loki679 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I reckon it could be the wage bill holding us up. We've got a large number of players drawing salaries who aren't needed, won't be used and have no future at the club. We'll maybe see some more movement once we've shifted a few of them. Krul, Saivet, Colback, Haidara and Riviere would be about £8.5m a year going off reports. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Gouff going out though, and Aarons inevitably going to get injured, we really needed someone who can play LW. Wouldn't be surprised to see Murphy play in other positions too, plus he's young and has potential to appreciate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 not to justify anything but an extraordinary transfer window (expensive) and too much deadwood (difficult to ship out) with fairly high wages have made it difficult. Hopefully we can ship out minimum 4-5 players and still have time left to shop.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It looks like Kenedy can fill in anywhere on left side. I'm not against buying into youth like Murphy, just hoping we can make the crumbs go around as best we can when there are pressing needs at other positions. Chicharito will be the extreme end in terms of wages for a 14M striker. This low fee for his pedigree will probably reflect his high wage demands. It might be better to think of him as a 25M class striker, like Benteke etc. A more typical 14M striker won't automatically be on over 100k a week. I don't think Tottenham pay any (many?) that much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Anybody hear Don Hutchison on Talk Sport? Did he say something about seeking to get a Martinez (Javi?) on loan? Apols if bollocks. Half-heard the comment (maybe wishful thinking/clutching at straws affecting my hearing!) He talking about Merino who he has seen quite a bit and rates highly and I think he said that he could be NUFC's Martinez. thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Gouff going out though, and Aarons inevitably going to get injured, we really needed someone who can play LW. Wouldn't be surprised to see Murphy play in other positions too, plus he's young and has potential to appreciate. Would assume that backup role would be covered by Kenedy if he does eventually sign on loan. Realistically that would leave us with Atsu, Murphy, Aarons and Kenedy who could play there. Think there's positions which need strengthening far more than that first. cough*replacethepieman*cough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Joselu in, what else do we need (other than to replace the dross that we sell)? A LB, GK and #10? Can see us getting 2 of the 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Joselu in, what else do we need (other than to replace the dross that we sell)? A LB, GK and #10? Can see us getting 2 of the 3. Still think that list depends if we shift anyone out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I think LB and GK will be filled depending on outgoings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 DM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 DM? More CM than DM tbh, which was highlighted further with Shelvey being a moron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Joselu in, what else do we need (other than to replace the dross that we sell)? A LB, GK and #10? Can see us getting 2 of the 3. Still think that list depends if we shift anyone out. Agree - unless they come in on a free. It'll almost be a one in, one out now imo. Darlow/Krul out - GK in Haidara out - LB in De Jong out - #10 in and so on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 DM? More CM than DM tbh, which was highlighted further with Shelvey being a moron. Hmm, I think we need a DM just to sit in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Joselu in, what else do we need (other than to replace the dross that we sell)? A LB, GK and #10? Can see us getting 2 of the 3. Still think that list depends if we shift anyone out. Agree - unless they come in on a free. It'll almost be a one in, one out now imo. Darlow/Krul out - GK in Haidara out - LB in De Jong out - #10 in and so on... Or loan with Kennedy for example. Still can't believe we still haven't got rid of at least 1 of those expected to leave after Murphy left weeks ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 hopefully - GK - LB - DMC - Lucas Perez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Joselu in, what else do we need (other than to replace the dross that we sell)? A LB, GK and #10? Can see us getting 2 of the 3. Still think that list depends if we shift anyone out. Agree - unless they come in on a free. It'll almost be a one in, one out now imo. Darlow/Krul out - GK in Haidara out - LB in De Jong out - #10 in and so on... We're not going to spend the money on a number 10 who can transform us though, that's the issue. Do you think we'll be able to get anyone better than Perez for less than say £15m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 It's precarious with the GK I guess, we have to make absolutely sure the new one and the outgoing are both confirmed together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 With Joselu in, what else do we need (other than to replace the dross that we sell)? A LB, GK and #10? Can see us getting 2 of the 3. Still think that list depends if we shift anyone out. Agree - unless they come in on a free. It'll almost be a one in, one out now imo. Darlow/Krul out - GK in Haidara out - LB in De Jong out - #10 in and so on... We're not going to spend the money on a number 10 who can transform us though, that's the issue. Do you think we'll be able to get anyone better than Perez for less than say £15m? Absolutely not, we'd have to take a punt on an unknown foreign player really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Or the likes of Jota at Brentford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We won't be signing anymore striker unless we sold Mitro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Or the likes of Jota at Brentford. Really hoping we get this guy. Like him a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 If we sign Kenedy on loan I think that'll be it tbh. A couple of our unwanted players will probably go out on loan late on when clubs get desperate. Certainly can't see anything else significant happening now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Until we are 17th in January then suddenly we'll find some money in a torrid market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Until we are 17th in January then suddenly we'll find some money in a torrid market. Yep, Ashley doesn't seem to grasp that investing now will mean we can secure our status ready for next season. he'd rather gamble it all and risk going down again. THE FAT MELT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 If we sign Kenedy on loan I think that'll be it tbh. A couple of our unwanted players will probably go out on loan late on when clubs get desperate. Certainly can't see anything else significant happening now. Think it will be enough? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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