ExiledGeordie

Is he completely unable to play on the right at all then? I mean Howe literally stated in the previous pre season that he can play right or left even tho preferred position is LW

The combination of Pope reading the game and sweeping and Guehi’s recovery pace would give the defence a completely different dimension

Hopefully this gets finalised today or by the weekend then we can ‘try’ and bring in a RW somehow.

😂

What a bizarre interview from talksport 😂

I wouldn’t but each to their own

I don’t like Craig Hope, overly negative, loves giving negative news and going overboard on issues.

I don’t think you can realy keep a player who wants to leave really. That being said I’m sure Howe knows to handle it.

Basing himself in NW maybe?

I’m surprised that people are surprised he wants to go, seems like it’s been on the cards for ages.

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Yes Botman is a great player, amazing on the ball and how he reads the game, great in the air. His one weakness and where he may struggle post ACL is speed. Guehi would compliment him perfectly in that respect but he himself is also very good on the ball and while not massively not is strong as anything against powerful strikers. With players like Kelly, Guehi, Tino teams won’t be able to do us for pace.

haha yes

If we get Guehi and a RW we’re looking in seriously good nic

I don’t see an issue paying 65m for an England international which means you’re effectively sorted at CB for the next 5-6 years or whatever (particularly with Botman coming back at some point)

Yeah I’ve seen some “he’s bang average now” comments banded about in general on social media which is farcical. Seems like a move away/fresh start might help his general social situation too.

He makes a huge difference on the right side in an attacking sense particularly when you have Miggy or Murphy playing ahead. That being said I think Tonali will make a big difference to that right side when he eventually comes in in terms of creativity. I don’t want Trippier to go but if it also helps bring in a new RW I’m happy with that. I think Livramento will push on as a starter and offers different qualities (speed, very direct in attack) and Krafth is a decent back up. It seems from reports that Trippier will probably leave this window, he’s been an immense signing but I’m ok with him going, as I said particularly if it frees up a bit of room for say a new RW arrival if things are very tight assuming Guehi comes in.

Unless the value is that they help you get top 4 if they’re the player they think is perfect for this stage of the teams development and exactly what we need

Yes I think Mitchel will be key for this and in this PSR world it’s vital until it changes (a bit)

Very true.

Yeah I wouldn’t say he was either, currently. Hes a very very good CB tho with the potential to get even better.

Henry Winter was saying he’d be perfect for us if we could get him.

Yeah I think we’ll get him too.

65-70 is a lot but it’s probably less risk than paying 35-40 odd on someone abroad (I know I know Botman). Guehi passes the no dickhead policy, is captain material, fast, strong and can play right or left CB. I’ll be chuffed if we sign him.

I find it quite amusing actually 😂 but more boring to be honest