[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@NealGardner_](/creator/twitter/NealGardner_) "The longer this window goes the clearer I am that Rashford is the best option for us. In a market where guys like Elanga are fetching upwards of 60m hes a bargain"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945175346476642513) 2025-07-15 17:35:16 UTC 164.6K followers, 235.8K engagements "@phestiphe Thats the same thing. 7m net =14m gross"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946957527998251473) 2025-07-20 15:37:02 UTC 164.5K followers, 36.5K engagements "Has there even been some major setback with the stadium construction or did Laporta and Co just give VERY optimistic timelines"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946237865970573650) 2025-07-18 15:57:21 UTC 164.6K followers, 119.2K engagements "Pretty cool tower I think I found a hidden gem"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946133073952956842) 2025-07-18 09:00:56 UTC 164.4K followers, 64.7K engagements "Incredibly frustrating man. Miss the Camp Nou to so bloody much"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947675813903470942) 2025-07-22 15:11:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 75.9K engagements "@iMiaSanMia You beat us fair and square fellas. Enjoy Diaz"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946564205219291606) 2025-07-19 13:34:06 UTC 164.6K followers, 108.5K engagements "@GbemiSijuade1 He does not need to be world class. Football isnt world class or bust. Hes an exceptional squad player. Versatile non-problematic and consistently hard working. You certainly get far worse players for 55m in this economy"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947226126293602526) 2025-07-21 09:24:20 UTC 164.6K followers, 6662 engagements "Marcus Rashford is a high impact confidence player and Hansi Flick does really well with this archetype. Think Raphinha and Ferran for example. Truth is Rashford couldnt wish for a better environment and I wholeheartedly believe he thrives at Bara"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946629399400661471) 2025-07-19 17:53:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 133.2K engagements "He was balling out in Europe a full two years ago there was absolutely no way we signed him to sit in the 4th tier not even pro football. Hell be a part of the squad Im sure"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946491501514760509) 2025-07-19 08:45:12 UTC 164.6K followers, 112.1K engagements "I couldnt possibly have more respect for Flick. Hes had to deal with so much BS since coming up but never once has he complained. Quite the contrary. Im not sure any other manager in world football wouldve done a job like this with practically zero financial backing"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945887349637787970) 2025-07-17 16:44:31 UTC 164.5K followers, 103.9K engagements "Joan Garcia for 25m + Rashford on loan is extremely good business cant fault it one bit. The journey to get here couldnt be more frustrating though 😂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946564853977776409) 2025-07-19 13:36:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 135.8K engagements "@marcofcb01 Easily. Odd thing about Spurs is I REALLY like their squad. Loads of potential and I think Frank might just be perfect for them"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946987224769425894) 2025-07-20 17:35:02 UTC 164.5K followers, 4368 engagements "The two most important signings any club can make: X. A great manager. X. A great sporting director. Nail both and success is inevitable"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945155479824396576) 2025-07-15 16:16:20 UTC 164.5K followers, 192.2K engagements "Maybe the club finally realises no ones going to join without registration guarantees. 🤷♂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945076157826646435) 2025-07-15 11:01:08 UTC 164.4K followers, 110.6K engagements "Without getting into the tedious Messi/Ronaldo debates this is nuts when you think about it. Messis game is soooo much more than goal-scoring yet he finds himself as the most prolific goalscorer possibly ever. As if its a casual side quest"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946923835028385793) 2025-07-20 13:23:09 UTC 164.6K followers, 263.4K engagements "Risk/reward considered Rashford is genuinely the best market opportunity for us. So glad it took a financial reality check for us to finally figure it out"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946555791164735718) 2025-07-19 13:00:40 UTC 164.6K followers, 228.9K engagements "Madrid medias probably even funnier than the Catalan media"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947948701281837099) 2025-07-23 09:15:36 UTC 164.6K followers, 183.3K engagements "@LH44FCB Damn never heard of it. Nice place"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945769086132064404) 2025-07-17 08:54:35 UTC 164.4K followers, 3823 engagements "People talk about Rashford like hes some mid XX YO way past his prime the man literally produced a 30-goal season two years ago. AND hes playing for the best attacking coach on the planet - someone who even managed to reinvigorate Ferran Torres"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947021869233639722) 2025-07-20 19:52:42 UTC 164.6K followers, 186.8K engagements "I think eko has the highest ceiling of any striker not named Erling Haaland"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946327287722315960) 2025-07-18 21:52:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 137.9K engagements "Officially the second best number XX in Spain"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947730642932043857) 2025-07-22 18:49:07 UTC 164.6K followers, 235.9K engagements "@Ebenezer092 Lewandowski was XX when he signed for us and Kanes game will age even better. Hes quite obviously set up to score boatloads of goals even until his late 30s. Youve always got to assess the context of a player/profile. I bet he scores 30+ goals until 36-37"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947193186570371412) 2025-07-21 07:13:27 UTC 164.6K followers, 4870 engagements "Based purely on current level is De Paul the best midfielder MLS has ever signed"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947825838348767245) 2025-07-23 01:07:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 2554 engagements "Dumfries is a transformative right-back. Hes one of the best deep runners around and this system is catered toward maximising those profiles. Him and Lamine on the same flank Ridiculous potential. And thats without going into the much needed physicality he adds. As for Kounde I continue to believe hed be great at CB. Will not justify this opinion to fans who dont care to do their own research"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946605687334977916) 2025-07-19 16:18:56 UTC 164.6K followers, 82K engagements "@GerrySmith0 Diaz is literally a hybrid lol"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946994055113511003) 2025-07-20 18:02:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 15.3K engagements "Ridiculous market opportunity but of course wed rather spend the summer chasing a 29YO Luis Diaz with an asking price of 100m"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945228626678403152) 2025-07-15 21:06:59 UTC 164.4K followers, 254.5K engagements "He knew exactly what he was doing quoting this today"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946578318523846741) 2025-07-19 14:30:11 UTC 164.6K followers, 309.4K engagements "Not disrespectful but unnecessary. I think this space is already toxic enough and associating one of our most important players with negativity is misplaced. I value consistency and reliability very highly. James is unreliable with his fitness Trent is vulnerable defensively Dumfries is more a wingback even Hakimi has his odd lapses. These are the best itw and none are perfect. In that sense I dont use Koundes lack of offensive prowess as a huge negative especially given everything else he offers. Truth is its a position thing and the bar is admittedly lower at RB"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947978253760909405) 2025-07-23 11:13:02 UTC 164.6K followers, 1087 engagements "This is a generational hate watch man. Were privileged"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1943031438347243860) 2025-07-09 19:36:09 UTC 164.6K followers, 756.1K engagements "This makes absolutely no sense lol. Theyre transferring him to their own team"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946242116658606569) 2025-07-18 16:14:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 129.3K engagements "How are we still even linked to this bloke Contacts with agents for what Youve got to be