KaKa Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, TRon said: When was the last time we signed a highly rated young player who other clubs were monitoring? I know Liverpool were supposedly keeping tabs on Jamal Lewis, but in hindsight you can see why they eventually decided not to follow up. We are more inclined to pay daft money for the likes of Joelinton who no one has heard of. The really top younger players will have lots of genuine options ahead of us. He seems to fall into the category of not quite being at the level where top clubs would necessarily bring him in at this stage but would want to see more of him in a better league first, and so seems to fit into what MA tends to want. Like most of the French battalion we signed back in the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Pilko said: This is also the week when we start doing things traditionally, just on the eve of the first match in order to save on wages. Yup that's another clear strategy, which is honestly so utterly pathetic. Love bringing in players with no pre season with their new team. It's genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, KaKa said: He seems to fall into the category of not quite being at the level where top clubs would necessarily bring him in at this stage but would want to see more of him in a better league first, and so seems to fit into what MA tends to want. Like most of the French battalion we signed back in the day. Well that is sort of the point, you are having to go back quite a bit when you are talking about signing highly desirable players, I was also thinking back to Cabaye and Debuchy, those two were already well established in French football. I think it's been a while since we've made signings of that calibre. We are still trying to buy good players for £10m when prices have more than doubled for anyone half decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The guy responsible for buying players has vast experience sourcing paper clips and pencils. No problem! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, TRon said: Well that is sort of the point, you are having to go back quite a bit when you are talking about signing highly desirable players, I was also thinking back to Cabaye and Debuchy, those two were already well established in French football. I think it's been a while since we've made signings of that calibre. We are still trying to buy good players for £10m when prices have more than doubled for anyone half decent. Not sure if there were others interested but Merino felt like a steal at the time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, joeyt said: Not sure if there were others interested but Merino felt like a steal at the time That was 100% a Rafa buy no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, TRon said: Well that is sort of the point, you are having to go back quite a bit when you are talking about signing highly desirable players, I was also thinking back to Cabaye and Debuchy, those two were already well established in French football. I think it's been a while since we've made signings of that calibre. We are still trying to buy good players for £10m when prices have more than doubled for anyone half decent. Yeah, that's because Rafa was not interested in the strategy at all, which is why they never signed any players for him and he had to go rummaging in the bins last minute. Mike Ashley wants to sign young prospects from the continent, and mostly France, that he can potentially flip for a profit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rafalove Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just now, Rafalove said: Don’t know who he is but….lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TRon Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 1 hour ago, ManDoon said: ASM is a steal imo He is, but wasn't he considered a luxury player in France? I think we were all quite surprised at how good he actually is. Except for @KaKa who seems to rave about every player we are linked with. Tbf, I do agree with his point that Rafa didn't really rate the policy of signing young promising players, he was much more about signing players who played a specific role in his team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I don’t think Maxi was considered a luxury player. More someone who isn’t very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 He was considered a player with a bad attitude but bags of talent as I recall it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 RE: ASM - A player who, to Nickson's credit (for once), was shrewdly signed and took his opportunity to really become a top player and talisman for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 12 minutes ago, mrmojorisin75 said: He was considered a player with a bad attitude but bags of talent as I recall it. Would it be fair to say those type of players are more use to us than they would be a side looking to qualify for Europe? Obviously I mean the signing when it was made, and not in hindsight. A maverick player is usually more useful to a team that needs to only avoid relegation, the better teams want consistent performers who work in a team plan. Obviously in hindsight, he looks a lot better than that, but that would have been other club's thinking at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Newcastle have made an offer of € 14million + 2million Bonuses in Midtjylland for Jens Cajuste. Rennes have yet to make a fourth bid but the competition is now intensifying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Possible he is an alternative to Kamara as the second more defensive midfielder? If the repeated turned down bids for Kamara are true this could be a call their bluff move or we have actually moved on. Third option, it's Midtjylland/his agent driving up interested and the price. Ship Longstaff and Shelvey out and get both please. Edit: watched his "welcome to Brentford video" loves a sneaky turn and surprisingly skilled for a DM. Whether he can make the step up to the PL who knows. Can see him trying that shit and getting steam rolled lol. Edited August 10, 2021 by toontownman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlouismag Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 hours ago, Consortium of one said: The guy responsible for buying players has vast experience sourcing paper clips and pencils. No problem! Paper clips Pencils . . . Players He's getting closer! #Wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Kamara’s lass is unreal. Hope the move goes through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tomato Deuce said: Kamara’s lass is unreal. Hope the move goes through. POIDH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Kamara would be a very good addition. He and Willock would compliment each other very well in midfield if Shelvey becomes droppable in Bruce's mind ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Mike said: POIDH https://instagram.com/porrovecchiocoralie?utm_medium=copy_link “Ask and ye shall…” etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Bro I’m out in public Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Thats @Mike busy for the next day.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 (edited) Mike isnt that discerning. Massive jugs and plants, remember. Busty lasses bending over watering fikas and shit. Edited August 11, 2021 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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