Haz Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We've intervened into Jesus Navas' negotiations and made him an offer. Second coming? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1988 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Paranoia is a motherfucker. Y'all need to chill. Unless anything major happens Rafa knows the score, he knows the limitations that he has to work within and he's got it under control. For him, this isn't a one - two year plan where he's going to change us from being a laughing stock to challenging the top 7 overnight, he's going to take his time. It's a project for him, he wants to build something sustainable. I really can only seeing him leaving for the Spain job or because MA reverts to type and brings in JFK and Dennis Wise as his PR team or something. Gung-ho isn't his style, just look at the meticulous way he prepares for matches. His running of the club will be no different. No stone left unturned. It's probably why it takes us weeks to sign a player that is very strongly linked because Rafa is there checking every little detail and having real in-depth conversations with the potential signings and their coaches, scouts etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Montero and Traore aren't good enough like. I really hope we're in for neither. Traore might be worth a punt at the right price but only as competition and not pinning our hopes on him as a starter. The thing is, if we are keeping Aarons and have Atsu and Ritchie, that only really leaves space for one more. Like Atsu (inconsistent) and Aarons (injury prone), Traore would arrive with major question marks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We're desperate for a left winger like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 If those are our wingers then we're going to struggle to create chances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 If those are our wingers then we're going to struggle to create chances. Ritchie will be a starter though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 If Rafa wants Traore he believes the footballing intelligence and final product can be coached, and if he can get those 2 things into his game he'll be an exciting player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We've intervened into Jesus Navas' negotiations and made him an offer. Second coming? Which will be about as effective as the first one, i.e. Gamez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Montero and Traore aren't good enough like. I really hope we're in for neither. Who you expecting? with regards to Montero, Traore clearly isn't good enough obviously. As inconsistent as Montero is i'd definitely take him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We're desperate for a left winger like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I dont get chasing Traore as we already have Aarons, unless Aarons isn't fit enough yet or going to get loaned out. Montero yes, inconsistent maybe but he's a step up on those two, with a fair bit of Premier League experience thrown in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We're desperate for a left winger like Although if Gouffran signs on then both him and Aarons will take squad places. Really don't understand offering him that new deal, unless Aarons is off on loan. Not sure I'd be happy with Rolando being one of the 25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Montero and Traore aren't good enough like. I really hope we're in for neither. Who you expecting? with regards to Montero, Traore clearly isn't good enough obviously. As inconsistent as Montero is i'd definitely take him. I'm expecting the likes of Traore and Montero, that's the problem. I'd like some players with better quality though, of which there are plenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I think we're buying 4 to 5 on a fairly restricted budget, and then it could become 6 to 7 if we sell some of the dead weight in the squad. Looks to me like Rafa is trying to squad up, rather than big name it. I'm pretty much convinced that would have been the plan all along, and probably partly his plan too. He'll know the squad isn't good enough, so he's juggling to see what he can do. This is where our owners refusal to speculate to accumulate is hitting us, add decent players to the squad and then put in a couple of big ones and excellent. Ain't goiing to happen and you do wonder with a manager like Rafa, whether that ever will. If Ashley can't really see what Rafa is, and what he can give you if you put a but more in, he'll never see it in any other manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 This has got to be the most frustrating window in a long while considering what we could build having Rafa here. Not only are the targets pretty low quality, it seems is if we aren't even in the process of buying anyone, instead we just monitor or keep tabs on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle/15321438.Newcastle__Arsenal_and_Spurs__39____8_7m_target_interests_Rafa_Benitez/ New name. Was thinking that this summer it might be an idea to see which sources are actually reliable on our transfer business. Was this the first break of the Lejeune deal? I couldn't find any articles before it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 No idea why Aarons is so highly thought of amongst our support ike. He's had less than a handful of good games and been out injured for more time than fit. Wasting squad places on players like him, hoping that one day they'll come good is what causes us to have to play people out of position to cover for injuries. Send him out on loan and if he can prove himself consistently over a season then we'll keep him. Freeing up a squad place for someone who will actually play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 So who are we in pole postition for? Have we leapfrogged to the front of the queue for anyone? Or are we leading the chasing pack? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morla84 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 More like "Monitoring," "keeping tabs," and "hoping to hear of a decision from Yoan Gouffran" Let the good times roll Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I think we're buying 4 to 5 on a fairly restricted budget, and then it could become 6 to 7 if we sell some of the dead weight in the squad. Looks to me like Rafa is trying to squad up, rather than big name it. I'm pretty much convinced that would have been the plan all along, and probably partly his plan too. He'll know the squad isn't good enough, so he's juggling to see what he can do. This is where our owners refusal to speculate to accumulate is hitting us, add decent players to the squad and then put in a couple of big ones and excellent. Ain't goiing to happen and you do wonder with a manager like Rafa, whether that ever will. If Ashley can't really see what Rafa is, and what he can give you if you put a but more in, he'll never see it in any other manager. Also it makes sense to spend big now, despite silly prices. The trend isn't showing any signs of stopping now and will only be worse in future windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 All this hysteria based on what a handfull of papers who generally know nothing anyway are saying. I'll be reserving judgement until the end of the month personally, there's no point getting worked up at this stage its not as if we can do anything about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We're desperate for a left winger like agreed, but we're also desperately short in midfield and up front, dont have decent LB and need a back up RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 All this hysteria based on what a handfull of papers who generally know nothing anyway are saying. I'll be reserving judgement until the end of the month personally, there's no point getting worked up at this stage its not as if we can do anything about it. The media are often criticised and accused of not really knowing what goes on, but tbh we rarely sign anyone without them linking us first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 With Darlow being off to Boro, Traore makes too much sense not to be true. We will be using Darlow as leverage. From what I've seen, he'd be a decent signing because he's quick as fuck. Hopefully Rafa can smooth the rough edges and make him useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Obertan 2.0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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