U2 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Always remember. And tomorrow they are set to clinch a deal for 12-goal Monaco hitman Riviere, who will join a striking pack that will be beefed up further by Newcastle in the coming weeks. He will go straight into the first-team mix but Riviere is seen as a talent to develop, with Newcastle eyeing others. Bernard - part of Bobby Robson’s top four outfit - said: “The more Newcastle fans chant his name. “The better he will play. “That’s what I expect from him. “He’s a great player.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Should ask for at least 5m for de Jong considering Ajax have sold Sanchez and Klaasan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Good to see some movement out, though am not convinced that there will be any quality incomings. Ashley simply won't allow it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC26 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 We've needed to shift a stupid amount of deadwood this Summer...glad some of it seems to be happening. Now for Saivet, Krul, Colback, Good, Hanley, Lazaar and Haidara... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 As long as Colback fucks off, I'll be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Looks like things are finally starting to happen. I like De Jong but it'll never work for him here, hopefully it means a #10 is coming in (not Praet). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 As long as Colback fucks off, I'll be happy. New left back, innit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Looks like things are finally starting to happen. I like De Jong but it'll never work for him here, hopefully it means a #10 is coming in (not Praet). I've never seen him, take it he isn't good then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet's youtube compilations aren't exactly the most exciting. Looks to have a decent touch but doesn't really possess great pace or dribbling ability. Also doesn't have a particularly good goals/assists record considering he was playing for one of the top sides in Belgium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Ah well that's it then. Next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet has good work rate and a pretty good first touch from what I have seen (mostly Anderlecht in CL and EL). Tries ambitious balls but doesn't always succeed. Not the strongest physically, but has good balance and likes to throw in a tackle. A bit similar to Sigurdsson a couple years back maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet offer turned down according to Football Italia ...getaway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 The only other real option is Jota though, really? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet offer turned down according to Football Italia ...getaway He's got a £22 million release clause though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet has good work rate and a pretty good first touch from what I have seen (mostly Anderlecht in CL and EL). Tries ambitious balls but doesn't always succeed. Not the strongest physically, but has good balance and likes to throw in a tackle. A bit similar to Sigurdsson a couple years back maybe? For a #10, his 1 in 7 goals per game ratio doesn't instil me with confidence It's even worse in Serie A, admittedly he's be played deeper in a 2 or 3 man midfield, but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 The only other real option is Jota though, really? I know of a disruptive little Frenchman that might be tempted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet has good work rate and a pretty good first touch from what I have seen (mostly Anderlecht in CL and EL). Tries ambitious balls but doesn't always succeed. Not the strongest physically, but has good balance and likes to throw in a tackle. A bit similar to Sigurdsson a couple years back maybe? For a #10, his 1 in 7 goals per game ratio doesn't instil me with confidence It's even worse in Serie A, admittedly he's be played deeper in a 2 or 3 man midfield, but still. Agreed. He is still young and could well improve a lot, but an immediate impact seems unlikely. Then again... do have have better available options atm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet offer turned down according to Football Italia ...getaway He's got a £22 million release clause though.. Well i'll just hold on a mo and wait for us to match it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Agreed. He is still young and could well improve a lot, but an immediate impact seems unlikely. Then again... do have have better available options atm? I would just be happy to have a #10 playing as a #10 instead of a make shift Ayoze / Diame combo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet's youtube compilations aren't exactly the most exciting. Looks to have a decent touch but doesn't really possess great pace or dribbling ability. Also doesn't have a particularly good goals/assists record considering he was playing for one of the top sides in Belgium. Doesn't need to have mint pace or great dribbling if he can bring people into the game and bridge the gap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet's youtube compilations aren't exactly the most exciting. Looks to have a decent touch but doesn't really possess great pace or dribbling ability. Also doesn't have a particularly good goals/assists record considering he was playing for one of the top sides in Belgium. Doesn't need to have mint pace or great dribbling if he can bring people into the game and bridge the gap? We need more than that now tbh. We look so stinking ordinary. Another ordinary player like Praet will do nothing to help us. We badly need an experienced top quality player but we're so not going to get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet has good work rate and a pretty good first touch from what I have seen (mostly Anderlecht in CL and EL). Tries ambitious balls but doesn't always succeed. Not the strongest physically, but has good balance and likes to throw in a tackle. A bit similar to Sigurdsson a couple years back maybe? sounds like a ryan taylor to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Praet has good work rate and a pretty good first touch from what I have seen (mostly Anderlecht in CL and EL). Tries ambitious balls but doesn't always succeed. Not the strongest physically, but has good balance and likes to throw in a tackle. A bit similar to Sigurdsson a couple years back maybe? sounds like a ryan taylor to me. Minus the set pieces Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Since when did Ryan Taylor ever have a good first touch or good balance? Great free kick taker, but shite otherwise like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 goal and 1 assist last season for an apparent creative midfielder says a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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