a different level of deluded to think Liverpool would sell for LESS"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946476352867029068) 2025-07-19 07:45:00 UTC 164.6K followers, 87.1K engagements "@RamaanshJ36261 What No obviously not lol. He wouldnt cost 120m. I meant Id rather sign an older cheaper striker than drop 120m+ on some of these younger guys"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947192003399193006) 2025-07-21 07:08:45 UTC 164.6K followers, 5973 engagements "14m gross is steep tbh how are we registering him Thought hed have taken a bigger pay cut"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946946095277314219) 2025-07-20 14:51:36 UTC 164.6K followers, 305.6K engagements "@Thr0wawayFCB Yeah but I mean we got VERY close with Olmo. And hes on less than Rashford btw"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946951985158377698) 2025-07-20 15:15:00 UTC 164.6K followers, 20.4K engagements "That 2022 transfer window was one we simply could not afford to get wrong Laporta *literally* risked it all. And thankfully he nailed it"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945163849637732661) 2025-07-15 16:49:35 UTC 164.6K followers, 291.4K engagements "Alvarez may be proven but I dont find the proof very appealing. He isnt someone whos going to lead a line and consistently give you world class output. Hes always been a player who works best alongside another striker a pretty classic second striker. Its obvious with how passively he attacks the box. More reliant on his ball-striking than instinct. Which is fine great even (for Atleti) but not exactly a 120m+ profile. And best believe Atleti will not let him go"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947194028875026857) 2025-07-21 07:16:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 9511 engagements "Been around Asia and can safely say coconut rice very underrated. Better than Jasmin Basmati and Declan imo"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947579133367881899) 2025-07-22 08:47:04 UTC 164.6K followers, 292.7K engagements "Hes played EIGHT () full games in the past month at XX and they want him to take part in some meaningless gimmick Genuinely absurd"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947590544882037037) 2025-07-22 09:32:25 UTC 164.6K followers, 548.6K engagements "One of the best singings weve ever made easily so"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945058765008519471) 2025-07-15 09:52:01 UTC 164.4K followers, 124.3K engagements "@jdeposicion True but I feel like pro refs/decision makers in administrative positions should at least conceal their allegiances. Posting pictures like these (which look pretty recent) just opens you up to A LOT of scrutiny"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947390789102993740) 2025-07-21 20:18:39 UTC 164.6K followers, 15.1K engagements "Now compare this to how we sold Kospo 🤦♂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947377870718046306) 2025-07-21 19:27:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 190.6K engagements "Its about time he actually brings us a good player owes us big time after bloody Joao Felix"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945579309181341932) 2025-07-16 20:20:29 UTC 164.6K followers, 153.4K engagements "If you had to invest stocks in one player to skyrocket next season whod you pick I have a very clear name in mind"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1942703501903343921) 2025-07-08 21:53:03 UTC 164.6K followers, 345.6K engagements "Crazy how fast weve got this done. Wasnt even (publicly) a thing literally XX hours ago"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947015892715634952) 2025-07-20 19:28:57 UTC 164.6K followers, 116.8K engagements "Remove the Luis Diaz part and this would be more accurate"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945125894785278012) 2025-07-15 14:18:46 UTC 164.4K followers, 249K engagements "Miami become infinitely better. Hes everything they need in that midfield crazy signing"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945501573578375287) 2025-07-16 15:11:35 UTC 164.5K followers, 122.3K engagements "Deco took the slander to heart and delivered a near perfect deal fair bloody play 😂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946584229720289407) 2025-07-19 14:53:40 UTC 164.6K followers, 249.7K engagements "Football Twitter operates in a vacuum of extremes. A player is either world class or a flop grossly overrated or infuriatingly underrated - balance is boring and dismissed. The result then is a space so detached from reality perspective doesnt stand a chance"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947267017725087810) 2025-07-21 12:06:50 UTC 164.6K followers, 49.1K engagements "Rashford deal pros: 30m buy option. Very fair. No loan fee. Perfect. No obligations. Cons: 14m salary. Registration Penalty clauses (unconfirmed). Thoughts on the real"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946948948268056855) 2025-07-20 15:02:56 UTC 164.6K followers, 120.3K engagements "We have A LOT of great ones. Raphinha Lewandowski Rashford Lamine Olmo Fermin its a big deal"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947568704935628988) 2025-07-22 08:05:37 UTC 164.6K followers, 69K engagements "Just hit me Rashford in a World Cup year The world aint ready 😉"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946656172112564304) 2025-07-19 19:39:33 UTC 164.6K followers, 297.2K engagements "This is actually wild. No idea what couldve possibly prompt such a meltdown but Ive lost respect for Luis Enrique here"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944507817748217970) 2025-07-13 21:22:45 UTC 164.3K followers, 441K engagements "Griezmann just isnt in the same tier as any of these"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946163093849153742) 2025-07-18 11:00:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 252.1K engagements "The club must know something we dont because how are we registering him"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946951202065011011) 2025-07-20 15:11:53 UTC 164.6K followers, 344.8K engagements "@SboneloFCB I can assure you I wouldnt care in the slightest if Ronaldo decided not to show up for a Saudi all star lol"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947597891603759282) 2025-07-22 10:01:36 UTC 164.6K followers, 29.1K engagements "This isnt the diss you think it is. The difference between truly great strikers and the rest is volume. Its not about missing opportunities its about being positioned to get those opportunities in the first place. Thats literally the hardest part of the job"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946874264843592156) 2025-07-20 10:06:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 94.9K engagements "The reason I rate players like Xavi Simons and Desire Doue so highly aside from their obvious quality is their tactical versatility. The modern game mandates Swiss Army knife profiles more than ever before. Players who can cover a wide range of positions without a significant drop in quality and invaluable"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947704142191050953) 2025-07-22 17:03:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 89K engagements "Fans of other big PL clubs getting mad about Liverpools spending"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946860865069666735) 2025-07-20 09:12:55 UTC 164.6K followers, 120.4K engagements "Who has the best ball-striking in our squad"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947567278545113129) 2025-07-22 07:59:57 UTC 164.6K followers, 605.6K engagements "@tomwebby92 So youre saying being the face of the league mandates prioritising a gimmick game over the actual league Come on mate"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947596020436578534) 2025-07-22 09:54:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 4906 engagements "Simons is financially not possible this summer but Romano cant stop talking about Diaz to Bara whod cost even more. Make it make sense"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946233691891495321) 2025-07-18 15:40:46 UTC 164.4K followers, 96.3K engagements "@kevvwill Wild. Didnt the club say the construction company owed us 1m a day for every day delayed What was that about"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947405573672014236) 2025-07-21 21:17:24 UTC 164.6K followers, 19.6K engagements "I want to talk about the state of the striker market and why its becoming increasingly daunting. To start if you dont wish to read allat the essence of what Im going to expand on is that I believe its better safer and potentially more productive to sign older strikers. See historically the idea with investing young was this: inherent the risks