Summer Transfer Window 2011, We've got arab money! Options

[Orange_Hitman]

This thread is to discuss PSG's activity in this summer transfer window.

A brief summary :

Players Sold : Edel (GK, Maccabi), Coupet (GK, Retired), Traore (DC, Free Agent), Makonda (DL/ML, Brest), Makelele (DMC, Retired), Clement (DMC, Saint-Etienne), Sankharé (MC, Dijon), Giuly (MR/FC, Free Agent).

Players Bought : Douchez (GK, Rennes), Sirigu (GK, Palermo), Bisevac (DC, Valenciennes), Matuidi (DMC, Saint-Etienne), Sissokho (DMC/MC, Juventus), Menez (AMR, AS Roma), Pastore (AMC, Palermo), Gameiro (ST, Lorient).

As you can see the focus on this year's transfer window was to fill the gap in the squad caused by a lot of players reaching the end of their contracts or going in to retirement. However, we also managed to grab the signings of none other than the great Argentinian hot prospect Javier Pastore from Palermo, and the ever so lethal up and coming striker Gameiro from Lorient. ()

Most French fans believe that we still need one Left back since Siaka Tiene, most probably the weakest link in the starting 11, will be called up to the African Nations Cup in January without any suitable replacement.

A good all-around midfielder is also welcome to add some depth to the squad, in case some serious injuries occur to Nene or Menez. However JC Bahebeck and Kebano have shown some promise in last year's season and in this summer's test matches and may be up to the task if need be.

In what area do you think we still need to reinforce our squad or do you believe that with the signing of Pastore we would have what it takes, in both depth and quality, to be successful in capturing the Ligue 1 title and compete in both domestic and international cups ?

[Orange_Hitman]

While it is true Berba is somewhat of a diva, but i'd pick him over Hoarau or Erding in a heartbeat.

I have been one of the fiercest defenders of Erding last season but he just doesn't have the skills to help this team achieve its new and improved objectives. And as far as Hoarau goes, same lackluster enthusiasm as Berba on the field, but miles behind talent wise.

This year we will most likely dominate all but 3 games pretty much (Lille, Lyon, Marseille away) and have plenty of ball possession, which is where Berbatov shines best. He won't have to run around chasing the ball, which is something he pretty much hates , but i have no doubt he will be lethal in front of the goal whether it's in creating chances for Gameiro or scoring himself.

One thing that worries me though is that he'd be the first player we've signed this summer that has shown very little enthusiasm in joining us when all others were pretty excited and ready to prove themselves.

Finally if he signs, it would be somewhat of a headache for Kombouare to play Nene-Menez-Pastore-Berba-Gameiro but i think that's a problem he'd rather have than be forced to play with Luyindula, Erding and to a much lesser degree Hoarau which i think can still make a pretty decent season.

[Nova]

While it is true Berba is somewhat of a diva, but i'd pick him over Hoarau or Erding in a heartbeat.

I have been one of the fiercest defenders of Erding last season but he just doesn't have the skills to help this team achieve its new and improved objectives. And as far as Hoarau goes, same lackluster enthusiasm as Berba on the field, but miles behind talent wise.

This year we will most likely dominate all but 3 games pretty much (Lille, Lyon, Marseille away) and have plenty of ball possession, which is where Berbatov shines best. He won't have to run around chasing the ball, which is something he pretty much hates , but i have no doubt he will be lethal in front of the goal whether it's in creating chances for Gameiro or scoring himself.

One thing that worries me though is that he'd be the first player we've signed this summer that has shown very little enthusiasm in joining us when all others were pretty excited and ready to prove themselves.

Finally if he signs, it would be somewhat of a headache for Kombouare to play Nene-Menez-Pastore-Berba-Gameiro but i think that's a problem he'd rather have than be forced to play with Luyindula, Erding and to a much lesser degree Hoarau which i think can still make a pretty decent season.

Same, I'd have no problems playing the games at home in a diamond type 442 formation, with Pastore behind Gameiro and Berba. We know we'll see a lot of the ball in those games so we might as well just go for it and play all for attack.