Greg Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Why haven't we signed anyone yet ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbnufc Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Newcastle United boss Rafa Benitez says he is not expecting an early breakthrough in the January transfer window. The Toon chief revealed the Magpies had already attempted to bring in a couple of new faces but had been unable to complete any deals just yet. United have been linked with Ruben Loftus Cheek of Chelsea and Manchester City’s Fabian Delph but both Premier League clubs want more time to make their final decisions. Yet Benitez did confirm he expects to see a signing in January - a month in which he will lose Mo Diame, Christian Atsu and Chancel Mbemba to the African Cup of Nations. When asked about transfers, Benitez told the Chronicle: “I don’t see anything early because we tried a couple of things. “Normally all of the teams are trying to do something so the agents wait a little bit and expect the best offer possible. “I think we will see someone coming in, but I can’t say it will be on January 1.” Benitez’s record in the transfer market at Newcastle has been impressive so far with successful signings such as Matt Ritchie, Dwight Gayle, Isaac Hayden, Ciaran Clark, Christian Atsu and DeAndre Yedlin. Benitez also ensured there was plenty of cover in his squad with the additions of Achraf Lazaar, Daryl Murphy, Jesus Gamez, Matz Sels and Grant Hanley. However, he will be looking for bigger contributions from his fringe players in 2017. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfers-rafa-benitez-believes-12388198 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Why haven't we signed anyone yet ? Because Rafa only wants to play 1 up top and hates winning at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He's better than Colback and would definitely improve us in this league. Wouldn't be inspiring in terms of the future though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 6 month loan perfect. 11 goals in 33 appearances at this level. Think we could do better in the summer mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He's better than Colback and would definitely improve us in this league. Wouldn't be inspiring in terms of the future though. Aye pretty much this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He's better than Colback and would definitely improve us in this league. Wouldn't be inspiring in terms of the future though. Aye pretty much this. Almost anyone is better than Colback. I thought we were going to bed in players good enough for the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Yeah, sounds good. Pick him up, use him for his body for 5 months and then stick him in a taxi and tell him we'll call him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I'd say Cleverly is slightly underrated in general. How old is he? That said, I can't see starting next season with him and Shelvey is an enticing prospect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Geordie Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Cleverley would undoubtedly do a job for us in this league. Signing him on loan gets a from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Is Mccarthy getting games for Everton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He's an average premiership midfielder which is better than what we've got playing for us right now. Loan is ok but I'd be looking for better at the end of the season if we go up. 100 times a better signing than Murphy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 An improvement on Colback and some real competition to help improve Hayden. Thumbs up`here as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I think Cleverly on loan till the end of the season would be a good stop gap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Wonder if he'd want guarantees about starting, if not and he'd fight for his place like everyone else then he'd be a good addition in a position we have no depth in currently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 He's better than Colback Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 As said last night, he'd be fine in this league, however, the Chronicle article about the bid is saying he would be brought in to cover Atsu when he's away and be considered as a wide player. I know he's played out wide before but i'd hope we'd be signing him to challenge Hayden/Colback/Shelvey for a central role if he were to join. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Tom Cleverly would be an excellent signing for any Championship club and that is all that matters at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 As said last night, he'd be fine in this league. Chronicle article about the bid saying he would be brought in to cover Atsu when he's away and be considered as a wide player. I know he's played out wide before but i'd hope we'd be signing him to challenge Hayden/Colback/Shelvey for s central role if he were to join. Aye. We're crying out for a bit of pace and directness from the flanks, Cleverley wouldn't bring that if he was shifted out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Delph > loftus-cheek ------------ > cleverly imo. That said cleverley would offer experience and be more of a solid short term acquisition to get the job done and bring some leadership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 cleverley has a much better passing range than any of our other non-shelvey options, he's not got shelvey's quality but could probably play that role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Scored a canny goal against us in one of those Pardew seasons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 6 month loan perfect. 11 goals in 33 appearances at this level. Think we could do better in the summer mind. a goal every 3 games from a central midfielder is just what we need to cement our promotion hopes. Loan til the end of the season whilst looking to sign Loftus-cheek in the summer? He'd probably be an improvement on Colback as back up too, so wouldn't be opposed to a permanent deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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