of signing a player in development but do so for cheaper than a guarantee - the established goal machines. Thats no longer the case largely because the market landscape is very different. As we know one good season is all it takes for a player to be"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947190791601823744) 2025-07-21 07:03:56 UTC 164.6K followers, 138.3K engagements "This makes no sense its almost laughable. Raphinha was the top scorer top assist provider and finished with the most goal contributions in the comps history. What exactly is the criteria here"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1929193579303297499) 2025-06-01 15:09:26 UTC 164.6K followers, 7.5M engagements "Logged on YouTube to see Lamines extension and XX% of the comments are just DecoOut 😂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945514152107327924) 2025-07-16 16:01:34 UTC 164.4K followers, 155.6K engagements "Lovely team selection. Como are a joy to watch and best believe theyll come to play. Very fun game"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947598368424734787) 2025-07-22 10:03:30 UTC 164.6K followers, 75.3K engagements "Next years world cup is going to be pure magic. I just know this freak will be up for it"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946838631290683405) 2025-07-20 07:44:34 UTC 164.6K followers, 100.2K engagements "Last season: Rejected by Nico signed a La Masia grad instead. This season: Rejected by Nico again Im sensing a pattern lol"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945841114063438235) 2025-07-17 13:40:48 UTC 164.4K followers, 143.5K engagements "People like this deserve Semedo and Roberto. The amount of negative I see on here toward one of our best most exciting squads is absolutely baffling"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947970811115270451) 2025-07-23 10:43:27 UTC 164.6K followers, 87.9K engagements "At this rate hell make his debut before they announce him lol"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947557213893206276) 2025-07-22 07:19:58 UTC 164.6K followers, 523.3K engagements "Anyone remember Xtratime and Bara Forums You had to be there man"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947639864218030119) 2025-07-22 12:48:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 95.3K engagements "Ok. Good things are happening. Feels nice"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947747323444105486) 2025-07-22 19:55:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 96.1K engagements "Wow so Pedro Fernandez won the race ahead of Jan Virgili. Not surprised hes something special. Very glad to see the Guille and Toni as well. Flick clearly sees their potential. And Jorre All in all love this list"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947258818016010553) 2025-07-21 11:34:15 UTC 164.6K followers, 148.1K engagements "He had an impact going forward sure but lets not get it twisted: Martin was EASILY our biggest liability even in his so called best match. What does that tell you"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945353361634812295) 2025-07-16 05:22:38 UTC 164.6K followers, 176.7K engagements "Meanwhile poorol Fonseca got suspended for X months for shouting at an official"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944680496538976726) 2025-07-14 08:48:55 UTC 164.5K followers, 101.1K engagements "Wirtz Ekitike Frimpong Kerkez AND potentially Rodrygo Bloody hell"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947678332579193197) 2025-07-22 15:21:15 UTC 164.6K followers, 124.9K engagements "Everything requires balance and nuance. Heres a truth I think needs to be said. Were in a far better position than when Laporta and Co took over on the field and also financially. Even the signings for the most part have been very solid - gotta give them credit where its due. I did NOT expect us to be this competitive this fast. No one did. At the same time I feel were continually mislead. I say frequently but Id much rather be told a truth I dont want to hear than a lie I do. Thats really my main (and only) gripe with this board"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944738970224484472) 2025-07-14 12:41:16 UTC 164.4K followers, 113.9K engagements "If he stays in similar shape I have zero doubts that Messi will play a big role in next years World Cup. Age can take away his PnP but almost everything else remains"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944400875788943689) 2025-07-13 14:17:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 132.1K engagements "Why are Bayern not looking into Rodrygo Literally the best most obvious signing they could make"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946993550144729165) 2025-07-20 18:00:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 272.3K engagements "Our backline is definitely the weakest part of this squad but I find people exaggerating just how weak it is. Cubarsi Balde and Kounde are literally three of the best in their position Joan Garcia is very solid and Inigos coming off a stellar year. At their best Araujo and Christensen are unquestionably valuable profiles too and Erics proven a reliable backup. Id like some fullback depth but were absolutely in a good place and theres enough quality in there even for those big CL nights"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946886577428599295) 2025-07-20 10:55:06 UTC 164.6K followers, 158.2K engagements "Rashfords going to be a top X earner at the club"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946956721781694663) 2025-07-20 15:33:49 UTC 164.6K followers, 513.3K engagements "Hes pretty much an Isak clone. 80m is hefty but I think hed feast at Liverpool"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945808056190910774) 2025-07-17 11:29:26 UTC 164.4K followers, 80.5K engagements "All in all still happy with the Rashford deal. If we do sign him permanently those wages will obviously have to be negotiated down but for a year its not the end of the world. No long term jeopardy either way"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946972865695514685) 2025-07-20 16:37:58 UTC 164.6K followers, 112.7K engagements "Im not construction expert so correct me if Im wrong but this looks nowhere near ready. Very unlikely we get back in my September no"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947404777857614037) 2025-07-21 21:14:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 258.5K engagements "I think Vitinha has developed tremendously but Id argue hes not even the midfielder in his team let alone in the entire world. The Pedri comparisons are not it"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944671078233825428) 2025-07-14 08:11:29 UTC 164.6K followers, 347.7K engagements "@Hao1019 His numbers in the Prem: Season 1: X goals X assists Season 2: X goals X assists Season 3: X goals X assists Season 4: XX goals X assists Hes had one good output season in four years and even that was just alright"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945549576133644461) 2025-07-16 18:22:20 UTC 164.5K followers, 7333 engagements "Im confident well eventually sign him and what a signing itll be. PROPER winger"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946670476505272526) 2025-07-19 20:36:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 114.2K engagements "@ProjectBlaugra1 We dont need a starting LW Rashford isnt coming to be an undisputed starter. Its a depth signing"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946973301370425754) 2025-07-20 16:39:42 UTC 164.5K followers, 3936 engagements "@rajsinghchohan Agreed which is why Id much rather take a punt on Rashford (ideally on loan) or someone like Malick Fofana than go and massively overpay for Diaz. Bara dont really even need an instant starter"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945548900703850903) 2025-07-16 18:19:39 UTC 164.4K followers, 20K engagements "To be clear: Rashford is best utilised as a wide threat isolated with space to exploit. Hes still a top 1v1 threat + carrier. And yes the flanks are where he adds the most value not centrally"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947044850278203728) 2025-07-20 21:24:01 UTC 164.6K followers, 89K engagements "@lachlan_olofsen @tomwebby92 What are you on about Hes employed by Inter Miami and thats obviously who he prioritises"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947593930549432801) 2025-07-22 09:45:52 UTC 164.6K followers, 1511 engagements "I usually couldnt care less about shirt numbers but the XX at Bara is perhaps the only exception. Its a legacy of excellence. Lamine #10 this just feels right"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945533634922123714) 2025-07-16 17:18:59 UTC 164.6K followers, 96.9K engagements "Why are no clubs