Thoughts On Thiago

By: Mark Yesilevskiy | June 22nd, 2011

   

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Name: Thiago Alcantara
Age: 20
Height: 5′7″
Position: Midfielder
Current team: FC Barcelona

Rumor has it that Owen Coyle has eyes for young Spain and Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara and would like nothing more than to bring him to the Reebok for his first taste of the English Premier League. Alcantara is an expensive proposition as the bid that Bolton will lodge has been tossed around at the £7 million mark. That’s awfully close to the record transfer fee for one Johan Elmander.

Thiago is quick, very creative, and has an eye for that final ball that would cut through the defense or be on the receiving end of Alcsantara’s laces on its way towards the goal mouth. In 20 appearances for the full Barcelona team, he’s netted 4 times. That ratio, and hell, that total, is better than Muamba and Mavies’ BWFC careers combined. Thiago made his full Barcelona debut at the tender age of 18. However, he has threatened to leave Pep Guardiola’s side if he is not guaranteed regular time with Barca next season. Talk about a big ask.

Yet, there are a number of doubts about whether Bolton Wanderers even have a shot at landing young Thiago Alcantara. The sense around many of our supporters is that the signing is a bit of a pipe dream much like Miguel Veloso was for Megson. All I know is that Alcantara is a very exciting prospect and the asking price looks to be just a fraction of his potential worth.

Before you make a judgement, make sure you watch Thiago’s highlight reel:

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• matt |  June 22nd, 2011 at 3:21 pm

  
  
  

  not gonna happen. even if Barça get Cesc, they’re gonna be holding on to Thiago for as long as they can. their ideal situation is Cesc/Thiago becoming the new Xavi/Iniesta, although even if they don’t get Cesc, Afellay could play the Iniesta role.

  

• Marcoo |  June 22nd, 2011 at 5:03 pm

  
  
  

  not going to happen, although i could see other barcelona prospects playing in england on loan deals.

  

• Zlatan |  June 22nd, 2011 at 10:34 pm

  
  
  

  Its gunna happen

  

• Matty |  June 23rd, 2011 at 10:52 am

  
  
  

  I wish it would happen, but I can’t see it myself. Come to Bolton, Thiago!

  

• Paul Murray |  June 23rd, 2011 at 11:16 am

  
  
  

  I would like to think it would happen, but i imagine there are many other suitors bigger with more finances available than us. here’s hoping though!! especially with Stu Holden possibly out until October.

  

• Mark Yesilevskiy |  June 23rd, 2011 at 1:34 pm

  
  
  

  Every report has stated that Owen Coyle will include a buy back clause for Barcelona in the contract, that way, if he does well, it essentially becomes an extended loan. It’s win-win

  

• Iain |  June 23rd, 2011 at 3:07 pm

  
  
  

  Saw this kid play in the U21’s. Fingers crossed he lands at the bok.

  

• Alex |  June 23rd, 2011 at 3:08 pm

  
  
  

  Coyle should do all he can to bring him in. There is no doubt about his talent and it would be a real statement of intent from Bolton about the direction of the football club. I can appreciate however that it would be a minor miracle that saw him moving to the Reebok. He is a more viable prospect to bring in on loan given the reputation built on the back of Wilshere and Sturridge. As a Bolton fan i have no qualms with the loan deals.

  

• Fred Mason |  June 23rd, 2011 at 11:10 pm

  
  
  

  please, please, sign him.

  

• Pure PQQ Writing |  September 12th, 2011 at 11:06 am

  
  
  

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