ponsaelius Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 FWIW, Napoli have also been linked with him. He was rumoured to be going the other way if they sold Pavoletti to them. So this could perhaps be some kind of power play in trying to get Reina from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Only jesting, chill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 He's a forrin and not Blob Elliot, I'll take him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 He must be Moussaka Sissoko's replacement hahahahahahahahahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah we needed like 9 new players and we have 5 of them, it's still nowhere near enough and i doubt many other clubs needed anywhere near that much. Aye. It's why the whole 'other clubs haven't made many transfers' argument doesn't wash. We're in a different situation to other clubs. Was it ever realistic that we would sign nine players? Still time yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Rafa still wants 4 more according to Douglas. That would give us 9 including Catsu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah we needed like 9 new players and we have 5 of them, it's still nowhere near enough and i doubt many other clubs needed anywhere near that much. Aye. It's why the whole 'other clubs haven't made many transfers' argument doesn't wash. We're in a different situation to other clubs. Was it ever realistic that we would sign nine players? Still time yet. January will be the real test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Rafa still wants 4 more according to Douglas. That would give us 9 including Catsu. Oh so it was Douglas, knew i read it somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah we needed like 9 new players and we have 5 of them, it's still nowhere near enough and i doubt many other clubs needed anywhere near that much. Aye. It's why the whole 'other clubs haven't made many transfers' argument doesn't wash. We're in a different situation to other clubs. Was it ever realistic that we would sign nine players? Still time yet. Absolutely over a month before the window slams shut, I think the final number will be around 8 or 9. The one thing I will say though is how many of those are automatic starers, as of right now, Murphy and Lejunne are the closest to being in rafa's first choice 11, both have a bit of competition to get past though. But the bulk of our first 11 is pretty much the same as last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 A striker, a 'keeper, an attacking mid/winger. And a left back if we shift Haidara and Lazaar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Everton misfit Oumar Niasse is reportedly attracting interest from a trio of Premier League clubs. Brighton, Burnley and Newcastle are all in for the Senegal striker according to the Sun, who reckon that the Seagulls are leading the chase. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Hull after falling out of favour at Goodison Park. http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-manchester-arsenal-10878264 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah we needed like 9 new players and we have 5 of them, it's still nowhere near enough and i doubt many other clubs needed anywhere near that much. Aye. It's why the whole 'other clubs haven't made many transfers' argument doesn't wash. We're in a different situation to other clubs. Was it ever realistic that we would sign nine players? Still time yet. Absolutely over a month before the window slams shut, I think the final number will be around 8 or 9. The one thing I will say though is how many of those are automatic starers, as of right now, Murphy and Lejunne are the closest to being in rafa's first choice 11, both have a bit of competition to get past though. But the bulk of our first 11 is pretty much the same as last year. If the reports from the talk-in are true, and there's unlikely to be a big money striker incoming, seems like Rafa has pretty much resigned himself to just staying up this year. Although I still think we'll bring a striker in even if it's on loan. I just don't think Rafa rates Mitro or Perez enough to take a chance on Gayle being fit for a full season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 A striker, a 'keeper, an attacking mid/winger. And a left back if we shift Haidara and Lazaar. Douglas actually say that? or are you just guessing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Isn't he meant to be absolutely awful? I know he did okay at Hull but he looked like Cisse in his comeback years to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 A striker, a 'keeper, an attacking mid/winger. And a left back if we shift Haidara and Lazaar. Douglas actually say that? or are you just guessing? just me talking shite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiedean Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Niasse is absolute shit. Josh King or Andre Gray are the strikers we should go for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Niasse is absolute shit. Josh King or Andre Gray are the strikers we should go for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'd still want us to go for Lucas Perez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Yeah we needed like 9 new players and we have 5 of them, it's still nowhere near enough and i doubt many other clubs needed anywhere near that much. Aye. It's why the whole 'other clubs haven't made many transfers' argument doesn't wash. We're in a different situation to other clubs. Was it ever realistic that we would sign nine players? Still time yet. Absolutely over a month before the window slams shut, I think the final number will be around 8 or 9. The one thing I will say though is how many of those are automatic starers, as of right now, Murphy and Lejunne are the closest to being in rafa's first choice 11, both have a bit of competition to get past though. But the bulk of our first 11 is pretty much the same as last year. I suppose De Jong and Aarons are like new signings If they stay fit it might boost us a bit. I would like us to shift Mitrovic on and bring in a striker to compete with Gayle and we definitely need an attacking midfielder. Apart from that I don't see us making improvements attacking wise. Are Ritchie, Gayle, Shelvey, Perez, Atasu/Aarons/Murphy good enough to keep us up which is the ultimate aim. They all have ability but i'm not sure they are consistent enough at that level to keep us up. On the other hand we might have a surprise element about us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Wouldn't go for King - has all the hallmarks of a one season wonder. Not convinced by Gray either to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Wouldn't go for King - has all the hallmarks of a one season wonder. Not convinced by Gray either to be honest. Already hit Bournemouth up with a derisory offer so fairly dead in the water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 King is good imo. Good footballer, finisher and flexible in terms of positions too. Can't see him going for less than 20-25 million though so no chance. Gray isn't anywhere near as flexible, and can only really play one role. But with his contract situation and Burnley lacking the financial backing of AFCB he'd be far more attainable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Think Josh King would be a huge risk - one decent season in his career to date and, statistically at least, slightly unusual in terms of his stats - http://statsbomb.com/2017/07/joshua-king-and-the-hot-foot/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Seems a late developer to me. Was highly rated as a youngster, didn't really get going at a big club and out on loan, but is starting to blossom now and still has years left to improve. To be honest I'm also not convinced he's as prolific as he appeared last season. But when I've watched him he seems a good allround player, and goalscoring isn't the only thing he offers anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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