Nucasol Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Smart move - I’d take Sanchez and Botman here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Haven't both Newcastle and Milan been in contact with Lille since January Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 2 hours ago, TRon said: Was going to mention Badiashile yesterday but couldn't remember his name. Or his club. In fact I don't even know why I was going to mention him, I know absolutely nothing about him. Cheers Merse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 From Gazetta della Sport: NUFC were linked with Bremer in January, Torino CH. Suggests Milan are after him as the Botman alternative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 We’re still talking to Man City about Ake (from my mate who works for them) so I think the Botman talk is coming from his agent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansour Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I really hope that his future gets sorted as soon as possible, as I do not want us to miss on Evan Ndicka, particularly when he is available for a reasonable price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 1 hour ago, ManDoon said: I’m not too bothered about not getting him, I think he’s a little slow for the PL and takes too many chances. I like him but (much like Nunez) he seems to be a little overhyped currently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I agree Botman isn't particularly pacey, but neither are VvD or Dias. I'm not saying he's on that level, but it goes to show good positioning and game awareness can make up for a lack of pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, ManDoon said: VVD is a better athlete, so is Dias. I could be totally wrong Obvs, just from watching him, he made a few errors that would get highly punished in the PL. He's only 22 though he's probably 6 years off peak. Just needs the coaching but has the foundations. At least he will be playing alongside burn and Schar and not jamal and Clark so there is hope there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Count me as one who'd be ever so slightly disappointed if we didn't sign him, especially after chasing him all of January and AS claiming he still wanted to join in that later interview. Young, powerful, strong CB who could grow brilliantly with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 AC clearly favourites but you never know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: I just think he lacks some fundamentals to transition to the PL. He is lax on the ball a lot, and doesn’t have the physical traits of recovery from bad decisions imo. When I've watched he seems a bit to fond of an obvious shove in the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansour Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Physically not as exciting as Evan Ndicka, but I think he has a better character. I prefer Ndicka, personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I said it before but I think N’Dicka will be something special. An athletic beast for sure but really poised and composed for a 22 year old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansour Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, ManDoon said: Agree. Love his proactive way of defending as well. He’s aggressive but not too much, reads the game very well and has great mobility and general athleticism. Would love him here You can see here that Ndicka (12.37) got better pressure stats than Botman (7.39): https://fbref.com/en/players/441197b8/Obite-NDicka vs https://fbref.com/en/players/ccce7025/Sven-Botman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I’d like this player but this talk is clearly coming from his agent. I’m 100% confident in the clubs plan, if we don’t move for him it’ll be for right reason, they’ve been spot on about everything else so far. You can criticise the Wood signing but he was brought in to bring the team higher up the pitch more so than score goals, objective achieved. There’s a reason for everything when it comes to our manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 If they’ve highlighted Botman as their potential lynchpin for the defence for the future that’s good enough for me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppe Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Get on the party train, Ben Svotman! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Dr Jinx said: I’d like this player but this talk is clearly coming from his agent. I’m 100% confident in the clubs plan, if we don’t move for him it’ll be for right reason, they’ve been spot on about everything else so far. You can criticise the Wood signing but he was brought in to bring the team higher up the pitch more so than score goals, objective achieved. There’s a reason for everything when it comes to our manager. Staveley was literally quoted as saying “Sven said yes in January”. Theres clearly genuine interest. As long as we bring in another quality CB then mint. Probs need two if Lascelles goes Edited May 29, 2022 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Be surprised if he comes, we are not a fashionable club for some players especially as we are out on a limb up here away from all the bright lights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Must admit, I rate Badiashile higher than Botman. Wouldn’t be suprised to see a big European club puck him up this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Also Botman's skill set looks perfectly suited for Serie A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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