Explanation of my earlier comment. I meant that because of the financial crunch that MB is facing, players like Sony Norde might think twice before signing for them. In that case, East Bengal might go all out for Sony. Sony is now a marquee player and his combination with Dong might turn out to be potent.
That's how if was reported by Goal.com Sehnaz Sabeeth Joachim Abhishek Das all will join the team post ISL. I think we absolutely don't need Sabeeth Joachim Abhishek Das.
We need Stiven Mendoza and Rogerio Coutinho ( formerly of Al-Kuwait)!!!!! Just joking. Incidentally, isn't it better to sign players outside the ISL orbit? Good scouting needed.
FC Goa midfielder Leo Moura is the favourite candidate to fill in the marquee player's slot, according to 24 Ghanta. East Bengal had reportedly zeroed in on four footballers for their marquee player: Moura, Bruno Pelissari (Chennaiyan FC), Gustavo dos Santos (Delhi Dynamos) and Sony Norde (Mumbai City FC). Among them, Moura's financial demands are reported to be the least. However, a final decision would be taken with the consultation with the coach after he returns from Bangladesh. Not sure that this is a good decision at all, more so since Ranty is not in good form and the team needs a positive striker, not a 37-year old midfielder. Only hope that the news turns out to be false, since 24 Ghanta, like some other Bengali channels, has the habit of supplying unreliable information too often. Meanwhile, Dong would be returning to Bangladesh before the semis, though it is likely that he would play only in the finals if necessary.
East Bengal coach and officials not too pleased by Ranty's performance. Some of the officials willing to give him more time, others supposedly in favour of a replacement. Interesting scenario, given that replacing Ranty at this stage might be a risk. It might cost EB financial problems also. Also, East Bengal need to look out for a smart marquee signing. Not sure that the names doing the round these days would be the most appropriate choices.
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Taking the youngsters/exciting talent of the Pvt joke would be ill-advised
Mfc have been smart in their acquisitions