Minhosa Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Even if we're in for him, which I highly doubt, why would we be after yet another central midfielder? We are in desperate need of a defensive midfielder, we only have one and thats Hayden! Merino? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Even if we're in for him, which I highly doubt, why would we be after yet another central midfielder? We are in desperate need of a defensive midfielder, we only have one and thats Hayden! Am I living in the Twilight Zone? We, at least, have Merino for that role as well. You don't really need two out and out Kante types either imo. I just think striker and goalkeeper are far far more pressing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Can Kenedy really play central midfield? He was a striker/winger when they signed him, and moved back to left back. In all of the compilations I've gone through he's been in and around the midfield positions an awful lot and a canny few Chelsea fans on Reddit said that he'd played there. I dunno, I can't say I know anything about him beyond that. He seems extremely versatile (probably to a point of being an issue, tbf) and a bit of an athlete so it wouldn't surprise me if it was the case. Completely no idea what to expect from him or how he's to be played if we do sign him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Does he have a snidy European passport or did Chelsea bend the rules to get him? Presume if it's the latter we might struggle to land him on a permanent deal Bent rules. Damn, they get exemptions now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Signing for Man City apparently then being loaned to Girona. As if Man city see anything in him at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Same as what they did with Lejeune? He'll be our next number 9 after our next promotion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 This kind of practice can and should be banned. If you buy a player you should have to keep them on your books for a year or even more before loaning them out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 This kind of practice can and should be banned. If you buy a player you should have to keep them on your books for a year or even more before loaning them out. Was thinking that yesterday. With Coutinho and Van Dijk kicking off so soon after signing new deals, players should have to remain at the club for at least a year after signing a new deal, be it when first signing or extending a contract. Would probably need some caveats related to age for loan deals, but otherwise if you sign a player, you keep a player. Coutinho signed a new deal in January and now wants out in August? Ridiculous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Even if we're in for him, which I highly doubt, why would we be after yet another central midfielder? We are in desperate need of a defensive midfielder, we only have one and thats Hayden! Am I living in the Twilight Zone? We, at least, have Merino for that role as well. You don't really need two out and out Kante types either imo. I just think striker and goalkeeper are far far more pressing. Merino isnt really a defensive midfielder though is he? I certainly wouldnt trust Merino to play in a 2 man midfield with Shelvey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 This kind of practice can and should be banned. If you buy a player you should have to keep them on your books for a year or even more before loaning them out. Was thinking that yesterday. With Coutinho and Van Dijk kicking off so soon after signing new deals, players should have to remain at the club for at least a year after signing a new deal, be it when first signing or extending a contract. Would probably need some caveats related to age for loan deals, but otherwise if you sign a player, you keep a player. Coutinho signed a new deal in January and now wants out in August? Ridiculous. Agree. This will also stop Chelsea from forcing their players to sign a long-term contract before they are allowed to go out on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 This kind of practice can and should be banned. If you buy a player you should have to keep them on your books for a year or even more before loaning them out. Was thinking that yesterday. With Coutinho and Van Dijk kicking off so soon after signing new deals, players should have to remain at the club for at least a year after signing a new deal, be it when first signing or extending a contract. Would probably need some caveats related to age for loan deals, but otherwise if you sign a player, you keep a player. Coutinho signed a new deal in January and now wants out in August? Ridiculous. I was meaning the practice of buying a player without any intention of playing or even training them. But I agree with your point too. Unfortunately, when large amounts of money are involved, people often don't behave well. In all walks of life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Do people think we'll sign anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Not after yesterday's panto interview from Widow TWanky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Think he was mentioned earlier in the Summer: http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-crystal-palace-keen-e5m-man-reps-sides-travel/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Do people think we'll sign anyone else? We have to. Think we'll get 3 more and they'll be players we won't know much about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSC26 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 We simply have to sign at least a striker. Gayle is injury prone, Mitrovic is unpredictable. Then we have Riviere only. Same with the keeper really. Elliot is fairly injury prone, Woodman probably going out on loan. We need another keeper in. I think if we got Lucas Perez and Adrian it would be ok. Why that inept specky tosser Charnley takes so long to do deals I'll never know. He's achieving nothing by dragging his feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Do people think we'll sign anyone else? Yes, probably a few loan deals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Do people think we'll sign anyone else? Still think there'll be a lot of late business, 3/4 out and 2/3 in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Day Gadgie Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Do people think we'll sign anyone else? Rafa is probably expecting/hoping to get a keeper and that's why Woodman hasn't gone on loan yet. The striker situation worries me though, he probably expected to have one in by now and that's why we allowed Murphy to leave. It makes you wonder far down the list of striker targets we are by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Do people think we'll sign anyone else? Yes, probably a few loan deals. yeah we'll get some in i think, but will probably be spending most of the next 2 weeks trying to get people out to make that happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 It sounds like Rafa's trying for four more, perhaps even five if a miracle happens, but a lot hinges on what he can do to shift the deadwood. We'll certainly bring in a striker at the very least, as that's the position where we're absolutely bare. However, as he's alluded to we're now at the stage where we're effectively signing players to improve the squad rather than to improve the first team (signing players we "need" rather than "want"), which means the potential difference they can make to us is significantly reduced. Ideally you want to be buying/loaning players to improve your weakest parts of the starting eleven, not just to fill a hole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 https://twitter.com/City_Watch/status/896318825377009664 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 I'm not expecting any more in following the interview from fat Mike yesterday. Expect 2 or 3 to leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Well, if you were in for him he should be a decent signing for Girona too. City are offloading a bunch of players on them that I had never heard about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Kennedy Perez and maybe one other if lucky depending if we shift 4 out instead of 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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