madras Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Even when Lukaku goes there to replace Costa, why would Chelsea flog their #2 striker? They wouldn't flog him, they'll loan him out to develop him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Even when Lukaku goes there to replace Costa, why would Chelsea flog their #2 striker? They wouldn't flog him, they'll loan him out to develop him. So they'll have to buy another striker, or trust Tammy Abraham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Even when Lukaku goes there to replace Costa, why would Chelsea flog their #2 striker? They wouldn't flog him, they'll loan him out to develop him. So they'll have to buy another striker, or trust Tammy Abraham. Quite possible. Not like they can't afford it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Can't see us having any chance of signing Batshuayi on loan until the Diego Costa situation is sorted out at Chelsea. Big money involved so it could drag on all summer, i wouldn't want us be waiting until to end of the window to get a striker in. For this plan to work, it might be an idea to first sign a #10 who can also play as a lone striker, Josh King being the name put forward. For the same reason, I like the idea of Cairney since he could play in the two or fill in as AM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 On principle I'm against the likes of Chelsea stockpiling Europe & England's top youth talent, only to loan them out to EPL sides (to develop & evaluate them in the top flight). I oppose the system, so it's a No from me ie. Batsuhayai. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would have kept the little fella: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/vurnon-anita-and-yoan-gouffran-heading-for-summer-exits-at-newcastle-1-8556313 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Still think Lukaku could backfire for a top club. His linkup play is poor and he's very streaky. Agreed. He might develop into Drogba Mk 2, but he's nowhere near that yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would have kept the little fella: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/vurnon-anita-and-yoan-gouffran-heading-for-summer-exits-at-newcastle-1-8556313 It's the right decision imo. If we're going to develop the club we need to upgrade on players like Gouff and Anita. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would have kept the little fella: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/vurnon-anita-and-yoan-gouffran-heading-for-summer-exits-at-newcastle-1-8556313 Means we have the funds to go out and improve on them both. I like Anita as well, but this is actually good news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would have kept the little fella: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/vurnon-anita-and-yoan-gouffran-heading-for-summer-exits-at-newcastle-1-8556313 Means we have the funds to go out and improve on them both. I like Anita as well, but this is actually good news Doubt Sterry and Yedlin will be enough so no doubt Rafa will be going shopping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Would have kept Anita - going to cost a fair amount of money to get in a player to replace him when we've got far more important issues to resolve. As others have said, hopefully it means Rafa has a lot of money to spend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Anita's been good this season, but overall he's another waste of money. Good riddance to both of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Not Premier League players tbf. If we can get a few mil for them we'll have done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Not Premier League players tbf. If we can get a few mil for them we'll have done well. leaving on a free - their contracts are up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Ah shit aye. Oh well, bye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Same names. Thinking there might be something to this Pires link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15301548.Newcastle_hoping_to_seal___12m_deal_for_Andre_Gray/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Same names. Thinking there might be something to this Pires link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15301548.Newcastle_hoping_to_seal___12m_deal_for_Andre_Gray/ Underwhelming to say the least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Still think Lukaku could backfire for a top club. His linkup play is poor and he's very streaky. Streaky? He scored in 22 games this season. Harry Kane scored in 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Same names. Thinking there might be something to this Pires link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15301548.Newcastle_hoping_to_seal___12m_deal_for_Andre_Gray/ Underwhelming to say the least. Not sure i would call it underwhelming - both Gray and King have had their best seasons and are young enough to improve. They both also seem to have a lot of the attributes that Rafa requires from his forward players. I understand why it is more appealing to go for a potentially exciting player from another league, but i think in our position I would be looking to go for players who have experience of the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Same names. Thinking there might be something to this Pires link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15301548.Newcastle_hoping_to_seal___12m_deal_for_Andre_Gray/ Underwhelming to say the least. Not sure i would call it underwhelming - both Gray and King have had their best seasons and are young enough to improve. They both also seem to have a lot of the attributes that Rafa requires from his forward players. I understand why it is more appealing to go for a potentially exciting player from another league, but i think in our position I would be looking to go for players who have experience of the league. I agree to a extent and I may be in a minority but from what I've seen of Gray, I don't really seen an improvement on what we've already got with Gayle, unless we're taking staying fit into account. It also concerns me that we're targetting Gray to come in as a potential replacement for Gayle, rather than looking at more of a bigger type striker to fill the role that Mitro/Murphy occupy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I'm not really worried about our transfers at all TBH. If Gray is who Rafa decides to spend some money on then I'll back it... he is young and Rafa will add another 30% to his ability through coaching. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Mohammed Ali@mohammedali_93 L'Equipe: #NUFC interested in Angers winger Nicolas Pepe. Was a target in January, but several clubs - Lille & Monaco also in competition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Pepe the frog. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 except he is Ivorian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Same names. Thinking there might be something to this Pires link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15301548.Newcastle_hoping_to_seal___12m_deal_for_Andre_Gray/ Underwhelming to say the least. Not sure i would call it underwhelming - both Gray and King have had their best seasons and are young enough to improve. They both also seem to have a lot of the attributes that Rafa requires from his forward players. I understand why it is more appealing to go for a potentially exciting player from another league, but i think in our position I would be looking to go for players who have experience of the league. I agree to a extent and I may be in a minority but from what I've seen of Gray, I don't really seen an improvement on what we've already got with Gayle, unless we're taking staying fit into account. It also concerns me that we're targetting Gray to come in as a potential replacement for Gayle, rather than looking at more of a bigger type striker to fill the role that Mitro/Murphy occupy. Why is that a concern? If we have two competent options in Gray and Gayle fighting to start then that means we won't have to start either Mitrovic or Murphy. Don't think Rafa wants a big man in anything other than a 'substitute when we're chasing the game' role and Murphy or Mitro are both perfectly adequate for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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