Optimistic Nut Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Aye, maybe, aye. The reasons why number 10 is a maybe for me atm, is because we're creating chances in games. We're 9th in the league in that regard. Yeah, we're making chances, Perez has started to step up the last month and Atsu showed at West Ham he can do a job there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 So let's say that the report is true and we bring in three players. Striker, Number 10, Goalkeeper? Aye, maybe, aye. The reasons why number 10 is a maybe for me atm, is because we're creating chances in games. We're 9th in the league in that regard. Depends where those chances are coming from i suppose, with how we play i imagine they mostly come from wide positions. Can only help if we have someone who can create through the middle. I certainly wouldn't be unhappy if we signed a 10, we need upgrades in pretty much every position as it stands, but a striker is needed so much I can't stress it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 17-year-old from Switzerland Kenedy Seydou Doumbia Get the bath running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I reckon he might go left-back rather than number 10 based on the failed deadline day bid for Targett. I think he very much wants a left-footed LB/LWB that can move forward and open up the possibility of playing 3/5 at the back and not be totally reliant on the right hand side going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Shaw, Reina & Sturridge to usher in the Staveley era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I don’t think GK is urgent, I’d rather go striker and two midfielders with experience, one attacking and one central. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 A keeper and left-back transforms the way we play out from the back ten fold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I don’t think GK is urgent, I’d rather go striker and two midfielders with experience, one attacking and one central. I think a decent GK massively improves us to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, creative midfielder/10, keeper for me in order of priority. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd possibly even just splurge the full £6m war chest on a striker tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 A keeper and left-back transforms the way we play out from the back ten fold. Probably does, I’m not sure that’s our main problem though. Anyway, a couple of players with genuine experience and a bit of leadership would make all the difference. Regardless of position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd possibly even just splurge the full £6m war chest on a striker tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, creative midfielder/10, keeper for me in order of priority. Me too. God knows what bargain basement buys/loans they will be though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 My preference would be an Reina type GK with a ton of experience and a lot of quality, a true number 10 and a striker that can put away the chances we've been creating on a regular basis. In an ideal world, I would like an upgrade for Ritchie too and and defensive midfielder who can complement one of Merino or Shelvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBingo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd possibly even just splurge the full £6m war chest on a striker tbh. Crazy talk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, #10, and GK please. No fucking LB needed man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, #10, and GK please. No fucking LB needed man. We’ll never sign a LB anyway, I don’t think we know how. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, keeper, CM for me. If the striker is good enough I'd be happy to let Perez stay at #10 and get Shelvey/Diame out of the team asap. We desperately need some control and athleticism in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Woah man! Something has happened. Is this (whatever ‘this’ really amounts to) genuine? Would this person know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Striker, 10, 'keeper, left back, another striker imo. Anything beyond that and you may as well replace all of them, which I'm not against. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Better late than never, this is good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 A keeper and left-back transforms the way we play out from the back ten fold. Probably does, I’m not sure that’s our main problem though. Anyway, a couple of players with genuine experience and a bit of leadership would make all the difference. Regardless of position. I think other than a striker that can actually score goals this is true. The right type of player/character in any other position would make a ton of difference. Could make arguments for AM, winger, CM, LB, and GK. Even CB given the fact an injury to Lascelles could be a death sentence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Woah man! Something has happened. Is this (whatever ‘this’ really amounts to) genuine? Would this person know? Not sure, but it's being reported by the Associated Press and they're as near to as trusted as trusted can be in my experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Woah man! Something has happened. Is this (whatever ‘this’ really amounts to) genuine? Would this person know? Not sure, but it's being reported by the Associated Press and they're as near to as trusted as trusted can be in my experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Given Ayoze’s recent form, I wouldn’t be too distraught to park the no.10 we’ve all been after since last Jan until the summer splurge (ha!) and focus on a goal scorer who can also hold the ball up. Chuck in a new central mid and a top keeper (perhaps at the end of his career) and job’s a barely adequate one. If we can shift Mitro or Gayle for decent money and perhaps Shelvey (if he’s not part of Rafa’s future team) then we could potentially buy a couple of replacements/improvements (hopefully) for decent money. Bas Dost has 19 in 18 league games for Sporting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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