interested in Lautaro Martinez Is it now unfashionable to sign established players with a proven track record in their absolute prime"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947060338324635839) 2025-07-20 22:25:33 UTC 164.6K followers, 562.6K engagements "Why is it so hard for certain PL pundits to realise that just because United is currently a cesspit for footballers doesnt mean its the same everywhere else Not saying Rashford will XXX% come good but its a COMPLETELY different environment - a much better one"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947161018922398177) 2025-07-21 05:05:38 UTC 164.3K followers, 9013 engagements "Yeah City are back. Imagine thinking the greatest tactical mind the game has ever produced wouldnt figure it out. Inevitable"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1938336955487457567) 2025-06-26 20:41:57 UTC 164.6K followers, 2.8M engagements "@najaf47183 These are the players you wanted us to spend 100m on btw. Talking about X good season is very funny in this context"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947227125213167772) 2025-07-21 09:28:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 9711 engagements "Ill be honest 63m is pretty decent given how ridiculously inflated the striker market is. Not a big fan of Gykeres but hard to go wrong at that price"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947651730864267669) 2025-07-22 13:35:32 UTC 164.6K followers, 93.6K engagements "Luka Vuskovic is an incredible talent been saying so since I first watched him about two years ago. Spurs found a gem. (We were linked btw wouldve been a stellar long term LCB)"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946983111671349651) 2025-07-20 17:18:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 201.4K engagements "Baena Cardoso Ruggeri Almada and now Pubill. Very very interesting transfer window"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947722064841883781) 2025-07-22 18:15:01 UTC 164.6K followers, 159.7K engagements "Marcus Rashford in a nutshell. Notice anything"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1943596822934818969) 2025-07-11 09:02:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 577.9K engagements "@killsh0tx In every world. What do you think ball striking is Thats literally one of his standout attributes"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947569528940253381) 2025-07-22 08:08:54 UTC 164.6K followers, 4117 engagements "The disrespect Ferran still gets within this fanbase is baffling to me. See it everyday"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947225300083118338) 2025-07-21 09:21:03 UTC 164.6K followers, 167.9K engagements "What would constitute a successful season for him"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947909882738606581) 2025-07-23 06:41:21 UTC 164.6K followers, 168.3K engagements "If theres one position in football you can justify overspending on right now its strikers. The market is bleak and the truly great options are worth whatever it takes. 90m for Ekitike is A LOT but it doesnt really matter because hes one of the best options on the market"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946914943930163671) 2025-07-20 12:47:49 UTC 164.6K followers, 78K engagements "Were the first club Liverpool turn to when they need to fund a shiny new toy lol"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945027545591611754) 2025-07-15 07:47:58 UTC 164.4K followers, 111.7K engagements "All of this striker chatter made me have a peak at Lewandowskis numbers WTF 😂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946944063178956817) 2025-07-20 14:43:31 UTC 164.6K followers, 275.5K engagements "The amount of transitional threats we have is crazy man. Combine that with some of the best passers itw and its a wrap"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947419896276783542) 2025-07-21 22:14:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 167.2K engagements "Less than 5m Not the end of the world. Im still hoping Rashford justifies spending 30m on him hes definitely good enough"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947362289818210397) 2025-07-21 18:25:24 UTC 164.6K followers, 90.1K engagements "Do you have faith Lewandowski can produce a 30-35 goal season again"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945787251344187419) 2025-07-17 10:06:46 UTC 164.6K followers, 157.8K engagements "@tomwebby92 Facing consequences is fine. He isnt above the laws of the league. I am responding to the backlash hes receiving for choosing not to show up which to me is perfectly reasonable"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947597284335612303) 2025-07-22 09:59:11 UTC 164.6K followers, 4120 engagements "2026 will be one of Baras most important transfer windows in recent history. We HAVE to find the money to sign a world class striker. Its a non-negotiable"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946691089886564531) 2025-07-19 21:58:18 UTC 164.6K followers, 200.8K engagements "@darwindazzler I dont know much about PL sources just saw this on my timeline. I take it this person is a pretender"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947055840063873363) 2025-07-20 22:07:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 13.5K engagements "This is actually a selling masterclass btw. We could learn a thing or two. Liverpool are INCREDIBLE at it"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945079088638541877) 2025-07-15 11:12:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 358.4K engagements "I believe Malick Fofana can rise to stardom like Bradley Barcola. No brainer signing for us"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945373011168633008) 2025-07-16 06:40:43 UTC 164.6K followers, 156.5K engagements "Did Lucho just grab Joao Pedro by the neck at full time"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944506158875808149) 2025-07-13 21:16:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 263.2K engagements "We desperately needed to replace Dembele La Masia delivered Lamine. We desperately needed to replace Alba La Masia delivered Balde. We desperately needed to replace Pique La Masia delivered Cubarsi. We desperately needed a midfield rebuild La Masia delivered Gavi Casado Bernal and Fermin. When in doubt trust La Masia. ✅"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945908891088245172) 2025-07-17 18:10:07 UTC 164.6K followers, 377K engagements "Torres was great but this isnt even remotely a debate. In my lifetime prime Suarez is second only to prime R9"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945247453973823760) 2025-07-15 22:21:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 124.1K engagements "@LH44FCB Naturally but changes are coming. Lewandowskis contract expiring means a huge chuck off the wage bill same with Frenkie (who well renew for less). If we also find a way out for Ansu that would be 40-50m in wages cleared for FFP"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946691676228993156) 2025-07-19 22:00:38 UTC 164.4K followers, 12.9K engagements "Ter Stegen cant stay fit if his career depends on it then wonders why the club is so hellbent on moving on from him. Hilarious"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945814464277983412) 2025-07-17 11:54:54 UTC 164.4K followers, 64.8K engagements "Remember: UEFA do not allow you to change stadiums. If we nominate Montjuic as our home ground in the CL theres no going back until next season. And this is whatll happen. Another let down loading"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946236467275239522) 2025-07-18 15:51:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 233.2K engagements "@BigDaddyCain14 My insiders tell me it could happen but it also couldnt. Bara are interested he has a release clause. If they decide to pay it hes ours. You catch my drift"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947056881052377205) 2025-07-20 22:11:49 UTC 164.6K followers, XXX engagements "@Hunter05Q Playing for the first team means nothing. We signed Darvich for over 2m he had zero senior experience. Countless such examples"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947379071710859494) 2025-07-21 19:32:05 UTC 164.6K followers, 9979 engagements "One training session with Pedri and Marcus Rashford is going to be the happiest man on the planet"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947272864211550645) 2025-07-21 12:30:04 UTC 164.6K followers, 230.7K engagements "Im so bloody glad we dont have money else we wouldve been dealt a Luis Diaz 70m bombazo"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946559054316556414) 2025-07-19 13:13:38 UTC 164.6K followers, 203.6K engagements "Its all smoke. Reality very likely is were going to have to pray