Keegans Export Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Konstantinos (former Arsenal CB). Has had a couple of good seasons in Germany, comfortable on the ball & good range of passing. Could be an affordable option for the RCB spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) If we get into any European competition, I think we'll see: - GK, Dubs & Karius leave and we bring an experienced head back in as a happy rotation option. Fraser Forster? - Bring in one 'prime' CB in who offers more pace as an option + a youngster if Lascelles leaves. - Had a hunch for a while that we might try and get Hickey in at some point, especially if we're priced out of Tierney. Targett is a very valuable squad member and absolutely should stay. - CM requires some big outlay with one starter and one younger squad option as a minimum. Thuram ticks a lot of boxes for the former - physical, technical quality that makes him decently press resistant, able to rotate in-game into multiple midfield positions to help free up Bruno etc. - Expect 2 wide players, maybe 3 if Maxi leaves (if he continues to struggle with fitness then we may look to move him on in the summer). Barnes + a younger player who can fill in out wide as well as through the middle. The more the season has gone on, the less I feel we're in the market for a true attacking mid - I'm pretty sure we won't go for Maddison now unless it's a fantastic deal. Wirtz would be the dream but someone like Alex Scott is more likely if we explore this route. Edited April 14, 2023 by Gallowgate Toon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Fresneda been any good second half of the season? Still worth going for in the summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 We brought in Ashby. So I would imagine that’s unlikely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Rafalove said: We brought in Ashby. So I would imagine that’s unlikely. He’s still missing though so we may need a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Bring back Forster and Krul as 2nd and 3d choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Does Gillespie even count as homegrown from our academy? He left our academy aged 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Bring back Forster and Krul as 2nd and 3d choice. I liked NUFC360 better when it just rehashed everyone else's news. That's such a braindead post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 30 minutes ago, joeyt said: Does Gillespie even count as homegrown from our academy? He left our academy aged 16 I think it has to be 3 years between the ages of 15-21, but not fully sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Some pace at the back is needed and another DM option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Some pace at the back is needed and another DM option. I was thinking before Christmas we'd go with Schar & Botman as first choice again next season, but I wouldn't be surprised if we go for pace this summer to partner Botman sooner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) Assuming we keep the same system, if we can get pace and athleticism in at left back I think that would be sufficient. Don’t think replacing Schar is a good idea yet despite his performance at the weekend. Edited April 17, 2023 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Don’t think he needs to be replaced. But we do need a proper back-up in central defence with pace. Current 4 are slow. Need some pace at left back too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, Smal said: Assuming we keep the same system, if we can get pace and athleticism in at left back I think that would be sufficient. Don’t think replacing Schar is a good idea yet despite his performance at the weekend. Schar has been amazing all season, he’s one of the last people to be replaced. The only thing against him is his age. Provided we bring in a youngster who can develop, Schar should hold onto his place for another couple of years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, gbandit said: Schar has been amazing all season, he’s one of the last people to be replaced. The only thing against him is his age. Provided we bring in a youngster who can develop, Schar should hold onto his place for another couple of years Agreed. Contract is up in June 2024 though so that might come into it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Axel Dasisi would be a good option - can cover RB too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Anyone else up for a short term deal for N’Golo Kanté if that became a possibility? Or is it just me…. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, maze said: Anyone else up for a short term deal for N’Golo Kanté if that became a possibility? Or is it just me…. Just you I’d imagine. I absolutely love him, one of my favourite players from the last five years but I think his time has passed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, maze said: Anyone else up for a short term deal for N’Golo Kanté if that became a possibility? Or is it just me…. Would love him. It's just the wages and the impact of that on squad harmony. And the fact he's been injury prone for 18 months now. Realistically he'll get himself a 3-year deal at PSG, Serie A or Atleti close to the wages he's on now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Chelsea are fucked because of the wages they dish out. They rarely sell first team players for good money for that reason. Although i'd take Kovačić for £30m-£40m. Apparently on £150k. Decent age. Proven in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Would love him. It's just the wages and the impact of that on squad harmony. And the fact he's been injury prone for 18 months now. Realistically he'll get himself a 3-year deal at PSG, Serie A or Atleti close to the wages he's on now. 19 minutes ago, gbandit said: Just you I’d imagine. I absolutely love him, one of my favourite players from the last five years but I think his time has passed Sadly think You’re right? But Chelsea need to do something with their bloated squad this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 30 minutes ago, maze said: Sadly think You’re right? But Chelsea need to do something with their bloated squad this summer. They'll probably just add to it, bloating it a bit more. Their MO seems to be keep chucking money at it and see if it works. Maybe bribe someone from the PL if FFP starts raising it's ugly head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I've fallen in love with the idea of signing Kovačić. Fee (expires 2024), wages, age - just perfect. Selected players with contracts also expiring in 2024: Maddison Bastoni Leao Pau Torres Neves Olmo Cherki RLC Y. Fofana Nico Williams Leao aside, all of these could be nabbed for good value. Think Real got Camavinga at such a steal because he was also in his last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Ooh, Torres, Neves and Cherki would be tasty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Is Loftus Cheek that much of an improvement on what we've got? Feel it would be a risk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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