Scoot Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: We still need atleast 1 dedicated CB. A LB would be great although Manquillo made a case for it against Leeds. Then at least 2 players who can cover the wings, CAM, and ST. Willock looked better but I still don't really trust him. Fraser has been decent due to his work rate but he isn't really a winger anymore. So if we get Burn, Bakker and Lingard we're looking almost good imo, bring in a striker who can help out in midfield and/or on the wings and the quality and balance of the side looks acceptable, which seemed a long way off a week ago. So another 6 on top of bruno? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Given how many times we’ve given away leads in games I think if we upgrade the midfield and defence we’re probably just about ok. Bakke and Burn seem like pretty strong links. I’d feel a lot more confident if we could get another goal scoring option in to finish off teams. Someone like Lingard would be ideal and could see that going through on the final day. I wouldn’t rule out something out of the blue too in terms of a striker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Scoot said: So another 6 on top of bruno? Another 4 (potentially 3 depending on how we feel about Manquillo). We're currently bidding for 3 apparently. Edited January 28, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Liverpool signing that Diaz from Porto, wonder if this frees up either Origi or Minnamino considering the AFCON is almost over ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 6 hours ago, Charlies said: If I were to choose I would rather have Zapata. I just like him more as a player and Morata has always just gone to club with top players and never really smashed it besides his one extreme season in Real Madrid. And Zapata is already in very good form for Atalanta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGRM Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Zapata would be the icing on the cake provided we get a CB as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Still want a CB, LB, and attacking reinforcements after Bruno according to the athletic. No new names linked, seems Burn is the CB target and Zapata and Lingard the only real names mentioned attacking wise. Edited January 28, 2022 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Happy to relax after Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Still want a CB, LB, and attacking reinforcements after Bruno according to the athletic. No new names linked, seems Burn is the CB target and Zapata and Lingard the only real names mentioned attacking wise. If we got all this done it would be nothing short of incredible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Morata may not be prolific and does seem wasteful in front of goal, but his movement and off the ball runs are superb and that’s something we lack, he would be a great signing IMO. Of what I’ve seen of Zapata though he would be incredible for us, pace, bags of energy, chases everything down, scores and just doesn’t give the defenders a rest. He was immense I thought against Man City in the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, HTT II said: Morata may not be prolific and does seem wasteful in front of goal, but his movement and off the ball runs are superb and that’s something we lack, he would be a great signing IMO. Of what I’ve seen of Zapata though he would be incredible for us, pace, bags of energy, chases everything down, scores and just doesn’t give the defenders a rest. He was immense I thought against Man City in the CL. Thats fair assesment, I dont get me wrong I wouldn't say no to a Morata loan cause he has the movement and runs. But Zapata would as you said be immense right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, worthy said: Thats fair assesment, I dont get me wrong I wouldn't say no to a Morata loan cause he has the movement and runs. But Zapata would as you said be immense right now. Fuck it get them both in ha ha! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliemort Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Not a huge fan of Morata personally, he was playing for teams higher up the table and didnt really bang them in. Hopefully we get Zapata, i think he would be better suited Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Zapata would be incredible. Not a chance we go down with Guimaraes and zapata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I think Morata is a great link player, but it’s crucial he has good movement around him. I’m not quite sure where he would fit in for us in this regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I honestly think Morata is one of those players who "flatter to decieve", he seems to get in the right positions and arguably has a lot of chances, but on far too many occasions he fluffls his lines. Not for me thanks. To be fair, would be an upgrade on Chris Woods, but unless it´s a loan I wouldn´t want him as our striker next season (if we stay up). P-S- He´s not very fast. I like a pacy striker better tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Mole said: Does he? He's scored 15 league goals in a season once his whole career and 15 or more in all comps 3 times. I feel like he isn't as prolific as the teams he plays for suggests he should have. Obviously miles better than anything this team has had in a long time tho. 10, 10, 14, 12. The last four seasons in the PL. Whoops, that’s Wood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, buzza said: I honestly think Morata is one of those players who "flatter to decieve", he seems to get in the right positions and arguably has a lot of chances, but on far too many occasions he fluffls his lines. Not for me thanks. To be fair, would be an upgrade on Chris Woods, but unless it´s a loan I wouldn´t want him as our striker next season (if we stay up). P-S- He´s not very fast. I like a pacy striker better tbh Agree with you. I don't think he's been very good for a long time to be honest, still seems to have this high reputation which I don't really understand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 So with CM sorted, a CB or two should be next on the list. Any of a LB, CAM or ST would be the icing on the cake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I know it’s unlikely to happen but another midfielder of Bruno’s quality would be mine blowing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeepShow4life Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Only seen that Bruno on YouTube, obviously he looks absolutely amazing but would a midfield of him and Shelvey protect the back four enough or should we be going for a more defensive midfielder to partner Bruno? (I realise that Howe likes Shelvey though and this is unlikely) Edited January 28, 2022 by PeepShow4life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, r0cafella said: I know it’s unlikely to happen but another midfielder of Bruno’s quality would be mine blowing Aye that won't happen. Hopefully we can get Lingard in and we've given ourselves a real shot in the arm to stay up. (on the assumption we actually do buy a defender as well) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, PeepShow4life said: Only seen that Bruno on YouTube, obviously he looks absolutely amazing but would a midfield of him and Shelvey protect the back four enough or should we be going for a more defensive midfielder to partner Bruno? (I realise that Howe likes Shelvey though and this is unlikely) Wasnt there quotes that we were looking for a CM (Bruno G.) and a holding CM as well? - I cant remember where I read it right now, but if there is any truth to this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, PeepShow4life said: Only seen that Bruno on YouTube, obviously he looks absolutely amazing but would a midfield of him and Shelvey protect the back four enough or should we be going for a more defensive midfielder to partner Bruno. (I realise that Howe likes Shelvey though and this is unlikely) We should stick with a 3 man midfield. Bruno playing deepest with Wilock and Joelinton ahead of him. (On the basis Wilock plays like he did in the second half of the Leeds game) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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