La Masia comes to the rescue AGAIN"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946469199741935816) 2025-07-19 07:16:35 UTC 164.6K followers, 146.9K engagements "This is the best footballer in the world for anyone who actually watches the sport with their own two eyes"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1944091821593809245) 2025-07-12 17:49:44 UTC 164.5K followers, 206.2K engagements "Baras attacking options next season: Lamine Raphinha Lewandowski Olmo Rashford Fermin Ferran Roony* Magnificent"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946594072820359338) 2025-07-19 15:32:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 108.4K engagements "@najaf47183 I agree I rate him very highly but theres a limit. Leipzigs 100m asking price is too much for where hes currently at and while PL clubs can take a punt we NEED a guarantee at that price"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1947192630376316975) 2025-07-21 07:11:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 9234 engagements "No point in dreaming because its not going to happen. The best were going to get is a loan where we continue to pay part of his salary and even thats far-fetched"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946932700906193167) 2025-07-20 13:58:22 UTC 164.6K followers, 79.2K engagements "Tell you what Im at the point where Id take Rashford in a heartbeat"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1946520206467318041) 2025-07-19 10:39:16 UTC 164.6K followers, 217K engagements "He tweets a version of the same thing every bloody day 😂"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945418207025614850) 2025-07-16 09:40:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 131K engagements "Bara fans dont want him Bayern fans dont want him even Liverpool fans dont want him. How on earth is Luis Diaz in such high demand"  [@NealGardner_](/creator/x/NealGardner_) on [X](/post/tweet/1945547425164530159) 2025-07-16 18:13:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 260.7K engagements
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"The longer this window goes the clearer I am that Rashford is the best option for us. In a market where guys like Elanga are fetching upwards of 60m hes a bargain" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 17:35:16 UTC 164.6K followers, 235.8K engagements
"@phestiphe Thats the same thing. 7m net =14m gross" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 15:37:02 UTC 164.5K followers, 36.5K engagements
"Has there even been some major setback with the stadium construction or did Laporta and Co just give VERY optimistic timelines" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 15:57:21 UTC 164.6K followers, 119.2K engagements
"Pretty cool tower I think I found a hidden gem" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 09:00:56 UTC 164.4K followers, 64.7K engagements
"Incredibly frustrating man. Miss the Camp Nou to so bloody much" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 15:11:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 75.9K engagements
"@iMiaSanMia You beat us fair and square fellas. Enjoy Diaz" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 13:34:06 UTC 164.6K followers, 108.5K engagements
"@GbemiSijuade1 He does not need to be world class. Football isnt world class or bust. Hes an exceptional squad player. Versatile non-problematic and consistently hard working. You certainly get far worse players for 55m in this economy" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 09:24:20 UTC 164.6K followers, 6662 engagements
"Marcus Rashford is a high impact confidence player and Hansi Flick does really well with this archetype. Think Raphinha and Ferran for example. Truth is Rashford couldnt wish for a better environment and I wholeheartedly believe he thrives at Bara" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 17:53:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 133.2K engagements
"He was balling out in Europe a full two years ago there was absolutely no way we signed him to sit in the 4th tier not even pro football. Hell be a part of the squad Im sure" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 08:45:12 UTC 164.6K followers, 112.1K engagements
"I couldnt possibly have more respect for Flick. Hes had to deal with so much BS since coming up but never once has he complained. Quite the contrary. Im not sure any other manager in world football wouldve done a job like this with practically zero financial backing" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 16:44:31 UTC 164.5K followers, 103.9K engagements
"Joan Garcia for 25m + Rashford on loan is extremely good business cant fault it one bit. The journey to get here couldnt be more frustrating though 😂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 13:36:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 135.8K engagements
"@marcofcb01 Easily. Odd thing about Spurs is I REALLY like their squad. Loads of potential and I think Frank might just be perfect for them" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 17:35:02 UTC 164.5K followers, 4368 engagements
"The two most important signings any club can make: X. A great manager. X. A great sporting director. Nail both and success is inevitable" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 16:16:20 UTC 164.5K followers, 192.2K engagements
"Maybe the club finally realises no ones going to join without registration guarantees. 🤷♂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 11:01:08 UTC 164.4K followers, 110.6K engagements
"Without getting into the tedious Messi/Ronaldo debates this is nuts when you think about it. Messis game is soooo much more than goal-scoring yet he finds himself as the most prolific goalscorer possibly ever. As if its a casual side quest" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 13:23:09 UTC 164.6K followers, 263.4K engagements
"Risk/reward considered Rashford is genuinely the best market opportunity for us. So glad it took a financial reality check for us to finally figure it out" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 13:00:40 UTC 164.6K followers, 228.9K engagements
"Madrid medias probably even funnier than the Catalan media" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-23 09:15:36 UTC 164.6K followers, 183.3K engagements
"@LH44FCB Damn never heard of it. Nice place" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 08:54:35 UTC 164.4K followers, 3823 engagements
"People talk about Rashford like hes some mid XX YO way past his prime the man literally produced a 30-goal season two years ago. AND hes playing for the best attacking coach on the planet - someone who even managed to reinvigorate Ferran Torres" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 19:52:42 UTC 164.6K followers, 186.8K engagements
"I think eko has the highest ceiling of any striker not named Erling Haaland" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 21:52:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 137.9K engagements
"Officially the second best number XX in Spain" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 18:49:07 UTC 164.6K followers, 235.9K engagements
"@Ebenezer092 Lewandowski was XX when he signed for us and Kanes game will age even better. Hes quite obviously set up to score boatloads of goals even until his late 30s. Youve always got to assess the context of a player/profile. I bet he scores 30+ goals until 36-37" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 07:13:27 UTC 164.6K followers, 4870 engagements
"Based purely on current level is De Paul the best midfielder MLS has ever signed" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-23 01:07:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 2554 engagements
"Dumfries is a transformative right-back. Hes one of the best deep runners around and this system is catered toward maximising those profiles. Him and Lamine on the same flank Ridiculous potential. And thats without going into the much needed physicality he adds. As for Kounde I continue to believe hed be great at CB. Will not justify this opinion to fans who dont care to do their own research" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 16:18:56 UTC 164.6K followers, 82K engagements
"@GerrySmith0 Diaz is literally a hybrid lol" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 18:02:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Ridiculous market opportunity but of course wed rather spend the summer chasing a 29YO Luis Diaz with an asking price of 100m" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 21:06:59 UTC 164.4K followers, 254.5K engagements
"He knew exactly what he was doing quoting this today" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 14:30:11 UTC 164.6K followers, 309.4K engagements
