ianovthetoon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 The fact there’s a specific number suggests there’s targets and wages and fees in mind, otherwise it would be x for transfer fees and y for wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 If true this is good news, I would rather Ashley pocket an extra few million from the sale than we risk our PL lives. It does though signal that no takeover will happen anytime soon. He could however change his policy of buying players outright, and do staggered payments, like evey other club does, he might think he won't be able to increase the asking price by the value of the players. It could be as well of course that these 3 players are all loans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I reckon he might go left-back rather than number 10 based on the failed deadline day bid for Targett. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 He couldn't have done that in December so we could actually have lined some players up to come in when the window opened? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I reckon he might go left-back rather than number 10 based on the failed deadline day bid for Targett. Why would we go for a left back when Paulie D is back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I shudder to think of the grief some of our fans will give Rafa after deadline day if / when we don't sign anyone decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I reckon he might go left-back rather than number 10 based on the failed deadline day bid for Targett. With Dummett back i don't think he will, it's about staying up now and i imagine the players he will want will do exactly that. Basically with KI, think he'll want a striker, no 10 and keeper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Because he's a centre-back, derbrain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I reckon he might go left-back rather than number 10 based on the failed deadline day bid for Targett. Quite possibly, although Dummett was out for a fairly lengthy period at that point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Aye, maybe, aye. The reasons why number 10 is a maybe for me atm, is because we're creating chances in games. We're 9th in the league in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Aye, maybe, aye. The reasons why number 10 is a maybe for me atm, is because we're creating chances in games. We're 9th in the league in that regard. Depends where those chances are coming from i suppose, with how we play i imagine they mostly come from wide positions. Can only help if we have someone who can create through the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Aye, maybe, aye. The reasons why number 10 is a maybe for me atm, is because we're creating chances in games. We're 9th in the league in that regard. Yeah, we're making chances, Perez has started to step up the last month and Atsu showed at West Ham he can do a job there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Aye, maybe, aye. The reasons why number 10 is a maybe for me atm, is because we're creating chances in games. We're 9th in the league in that regard. Depends where those chances are coming from i suppose, with how we play i imagine they mostly come from wide positions. Can only help if we have someone who can create through the middle. I certainly wouldn't be unhappy if we signed a 10, we need upgrades in pretty much every position as it stands, but a striker is needed so much I can't stress it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 17-year-old from Switzerland Kenedy Seydou Doumbia Get the bath running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I reckon he might go left-back rather than number 10 based on the failed deadline day bid for Targett. I think he very much wants a left-footed LB/LWB that can move forward and open up the possibility of playing 3/5 at the back and not be totally reliant on the right hand side going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Shaw, Reina & Sturridge to usher in the Staveley era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I don’t think GK is urgent, I’d rather go striker and two midfielders with experience, one attacking and one central. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 A keeper and left-back transforms the way we play out from the back ten fold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I don’t think GK is urgent, I’d rather go striker and two midfielders with experience, one attacking and one central. I think a decent GK massively improves us to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, creative midfielder/10, keeper for me in order of priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd possibly even just splurge the full £6m war chest on a striker tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 A keeper and left-back transforms the way we play out from the back ten fold. Probably does, I’m not sure that’s our main problem though. Anyway, a couple of players with genuine experience and a bit of leadership would make all the difference. Regardless of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd possibly even just splurge the full £6m war chest on a striker tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, creative midfielder/10, keeper for me in order of priority. Me too. God knows what bargain basement buys/loans they will be though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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