02 Jun 2025 12:00:23
Seeing lots of rumours that both Partey and Martinelli are on Barcelona's radar.
Don't like those rumours!
02 Jun 2025 12:11:27
I'm actually fine with both players going. Partey for me has several times played good/ brilliant for 80mins and then switched off for 10mins which at this level costs you.
Martenelli I just don't feel he has pushed on enough. If we can get a decent fee and get someone better at left wing I can live with that.
02 Jun 2025 12:13:50
Love one of them.
02 Jun 2025 14:53:55
I'm up for a new LW but surely we keep Martinelli, we need options.
03 Jun 2025 11:05:10
Hi Sal,
if you were to keep one of Martinelli or Partey, then who would you choose and why?
For me it is Partey. However, if we land Zuba then I wonder if Partey would be reduced to a bit-part roll in the squad.
In saying that, I like Martinelli - for me I think he could be moulded into a central attacker where could really chase some amibition and thrive. I would hate to see him move to a rival club in the Prem where he could succeed. If he is to move on, then best to go abroad.
That being said, we could potentially receive a nice sum from him. But. who would we bring in? Does he stand a better chance of staying than Trossard as LW? We can't let both leave surely? (Trossard and Martinelli) .
Would love to know your insight as I feel like your approach and way of thinking about things from different angles (that a lot of us donuts don't consider) are insightful.
{Ed014's Note - Martinelli is a definite keeper for me, works so hard for the team, great squad player at least.
04 Jun 2025 16:39:37
Hi Corbs it's Martinelli for me. I still think he has so much to offer and of course he's still young.
Partey is not a spring chicken and also will probably spend January at Afcon so I'd let him go if I had to choose.
04 Jun 2025 21:48:58
And I'd like to see Martinelli through the middle. Just imagine if he was a target man and he's chasing a ball over the top - no-one would catch him. Perhaps he would need to Polish up his shooting boots but I'm sure that woild come Corbs.
04 Jun 2025 23:14:37
Haha polish not Polish!
11 Jun 2025 14:28:28
Couldn't agree more Sal! I would love for Martinelli to be pushed up top through the middle. Imagine his flair, passion and desire to prove himself. He just needs the opportunity and a consistent opportunity at that.