12 Jul 2013 18:55:13
There is loads of talk about a certain Thiago and the will he won't he sign for us shananagans. People talk like if he does decide to go to Bayern then we will wither and die.

Well there is another young spanish midfielder who personally I think would suit us better than Thiago who we could still swoop for.

His name is Koke, many of you will have heard of him. Less of you will know too much about him. I'm sure if you were to ask the Moon he would sing this young mans praises. He has been one of Atletico Madrids best players this season. Whether he's been asked to play as a DM a CM a AM or even on the flank he has been superb.

His vision is excellent, and as you would expect his passing and technique are also top notch. Yet he is much more physical than most spanish midfielders and is happy to get stuck in and won't be phased by rough treatment. As a result I think he would be much better suited to being part of a two man midfield than Thiago.

What do you guys think of Koke?

1.) 12 Jul 2013
Personally, I prefer Pepsi

2.) 12 Jul 2013
A better prospect would be keisuke Honda.
m. h

3.) 12 Jul 2013
Hi Shappy

I think Koke would be okey!
Okey cokey.

Pedroknight

4.) 12 Jul 2013
I will prefer Oliver Torres if we can't get Thiago. But none of them are available, so no point building our hopes up.

Deeps.

5.) 12 Jul 2013
Could be great, but your plan has one quite glaring flaw, he's at athletico, he would need to be at mufc for him to make a difference in our midfield but he isn't and he won't be at the end of this window, i'm sorry mate this isn't an attack I just cheesed off, and find it pointless debating the pro's of talented midfielders that aren't going to be. plying their greatnesss at my club, other than that its a good idea :-|

6.) 12 Jul 2013
I would have him over Gundogan.

I think that is all I need to say.

7.) 12 Jul 2013
Not seen him Shappy, but you're doing a good job of selling him to me!

One question: does he like KFC or Burger King? Seems like our only selling point these days ;)

8.) 12 Jul 2013
I actually really like Koke and he is a very talented footballer with great vision. He would cost around £11-14 million imo and would partner Carrick very well.

9.) 12 Jul 2013
What happened to Sergio Canales? Was he not supposed to become an incredible player at some point?

Some of this Tiago panic has been incredibly over the top today

10.) 12 Jul 2013
Hi shappy, haven't seen much of koke, so thanks for the info, if what you say is true, then perhaps your right about him being more suited for us, being more physical and all, perhaps why thiago wasn't a DM target ( if that is indeed the case) I think a more physical player would partner Carrick more suitably than one who relies to heavily on technical ability. I don't think Carrick would be able to protect thiago very well when he's being bullied by the strong midfielders such as yaya, and Fellaini ( who I'm personally not sure on yet). In any case while I will be dissappointed if we don't sign thiago, then I'm glad to hear there are other midfielders who would still fit the bill.

Jase

11.) 12 Jul 2013
Oh I forgot to mention that I really like Mario Suarez to as a defensive midfielder on the cheap.

12.) 12 Jul 2013
He is a very good player indeed I can back that up, problem is could we lure him away from athletico? Would they sell another first team player this window?
CTR

13.) 12 Jul 2013
Very good post I was goung to mention his name a couple of days ago. was 1 of athleticos stand out players last season and I actually didn't realise how young he was until he appeared at the u21 tournament. I for one woyld be very happy with him. however I was going to suggest him as an alternative to strootman ( who I don't rate) i'd still want thiago ahead of all the names mentioned this summer

vinny

14.) 12 Jul 2013
I love coke.

15.) 13 Jul 2013
12 Jul 2013 23:54:38
I knew there would be more than one joke made. Lol. I think he could be lured away from Madrid. We could send agent DDG to sell the club to him, especially as they are both Atletico boys. He wouldn't come cheap though, probably at least 20m if not closer to 25m. But those in Spain really think this boy could be something special, he's like a hybrid of Xavi and Busquets.

I'd still like to see and out and out DM signed as well, but then I feel no matter who else we sign for midfield one of them needs to be a true DM.

But if Thiago is going to move to Bayern then Koke imo isn't a step down in quality but a sideways step instead.

16.) 13 Jul 2013
A lot of you like koke and the moon rates him but does any of our scouts from Man Utd? Have they been watching him?, maybe one you could write a dossier on him and drop it off or email it to the Eon training centre at Carrington?.