Disco Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm as cynical as anyone, but I don't see why they'd set themselves up for such a massive fall if they've instructed their 'media partners' to print a load of hogwash. What would they get out of it in this instance? Wow, Mike Ashley meant every word he said and he and McClaren really are trying hard, might give them a break and buy a ticket and that tops probably not so bad, I'll have 3 of them too for me summer holidays in Benidorm. Wow, the Mirror must be reliable for NUFC these days given they've got that deal, I'll go on their website and buy their paper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 S'pose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Can we pleeeease sign Moussa Sow for the front line. Why? Because Austin Saido Sow. Bakuna to Mata. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 England U21 international Berahino’s future at West Brom is on hold until their ownership situation is resolved, but last season's 20-goal striker would cost £20m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Maybe they're finally spending the Carroll money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Mail going with this Juanmi thing too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Do you Juanmi to post the link? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 We've got ~£40m to spend and at least £30m of it is going to go on two strikers despite us not having a single competent Premier League centre half (that's before we start talking about wide areas or central midfield)? Sounds legit. Not saying we don't need some quality up front, I'm not daft, but if they're suddenly going to start throwing money around and dispense with the previous policy, it's going to have to be a lot given the ramshackle state they've left the squad in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3120669/Newcastle-step-striker-hunt-bids-expected-Charlie-Austin-Juanmi-Bas-Dost-remains-transfer-target.html £5.5m release clause. That would make more sense than Berahino like. One biggish money signing, one lesser one as cover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 This all smacks of the usual derisory offer followed by "moving goalposts" shit we've become accustomed to, led by Keith Bishop. We'll get Austin if we're lucky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Don´t see the need for a striker or two. Maybe Austin because he has a cool name and offers something different, but get someone to create for Cisse and Perez and we will get goals. Spend some on defenders instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Don´t see the need for a striker or two. Maybe Austin because he has a cool name and offers something different, but get someone to create for Cisse and Perez and we will get goals. Spend some on defenders instead. We don't have enough forwards, we need atleast two in my opinion and atleast two CB's, and another player who can cover the LB and RB positions. I'd also add another winger in that as well because we don't have anyone good enough to be starting on the opposite wing to Cabella. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Austin, Juanmi, Perez would be a good lineup. Assuming Rivière stays and I keep thinking Cisse is gone. Actually wonder how'd he look under some decent coaching again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bobbyfisher Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 yes i can see them ditching cisse hes 30 now? and a dodfy knee, worth 8-11m ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Would bloody love Austin and berahino. Never getting them both. Not been linked but would like Matt Phillips here. Been inspired every time I've seen him play this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 McClaren talks a lot about character and I can't see Cisse passing that particular test. He's not a team man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Don´t see the need for a striker or two. Maybe Austin because he has a cool name and offers something different, but get someone to create for Cisse and Perez and we will get goals. Spend some on defenders instead. We don't have enough forwards, we need atleast two in my opinion and atleast two CB's, and another player who can cover the LB and RB positions. I'd also add another winger in that as well because we don't have anyone good enough to be starting on the opposite wing to Cabella. Cabella should be nowhere near the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 McClaren talks a lot about character and I can't see Cisse passing that particular test. He's not a team man. What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I'd love Berahino, always thought he was class. Can't see us doing it though, we need defenders too so I can't imagine us spending over 30m on two strikers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Austin and Berahino would be class. That's probably Cissé out the door, but with the former two plus Perez and De Jong, we shouldn't have to see too much of Riviere. Wouldn't mind another Perez type signing as well though and try and ship Riv. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Don´t see the need for a striker or two. Maybe Austin because he has a cool name and offers something different, but get someone to create for Cisse and Perez and we will get goals. Spend some on defenders instead. We don't have enough forwards, we need atleast two in my opinion and atleast two CB's, and another player who can cover the LB and RB positions. I'd also add another winger in that as well because we don't have anyone good enough to be starting on the opposite wing to Cabella. Cabella should be nowhere near the team I agree, we should persevere with proven shite like Gouffran, Ameobi and Obertan and see where that gets us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 2CB, 1LB, 1CM, 2CF and one wide forward/winger. All of them being first 11 quality. Then it would be a very good and ambitious window imo. If we don't do this it isn't good enough tbh. Preferably i'd like one of the two strikers to be a Remy type of player who can also play as a wide forward when needed, and to give us something different from a player like Austin for example in a striker position. Need to stop dreaming... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Trying not to get too enthused at these rumours, despite claims of 'done deal', etc. Wait till they're holding/wearing the shirt, and all that. Forgive my cynicism, but this is NUFC we're talking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Austin and Berahino would be class. That's probably Cissé out the door, but with the former two plus Perez and De Jong, we shouldn't have to see too much of Riviere. Wouldn't mind another Perez type signing as well though and try and ship Riv. Perez type signing as in the position he plays? Or just someone who's young, cheap and brilliant? If we do sign Austin and ship out Cisse I'd like to find a backup #9 to work as Austin's understudy/competition. We need someone else who can lead the line in the event that Austin gets run over by Rikishi again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 2CB, 1LB, 1CM, 2CF and one wide forward/winger. All of them being first 11 quality. Then it would be a very good and ambitious window imo. If we don't do this it isn't good enough tbh. Preferably i'd like one of the two strikers to be a Remy type of player who can also play as a wide forward when needed, and to give us something different from a player like Austin for example in a striker position. Need to stop dreaming... That's pretty much the ideal but I'd even take that list minus a LB and one of the CBs being a Lascelles type this summer if it meant we properly invested in the other areas you mention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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