Dave Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Personally think Barkley would be a fantastic signing. Not a chance in hell like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Aye. Even if Casillas is nowhere near what he used to be I'd imagine he'd still be our best keeper. Shaw would be our best left-back by some distance. The only question mark for me would be Carroll and that's only because of his injury record. But as "phase one" of us taking the next step up the league, I'd not have any issues with any really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Pilgrim Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I can easily see Benitez wanting those players and not being scared to spend big money on them. I would rather spend it elsewhere tbh but let him get what he wants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 When we're linked with a list of English players I usually just assume it's lazy reporting and the names are plucked from the journalist's arse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Why would you want him there though? he's played CM pretty much his whole career. Watching him play and reading an article in local paper (when signed for Man City) about how although he had/can play a more holding role but wants to challenge Silva (now baldy, then mop-top) for advanced role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Rafas ability to improve players and crucially keep them fit changes things for me on the transfer front. Players who you'd previously question bringing in can come in and kick on with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 We won't be signing Shaw. He is one of those rare players who has peaked at 18. Rafa will be well aware of his bad attitude reported almost daily in the local Manchester press where he struggles to perform for the U23s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Miguel Almiron and Cenk Tosun (again) in the chronicle this morning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Was listening to Radio Newcastle after the game yesterday, one caller was asked if money wasn't an issue who would he go for striker wise who we could realistically attract. Said Dembele from Celtic. Anyone else take him and do you think we could attract him? Personally think it'll take more than £20m to get him and I'm unsure how he'd fare, but he'd definitely be an improvement on what we have although that isn't saying much. Either way the takeover would have to be done to make that happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Tosun looks powerful and direct and seems to always bag goals in the Champions League. I'd be happy if we got him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I can't see him leaving a Champions League team in Celtic (I know) to join us - although perhaps he could be tempted if a takeover happened. I'm always wary with Celtic players though, you can imagine if Dwight Gayle was playing as part of that team he'd be getting linked all over too as he'd score for fun in that League. Personally if a takeover happened I'd rather we looked elsewhere, but wouldn't grumble if we got him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I suspect if we have funds available, Rafa would really want an experienced forward to come in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 He gets 10-12 Champions League level matches down here as opposed to 6 (if he's lucky) up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 I can't see him leaving a Champions League team in Celtic (I know) to join us - although perhaps he could be tempted if a takeover happened. I'm always wary with Celtic players though, you can imagine if Dwight Gayle was playing as part of that team he'd be getting linked all over too as he'd score for fun in that League. Personally if a takeover happened I'd rather we looked elsewhere, but wouldn't grumble if we got him. I suspect if we have funds available, Rafa would really want an experienced forward to come in. Interested to see who he'd go for. Takeover has to be done for there to be funds in January, really don't think there'll be another penny put in as long as Ashley's there. Of course we don't know how far along it is but that guy on SSN not that long ago who said there's no chance it'll be done by Christmas worries me a tad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Probably worth mentioning that Aboubakar signed a new deal with Porto last month so won't be on the cheap list anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Probably worth mentioning that Aboubakar signed a new deal with Porto last month so won't be on the cheap list anymore. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/4460937/vincent-aboubakar-porto-besiktas-champions-league/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Some young MLS player called Almiron has been mentioned. But plenty of sides are interested, so it will stop right there simply as mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Speaking of Celtic players, is that left back genuinely any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Mariano Diaz looks very decent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Speaking of Celtic players, is that left back genuinely any good? Kieran Tierney? Celtic fans rave about him. But it's Scottish football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Watching King play against us on Saturday highlighted how badly we need an upgrade in the #10 spot like. We were linked with him in the summer, he'd make a huge difference to this team. Not saying we will or should go for him now, just that he's the type we need badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben-nufc Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Evra? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Watching King play against us on Saturday highlighted how badly we need an upgrade in the #10 spot like. We were linked with him in the summer, he'd make a huge difference to this team. Not saying we will or should go for him now, just that he's the type we need badly. Ate thought this too, he was the stand out player for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Yeah I like King and think he'd definitely be an asset. He'd cost a bomb though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 He's very much a Rafa player as well, works hard, gets in between defence and midfield and crucially against us carried the ball really well. All the shit Perez add Diame can't do basically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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