Rich Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Lifting bantz aside, if he's been training with the first team then I'd be happy enough that it's Rafa green lighting a move for him and I can't imagine it's a heavy outlay. If he stays around the squad as our emergency option at the back it allows Sterry to go out on loan again with no real danger of being recalled and unsettled. Other than this I'm slightly disappointed to see the Grosicki link evaporating, but hope that it's because we have loftier ambitions. Although he's raw I think Loftus-Cheek could be superb in the #10 role if Diame was a blueprint for what Rafa is looking for, if there's nothing available this summer (or nothing in our price range) then it would look like a solid move to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Also, did we ever find out what happened to the Gabriel Pires link? That one seemed too random and too early to just be fabricated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Ojo, Lawrence and Loftus-Cheek linked by Douglas this morning. How massively underwhelming, guessing 2 loans and maybe a few million for Lawrence? We were more ambitious last summer, those 3 combined have pretty much zero top level football experience. Do you really think Benitez only wants to build a side for this season? Getting certain players on loan could potentially mean tying them down emotionally or even contractually in the future (loan with option to buy). Looking at the dearth of talent both Liverpool and Chelsea have in the respective positions of Ojo and RLC, we could be bringing those two with an eye on a future permanent transfer, the same way we did with Atsu. Rafa is a master strategist, and he'll definitely be looking at the future, and not just this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Adama Diakhaby linked again this morning. 4 career goals any chance of people saying where links come from btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Can see this Ojo story being dragged on for weeks like the Abraham one and we'll no doubt lose out on other potential targets because of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Not in for Hart, Clucas or Grosicki according to Luke Edwards. As for the 2 we are apparently close to signing, he said he may have news on that later today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Not in for Hart, Clucas or Grosicki according to Luke Edwards. As for the 2 we are apparently close to signing, he said he may have news on that later today. all good news Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Chronicle: The Magpies have been linked with Atletico Madrid winger Alessio Cerci in Spain, and Benitez is believed to have other options from his home country. It is understood that United have also held talks over a central midfielder currently contracted to one of La Liga’s top sides in the last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Of all the links who would your two preferences be? (realistic) Loftus-Cheek loan and Jacob Murphy for around 10mil would be mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Would never loan a kid without an option to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Chronicle: The Magpies have been linked with Atletico Madrid winger Alessio Cerci in Spain, and Benitez is believed to have other options from his home country. It is understood that United have also held talks over a central midfielder currently contracted to one of La Liga’s top sides in the last week. Cerci was brilliant for a year or two at Torino then got completely frozen out by Simeone at Atleti. Imagine they'd be happy to get rid at a low fee/season long loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Don't like Cerci, don't think he's very good. But after years of Gouffran I can't be too picky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Chronicle: The Magpies have been linked with Atletico Madrid winger Alessio Cerci in Spain, and Benitez is believed to have other options from his home country. It is understood that United have also held talks over a central midfielder currently contracted to one of La Liga’s top sides in the last week. Always thought Kroos would do well in the Prem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Is Cerci not out of contract? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Chronicle: The Magpies have been linked with Atletico Madrid winger Alessio Cerci in Spain, and Benitez is believed to have other options from his home country. It is understood that United have also held talks over a central midfielder currently contracted to one of La Liga’s top sides in the last week. Same type of player as Matt Ritchie except slightly worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Chronicle: The Magpies have been linked with Atletico Madrid winger Alessio Cerci in Spain, and Benitez is believed to have other options from his home country. It is understood that United have also held talks over a central midfielder currently contracted to one of La Liga’s top sides in the last week. Always thought Kroos would do well in the Prem ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Chronicle: The Magpies have been linked with Atletico Madrid winger Alessio Cerci in Spain, and Benitez is believed to have other options from his home country. It is understood that United have also held talks over a central midfielder currently contracted to one of La Liga’s top sides in the last week. Same type of player as Matt Ritchie except slightly worse. Sounds promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Don't like Cerci, don't think he's very good. Shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Don't like Cerci, don't think he's very good. Shame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Kieran Gibbs next one in if rumour is to be believed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Kieran Gibbs next one in if rumour is to be believed. Cracking move that IF true, huge upgrade on Dummett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Don't like Cerci, don't think he's very good. Shame I'm not the only one before you get your hopes up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Cerci is shite and hasn't played in 2 years. Thought he was off back to Torino. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Kieran Gibbs next one in if rumour is to be believed. Cracking move that IF true, huge upgrade on Dummett I just tried to put £100 on with BetVictor but they'll only let me put £25 quid on. Robbing bastards also reduced it from 6/4 to 11/10. Lad who's told me works at the club and is far from a bullshitter but these things are obviously never guaranteed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Quick glimpse at Cerci's only highlight at Atleti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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