Transfer rumours

[TRon]

10 hours ago, Zero said:

You don’t need to worry about the money available under FPP. You should worry for the number and type of players who is willing to join us at this moment.

 

You are right of course, we don't have much option with the position we are in, but beyond this season we will have to keep our heads, we don't want to end up like Everton who threw a boatload of money at players thinking they had cracked it, only to end up with a bunch of duds who they can't shift now because of high wages. 

 

Trippier would actually make sense though, because you know you are getting one of the best right backs in the world.

[Foluwashola]

Realistically we need a new defence, central midfield and a Wilson back-up. Probably asking a bit too much in January. 

 

Even if we succeed in filling a few of the above, there's a good chance it will all be a bit QPR. Team full of mercenaries barely interested.

 

Should score double figures against Rotherham next season at least. 

[Andymc1]

Imagine going from Ashleys NUFC a few month back, to turning your nose up at signing Trippier. Some people just don't deserve what is about to happen to this club in the next decade. 

[Rich]

Apologies if I've missed this, but what's the general story with Trippier? Why are Atletico looking to sell and why is he keen to move back to England?

[Raconteur]

The tifo vid posted a few pages ago suggests we have the capacity to spend more than we (sensibly) could this January without falling foul of FFP rules.

 

And as someone else suggested - if we’re paying £25m for Trippier, then our budget certainly isn’t £50m.

 

If we can get two and a half solid seasons out of Tripper, and he helps take us from relegation candidates to the brink of the top six in that time, then £25m is an absolute steal - at which time, we can just buy the best right back in the world

[Menace]

Trippier would be one of our best players. We don't have to penny pinch anymore, if we even get 2-3 years out of him and it enables us to move to the next level, then it's a job well done.

[Foluwashola]

If the Saudis plan on pumping in as much money as we hope, doubt they'll be too arsed about resale value etc. Trippier would be a quality signing. 

[LRD]

Also, signing Tripplier could be the "statement of intent" that we need, and could be used to convince decent names to sign for us despite our current league position.

[christ]

Our new owners are spending billions on building a big fucking city in the middle of the desert that’s a single straight line. And you’re worried about spending £25m on a fullback?

[LRD]

This January would be an exceptional window where we need to buy, over the odds if need be, to secure PL status. If we go down, it will set us back by years.

[joeyt]

4 minutes ago, LRD said:

Also, signing Tripplier could be the "statement of intent" that we need, and could be used to convince decent names to sign for us despite our current league position.

Nah the whole league will be laughing their tits off at us

[Shearergol]

2 minutes ago, joeyt said:

Nah the whole league will be laughing their tits off at us

 

[Happinesstan]

1 hour ago, Yorkie said:

I get the impression with Trippier that he's just as adept on the left as on the right, which would be a massive reason for it being such a good signing. 

Aye but he can only play in one position at a time. We'd still need a LB.

[Happinesstan]

1 hour ago, Beth said:

It does not matter if he's the best full back in the world when we obvsiously need more urgent upgrades elsewhere in the team. Manquillo is probably the least of our worries in defence atm, nobody can deny that.

Nah. I've always liked Manquillo, always found him to be somewhat reliable, but recently he has been neglecting his duties. The second goal against Leicester was an embarrassment for him. Could always blame the skipper for him failing to set the offside trap correctly, but giving up to claim offside is a footballing crime.

[Kanj]

54 minutes ago, christ said:

Our new owners are spending billions on building a big fucking city in the middle of the desert that’s a single straight line. And you’re worried about spending £25m on a fullback?

I love this post. Hahaha. 

[mighty__mag]

2 hours ago, Beth said:

It does not matter if he's the best full back in the world when we obvsiously need more urgent upgrades elsewhere in the team. Manquillo is probably the least of our worries in defence atm, nobody can deny that.

Manquilo is shit, that's a ridiculous comment. Fullback is our biggest problem area. Both sides!

 

I'm categorically denying it.

[Kid Icarus]

57 minutes ago, christ said:

Our new owners are spending billions on building a big fucking city in the middle of the desert that’s a single straight line. And you’re worried about spending £25m on a fullback?

Not sure Neom is the best thing to mention if you know how much of a fuck up that's been.

 

 

Edited December 14, 2021 by kisearch

[Shearergol]

3 minutes ago, mighty__mag said:

Manquilo is shit, that's a ridiculous comment. Fullback is our biggest problem area. Both sides!

 

I'm categorically denying it.

 

Jonjo, Joe, Isaac and Sean all say hi.

[christ]

2 minutes ago, kisearch said:

Not sure Neom is the best thing to mention if you know how much of a fuck up that's been.

 

 

 

It’s perfect if you want to understand their willingness to throw good money after bad on absolutely mental projects.

[Kid Icarus]

1 minute ago, christ said:

It’s perfect if you want to understand their willingness to throw good money after bad on absolutely mental projects.

 

FFP is still there though so even at the top end of the potential budget they definitely won't be able to Neom it until it works with Newcastle.

 

Just imagining SJP here:

 

[Dokko]

Trippier, Tarkowski & Kamara for £50m would be attainable and keep us up imo. 

[Deuce]

1. Trippier would be a terrific addition.

 

2. £25m is nothing, particularly for an England international still playing at a high level.

 

3. You’re not paying it anyway, so stop whining.

[Dr Venkman]

2 hours ago, joeyt said:

Nah the whole league will be laughing their tits off at us

 

Who gives a fuck man? What matters is what happens on the pitch. Football isn't about Twitter and it isn't about office 'banter'.

[TRon]

1 hour ago, Happinesstan said:

Nah. I've always liked Manquillo, always found him to be somewhat reliable, but recently he has been neglecting his duties. The second goal against Leicester was an embarrassment for him. Could always blame the skipper for him failing to set the offside trap correctly, but giving up to claim offside is a footballing crime.

 

Manquillo was alright a few years ago when we'd just come up from the championship. But in reality he's like the majority of the rest of our squad, should have been upgraded once we'd established ourselves back in the top division. I stuck up for him plenty in the first season, but he's no more than a relatively mobile full back who's not particularly good at defending, and doesn't attack with much conviction either. Other teams are getting better, we've been getting worse season by season. 

[Happinesstan]

13 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

Manquillo was alright a few years ago when we'd just come up from the championship. But in reality he's like the majority of the rest of our squad, should have been upgraded once we'd established ourselves back in the top division. I stuck up for him plenty in the first season, but he's no more than a relatively mobile full back who's not particularly good at defending, and doesn't attack with much conviction either. Other teams are getting better, we've been getting worse season by season. 

Aye, after a dodgy start [out of position] he settled, and whilst he never showered himself in either glory or shame, I always felt he was at least reliable in his position. Always thought he'd be a trustworthy back-up to our improvement. Then Bruce brought in Krafth.