Andy84 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I don’t think they’re poor players in isolation it’s just a lot of money for players who probably towards the end of their peak/about to come down. No sell on value, feels a bit unimaginative and predictable. Don’t know much about Alvarez to be fair, key for them now is keeping Paqueta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just a few days and it all kicks off. We'll all get to see for ourselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, brummie said: It would embed the personality and style of Moyes even deeper into the club, only for him invariably to get sacked halfway through the season, and them to be left with a squad full of functional, old school players. It has to be the most likely scenario this season for them, especially if they lose Paqueta. Not sure they can handle losing just Rice, he was fantastic for them last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 minute ago, Adam P said: Nope, their turnaround came when Paqueta and Rice learned how to play together. Antonio turning round their season is an absurdity. I disagree. I really don't think Paqueta even really ever did that great for them. Had flashes here and there but it was mostly an awkward fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I actually thought Paqueta might do better when Rice was gone and he was the most important midfielder. He's not really an attacking midfielder like some people think, he's box-to-box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 City chasing Paqueta and agreeing to pay 30m for Maguire has to make this one of the all time worst mornings for West Ham fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Paqueta was the reason they beat Alkmaar and got to the final. Latter third of the season, he played very well. Took time to settle clearly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Paqueta isn't good enough for City. He's a good player but very streaky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 West Ham look like they’re investing the Rice bonanza as sensibly we did the Gascoigne one (one for the young’uns, that one) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, Gallowgate Toon said: Paqueta isn't good enough for City. He's a good player but very streaky. To be fair I think he fits their style more, and will have a ton more space and quality technical players around him. It will be a great change for him compared to West Ham, and I expect he'll look far more dangerous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 The big hitters are super slow with their transfer news this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Almost any CM 'could' play for Man City, most could do a decent job surrounded by those players and with that much possession. I do think signing Kovacic and Paqueta is a bit curious though, I would've thought they have a wider range of players on their radar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 West Ham have now agree deals for Maguire, Alvarez and JWP according to Sky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: West Ham have now agree deals for Maguire, Alvarez and JWP according to Sky. Looks like Moyes has won the battle of wills with the Sporting Director or is Alvarez a sign they’ve compromised. Guess it depends if McTominay arrives also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: So are West Ham looking at a midfield of Alvarez, Mctominay and JWP? That’s awful if so. I think it’s a pretty serviceable midtable midfield tbh. The only problem is the cost in fees and wages. I bet all 3 will get 100k+. Also JWP could rack up the assists for them like Baines did in the Everton days. Moyes loves a dive/set piece combo around the box. Edited August 9, 2023 by Kimbo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 £30m for JWP seems a great deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Maguire, Alvarez and JWP is s typically Moyes way to blow tht Rice cash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Surely they aren't just going with Antonio and Ings as their strikers for the season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Maguire, Alvarez and JWP is s typically Moyes way to blow tht Rice cash. He’d argue that’s very good use of the money. Getting players in that suit his style and have good experience in the league (well for 2/3 off them). He’ll be out pretty quickly if it fails though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Thought it was weird they didn't give Scamacca more of a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Thought it was weird they didn't give Scamacca more of a chance. Don't think he wanted to be there to be honest. Didn't want to get himself fit by all accounts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, andyc35i said: He’d argue that’s very good use of the money. Getting players in that suit his style and have good experience in the league (well for 2/3 off them). He’ll be out pretty quickly if it fails though Absolutely, they should be lethal from set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I don’t think they can sack Moyes now really, unless they’re in the bottom three. They must’ve decided to get the players he wants, so they’re all in now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Looks like Paqueta is really pushing for the move now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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