More transfer rumours

[Dr Jinx]

27 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said:

 

Just me that absolutely despises the last sentence of that tweet? How the fuck does Freddie Paxton know that 

 

He doesn't, all bullshit rumours with a pinch of salt.

[NUFCPAUL]

5 hours ago, Mazzy said:

If I was forced to choose between Wilson and Toney I would pick Toney, purely based on his age and injury record. But in all honesty I think we can do better than both. Might sound a bit cocky but I reckon those 2 players are midtable strikers at best.

We need better than Osihmen too. I'd like us to go for Werner, Suarez, Lewandowski maybe?

[Lush Vlad]

4 minutes ago, NUFCPAUL said:

We need better than Osihmen too. I'd like us to go for Werner, Suarez, Lewandowski maybe?

 

Are you on the wind up?  I've seen you mention Mason Mount.  Now Suarez and Lewandowski  

[The College Dropout]

25 minutes ago, HTT II said:

I think for the right player, we will do whatever it takes, transfer fee and wages.

Tbh I agree with this.

 

If we decided we want Rashford - that's a £50m fee and a 200k minimum contract for 4 years. If he doesn't sign a new deal with them, there are only 8-9nclubs in Europe that could afford that.

 

I just don't think we want that profile of player. But it would be a statement signing for sure. 

 

We've given a RB and a CM from Brazil 100k+. If we get a marquee attacker they'll get the going rate.

 

 

[The College Dropout]

Suarez is a possibility. Was linked with Villa. Contract expires in the summer.

 

He's on astronomical wages at Atleti though. Don't think anyone will give him close to that deal. If we were 12 months ahead in our development and pushing for CL, I would want him as an option upfront for 12 months. This season, us wanting to finish top 7-ish it's better to focus on a player that might be able to go to the next level.

 

 

Edited April 26, 2022 by The College Dropout

[relámpago blanco]

We should sign Giovani Henrique Amorim da Silva

[Manxst]

23 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said:

 

Are you on the wind up?  I've seen you mention Mason Mount.  Now Suarez and Lewandowski  

Did you miss the Saka and Smith-Rowe suggestions? 

[GeordieDazzler]

I’d really like Schick. Excellent player and good attitude, good age and wouldn’t be hard to offer him a better financial package than Leverkusen. 
 

would cost a chunk mind but more £50m than £70/80m

 

 

Edited April 26, 2022 by GeordieDazzler

[Nucasol]

There should be some massive churn and activity in the squad this summer.
 

Miggy as a sale to help raise some rebuilding cash.
 

Forest going up might see Darlow and Lascelles head back to the City Ground.
 

Fede out of the door, one of Manquillo or Kraft gone, Dummett released, Lewis sold to a Championship promotion chaser or loaned back to Norwich with an obligation to buy if promoted.

 

Sean Longstaff and Schar still not signed up. Both could still go.

 

Hendrick, Matt Longstaff probably on loans again in the ‘who needs them’ club.
 

Watts and Anderson loaned again, De Bolle, Westendorf, Stephenson, Turner-Cook and White loaned out. 
 

Murphy and Gayle both options for ambitious Championship clubs.

[The Prophet]

I think once the deadwood is gone, unless a good offer comes in we'll retain squad players like Manquillo, Krafth, Almiron and Murphy.

[Lush Vlad]

47 minutes ago, Manxst said:

Did you miss the Saka and Smith-Rowe suggestions? 

Fucking hell  

 

[54]

If we can't get Paqueta, would love us to go out and get Ward-Prowse, think he'd be the perfect player to bridge that gap between mid-table and 7th.

[arnonel]

Paqueta is a beast. Should be no.1 target.

So strong on the ball, especially in tight spaces. 

Good eye for a pass, and breaking forward from deep.

 

Check this to wet the appetite: 

 

[Emotic]

Steve Bruce staying on at West Brom will see the immediate transfers of Clark, Hendrick, Ritchie and Darlow there as soon as the window opens.

[wormy]

 No way is Ritchie choosing to play for Bruce.

[Sima]

Aye, Ritchie can't stand him.

[Nine]

1 hour ago, arnonel said:

Paqueta is a beast. Should be no.1 target.

So strong on the ball, especially in tight spaces. 

Good eye for a pass, and breaking forward from deep.

 

Check this to wet the appetite: 

 

Really looks a player but I think there’s more than one reason that we won’t sign him this summer. Not sure he and Bruno can play in the same midfield without an elite DM behind them and I don’t think Bruno in the DLP role with Paqueta and Willock/Joe ahead is viable either, how suited he is the to the PL may be a question to ask as well and also he would come for pretty big wages. 

