Conjo Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: Pretty sure Ashworth said himself wasn’t responsible for finding the players at Brighton mind. But he's the one that approved/sanctioned the transfer, isn't he? Maybe after all these years of stories about "X scout recommended Y player to Newcastle but they didn't buy him for reasons and he's now world class at Z club" we now have someone in charge that isn't afraid to take a chance on raw talent so we can have a few of these as well? Edited December 19, 2022 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 Targett is good, but not the best going forward. Would love a proper attacking option at LB. Burn plays more as left sided CB than a left back, meaning he'll offer very little going forward. Would also like a proper winger on the right. Miggy has improved, but is still limiting our attacking play by not having a right foot. An upgrade is needed. Without ASM on the field we're way too narrow in attack, and our only proper wide option is Trippier. Having those two extra options in our squad would give us so much more flexibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 On 18/12/2022 at 19:48, SUPERTOON said: Pretty sure Ashworth said himself wasn’t responsible for finding the players at Brighton mind. I have a theory that a lot of dysfunctional transfer units at clubs are because the DoF or whatever executive is in charge of transfers ultimately fancies himself to have the best eye for players as anyone, and they may well have a very good eye and rose up doing that, but their scouts will have watched players for hundreds of hours and then delivered highlight reels to the DoF who will get a substantially poorer idea and will overrule those below based on less viewing time. Ashworth, with a demonstrable good track record of this is probably delegating properly and trusting the scouts more. Some DoFs I am sure will take credit for scouting loads of players that were just served up to them. Ashworth has to get the right scouts, set out what players we need to the scouts and negotiate with other clubs for signings. I am pretty sure I've heard this has been the problem at Man U, where they boast about how extensive their scout network is, they get loads of players and they all used to get passed up to Woodward at the top who would then go lol I'm going to just sign Pogba instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 He nearly went to West Ham but wanted too much money didnt he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Real Madrid bidding 80m euros for Davies. That would be a crazy price. Shame we aren't there to spend that kind of money on a LB lol He would be amazing here. Could probably find someone as good for that money though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Some reports tonight that PSV are in financial trouble, opportunity to pursue Sangare perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: Some reports tonight that PSV are in financial trouble, opportunity to pursue Sangare perhaps? Or Gakpo / Madueke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted December 24, 2022 Share Posted December 24, 2022 19 hours ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: Some reports tonight that PSV are in financial trouble, opportunity to pursue Sangare perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo, anyone? Doing some stats scouting with players I think we should be trying to sign the most similar, younger versions of. Frattesi comes out closest to Gündogan, in a group also containing Wirtz, Bellingham, and Odegaard, for one of the wide CMs. Zubimendi (Sociedad), Sow (Frankfurt), and Samed (Lens) are the DM shouts most equivalent to Amrabat and Caicedo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rich said: Davide Frattesi from Sassuolo, anyone? Doing some stats scouting with players I think we should be trying to sign the most similar, younger versions of. Frattesi comes out closest to Gündogan, in a group also containing Wirtz, Bellingham, and Odegaard, for one of the wide CMs. Zubimendi (Sociedad), Sow (Frankfurt), and Samed (Lens) are the DM shouts most equivalent to Amrabat and Caicedo. Zubimendi is excellent but depends on his clause Amrabat I was totally blown away by in the WC Then you have Kone too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Mikky said: Zubimendi is excellent but depends on his clause Amrabat I was totally blown away by in the WC Then you have Kone too £52M, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Mentioned him before but Lamptey must feel his progress at Brighton is being severely limited by not getting a game because Solly March is playing so well for them He'd have the same problem here but long term would be a nice option for RB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Lamptey would be great for the 'young RB' - has lost his way so needs a fresh start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) I've seen too much or Trippier now, rapid wingbacks are old news, I want wide playmakers flicking the ball about for fun. Edited December 27, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 57 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: I've seen too much or Trippier now, rapid wingbacks are old news, I want wide playmakers flicking the ball about for fun. If Southampton go down you could take both Walker Pieters and Livramento Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Mikky said: If Southampton go down you could take both Walker Pieters and Livramento Livramento would be a great pick up in the Sumner regardless of whether Southminster go down or not. He's been injured since April and still only 20 so who knows how that'll affect his career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 We were linked a bit with Luka Sučić from Salzburg in the summer, could be an option for the midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Wonder if we’ll have Franck Kessie in our thoughts? Being linked with Spurs for around £15M. Might be a loan-to-buy to be done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 08/12/2022 at 11:01, arnonel said: Some Argentine players I would like to target: Alan Varela - Boca Would fit perfectly into our system in a DM role Ezequiel Fernández - Boca (on loan at Tigre) Mouth watering prospect of having him and Varela at Boca this year. Gianluca Prestianni - Velez Same club as Perrone. This kid is the business. Proper Wonderkid. Just maybe too young Exequiel Zeballos - Boca Recovering from horrific tackle/injury This guy is Messi V2. His dribbling is off the charts. Going to be breakout year for him. Love him ! Varela! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Piss artist. Allegedly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 11 minutes ago, GideonShandy said: Piss artist. Allegedly. Nile Ranger re appointed as his mentor. Sorted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Ait-Nouri, anyone? Always catches my eye with his attacking play from LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 He doesn't seem to be starting many games for Wolves recently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 1 minute ago, joeyt said: He doesn't seem to be starting many games for Wolves recently Doesn’t seem like Lopetegui fancies him much. Still only 21. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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