?

Doubt they'd be available though.

 

[kun]

As for DPs, I reckon Lamps and Villa are all but done. I heard someone mention Jeremy Menez the other day, still only 27, super pacey, two footed and on a free. Would be a great third DP.

And as for loanees, I've heard Thierry Ambrose and/or Godsway Donyoh will be off to NYC. Ambrose is a French striker and was our u18s top scorer and was playing in our reserves by the end of the season. Donyoh is also a striker and was out on loan in Sweden I think.

 

[TonyM]

What would you think of David Pizzaro next? He did well for Man City a couple of seasons ago, is 34, going to the WC as far as I'm aware with Chile...

Or Gareth Barry who was fantastic for Everton this season?

Both deep players though.

Seems to me that you need tippy tappers though like Xavi. Tppytappiness is critical to the new City style.

 

[Falastur]

What would you think of David Pizzaro next? He did well for Man City a couple of seasons ago, is 34, going to the WC as far as I'm aware with Chile...

Or Gareth Barry who was fantastic for Everton this season?

Both deep players though.

Seems to me that you need tippy tappers though like Xavi. Tppytappiness is critical to the new City style.

Both decent options, but there must be a number of better choices around, at least than Pizarro. Also, there's nothing necessarily to say that the team has to be stocked with old MCFC alumni to get the same play-style in use. I would be far from disappointed if Barry came (although there's not been any of the old rumours, so it seems like he's not a candidate) but I feel like there are better options out there if you look further away.

 

[Kjbert]

On a year to year basis, the skill level and product are vastly improved. There are still some teams I would refuse to watch, but you can tune into a Sounders, Timbers, Dynamo, Sporting KC game and it doesn't matter who they are playing - it's quality.

 

[BxLio91]

What's Wes Sneijder up to? You guys think he'd come here?

 

[kun]

What's Wes Sneijder up to? You guys think he'd come here?

He's playing at Galatasaray at the moment, at 29 he's still a fantastic player.
According to transfermarkt his contract runs out in June 2016 and he's been heavily linked with Man United, so it's unlikely he'd be willin to move to the MLS in my opinion.

 

[Buz23]

http://www.empireofsoccer.com/alberto-gilardino-interested-26312/

In a broadcast on SportItalia TV, reporter Michele Criscitiello broke news that 31-year-old strikerAlberto Gilardino would not be returning to either Genoa or his loan team Bologna next season. After being snubbed by the Italian National Team, Gilardino has opened up his options for a future club team.

He and his agent are weighing two possibilities; the chance to play in China or the opportunity to join New York City FC.

His former national team coach, Marcello Lippi, currently manages Guangzhou Evergrande F.C. in the Chinese Super League. The two are said to be in constant contact. It is Lippi’s hope that Gilardino joins Evergrande, reuniting the Genoa striker with former teammate Alessandro Diamanti up top.

Guangzhou have won three straight Super League titles, offering Gilardino familiarity and a winning atmosphere if he chooses to live the experience of playing in China’s developing football league.

New York City FC would offer a different challenge altogether. The fledgling franchise is set to begin play March of 2015, and have already acquired 32-year-old Spanish striker David Villa. The pairing of Gilardino and Villa would immediately be one of the deadliest combinations in MLS.

SportItalia, along with news outlet Il Secolo XIX, say Gilardino would have a great interest in moving to the United States to help build the newest MLS franchise.

In both cases, family concerns would play a major part in guiding his future. Gilardino’s wife is close friends with Diamanti’s spouse, and Gilardino himself has strong ties with Lippi, making China a comfortable change of atmosphere. On the other hand, Secolo XIX reports family interests would also guide his decision to come to New York, particularly the chance to bring his daughter stateside to “learn English” and experience life in the City.

It would not be the first time Gilardino has been linked to an MLS side. A strongly rumored $9.5 million transfer during the winter window was reported that would have seen the Italian striker join Toronto FC. That never came to pass.




Not seen it posted anywhere....but that would be some forward line!

 

[BxLio91]

http://nycfcforums.com/index.php?th...-player-name-to-nycfc-rumor-thread.684/page-5

 

[Andy]

Two forwards as DP.. I doubt it really

 

[SebastianBlue]

Two forwards as DP.. I doubt it really

Yes. Quite a lot of eggs to be in one basket.

 

[sbrylski]

Two forwards and Lampard (or similar DP central midfielder), and then focus our efforts on the back line and outside mids in the drafts and via loans from MCFC. That doesn't seem like a bad plan. Could win a lot of games 3-1 and 3-2 that way and have two strikers push for 20 goals.

 

[Trone]

Also if you listen to Reyna one of the many reasons they love villa is his versatility. Doesn't have to be a striker