Yorkie Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Bentaleb's the sort of player who shouldn't be anywhere near the conversation if we were to get taken over; from what I've seen I don't understand why we didn't just hang onto Ki instead. We need massive investment at CM imo, more so than anywhere else on the pitch other than CF. I wouldn't be especially disappointed to see any one of our current CMs leave tbh, aside from mebbes Sean, in spite of how poor a season he's had this time round. There's a dangerous attacking mid in that lad somewhere. Not fussed on Matty, though admittedly for entirely irrational reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Bentaleb's the sort of player who shouldn't be anywhere near the conversation if we were to get taken over; from what I've seen I don't understand why we didn't just hang onto Ki instead. We need massive investment at CM imo, more so than anywhere else on the pitch other than CF. I wouldn't be especially disappointed to see any one of our current CMs leave tbh, aside from mebbes Sean, in spite of how poor a season he's had this time round. There's a dangerous attacking mid in that lad somewhere. Not fussed on Matty, though admittedly for entirely irrational reasons. Couldn’t agree more with this. Should the takeover go through we need players who will take us to the next level. I don’t think think Bentaleb is someone who fits this criteria. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Greizmann wants a move to the Prem, currently City and Man Utd mentioned, would it be too soon to tempt him to the Toon under the new owners? So weird what has happened to Griezmann, got 1 minute against Atletico and Simeone was in disbelief. Griezmanns brother was angry about it on twitter too. Maybe Village Idiot[/member] can shed light There’s no place in the team for Griezemann whilst Messi is playing as a 10 now - the fact that Barca couldn’t figure this out before buying him is the most baffling thing of the lot This. Couldn’t understand them wanting him other than to weaken A.Madrid. Not sure what I make of him as a player. Especially in the EPL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I’m not sure whether Longstaff really is an attacking midfielder TBH. Of course he looks more threatening there, but so do most people when they’re playing closer to the goal. Keep him in the squad like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 The Longstaffs should be retained for financial, sentimental and footballing reasons.. They are very decent cover for a two-man midfield. Bentaleb must be a lot more physical and aggressive if he is to play that defensive role in a midfield two. No point in persisting with him, although Schalke will let him go for a low fee. If we really have the buying power, we should look to upgrade the centre midfield area.. unless Bruce is still around. It's good that Shelvey and Hayden are having decent seasons. Now would be a very good time to cash in on them, although I doubt we'll get more than £25-30 mil for both.. No idea who we should buy instead like.. should be entirely up to the new manager's vision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Greizmann wants a move to the Prem, currently City and Man Utd mentioned, would it be too soon to tempt him to the Toon under the new owners? So weird what has happened to Griezmann, got 1 minute against Atletico and Simeone was in disbelief. Griezmanns brother was angry about it on twitter too. Maybe Village Idiot[/member] can shed light There’s no place in the team for Griezemann whilst Messi is playing as a 10 now - the fact that Barca couldn’t figure this out before buying him is the most baffling thing of the lot This. Couldn’t understand them wanting him other than to weaken A.Madrid. Not sure what I make of him as a player. Especially in the EPL. Watched his documentary the other night. Probably the most boring and pointless football programme ever created. "Grizou" comes across as a dull, immature, self-centered twat.. Doesn't seem particularly arsed about his club football either.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 From the Mail: The St James' Park club have been busy identifying potential targets of their own with Roma striker Patrik Schick, Arnaud Lusamba of Nice, Benfica's Florentino Luis and Ben Godfrey of Norwich among those discussed. Another option, highly rated Uruguayan winger 18-year-old Facundo Pellistri from Atletico Penarol, who is valued at £10m, is attracting strong interest from Manchester City and United. I'm sure that Schick was already linked to us not too long ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Yup, sounds like Ashley is staying tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Yup, sounds like Ashley is staying tbh. They have to plan for both potential scenarios I'd imagine, means very little. Probably not even true anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Yup, sounds like Ashley is staying tbh. They have to plan for both potential scenarios I'd imagine, means very little. Probably not even true anyway. of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Would take any of Brentford's front 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Would take any of Brentford's front 3 Watkins would get 10 goals in any PL side next season IMO, he's quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Would take any of Brentford's front 3 We were heavily linked to Benrahma at the start of the year, iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Aren't both Man U and Liverpool in for him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 He will have already retired by the time this goes through Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Hasn’t he been poor this season too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 He will have already retired by the time this goes through Yeah but his son will still only be like 32 I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I wouldn’t actually be surprised if certain players/agents have been contacted or at least given a nod on the potential new project. This takeover is going to have to happen soon though regarding planning for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I wouldn’t actually be surprised if certain players/agents have been contacted or at least given a nod on the potential new project. This takeover is going to have to happen soon though regarding planning for next season. Yep, it's getting closer and closer to the point that we're in serious trouble next season. I guess not knowing when the season will start is a saving grace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 didn't realise kouibaly was 29, for the money napoli will be wanting that's a fair old age imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Roma striker Patrik Schick Is he razor sharp? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 From the Mail: The St James' Park club have been busy identifying potential targets of their own with Roma striker Patrik Schick, Arnaud Lusamba of Nice, Benfica's Florentino Luis and Ben Godfrey of Norwich among those discussed. Another option, highly rated Uruguayan winger 18-year-old Facundo Pellistri from Atletico Penarol, who is valued at £10m, is attracting strong interest from Manchester City and United. I'm sure that Schick was already linked to us not too long ago He's been decent for Leipzig this season. Would be a big upgrade on Joelinton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Jonathan Ikone linked. ASM on the left and Ikone on the right would cause defenders heart failure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Ikone does seem like a class player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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