alexf Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 4 minutes ago, toon25 said: It's chronic that there's so much imbalance in the team. Sign one player, and then you realise the rest of the shit that needs sorting with ever diminishing timescales. CM, CB, LB, and in all probability another striker are all massive priorities. The thought of Matt fucking Ritchie try-harding it through another game is lifting. I thought this against Cambridge. You would see Trippier play a simple pass into longstaff who would either not read it and make the wrong run or inexplicably miscontrol it and leave everyone out of position. The difference in quality to what Trippier would have been used to must have hit hard during that game. Just seeing him control everything dead was a farcry from what we've become accustomed to. Richie aswell stood out like a sore thumb but he's been thst way for a long time. If Howe can't see basic things like that then it's going to be his downfall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Rich said: Providing Wood goes through, I think most of us would've been satisfied with spending £32.5M+ on two established internationals with Premier League experience that cover both flanks at FB/WB and up front. We're only 2/5 through the window, there's plenty more to come. Based on the bids we've made we're clearly going for two more centre-backs, a left-back, and another striker. I know there hasn't been anything quite as solid in CM, but I'm sure we're actively looking there as well. As much as it was fun while it lasted, I don't think Joelinton is the solution and the others definitely aren't. The CM signing is as important as any of the others, IMO, we've been piss poor there for years now. Totally agree that we need another CM (it's always been priority number one for me, but the manager doesn't seem to agree) but I don't see any reason why this number 8 role can't be Joe's position forever more now. He's one of the first names on the teamsheet due to his resurgence in that position and you'd anticipate that being the case for the rest of the season. It's Shelvey who needs lobbing into the sea. A proper CDM who can move the ball forward would represent an instant upgrade; but Joe can just keep doing what he's doing regardless of who's alongside him imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just seen us linked to Holgate from everton, always thought he was a decent player, would help out in our defensive frailties... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, buzza said: Just seen us linked to Holgate from everton, always thought he was a decent player, would help out in our defensive frailties... There was talk earlier this week that they'd be prepared to let him leave on loan this window. Seems strange, I'd have thought Rafa would've liked him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Rich said: 4 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: I reckon a left-back & centre-back will be it now. Maybe a midfielder. Hopefully a midfielder. No chance. No chance only them, or no chance all of them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dazzanufc1892 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 there will be 5 more I think, 2 loans, 3 signings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 24 minutes ago, Minhosa said: There was talk earlier this week that they'd be prepared to let him leave on loan this window. Seems strange, I'd have thought Rafa would've liked him. certain Rafa tried to sign him for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 If we sign Phil Jones then we really are just being boring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Pilgrim Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 42 minutes ago, buzza said: Just seen us linked to Holgate from everton, always thought he was a decent player, would help out in our defensive frailties... He has been poor for them. Has a reputation based on being young and English. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Edwards (I know!) reckons we'll have a defender in before the Watford game also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) If so, hopeope it's one of Botman/Carlos/Torino de Janeiro. Unlikely though. Edited January 12, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Mattoon said: Edwards (I know!) reckons we'll have a defender in before the Watford game also. 24 hours to get it done in, seems like a long shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 30m bid rejected for Bremer? (Corriere Granata) Edited January 12, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 31 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: If we sign Phil Jones then we really are just being boring. True, but he'd be our best centre back by a mile. Just bring him in on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 He's played 1 game in 2 years man. In what world is he gunna be our best. Steer clear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 57 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: No chance only them, or no chance all of them? No chance only two more after Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Rich said: No chance only two more after Wood. 5-6 was the number bandied about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: 5-6 was the number bandied about. Yeah, 4-6 is what I was hearing, and there's a long way to go in this window. I think if we can get good players through the door near the end of January, we'll go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 80m apparently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 37 minutes ago, r0cafella said: 24 hours to get it done in, seems like a long shot. 48 hours surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Any relation to Massadio? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Barnes23 said: 80m apparently The 80m line is a load of bollocks really as they’ve just lumped supposed wages of £160k p/w in to get to that. Sounds like the actual fee would be ~£40m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Just now, SteV said: The 80m line is a load of bollocks really as they’ve just lumped supposed wages of £160k p/w in to get to that. Sounds like the actual fee would be ~£40m Exactly. We would just up our bid for botman instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 why no Kamara chat? I don't hear any clubs in for him. I thought he'd be a hot commodity with his contract winding down. Two in, We need four more: holding mid, creative mid, commanding cb, young striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) He's at ACON? Edit: Haidara Edited January 12, 2022 by LRD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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