"Not disrespectful but unnecessary. I think this space is already toxic enough and associating one of our most important players with negativity is misplaced. I value consistency and reliability very highly. James is unreliable with his fitness Trent is vulnerable defensively Dumfries is more a wingback even Hakimi has his odd lapses. These are the best itw and none are perfect. In that sense I dont use Koundes lack of offensive prowess as a huge negative especially given everything else he offers. Truth is its a position thing and the bar is admittedly lower at RB" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-23 11:13:02 UTC 164.6K followers, 1087 engagements
"This is a generational hate watch man. Were privileged" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-09 19:36:09 UTC 164.6K followers, 756.1K engagements
"This makes absolutely no sense lol. Theyre transferring him to their own team" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 16:14:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 129.3K engagements
"How are we still even linked to this bloke Contacts with agents for what Youve got to be a different level of deluded to think Liverpool would sell for LESS" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 07:45:00 UTC 164.6K followers, 87.1K engagements
"@RamaanshJ36261 What No obviously not lol. He wouldnt cost 120m. I meant Id rather sign an older cheaper striker than drop 120m+ on some of these younger guys" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 07:08:45 UTC 164.6K followers, 5973 engagements
"14m gross is steep tbh how are we registering him Thought hed have taken a bigger pay cut" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 14:51:36 UTC 164.6K followers, 305.6K engagements
"@Thr0wawayFCB Yeah but I mean we got VERY close with Olmo. And hes on less than Rashford btw" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 15:15:00 UTC 164.6K followers, 20.4K engagements
"That 2022 transfer window was one we simply could not afford to get wrong Laporta literally risked it all. And thankfully he nailed it" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 16:49:35 UTC 164.6K followers, 291.4K engagements
"Alvarez may be proven but I dont find the proof very appealing. He isnt someone whos going to lead a line and consistently give you world class output. Hes always been a player who works best alongside another striker a pretty classic second striker. Its obvious with how passively he attacks the box. More reliant on his ball-striking than instinct. Which is fine great even (for Atleti) but not exactly a 120m+ profile. And best believe Atleti will not let him go" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 07:16:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 9511 engagements
"Been around Asia and can safely say coconut rice very underrated. Better than Jasmin Basmati and Declan imo" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 08:47:04 UTC 164.6K followers, 292.7K engagements
"Hes played EIGHT () full games in the past month at XX and they want him to take part in some meaningless gimmick Genuinely absurd" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 09:32:25 UTC 164.6K followers, 548.6K engagements
"One of the best singings weve ever made easily so" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 09:52:01 UTC 164.4K followers, 124.3K engagements
"@jdeposicion True but I feel like pro refs/decision makers in administrative positions should at least conceal their allegiances. Posting pictures like these (which look pretty recent) just opens you up to A LOT of scrutiny" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 20:18:39 UTC 164.6K followers, 15.1K engagements
"Now compare this to how we sold Kospo 🤦♂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 19:27:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 190.6K engagements
"Its about time he actually brings us a good player owes us big time after bloody Joao Felix" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 20:20:29 UTC 164.6K followers, 153.4K engagements
"If you had to invest stocks in one player to skyrocket next season whod you pick I have a very clear name in mind" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-08 21:53:03 UTC 164.6K followers, 345.6K engagements
"Crazy how fast weve got this done. Wasnt even (publicly) a thing literally XX hours ago" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 19:28:57 UTC 164.6K followers, 116.8K engagements
"Remove the Luis Diaz part and this would be more accurate" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 14:18:46 UTC 164.4K followers, 249K engagements
"Miami become infinitely better. Hes everything they need in that midfield crazy signing" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 15:11:35 UTC 164.5K followers, 122.3K engagements
"Deco took the slander to heart and delivered a near perfect deal fair bloody play 😂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 14:53:40 UTC 164.6K followers, 249.7K engagements
"Football Twitter operates in a vacuum of extremes. A player is either world class or a flop grossly overrated or infuriatingly underrated - balance is boring and dismissed. The result then is a space so detached from reality perspective doesnt stand a chance" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 12:06:50 UTC 164.6K followers, 49.1K engagements
"Rashford deal pros: 30m buy option. Very fair. No loan fee. Perfect. No obligations. Cons: 14m salary. Registration Penalty clauses (unconfirmed). Thoughts on the real" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 15:02:56 UTC 164.6K followers, 120.3K engagements
"We have A LOT of great ones. Raphinha Lewandowski Rashford Lamine Olmo Fermin its a big deal" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 08:05:37 UTC 164.6K followers, 69K engagements
"Just hit me Rashford in a World Cup year The world aint ready 😉" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 19:39:33 UTC 164.6K followers, 297.2K engagements
"This is actually wild. No idea what couldve possibly prompt such a meltdown but Ive lost respect for Luis Enrique here" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-13 21:22:45 UTC 164.3K followers, 441K engagements
"Griezmann just isnt in the same tier as any of these" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 11:00:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 252.1K engagements
"The club must know something we dont because how are we registering him" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 15:11:53 UTC 164.6K followers, 344.8K engagements
"@SboneloFCB I can assure you I wouldnt care in the slightest if Ronaldo decided not to show up for a Saudi all star lol" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 10:01:36 UTC 164.6K followers, 29.1K engagements
"This isnt the diss you think it is. The difference between truly great strikers and the rest is volume. Its not about missing opportunities its about being positioned to get those opportunities in the first place. Thats literally the hardest part of the job" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 10:06:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 94.9K engagements
"The reason I rate players like Xavi Simons and Desire Doue so highly aside from their obvious quality is their tactical versatility. The modern game mandates Swiss Army knife profiles more than ever before. Players who can cover a wide range of positions without a significant drop in quality and invaluable" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 17:03:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 89K engagements
"Fans of other big PL clubs getting mad about Liverpools spending" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 09:12:55 UTC 164.6K followers, 120.4K engagements
"Who has the best ball-striking in our squad" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 07:59:57 UTC 164.6K followers, 605.6K engagements
"@tomwebby92 So youre saying being the face of the league mandates prioritising a gimmick game over the actual league Come on mate" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 09:54:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 4906 engagements
"Simons is financially not possible this summer but Romano cant stop talking about Diaz to Bara whod cost even more. Make it make sense" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 15:40:46 UTC 164.4K followers, 96.3K engagements
"@kevvwill Wild. Didnt the club say the construction company owed us 1m a day for every day delayed What was that about" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 21:17:24 UTC 164.6K followers, 19.6K engagements
