Fantail Breeze Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 It’s really tough to know without knowing the sort of budget we’re playing with. Under Ashley we knew we’d be dipping into bins, but it’s such an unknown at the moment. They could be looking to spend £50m or £200m. That said, at least we know our transfer ‘budget’ won’t include the player’s wages for the duration of their contract, agent fees, flights, hotels etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I'd be very surprised we go over 50-60M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Another one we've been linked with in the last month or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Would love us to go for Ward-Prowse, not one for January you'd imagine, but should we stay up, would make him number one target in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 The crazy thing is there is plenty of good options with an expiring contract - so we really don't have to spend £100M to see an instant improvement. Plenty of clubs will want to cash in on players who will go for free in the summer - plenty are good enough for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Ward-Prowse would be great but right now, I'd settle for Lingard. Think he can actually bring goals and create chances for the team in the same way Willock did last season. We need goal scoring midfielders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 https://www.twenty3.sport/analysis-smart-transfer-business-newcastle-january/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 It's difficult to know what is realistic, our position in the table makes it so I'm really looking forward to seeing what business we manage to do but I think the first window after it's confirmed we are a Premier League is when we'll really see big moves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Dokko said: Wasn't good enough for Villa. He was plenty good enough for Villa but he was injured a fair bit and that scuppered his move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Holmesy said: He was plenty good enough for Villa but he was injured a fair bit and that scuppered his move. He wasn’t good enough according to most villa fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 18 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: It's difficult to know what is realistic, our position in the table makes it so I'm really looking forward to seeing what business we manage to do but I think the first window after it's confirmed we are a Premier League is when we'll really see big moves Agree. The player recruitment plans have been thrown up in the air with the relegation battle, we are now having to buy players to secure our short term future as a PL club rather than building towards a European places push. January is never a good time to do business usually, but we don't really have much choice now. If we survive, should see a much better idea of our investment strategy in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: He wasn’t good enough according to most villa fans I'd agree with the fans. Seems to have underwhelmed everywhere he's been in the last few years after looking like the next big thing when he first appeared on the scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 26 minutes ago, Holmesy said: He was plenty good enough for Villa but he was injured a fair bit and that scuppered his move. He wasn't and you'll have to go a long way to find another 'muppet' who'd agree with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: He wasn’t good enough according to most villa fans Half of our fans rated Bruce and thought Ben Arfa was lazy ffs! I don’t know any Villa fans to ask them personally but I’m definitely not taking the opinions of fans of forums as gospel. I’ve seen Barkley play with my own eyes, for Everton, Chelsea, Villa and England and we’re crying out for someone with his directness and creativity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 I rate or rated Barkley, but his development has clearly been stunted by lack of regular games and he should have really just stayed at Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Brett Emerton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh74 Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Tranquillo Barnetta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Kalvin Phillips Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, Mikky said: Having 2 capable full backs gives any team such a whole new dimension - defensively and offesivejy - would be 2 incredible signings Yeah agree, I've been banging on since we were taken over. It would be my first area to address. Lewis/Ritchie/Manquilo/Murphy. two of them aren't even natural fullbacks, converted wide players. Hopefully these rumours are true ?? Based on all the other stuff, rumours, how much the budget could be etc, etc. One thing I've noticed everytime Eddie is interviewed or pressers, he religiously says he's happy with the players he's got, and we may only need a couple if new faces, is that him indicating we're not spending big, or not buying six players, perhaps only two? Edited December 30, 2021 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 2 hours ago, mighty__mag said: One thing I've noticed everytime Eddie is interviewed or pressers, he religiously says he's happy with the players he's got, and we may only need a couple if new faces, is that him indicating we're not spending big, or not buying six players, perhaps only two? It's been patently obvious that Howe is extremely considerate in his interviews. He always bigs up his players, and never undermines them publicly. This keeps morale high and team spirit strong. He (or Tindall) even said Darlow was good, right when everyone was begging for Dubs to come back. I don't think he'd turn down 5 or 6 players if offered them, when we are fighting relegation and our best players are injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 (edited) Under-promise, over-deliver. Edited December 30, 2021 by loki679 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izakaya Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Is Glen Roeder still 'eyeing' a 'swoop' for Dirk Kuyt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 4 hours ago, mighty__mag said: Yeah agree, I've been banging on since we were taken over. It would be my first area to address. Lewis/Ritchie/Manquilo/Murphy. two of them aren't even natural fullbacks, converted wide players. Hopefully these rumours are true ?? Based on all the other stuff, rumours, how much the budget could be etc, etc. One thing I've noticed everytime Eddie is interviewed or pressers, he religiously says he's happy with the players he's got, and we may only need a couple if new faces, is that him indicating we're not spending big, or not buying six players, perhaps only two? well he now needs at least 3 , anything less and it’s a disastrous window , they need to be of a high standard too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 8 hours ago, Heron said: Kalvin Phillips He'll be at Liverpool within 2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Would like Renato Sanches if we're raiding Lille Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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