 

 

Edited April 26, 2022 by Nine

[The Prophet]

 

[Manxst]

23 minutes ago, Nine said:

Really looks a player but I think there’s more than one reason that we won’t sign him this summer. Not sure he and Bruno can play in the same midfield without an elite DM behind them and I don’t think Bruno in the DLP role with Paqueta and Willock/Joe ahead is viable either, how suited he is the to the PL may be a question to ask as well and also he would come for pretty big wages. 

 

 

 

In an opposing viewpoint, I think he really looks a player, and think that there’s more than one reason that we will at least try and sign him this summer. It’s proven that he and Bruno can, and indeed relish, playing together, even without an ‘elite’ DM alongside them (which ‘elite’ player did it for Lyon?). His wage demand would not be dissimilar to Bruno, given that he’s currently on around £50kpw. I know that you disagree, but even if he wanted more than Bruno, I don’t think the club would instantly dismiss the demands. As to whether he is suited to the PL, I’m not sure why you are questioning it? He has ability, pace (maybe still a little ‘slow’, like Bruno…) technique, an eye for goal, is a team player and can play across the pitch in numerous positions (that we are desperately in need of, to create and score goals). His attitude and character also seem to be top level. I could only see him signing and being an instant fan favourite as well as another dressing room star. 
 

edit- I think that the only reason why we might not pursue his signing is if the club identifies another player who is even better in all the above…

 

 

Edited April 26, 2022 by Manxst

[GeordieDazzler]

He’s been out injured for ages I think, hardly played since the deal collapsed (Ekitike)

 

 

Edited April 26, 2022 by GeordieDazzler

[arnonel]

32 minutes ago, Nine said:

Really looks a player but I think there’s more than one reason that we won’t sign him this summer. Not sure he and Bruno can play in the same midfield without an elite DM behind them and I don’t think Bruno in the DLP role with Paqueta and Willock/Joe ahead is viable either, how suited he is the to the PL may be a question to ask as well and also he would come for pretty big wages. 

 

 

 

 

They played together at Lyon and play together in Brazil team

[Nine]

4 minutes ago, Manxst said:

In an opposing viewpoint, I think he really looks a player, and think that there’s more than one reason that we will at least try and sign him this summer. It’s proven that he and Bruno can, and indeed relish, playing together, even without an ‘elite’ DM alongside them (which ‘elite’ player did it for Lyon?). His wage demand would not be dissimilar to Bruno, given that he’s currently on around £50kpw. I know that you disagree, but even if he wanted more than Bruno, I don’t think the club would instantly dismiss the demands. As to whether he is suited to the PL, I’m not sure why you are questioning it? He has ability, pace (maybe still a little ‘slow’, like Bruno…) technique, an eye for goal, is a team player and can play across the pitch in numerous positions. His attitude and character also seem to be top level. I could only see him signing and being an instant fan favourite as well as another dressing room star. 

To be fair Ive seen little of him over 90 minute games, maybe 2 matches at most so he very well could be suited to the prem.. I worded that badly in my other post, should have said I personally haven’t seen enough to say if he’s PL suited but I do know what type of player he is. Cannot compare a midfield in the French league to the PL, I just doubt a midfield of him and Bruno ahead of any DM that isn’t a very good player would be industrious enough against most PL sides.. you saying that he is meant to have a good personality is intriguing mind, that defo ticks a big box for Howe. Wages yeah, if he wants around what Bruno’s on that would be acceptable imo. 

[Conjo]

Bruno and Paqueta would do well together in any midfield composition.

[Manxst]

Just now, Nine said:

To be fair Ive seen little of him over 90 minute games, maybe 2 matches at most so he very well could be suited to the prem.. I worded that badly in my other post, should have said I personally haven’t seen enough to say if he’s PL suited but I do know what type of player he is. Cannot compare a midfield in the French league to the PL, I just doubt a midfield of him and Bruno ahead of any DM that isn’t a very good player would be industrious enough against most PL sides.. you saying that he is meant to have a good personality is intriguing mind, that defo ticks a big box for Howe. Wages yeah, if he wants around what Bruno’s on that would be acceptable imo. 

Just seems a bit of a no brainer so long as the financial numbers add up (no reason why they wouldn’t imo) and Lyon play ball. He’s a quality player who has a very good relationship with probably our current best player and would add further quality in the same vein as Bruno to our team.

[Big River]

I think Reims are shitting themselves they're not going to get a good fee for Ekitike now.

 

he's been out since Feb with a hamstring injury, but there's been a ton of noise, and he's been linked all over the place this week. reeks of a PR jobby.