HawK Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Agree on Barkley being a great addition for us. Almost entirely unrealistic though. He's said he wants to play for a bigger club if he leaves and has a better set up and level of football where he is. Rafa is good but he ain't that good. Not sure he's good enough to start for anyone in the top 6 to be honest, reminds me of Wilshere, great ability but no where near enough application on a consistent basis compared with their counterparts in the other top teams. He's English so will command a price tag for that home-grown spot, and would definitely walk into our team no doubt about it. Could see him going to a club like West Ham to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 If we do sign Ojo, somebody mentioned in another thread about putting Ritchie in at nº10; he scores goals works hard and is reasonably tricky, could be the perfect answer. We would have some pace and guile up front with Gayle, Ritchie, Murphy, Atsu & (Ojo?) We want sign Ojo now Murphy is all but done, it was an either/or situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest palnese Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Close to signing Manquillo according to some Spanish paper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 He was highly rated only a few years ago. Would be another young kid with excellent pedigree. I hope this one happens simply for the reason that he's highly rated and young, and will come relatively cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Close to signing Manquillo according to some Spanish paper Who is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Close to signing Manquillo according to some Spanish paper Lad who was at the Sunlun? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Think he is more likely to stay put, although spurs are looking like signing him by all press reports. Don't know why he would move backwards to a palace, west ham or Leicester. Everton are most likely to be top 6 outside the normal 5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Think he is more likely to stay put, although spurs are looking like signing him by all press reports. Don't know why he would move backwards to a palace, west ham or Leicester. Everton are most likely to be top 6 outside the normal 5. I'm sure I read that he's not getting on with Koeman so well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 If we do sign Ojo, somebody mentioned in another thread about putting Ritchie in at nº10; he scores goals works hard and is reasonably tricky, could be the perfect answer. We would have some pace and guile up front with Gayle, Ritchie, Murphy, Atsu & (Ojo?) We want sign Ojo now Murphy is all but done, it was an either/or situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 To add to the above. http://sportwitness.co.uk/former-sunderland-player-sign-3-year-contract-newcastle-united-medical-today/ Not the highest priority position but won't say no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Is he any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Sounds good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Suppose Yedlin worked out OK. Not exactly inspiring but if Rafa wants him then fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Just realised he's a RB, must be Anita's replacement and will challenge Yedlin for the position. Meh, know absolutely nothing about him but will give him a chance and see how he gets on. He must have some talent if Atletico Madrid, Liverpool and Marseille have all fancied him at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 He's a right back isn't he? So Anita's replacement rather than PDs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Lazaar will be next out. I can't recall ever seeing him play but obviously didn't take to the game here as Rafa had hoped. Unless he was a Carr signing, then it makes more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Can't remember much about Manquillo but I'm sure Rafa knows his Spanish market. 23, so plenty of scope for improvement too. With only a year left on his contract, we won't be paying much for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 If we do sign Ojo, somebody mentioned in another thread about putting Ritchie in at nº10; he scores goals works hard and is reasonably tricky, could be the perfect answer. We would have some pace and guile up front with Gayle, Ritchie, Murphy, Atsu & (Ojo?) Think I mentioned that as Ritchie would definitely fancy the role. Personally I think he's good enough to play it, but more importantly he has arguably the most intense "winning" mentality in our squad and should be involved in a pivotal position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Not sure if it's been mentioned but there are some quotes from Rafa where he states those left at home (Lazaar, Krul, Riviere) are available to leave 'if the price is right'. Also stated that whilst selling players would help towards a transfer budget, the initial budget without any sales is enough to do what he wants to do (providing Mike isn't a cunt). Edit - http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/rafa-benitez-explains-his-decision-to-leave-tim-krul-achraf-lazaar-and-emmanuel-riviere-in-newcastle-1-8654420 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Manquillo worthy of a thread? That seems a pretty ballsy article by the Spanish to be nowt in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Manquillo was absolute shit last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I was thinking that, Nut, but perhaps one more concrete source before taking the plunge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 https://www.readytogo.net/smb/threads/manquillo-to-the-mags.1379091/ He comes with rave reviews. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Urgh, he's shockingly shit - Don't trust Rafa anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hopefully signing as cover. It is still a bit of an alien concept for NUFC this type of thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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