U2 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 He's a class above in the Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I'd love Cairney but sure we got quoted £20m for him in January. Even if they don't go up and he wants to leave, they'll surely demand more than £10m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Seems cheap, at least we're looking for creative types though, Shelvey has been disappointing overall in the championship imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 No idea how much he would cost but I'd love Illhremendi from Sociedad. Went to watch Barca Vs Sociedad last week at the Nou Camp and he was outstanding. Illarramendi cost Real Madrid 30 million, then they sold him back to Sociedad for about half of that. He's very much a hometown boy, and if I remember correctly the Madrid move went against his wishes. So it might be difficult to prize him from San Sebastian to Northern England. Very good player though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 No idea how much he would cost but I'd love Illhremendi from Sociedad. Went to watch Barca Vs Sociedad last week at the Nou Camp and he was outstanding. Illarramendi cost Real Madrid 30 million, then they sold him back to Sociedad for about half of that. He's very much a hometown boy, and if I remember correctly the Madrid move went against his wishes. So it might be difficult to prize him from San Sebastian to Northern England. Very good player though. Ah didn't know his backstory. Fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Cairney is above Championship level imo. Would definitely take him. But he must be towards the end of his contract if we're offering £10m? And is he no.10 or a holding midfielder? Not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Looks like he can play at #8 or #10, but not at #4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 No idea how much he would cost but I'd love Illhremendi from Sociedad. Went to watch Barca Vs Sociedad last week at the Nou Camp and he was outstanding. Illarramendi cost Real Madrid 30 million, then they sold him back to Sociedad for about half of that. He's very much a hometown boy, and if I remember correctly the Madrid move went against his wishes. So it might be difficult to prize him from San Sebastian to Northern England. Very good player though. Add the fact his time at Real was considered a big failure it makes zero sense for him to risk moving club so quickly after re-discovering his form. Obviously prefers it there for now. Can't be arsed to learn how to spell his name either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Ilarramendi seemed a deer caught in the headlights every time he took the field for Real. I think he'll struggle if he leaves his comfort zone again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 How many new starters do you reckon Rafa is looking at? LB, CB, CM, LW, No10, striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 At least. Hope and think quite a few players will leave as well in the summer so we need some squad/back up upgrades as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I've always been a believer in signing first teamers/key players and relegating current first teamers to squad players. Never see the point in signing squad players unless they are either to useful to turn down or have potential to improve. A quality number 10 is what I'm most keen on. Sigurdsson would be belter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I've always been a believer in signing first teamers/key players and relegating current first teamers to squad players. Never see the point in signing squad players unless they are either to useful to turn down or have potential to improve. A quality number 10 is what I'm most keen on. Sigurdsson would be belter. Hope Rafa will sign at least 3 top quality players this summer. 1 for each chain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 He's way out of our league but I think Welbeck would be the perfect lone striker in Rafa's system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 How many new starters do you reckon Rafa is looking at? LB, CB, CM, LW, No10, striker? LB, CB, 2x CM, 2 Wingers, No 10 and Striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ilarramendi seemed a deer caught in the headlights every time he took the field for Real. I think he'll struggle if he leaves his comfort zone again. Real is a massive move tbf. Never got a solid run in the team - when he got his chance he wasn't in a good mental place. He should stick it out for another season at Sociedad before considering another move though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Saw some speculation (admittedly Skybet driven) that we are interested in Tammy Abraham next season. Think he'd be a great signing, whether on loan or as a permanent. Would be surprised if Chelsea were happy to let him go though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Saw some speculation (admittedly Skybet driven) that we are interested in Tammy Abraham next season. Think he'd be a great signing, whether on loan or as a permanent. Would be surprised if Chelsea were happy to let him go though. Commentators on the Chelsea match at the weekend reckoned they were planning on using him as part of a deal to get Lukaku back from Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ilarramendi seemed a deer caught in the headlights every time he took the field for Real. I think he'll struggle if he leaves his comfort zone again. Real is a massive move tbf. Never got a solid run in the team - when he got his chance he wasn't in a good mental place. He should stick it out for another season at Sociedad before considering another move though. Dude had an anxiety crisis during the preseason friendlies when he first signed, missing several games. Yes, Madrid is a huge move, but Ilarra's issues were extreme. Brilliant player otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Ilarramendi seemed a deer caught in the headlights every time he took the field for Real. I think he'll struggle if he leaves his comfort zone again. Real is a massive move tbf. Never got a solid run in the team - when he got his chance he wasn't in a good mental place. He should stick it out for another season at Sociedad before considering another move though. Dude had an anxiety crisis during the preseason friendlies when he first signed, missing several games. Yes, Madrid is a huge move, but Ilarra's issues were extreme. Brilliant player otherwise. Thought he was excellent against your lot last week. Sociedad impressed me generally too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah, it's been a very good year for them and Ilarra has been their best player without discussion. It's just that I'm really doubtful he can replicate that level in a more taxing environment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah, it's been a very good year for them and Ilarra has been their best player without discussion. It's just that I'm really doubtful he can replicate that level in a more taxing environment. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Would hope we might take a punt on Tomas Kalas. Noticed Fulham have him this season and are close to promotion. Last season he was with Boro. Would be a nice back up or push others in first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Illara pulling strings at st James Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah, it's been a very good year for them and Ilarra has been their best player without discussion. It's just that I'm really doubtful he can replicate that level in a more taxing environment. What's going on with Andre Gomes? Another player I'd dream of having play for us. Is he eventually going to take Iniesta's spot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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