"I want to talk about the state of the striker market and why its becoming increasingly daunting. To start if you dont wish to read allat the essence of what Im going to expand on is that I believe its better safer and potentially more productive to sign older strikers. See historically the idea with investing young was this: inherent the risks of signing a player in development but do so for cheaper than a guarantee - the established goal machines. Thats no longer the case largely because the market landscape is very different. As we know one good season is all it takes for a player to be" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 07:03:56 UTC 164.6K followers, 138.3K engagements
"This makes no sense its almost laughable. Raphinha was the top scorer top assist provider and finished with the most goal contributions in the comps history. What exactly is the criteria here" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-06-01 15:09:26 UTC 164.6K followers, 7.5M engagements
"Logged on YouTube to see Lamines extension and XX% of the comments are just DecoOut 😂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 16:01:34 UTC 164.4K followers, 155.6K engagements
"Lovely team selection. Como are a joy to watch and best believe theyll come to play. Very fun game" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 10:03:30 UTC 164.6K followers, 75.3K engagements
"Next years world cup is going to be pure magic. I just know this freak will be up for it" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 07:44:34 UTC 164.6K followers, 100.2K engagements
"Last season: Rejected by Nico signed a La Masia grad instead. This season: Rejected by Nico again Im sensing a pattern lol" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 13:40:48 UTC 164.4K followers, 143.5K engagements
"People like this deserve Semedo and Roberto. The amount of negative I see on here toward one of our best most exciting squads is absolutely baffling" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-23 10:43:27 UTC 164.6K followers, 87.9K engagements
"At this rate hell make his debut before they announce him lol" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 07:19:58 UTC 164.6K followers, 523.3K engagements
"Anyone remember Xtratime and Bara Forums You had to be there man" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 12:48:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 95.3K engagements
"Ok. Good things are happening. Feels nice" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 19:55:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 96.1K engagements
"Wow so Pedro Fernandez won the race ahead of Jan Virgili. Not surprised hes something special. Very glad to see the Guille and Toni as well. Flick clearly sees their potential. And Jorre All in all love this list" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 11:34:15 UTC 164.6K followers, 148.1K engagements
"He had an impact going forward sure but lets not get it twisted: Martin was EASILY our biggest liability even in his so called best match. What does that tell you" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 05:22:38 UTC 164.6K followers, 176.7K engagements
"Meanwhile poorol Fonseca got suspended for X months for shouting at an official" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-14 08:48:55 UTC 164.5K followers, 101.1K engagements
"Wirtz Ekitike Frimpong Kerkez AND potentially Rodrygo Bloody hell" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 15:21:15 UTC 164.6K followers, 124.9K engagements
"Everything requires balance and nuance. Heres a truth I think needs to be said. Were in a far better position than when Laporta and Co took over on the field and also financially. Even the signings for the most part have been very solid - gotta give them credit where its due. I did NOT expect us to be this competitive this fast. No one did. At the same time I feel were continually mislead. I say frequently but Id much rather be told a truth I dont want to hear than a lie I do. Thats really my main (and only) gripe with this board" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-14 12:41:16 UTC 164.4K followers, 113.9K engagements
"If he stays in similar shape I have zero doubts that Messi will play a big role in next years World Cup. Age can take away his PnP but almost everything else remains" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-13 14:17:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 132.1K engagements
"Why are Bayern not looking into Rodrygo Literally the best most obvious signing they could make" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 18:00:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 272.3K engagements
"Our backline is definitely the weakest part of this squad but I find people exaggerating just how weak it is. Cubarsi Balde and Kounde are literally three of the best in their position Joan Garcia is very solid and Inigos coming off a stellar year. At their best Araujo and Christensen are unquestionably valuable profiles too and Erics proven a reliable backup. Id like some fullback depth but were absolutely in a good place and theres enough quality in there even for those big CL nights" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 10:55:06 UTC 164.6K followers, 158.2K engagements
"Rashfords going to be a top X earner at the club" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 15:33:49 UTC 164.6K followers, 513.3K engagements
"Hes pretty much an Isak clone. 80m is hefty but I think hed feast at Liverpool" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 11:29:26 UTC 164.4K followers, 80.5K engagements
"All in all still happy with the Rashford deal. If we do sign him permanently those wages will obviously have to be negotiated down but for a year its not the end of the world. No long term jeopardy either way" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 16:37:58 UTC 164.6K followers, 112.7K engagements
"Im not construction expert so correct me if Im wrong but this looks nowhere near ready. Very unlikely we get back in my September no" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 21:14:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 258.5K engagements
"I think Vitinha has developed tremendously but Id argue hes not even the midfielder in his team let alone in the entire world. The Pedri comparisons are not it" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-14 08:11:29 UTC 164.6K followers, 347.7K engagements
"@Hao1019 His numbers in the Prem: Season 1: X goals X assists Season 2: X goals X assists Season 3: X goals X assists Season 4: XX goals X assists Hes had one good output season in four years and even that was just alright" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 18:22:20 UTC 164.5K followers, 7333 engagements
"Im confident well eventually sign him and what a signing itll be. PROPER winger" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 20:36:23 UTC 164.6K followers, 114.2K engagements
"@ProjectBlaugra1 We dont need a starting LW Rashford isnt coming to be an undisputed starter. Its a depth signing" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 16:39:42 UTC 164.5K followers, 3936 engagements
"@rajsinghchohan Agreed which is why Id much rather take a punt on Rashford (ideally on loan) or someone like Malick Fofana than go and massively overpay for Diaz. Bara dont really even need an instant starter" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 18:19:39 UTC 164.4K followers, 20K engagements
"To be clear: Rashford is best utilised as a wide threat isolated with space to exploit. Hes still a top 1v1 threat + carrier. And yes the flanks are where he adds the most value not centrally" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 21:24:01 UTC 164.6K followers, 89K engagements
"@lachlan_olofsen @tomwebby92 What are you on about Hes employed by Inter Miami and thats obviously who he prioritises" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 09:45:52 UTC 164.6K followers, 1511 engagements
"I usually couldnt care less about shirt numbers but the XX at Bara is perhaps the only exception. Its a legacy of excellence. Lamine #10 this just feels right" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 17:18:59 UTC 164.6K followers, 96.9K engagements
"Why are no clubs interested in Lautaro Martinez Is it now unfashionable to sign established players with a proven track record in their absolute prime" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 22:25:33 UTC 164.6K followers, 562.6K engagements
"Why is it so hard for certain PL pundits to realise that just because United is currently a cesspit for footballers doesnt mean its the same everywhere else Not saying Rashford will XXX% come good but its a COMPLETELY different environment - a much better one" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 05:05:38 UTC 164.3K followers, 9013 engagements
"Yeah City are back. Imagine thinking the greatest tactical mind the game has ever produced wouldnt figure it out. Inevitable" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-06-26 20:41:57 UTC 164.6K followers, 2.8M engagements
