pinkeye Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Ankles Bennett said: Surely if he is doing nothing right he is doing everything wrong lol. Haha, you're right! I meant his contribution seems to have little impact in the game, he does not seem to make anything better but, also makes nothing worse... 59 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: Haven't seen enough to judge, but the connection to Howe and the need for a left footed CB, coupled with the fact he isn't getting much game time at City makes it an option to explore. I'm talking about on loan, btw. Is fair enough, he was decent at Bournemouth, decent enough to attract the attention of Man City... I just personally don't rate him but, I am not an expert! (just a regular punter). 2 hours ago, HTT II said: I rate him, although he’s probably more a prime Lascelles under Rafa type of CB. He’s quick, good in the air, recovers well from bad positioning/mistakes and above all else, is good on the ball. Plus he’s Gullit’s son… I just don't see it in him, apart from the wonderful hair. I do concede to all the comments above that he is probably an upgrade on what we currently have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Ankles Bennett said: I still think the only way clubs will do business will be if they get the full fee upfront Do you mean in the EPL or any clubs? Every club in the world apart from us under Ashley uses this model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalidao Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I heard there is a friction between Riyad Mahrez and Guardiola, would love to see him on a 6 months loan deal with an option to buy in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 He’s probably pissed off that they’ve bought an inferior player for the first team for £100m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Mahrez and Sterling won't be any bit realistic man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khalidao Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 15 minutes ago, LRD said: Mahrez and Sterling won't be any bit realistic man. Mahrez is 30 years old though. I don't think he would reject one last juicy paycheck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Feel like City might be the only Pl club that will be fair to deal with in the near term. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Sterling isn't realistic because I suspect PSG, Juventus, Barca or Real, perhaps even an Arsenal or Chelsea would lure him. Mahrez being 30 isn't out of the question though. It would cost big money. A big loan fee of 10m plus 30m in the summer might do it. That said, i just don't think we are going to making big, rash signings in January or spending on names. Most of our signings will come from abroad, will have decent reputations and will not have the PL tax, which is coming our way. If we can get a Lingard or Tarkowski, then we will do that but if we get messed around, don't expect us to hang around. We need signings in the first week of the window, not the last, and that means getting quotes from clubs in December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, STM said: Sterling isn't realistic because I suspect PSG, Juventus, Barca or Real, perhaps even an Arsenal or Chelsea would lure him. Mahrez being 30 isn't out of the question though. It would cost big money. A big loan fee of 10m plus 30m in the summer might do it. That said, i just don't think we are going to making big, rash signings in January or spending on names. Most of our signings will come from abroad, will have decent reputations and will not have the PL tax, which is coming our way. If we can get a Lingard or Tarkowski, then we will do that but if we get messed around, don't expect us to hang around. We need signings in the first week of the window, not the last, and that means getting quotes from clubs in December. Sterling isn't realistic purely because of position in the table. We can now easily match any offer PSG/Real/Juventus could give him. There won't be any offer from Barcelona as they can barely afford to keep the lights on at the minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I think the next transfer window is clearly going to be a firefighting one, taking a small step up with perhaps 1 marquee signing. But given our precarious position and the distinct possibility we go down I don't think we'll go spend thrifty just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shearergol Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 1 minute ago, 54 said: Would be an absolutely massive statement of intent, and would transform our side immediately. I doubt it's going to happen though, but I'd be more than happy with any/all of those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 This thread, I think I will ignore till nearer January. It really should be renamed Media Dont Know Shit thread! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I think PIF will want one statement signing of the ilk of Coutinho but in terms of business progression we need to be targeting the stars of tomorrow once we are sure we have enough to avoid relegation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, Awaymag said: This thread, I think I will ignore till nearer January. It really should be renamed Media Dont Know Shit thread! We have had years of absolutely Jack shit happening in this thread, just bask in the glory of it now as anything is a possibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 My dream signing would be Luis Diaz from Porto. I know CM for example is more of a priority but we could really use a goal scoring wide player too. I want players like him and not the likes of Coutinho or Dembele for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Of all the obvious names we're being linked with, I think it's only really Jesse Lingard that's near to being a realistic one at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 What's all this Dean Henderson talk? For someone that's not been paying much attention to football in general the past couple of years, is he worth all this talk when compared to Dubs? Just seems a strange position for us to be eyeing replacements right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Given that only about 1 in 1000 rumours are true, then it's all speculation until closer to January. If we want to be realistic, then financially no-one is out of reach. However...currently we don't have a Director of Football, so anyone linked now would be on Eddie Howe. Could see James Ward Prowse being fairly realistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Just based on Youtube scouting of the last two pages worth of names, a forward line that featured Luis Diaz, ASM, and that Georgian lad would be absolutely mental Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I think Lingard is a dead cert to sign in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Front three like this would do for me. Add a CM or two and a CB and a fullback, maybe two. Oh and a backup striker. Wilson Diaz. Maxi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 I'd like us to sign like five fullbacks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: I'd like us to sign like five fullbacks Pardew in disguise? Throwing a left-back on in the 70th minute is sooo 2012 Edited November 12, 2021 by gjohnson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Would take Van de Beek, would take Lingard too but if West Ham go back in for him he'll pick them over us. Not overly sure why we'd be getting linked with goalkeepers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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