Mikel Merino (now playing for Arsenal)

[joeyt]

Merikel on 34th Street

[John P]

Imagine if he became our Xabi Alonso

[Willow]

where would Samaris even play if we did get him?

 

Murphy  Merino  Shelvey  Ritchie

[HaydnNUFC]

Get Samaris and that's our midfield sorted. We'd be a keeper, striker and left-back away from being sorted imo.

Would prefer a striker before we go for Samaris mind but do agree.

[Gallowgate Toon]

Like the fact we’re getting another young talent in; Rafa’s seemingly angling for more unpredictability and energy. Places lots of responsibility on Shelvey, mind.

 

Goalkeeper and 10 are where we need experience the most. A more established striker would be good too, but I have a feeling we’ll go for someone a little less known again.

 

I reckon we’ll get the numbers in, it’s really about quality now. ‘keeper, 10, striker and another winger will be our lot, IMO. Doubt we’ll shift much. 

 

[Guest]

where would Samaris even play if we did get him?

 

Murphy  Merino  Shelvey  Ritchie

 

Might see games against the top clubs where he sacrifices the 'number 10' and adds Hayden to that, pushing Shelvey further forward.

[Kanj]

His DM/Box to Box qualities I see him directly competing with Hayden. It's been said by the experts who know him on twitter that he's not the type to have rangy passing and creativity. Strong tackler, breaks up play, technically gifted, good passing - keeps play moving etc. All qualities I'd say make him ideal to partner next to Shelvey.

[Mole_Toonfan]

I know we have been linked with the lad from Liverpool but I don't think we need another winger personally.

 

AM, Striker and GK are obvious needs and we'd all like another LB but personally I'd like another CM as well.

[Willow]

I think there's no room at the inn for Samaris. Best plump the cash on a striker, GK and left back now.

 

Also, can Ritchie and Murphy play on either wing? De jong may have a role to play too

[Newcastle Fan]

Very happy with this signing to be honest, even though i haven't seen him but he seems like a talented young a player in a position where we need someone  in.

[John P]

Plenty for #NUFC fans to be excited about with Mikel Merino. Can play as CB, DM, CM (Box to box type). Strong, athletic, very good passing. Heard #NUFC require creativity but Merino not of that type. Will help retain possession, make runs, link-up but not known for final pass. Merino to be someone who helps build play for Rafa more than anything. Smart passing, neat and tidy, keep game flowing in midfield at #NUFC.

 

That's from the 442 Spanish journalist on Twitter. Sounds good.

 

[Stifler]

We need a LB ahead of GK. A LB, attacking CM, and ST and I'll be chuffed. Sling Dummet and Colback and I'll be over the moon.

[Collage]

Sounds good, hope he'll get games.

[HawK]

One step closer to not having Colback in the first team, fuck yeah.

[Mole_Toonfan]

Plenty for #NUFC fans to be excited about with Mikel Merino. Can play as CB, DM, CM (Box to box type). Strong, athletic, very good passing. Heard #NUFC require creativity but Merino not of that type. Will help retain possession, make runs, link-up but not known for final pass. Merino to be someone who helps build play for Rafa more than anything. Smart passing, neat and tidy, keep game flowing in midfield at #NUFC.

 

That's from the 442 Spanish journalist on Twitter. Sounds good.

 

We need a lot of things tbh

 

What he apparently provides is one of them.

[Gallowgate Toon]

I think there's no room at the inn for Samaris. Best plump the cash on a striker, GK and left back now.

 

Also, can Ritchie and Murphy play on either wing? De jong may have a role to play too

 

I expect to see Ritchie and Murphy/Atsu/Aarons switching a lot in games.

[cubaricho]

Plenty for #NUFC fans to be excited about with Mikel Merino. Can play as CB, DM, CM (Box to box type). Strong, athletic, very good passing. Heard #NUFC require creativity but Merino not of that type. Will help retain possession, make runs, link-up but not known for final pass. Merino to be someone who helps build play for Rafa more than anything. Smart passing, neat and tidy, keep game flowing in midfield at #NUFC.

 

That's from the 442 Spanish journalist on Twitter. Sounds good.

 

[geordiedean]

One step closer to not having Colback in the first team, fuck yeah.

he who wants

 

You just know he will start the Spurs game now 

[Cookie1892]

merino woooh

merino woooh

he told athletic no

to come to Newcastle

 

merino woooh....

[Heron]

His DM/Box to Box qualities I see him directly competing with Hayden. It's been said by the experts who know him on twitter that he's not the type to have rangy passing and creativity. Strong tackler, breaks up play, technically gifted, good passing - keeps play moving etc. All qualities I'd say make him ideal to partner next to Shelvey.

If that's the case then he's perfect. Like Colback but not shit.

[Dave]

Rafa must be rattled AF with another over the line.

 

Sounds a promising signing. Hopefully can make DM his own.

 

Probably resigned as soon as he heard.

 

 

Touché.

[Greg]

People thinking Steve Storey is the club's driver! Class.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

If we get this guy and one other we can start dreaming about life post-Colback.

[Guest]

 

[HawK]

One step closer to not having Colback in the first team, f*** yeah.

he who wants

 

You just know he will start the Spurs game now 

 

Seriously, we've had some right shit in the middle for years upon years. Alan Smith, Nicky Butt, Jack Colback. Briefly interluded by the late, great Tiote and Cabaye in his peak, that was probably one of the better centre-pairings we've had since before Emre and Parker.