Sean Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: The five lads we brought in last month reassures me that even if Botman knocks us back, we'll have a solid back up. Four of them at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 9 hours ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Gazetta reckons he wants to join Milan Don't blame him, he's guaranteed games there whilst here he would be back up to Big Dan Burn Tbf, Dan Burn's success has made our need for a new CB far less desperate. I don't think we'll be back in for Carlos now for example, that ship has sailed IMO. Fantastic defender, but we aren't going to pay £30m for a 30 yr old. I think we might go for younger prospects like Badiashile. While Botman is clearly our top target, we are still a few years from Milan's status, so can't blame him if he chooses them at this stage. A couple of seasons down the line and I think we'll be in a position to blow even the likes of Milan out of the water for the best players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I think we’ll sign two CBs in the summer, one premier league and one from abroad. That would give us 4 solid options with Schar and Burn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Let’s not forget he agreed terms with us, the issue was Lille wanting so much money for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Botman is happy with either club. Money talks in the end and Lille is in no good position to reject us if our offer is higher than Milan's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Seems like Sporting is also in financial distress. Any Portuguese wunderkinds we can raid them for before Mendes and Wolves get their hands on them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 11 hours ago, Thiago said: Fair fucks. He seemed keen to join us when we looked like the only team able to do a deal in January. If waiting to the summer throws Milan into the mix I think it gets harder for us to convince him especially with Maldini on a charm offensive. Our only advantage is more money but I'd not want to go down that route as our sole motivator towards players. Don't get me wrong, going against Milan for a CB is going to be hard, but I think you're selling us way short there. Come the summer if we're still in the prem I think we'll have a fairly massive pull given the project. Players will want to be on the ground floor imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 if I was a centre back (i am... was!) I think I would pick the chance to go with arguably one of the world´s best ever defenders as a manager, and a not bad club to go along with it. Still will be in with a shout tho´, the money and project may be a pull for those with vision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, buzza said: if I was a centre back (i am... was!) I think I would pick the chance to go with arguably one of the world´s best ever defenders as a manager, and a not bad club to go along with it. Still will be in with a shout tho´, the money and project may be a pull for those with vision. Maldini isn't the manager Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, buzza said: if I was a centre back (i am... was!) I think I would pick the chance to go with arguably one of the world´s best ever defenders as a manager, and a not bad club to go along with it. Still will be in with a shout tho´, the money and project may be a pull for those with vision. He’s technical director, the same as Ashworth is likely to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 That´s my argument up the spout then... Come on Sven, get your arse up to Newcastle!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 If he'd rather walk in to a set up than be part of building it, then let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 7 hours ago, Wilson said: Don't get me wrong, going against Milan for a CB is going to be hard, but I think you're selling us way short there. Come the summer if we're still in the prem I think we'll have a fairly massive pull given the project. Players will want to be on the ground floor imo. I mean - it's Maldini and they're top of the league right now. You'd be on for another go at that, Champions League football. I'd pick Newcastle, but I'm bias ha. We're offering promise, they're offering genuine opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, LRD said: Seems like Sporting is also in financial distress. Any Portuguese wunderkinds we can raid them for before Mendes and Wolves get their hands on them? Inácio is a highly rated up and coming CB. I’m sure they have a highly rated young LB as well, but could have already sold him. Edited February 22, 2022 by Stifler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 24 minutes ago, Thiago said: I mean - it's Maldini and they're top of the league right now. You'd be on for another go at that, Champions League football. I'd pick Newcastle, but I'm bias ha. We're offering promise, they're offering genuine opportunity. Aye...but the point i was making was if we're still here in the summer, we have a lot more to offer than just money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 20 hours ago, KaKa said: Going to be keeping a close eye on this guy tomorrow against Chelsea. Will be really interesting to see how he gets on against them. Ditto. Will be a stern test for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Stifler said: Inácio is a highly rated up and coming CB. I’m sure they have a highly rated young LB as well, but could have already sold him. There were claims we actually bid for Inacio in January. He's another young left footed centre back, and so would have been a possible alternative to Botman and Badiashile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Let’s see how he gets on against Chelsea tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Did he miss his marker there? Hard to tell… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Just switched it on - turned by havertz in the box then didn't jump for the corner they scored from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Dan Burn looks better than him….. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Looks solid? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Seems to have calmed down a bit - has done some nice interceptions and tackles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Looks a unit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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