Unbelievable

Just the casual 400m you say…?

Surprised at how well and how quickly he’s adapted to the pace and physicality of the league. He’s a monster of a defender, yet also very cultured in possession, and he seems to be a good character and in time perhaps a leader too. He’s everything you’d hope for in a young defender really.

Took Raphina didn’t he? Sounds like bollocks to me.

Here’s a comparison between his characteristics and Callum’s: from around 2:20. Note the link up play and ball retention stats for example.

It wasn’t meant to be literal

You might be confusing Isak for Wood there. Against Liverpool Isak was very much a focal point, holding up the ball and laying it off, as well as consistently pressing their defenders. Wilson is good at the former, but not so much the latter imo. From what little I’ve seen it looks like Isak would be an upgrade on Wilson for the way we play.

I think many underestimate Isak and what he can offer in the centre forward position, assuming it will be Wilson’s to keep. I mean, what he did vs Liverpool in his first game after a few days of training with the team was already pretty special. I really think Wilson will be our super sub going forward, playing depending on what we need to beat the opposition, coming on to see games out, brought on as a second striker when we’re behind, etc. He’ll get plenty of playing time but before long Isak will be a mainstay in the centre forward position. This should hopefully aid Wilson’s longevity too.

I sincerely doubt he’ll go for anywhere near the quoted €100m in the end.

I think after the World Cup, with Isak hopefully fully fit and Wilson in need of a rest, Isak will be our centre forward and going forward they will alternate/Wilson will be used as backup. You don’t sign a mega promising 60m centre forward to play them out of position or as second fiddle.

Can’t say much for the others you mention, but Reiss Nelson is certainly not a great prospect. Couldn’t even hack it at Feyenoord last year. I’d have a “Howed” Murphy over him every day of the week.

Indeed. There’s an argument to be made that Howe is making do with what he has inherited and plans to develop tactically as he brings in players that suit his vision for the future.

Nice one! Unrelated to PIF I reckon?

Insane stat even taking into account the level of competition.

Unless it’s changed in recent years you could just leave empty spaces in your 25 player list.

Aye, could be related to that too, although a 50% increase on the fee seems steep for a staged payment deal. Edit: don’t think payment terms actually matters for FFP, since it’s all about amortisation isn’t it?

If my FM memory serves you don’t “need” to fill those squad places and players under a certain age (18?) don’t have to be registered, so it’s not like we won’t be able to play in Europe without another homegrown player.

Perhaps we’re paying a bit extra for first dibs on some of their prospects or something?

What’s there to negotiate, presuming he’s as good as people say he is..?

I’d start ASM over Joelinton or Willock at left wing all day, especially with Burn at left back. Hardly any creativity there in case we need to break teams down.

Loan him out to a club in Europe or reverse Brexit..?

I’d say one or two for the first team, and maybe a couple of young ones for the academy. If we can shift and replace some deadwood that would be nice as well.

Yes!!! Get the fuck in!

Howay ref, game over

Wilson

This ref man. Corrupt cunt