Conjo Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Dirk Kuyt, Per Ciljan Skjelbred and Brett Emerton in January to safely navigate us to mid table security by April. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Never really a big fan of determining transfer market success via something as arbitrary as net spend. We have spent a lot less than many clubs yet have built a better squad. We simply have to have a very good manager (sorted) and give him the resources he needs to grow the side to where he wants the get us. Continual sustainable growth without constantly ripping up the squad. 27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Minimum of 4 left backs please. Then some English grit. 11 Jack Colbacks, so to speak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Never really a big fan of determining transfer market success via something as arbitrary as net spend. We have spent a lot less than many clubs yet have built a better squad. We simply have to have a very good manager (sorted) and give him the resources he needs to grow the side to where he wants the get us. Continual sustainable growth without constantly ripping up the squad. 27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Proven vs unproven, low-risk vs high risk. Won't work nearly as often as it doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Never really a big fan of determining transfer market success via something as arbitrary as net spend. We have spent a lot less than many clubs yet have built a better squad. We simply have to have a very good manager (sorted) and give him the resources he needs to grow the side to where he wants the get us. Continual sustainable growth without constantly ripping up the squad. 27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Proven vs unproven, low-risk vs high risk. Won't work nearly as often as it doesn't. Fair enough but there's a difference of £28.5m!!! I trust Rafa's judgement enough that i'd be happy if he signed more unproven players for lower fees - he's that diligent that you can be sure the vast majority would be spot on. The odd marque signing would be nice alongside, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Never really a big fan of determining transfer market success via something as arbitrary as net spend. We have spent a lot less than many clubs yet have built a better squad. We simply have to have a very good manager (sorted) and give him the resources he needs to grow the side to where he wants the get us. Continual sustainable growth without constantly ripping up the squad. 27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Proven vs unproven, low-risk vs high risk. Won't work nearly as often as it doesn't. I've tried and tried to understand that but have given up :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Genuinely sounds like this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 I literally had no idea that Drinkwater had left for Chelsea for 35 mil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Never really a big fan of determining transfer market success via something as arbitrary as net spend. We have spent a lot less than many clubs yet have built a better squad. We simply have to have a very good manager (sorted) and give him the resources he needs to grow the side to where he wants the get us. Continual sustainable growth without constantly ripping up the squad. 27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Proven vs unproven, low-risk vs high risk. Won't work nearly as often as it doesn't. Not quite as clear cut as that though. Pay £35m and a player may have already peaked or may lose hunger now they have secured that big move. We could instead buy 3 players for £7m. A lot less money but with potential and hunger to improve and a manager who can help them do so. Yes one or even two may be duds (happens with Rafa fairly often) but statistically the risk is actually less than the single high cost option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Never really a big fan of determining transfer market success via something as arbitrary as net spend. We have spent a lot less than many clubs yet have built a better squad. We simply have to have a very good manager (sorted) and give him the resources he needs to grow the side to where he wants the get us. Continual sustainable growth without constantly ripping up the squad. 27 year old Drinkwater for £35m compared to 21 year old Merino for £6.5m is a perfect case in point. Proven vs unproven, low-risk vs high risk. Won't work nearly as often as it doesn't. Not quite as clear cut as that though. Pay £35m and a player may have already peaked or may lose hunger now they have secured that big move. We could instead buy 3 players for £7m. A lot less money but with potential and hunger to improve and a manager who can help them do so. Yes one or even two may be duds (happens with Rafa fairly often) but statistically the risk is actually less than the single high cost option. James you don't half talk some bollocks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 The only reason(s) they bought Drinkwater was because he is homegrown and marras with Kante. They weren't arsed about value. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Newcastle scouts have been in Germany recently to cast their eye over potential January transfer targets. (Newcastle Chronicle) Think I read Lewandowski is unsettled in Munich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Pulisic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 My son reckons Yann Sommer should be our new keeper Jan or Summer signing though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Pulisic If you were a new owner who wanted to instantly raise the global awareness/appeal of your new club I'm not sure there would be any better player to buy (that is even remotely realistic ... i.e. not Messi, Ronaldo, etc.). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Aubameyang..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Oliver Kahn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number9shirt Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 What's Tranquillo Barnetta up to these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 My son reckons Yann Sommer should be our new keeper Jan or Summer signing though? Very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Is it my imagination or did this forum invent some player that later got mentioned in the press? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Aye, Couß Couß Niyancé Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Diego Swarfega Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Diego Swarfega That was him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinport53 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Is it my imagination or did this forum invent some player that later got mentioned in the press? Sure some scottish lad got SSN to print an article about Aberdeen signing "Yerda Sellsavon" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Seri and Jose Gaya. Mertens and Dolberg. And maybe a left winger. Oh and a Goal keeper, Areola nipple flicker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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