Barnes23 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, wormy said: God I hope he's shit. Not out of bitterness. I'm just dreading the posts on here if he starts killing it. I'm going to be one of those people, apologies in advance everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Cracking signing for West Ham. They've spent around the same as us (on an already better squad) this window alone than we have since the takeover, so they are going for it. I guess it could be the same with Bruno, Botman, and Isak depending on how we get on in the next couple of years, possibly year in Bruno's case, but it does seem a kind of stepping stone move, a couple of years at a reasonably high profile PL club, finish in and around 7th, prove myself and then move on to a top 6 club (or us, or perhaps both) in a couple of seasons. It'll be interesting to see how he gets on, and yes, this forum will be watching on with great interest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Paqueta went for £36.5 million with £14.5 million of add ons ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62695883 Edited August 29, 2022 by FloydianMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 It is strange that no one else was in for him at that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 He's not THAT good perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: It is strange that no one else was in for him at that price. It does make you think……..can’t be about his ability, could be personality. Who knows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 4 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: It does make you think……..can’t be about his ability, could be personality. Who knows? He has bags of ability, a great work rate, can play in multiple positions. On paper it looks a no brainer for even the top four sides. Perhaps that stint at Milan has put sides off? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 why did everyone think paqueta was going to sign? because he went to bruno’s for tea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Shame about Paqueta, I think it's that he's gone to a wank club (or club of wankers) like Wist Am that's the most upsetting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Was pretty widely reported that we asked about Paqueta back in January when we went in for Bruno. Become pretty clear that we were never gonna pursue him this summer for one reason or another, but it's not like the link was entirely created by this forum either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Hahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, nbthree3 said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: He has bags of ability, a great work rate, can play in multiple positions. On paper it looks a no brainer for even the top four sides. Perhaps that stint at Milan has put sides off? Temperament, personality or some health issue? Can’t think of owt else. Edited August 29, 2022 by FloydianMag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlover24 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 For those wondering why, if you search "Paqueta attitude" on Google it tells you all you need to know... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Paqueta looks like the most obviously good player who ticks so many boxes and is at a very high level. Just like with Bruno, it's puzzling that no one pulled the trigger on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 2 hours ago, nbthree3 said: Looks more like salty tears than the truth tbh. The West Ham link has been going on for a little while, so it's not like it's something that was hashed together in a matter of a day or two. I think we were interested, amongst others, but decided to prioritise a striker of similar profile/calibre in Isak this summer rather than a central attacking midfielder. Paqueta in front of Soucek and Rice is potentially one of the best midfields in the league, depending on how Paqueta adapts of course. Wonder what the add-ons are. West Ham have fooled them well if the main bulk of the add-on fee is linked to Champions League qualification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 5 hours ago, nbthree3 said: Excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 hours ago, dave s said: why did everyone think paqueta was going to sign? because he went to bruno’s for tea? Pretty much Had a Newcastle top on in Bruno’s back garden and folks went fucking mental for months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 8 hours ago, The Prophet said: It is strange that no one else was in for him at that price. Could be he was after mental wages that only West Ham were willing to pay? He's a regular in the Brazil first XI. Would guess he's on a lot more than Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 hours ago, nbthree3 said: What a dick. All these french owners are so weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Both Lyon and Paqueta are shocked to know that there were so little interests outside. Obviously his agent has been trying very hard to knock doors but only West Han answered. There must be something wrong re Paqueta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, nufc123 said: What a dick. All these french owners are so weird. Mainly Aulas who always whines about other clubs. We find it funny cos it isn't NUFC that he's on about now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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