Mikky Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'm interested to see who we look at if Thauvin doesn't happen. Please be Shaqiri; struggling to think of anyone else Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Douglas Newcastle United will announce Chancel Mbemba's transfer in the coming hours but they're not finished yet. We answer the big transfer questions Newcastle United have made two eight-figure signings – and are about to make a third, Chancel Mbemba from Anderlecht. But where are they going next? Here we attempt to answer the big questions about United’s ongoing recruitment drive. ARE NEWCASTLE FINISHED IN THE MARKET? Not even close. Ideally they want another three after Mbemba signs, and one of them could be another big-money arrival for eight figures. United also want players for the development squad, and remain interested in Ivan Toney of Northampton – although he could be loaned straight back to Northampton or another club. Dani Koks, on trial with the club, scored for the under-21s on Tuesday. The priority after Mbemba signs? Surely another centre-back. Newcastle are fully aware of the problems they have in the heart of defence – and it didn’t take leaking four goals on a plastic pitch with Shane Ferguson playing through the middle to bring that home. WHERE ARE NEWCASTLE GOING NEXT? As we reported earlier this week, Florian Thauvin is an option and Newcastle want a midfielder and another striker too. But centre-back is a position where United are crying out for reinforcements – and suggestions are that’s where they’ll go next. SO, WHO ARE THE DEFENDER OPTIONS? The deal to snatch Mbemba from Anderlecht – who also had interest from Borussia Monchengladbach and Atletico Madrid – is virtually done and dusted. Expect him in the North East on Thursday for a medical, with a deal possibly confirmed by then too. But United want another centre-back. Joel Matip of Schalke, Nicolas N’Kolou of Marseille and Aymen Abdennour of Monaco have all been mentioned but noises from St James’ Park are that there may be another big defender target who has slipped off the radar so far. United have had plenty of centre-backs put to them recently. They were offered Hull’s Michael Dawson, and have watched Lewis Dunk of Brighton in the past but a whisper is that the next centre-back could come from the Bundesliga. COULD ANY PLAYERS LEAVE? There hasn’t been much interest in the players you’d normally think would be vulnerable. Papiss Cisse, Steven Taylor and Fabricio Coloccini all have one year left on their deals so Newcastle would obviously sell if the right offer came in for them. A personal opinion is that Newcastle need to build a squad and not just an XI but there is a business case to sell big earners if they’re in their final year. Coloccini IS wanted by Crystal Palace. Others who are available? Mike Williamson, Yoan Gouffran and Manu Riviere might be in the firing line. Remy Cabella has been linked with a move to Marseille – although Steve McClaren is keen to see him play and judge for himself, apparently. WHAT IS THE TIMEFRAME FOR THE NEXT DEAL? Mbemba will sign either on Thursday or Friday and then after that, United are back to spinning a few plates. It might be into the back end of next week before Newcastle do anything else – and they might not have finished their trading until well into August, by which time the games will be coming thick and fast. Charlie Austin remains a big target and is understood to be keen to link up with McClaren again. He enjoyed working with him and Steve Black, a key member of McClaren’s backroom staff at St James’ Park, when the pair were at QPR Having Charver in charge starting with the likes of Raylor seems like a long time ago. Our team next season is going to look very different. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Howedes from Schalke would be superb. A real experienced leader to bring Mbemba and Lascelles along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Probably Hummel's tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 There no proper filthy Balkanised/Eastern Euopean bruiser defenders knocking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Rudiger all the talk on Twittersphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 are stuttgart on the bones of their arse by any chance, or maybe he's got a year left / buyout clause Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Antonio Rudiger (Stuttgart) or Joel Matip (Schalke) is my guess after all the recent links. We've been linked with Robin Knoche earlier, allthough he would likely cost more. Then there's Stefan Bell at Mainz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 are stuttgart on the bones of their arse by any chance, or maybe he's got a year left / buyout clause They're proper shite. Nearly got relegated last year. Also PL money >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Why just over £5m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 are stuttgart on the bones of their arse by any chance, or maybe he's got a year left / buyout clause They're proper shite. Nearly got relegated last year. Also PL money >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.theebaylifeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/kaching.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 are stuttgart on the bones of their arse by any chance, or maybe he's got a year left / buyout clause They're proper shite. Nearly got relegated last year. Also PL money >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Would that not raise slight concerns about the quality of any player they have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 are stuttgart on the bones of their arse by any chance, or maybe he's got a year left / buyout clause They're proper shite. Nearly got relegated last year. Also PL money >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Would that not raise slight concerns about the quality of any player they have? Austin, Benteke, every fucker in our squad all nearly got relegated(or did) last season. Doesnt mean every player is utter guff, look at Dortmund for 2/3 of last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 are stuttgart on the bones of their arse by any chance, or maybe he's got a year left / buyout clause They're proper shite. Nearly got relegated last year. Also PL money >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Would that not raise slight concerns about the quality of any player they have? Why should it? There are many good players playing in shite teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard 13 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'd be quite worried about a pair of two young CBs in a new league like, however highly rated. Add to that Dummett and Haidara and its a pretty inexperienced defence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Pretty sure I read a week ago, that German media said we were prepared to pay 18m euros for Rudiger but he turned us down because he's waiting for "bigger clubs ". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AY Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'm interested to see who we look at if Thauvin doesn't happen. Please be Shaqiri; struggling to think of anyone else Naah, somenone with lower status and on lower wages. Shaqiri will be too expensive for Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Stuttgart conceded a truck load of goals with him at the heart of defence. That concerns me enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Pretty sure I read a week ago, that German media said we were prepared to pay 18m euros for Rudiger but he turned us down because he's waiting for "bigger clubs ". http://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/inhalt.vfb-stuttgart-irritationen-ueber-ruediger.571cb08b-f752-4c51-9a2e-9c294ab31f83.html Actually was his agent but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Why just over £5m? Douglas info is that we are to expect one more signing over 10m and the remainder will be around the 5m mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Why just over £5m? Douglas info is that we are to expect one more signing over 10m and the remainder will be around the 5m mark He doesnt say that though, just says one could be eight figures. How do you know that isnt the CB? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissmag Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Why just over £5m? Douglas info is that we are to expect one more signing over 10m and the remainder will be around the 5m mark He doesnt say that though, just says one could be eight figures. How do you know that isnt the CB? has to be Abdennour :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Why just over £5m? Douglas info is that we are to expect one more signing over 10m and the remainder will be around the 5m mark He doesnt say that though, just says one could be eight figures. How do you know that isnt the CB? has to be Abdennour :-) Well everyone was saying Matip would be £10m+ and Rudiger no doubt similar, would love Abdennour mind that would be a huge signing. Shame he isnt in the Bundesliga.......or our league Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 So central defender from Bundesliga worth £5m or just over. Any guesses? Why just over £5m? Douglas info is that we are to expect one more signing over 10m and the remainder will be around the 5m mark He doesnt say that though, just says one could be eight figures. How do you know that isnt the CB? In his replies on twitter he says exactly that - and that he assumes the 10m plus is Austin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 If we spend 10m on Austin and go cheap on positions we actually need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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