joeyt Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ben Gibson: Newcastle United have been linked with move for Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson this summer, should they return to the Premier League. The Magpies could even swap places with Gibson’s Teessiders for the 2017-18 campaign, with Boro’s top-flight future looking far from certain. Gibson is one of managerless Boro’s hottest properties, and while they resisted any attempts to lure him away from the Riverside in January, they would have a harder job in the summer should they be relegated this season.Chelsea and West Ham are believed to be keen on the £20m-rated defender, who can play at centre-back or left-back, but Newcastle have been quoted as 8/1 to land Gibson by BetVictor. That still puts them behind the two London outfits, and the likes of the Manchesters City and United, but could indicate some interest on United’s part. Rafa Benitez knows he has to strengthen his side for a Premier League campaign, and will have talks with owner Mike Ashley over the extent of his transfer budget at the end of the season. However, it is perhaps unlikely that he will be willing - or able - to spend such a large amount on one defender, with attacking options thought to be the Spaniard’s priority. Ciaran Clark and captain Jamaal Lascelles’ partnership at the back has been one of the foundations of United’s title bid this season, and although Benitez may feel he needs more options at the back, Gibson could be deemed too expensive. But any move would at least offer the England Under-21 international the chance to stay in his native North East. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-untied-transfer-gossip-magpies-12790058 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Ben Gibson: Newcastle United have been linked with move for Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson this summer, should they return to the Premier League. The Magpies could even swap places with Gibson’s Teessiders for the 2017-18 campaign, with Boro’s top-flight future looking far from certain. Gibson is one of managerless Boro’s hottest properties, and while they resisted any attempts to lure him away from the Riverside in January, they would have a harder job in the summer should they be relegated this season.Chelsea and West Ham are believed to be keen on the £20m-rated defender, who can play at centre-back or left-back, but Newcastle have been quoted as 8/1 to land Gibson by BetVictor. That still puts them behind the two London outfits, and the likes of the Manchesters City and United, but could indicate some interest on United’s part. Rafa Benitez knows he has to strengthen his side for a Premier League campaign, and will have talks with owner Mike Ashley over the extent of his transfer budget at the end of the season. However, it is perhaps unlikely that he will be willing - or able - to spend such a large amount on one defender, with attacking options thought to be the Spaniard’s priority. Ciaran Clark and captain Jamaal Lascelles’ partnership at the back has been one of the foundations of United’s title bid this season, and although Benitez may feel he needs more options at the back, Gibson could be deemed too expensive. But any move would at least offer the England Under-21 international the chance to stay in his native North East. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-untied-transfer-gossip-magpies-12790058 £20m for Ben Gibson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Aye, Gibson is a good player but there's no way we'll pay the required amount for him, what with the English 'premium'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Whenever an article starts by including 'has been linked with' you know you can skip it as regurgitated shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Whenever an article starts by including 'has been linked with' you know you can skip it as regurgitated s****. But it has betting odds in it too? Surely that gives it credence? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Aye, Gibson is a good player but there's no way we'll pay the required amount for him, what with the English 'premium'. If we are going to stick with Rafa next season - and I realise it's a big if - then we are going to have to seriously think about giving him big money to recruit what he needs. £10m will buy you Ritchies and Gayles, both good players by Championship standards, but if you are talking about top 6 in the premier then we are going to need to pay a lot more to recruit the standard of player who will take us to that level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 If we go for Gibson I hope Hanley as well as Mbemba go, because we'd still need a senior proven CB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nowt wrong with Hanley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/justin-kluivert-wants-emulate-ex-12786947 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Nowt wrong with Hanley Not as a 4th choice if we had 3 very good CBs ahead of him, but for me we'd need better than Gibson, Clark and Lascelles as the main three. Senior centre-back (repeating myself but in the Richards, Shawcross category), Gibson, Clark and Lascelles would be more than adequate. Not sure Gibson, Clark, Lascelles and Hanley would be, when we still don't know if Clark and Lascelles are definitely Premier League level yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/justin-kluivert-wants-emulate-ex-12786947 http://i2.chroniclelive.co.uk/incoming/article12768209.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/JS114857477.jpg I don't think he wants to play for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Looks a bit like Robert in that pic! Kluivert man,one of my fave all-time players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Toon Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Wonder who we're looking at in the Luxembourg/France match as our scouts are there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Looks a bit like Robert in that pic! Kluivert man,one of my fave all-time players. nah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 http://www.indycelts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fe7bfb0d17ce9864e6aa79ba03f8445a.jpg Another son of a great striker. Not sure how good he is, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Wonder who we're looking at in the Luxembourg/France match as our scouts are there. Thauvin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Wonder who we're looking at in the Luxembourg/France match as our scouts are there. Thauvin What makes you think Thauvin? Surley it was Mbappé, cheap at only €130m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 If it's not Ousmane or Kurzawa I don't wanna know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Asprilla's son just scored for the Timbers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Sturridge, Wilson and Gray in todays Chronicle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Sturridge, Wilson and Gray in todays Chronicle. 2,3,1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Sturridge, Wilson and Gray in todays Chronicle. 2,3,1 Wilson has suffered some really bad injuries Gray is the safest bet; FWIW I'd have none of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Dean, Bob and Andy I assume Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Sturridge, Wilson and Gray in todays Chronicle. Isn't Wilson out for ages with a serious injury? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Connor McBride from Falkirk in the Daily Star. Never heard of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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