"@najaf47183 These are the players you wanted us to spend 100m on btw. Talking about X good season is very funny in this context" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 09:28:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 9711 engagements
"Ill be honest 63m is pretty decent given how ridiculously inflated the striker market is. Not a big fan of Gykeres but hard to go wrong at that price" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 13:35:32 UTC 164.6K followers, 93.6K engagements
"Luka Vuskovic is an incredible talent been saying so since I first watched him about two years ago. Spurs found a gem. (We were linked btw wouldve been a stellar long term LCB)" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 17:18:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 201.4K engagements
"Baena Cardoso Ruggeri Almada and now Pubill. Very very interesting transfer window" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 18:15:01 UTC 164.6K followers, 159.7K engagements
"Marcus Rashford in a nutshell. Notice anything" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-11 09:02:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 577.9K engagements
"@killsh0tx In every world. What do you think ball striking is Thats literally one of his standout attributes" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 08:08:54 UTC 164.6K followers, 4117 engagements
"The disrespect Ferran still gets within this fanbase is baffling to me. See it everyday" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 09:21:03 UTC 164.6K followers, 167.9K engagements
"What would constitute a successful season for him" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-23 06:41:21 UTC 164.6K followers, 168.3K engagements
"If theres one position in football you can justify overspending on right now its strikers. The market is bleak and the truly great options are worth whatever it takes. 90m for Ekitike is A LOT but it doesnt really matter because hes one of the best options on the market" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 12:47:49 UTC 164.6K followers, 78K engagements
"Were the first club Liverpool turn to when they need to fund a shiny new toy lol" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 07:47:58 UTC 164.4K followers, 111.7K engagements
"All of this striker chatter made me have a peak at Lewandowskis numbers WTF 😂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 14:43:31 UTC 164.6K followers, 275.5K engagements
"The amount of transitional threats we have is crazy man. Combine that with some of the best passers itw and its a wrap" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 22:14:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 167.2K engagements
"Less than 5m Not the end of the world. Im still hoping Rashford justifies spending 30m on him hes definitely good enough" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 18:25:24 UTC 164.6K followers, 90.1K engagements
"Do you have faith Lewandowski can produce a 30-35 goal season again" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 10:06:46 UTC 164.6K followers, 157.8K engagements
"@tomwebby92 Facing consequences is fine. He isnt above the laws of the league. I am responding to the backlash hes receiving for choosing not to show up which to me is perfectly reasonable" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-22 09:59:11 UTC 164.6K followers, 4120 engagements
"2026 will be one of Baras most important transfer windows in recent history. We HAVE to find the money to sign a world class striker. Its a non-negotiable" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 21:58:18 UTC 164.6K followers, 200.8K engagements
"@darwindazzler I dont know much about PL sources just saw this on my timeline. I take it this person is a pretender" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 22:07:41 UTC 164.6K followers, 13.5K engagements
"This is actually a selling masterclass btw. We could learn a thing or two. Liverpool are INCREDIBLE at it" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 11:12:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 358.4K engagements
"I believe Malick Fofana can rise to stardom like Bradley Barcola. No brainer signing for us" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 06:40:43 UTC 164.6K followers, 156.5K engagements
"Did Lucho just grab Joao Pedro by the neck at full time" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-13 21:16:10 UTC 164.6K followers, 263.2K engagements
"We desperately needed to replace Dembele La Masia delivered Lamine. We desperately needed to replace Alba La Masia delivered Balde. We desperately needed to replace Pique La Masia delivered Cubarsi. We desperately needed a midfield rebuild La Masia delivered Gavi Casado Bernal and Fermin. When in doubt trust La Masia. ✅" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 18:10:07 UTC 164.6K followers, 377K engagements
"Torres was great but this isnt even remotely a debate. In my lifetime prime Suarez is second only to prime R9" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-15 22:21:48 UTC 164.6K followers, 124.1K engagements
"@LH44FCB Naturally but changes are coming. Lewandowskis contract expiring means a huge chuck off the wage bill same with Frenkie (who well renew for less). If we also find a way out for Ansu that would be 40-50m in wages cleared for FFP" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 22:00:38 UTC 164.4K followers, 12.9K engagements
"Ter Stegen cant stay fit if his career depends on it then wonders why the club is so hellbent on moving on from him. Hilarious" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-17 11:54:54 UTC 164.4K followers, 64.8K engagements
"Remember: UEFA do not allow you to change stadiums. If we nominate Montjuic as our home ground in the CL theres no going back until next season. And this is whatll happen. Another let down loading" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-18 15:51:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 233.2K engagements
"@BigDaddyCain14 My insiders tell me it could happen but it also couldnt. Bara are interested he has a release clause. If they decide to pay it hes ours. You catch my drift" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 22:11:49 UTC 164.6K followers, XXX engagements
"@Hunter05Q Playing for the first team means nothing. We signed Darvich for over 2m he had zero senior experience. Countless such examples" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 19:32:05 UTC 164.6K followers, 9979 engagements
"One training session with Pedri and Marcus Rashford is going to be the happiest man on the planet" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 12:30:04 UTC 164.6K followers, 230.7K engagements
"Im so bloody glad we dont have money else we wouldve been dealt a Luis Diaz 70m bombazo" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 13:13:38 UTC 164.6K followers, 203.6K engagements
"Its all smoke. Reality very likely is were going to have to pray La Masia comes to the rescue AGAIN" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 07:16:35 UTC 164.6K followers, 146.9K engagements
"This is the best footballer in the world for anyone who actually watches the sport with their own two eyes" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-12 17:49:44 UTC 164.5K followers, 206.2K engagements
"Baras attacking options next season: Lamine Raphinha Lewandowski Olmo Rashford Fermin Ferran Roony* Magnificent" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 15:32:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 108.4K engagements
"@najaf47183 I agree I rate him very highly but theres a limit. Leipzigs 100m asking price is too much for where hes currently at and while PL clubs can take a punt we NEED a guarantee at that price" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-21 07:11:14 UTC 164.6K followers, 9234 engagements
"No point in dreaming because its not going to happen. The best were going to get is a loan where we continue to pay part of his salary and even thats far-fetched" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-20 13:58:22 UTC 164.6K followers, 79.2K engagements
"Tell you what Im at the point where Id take Rashford in a heartbeat" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-19 10:39:16 UTC 164.6K followers, 217K engagements
"He tweets a version of the same thing every bloody day 😂" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 09:40:19 UTC 164.6K followers, 131K engagements
"Bara fans dont want him Bayern fans dont want him even Liverpool fans dont want him. How on earth is Luis Diaz in such high demand" @NealGardner_ on X 2025-07-16 18:13:47 UTC 164.6K followers, 260.7K engagements
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