Conjo Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: I keep seeing this talk of Paqueta in a midfield 3. Whilst I agree he would be a fantastic signing, he wouldn't fit into a midfield 3 the way we currently play it. If we switch to a 4-2-3-1 then he could absolutely play anywhere across that 3 behind the striker. If you were to try and fit him into our current system he's likely take the place of Fraser or ASM. How so? He's hard working, strong and has played loads of games as a center mid both for Lyon and Milan. He'd be a massive improvement on Willock in the current system, if that is what Howe will continue with next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: I keep seeing this talk of Paqueta in a midfield 3. Whilst I agree he would be a fantastic signing, he wouldn't fit into a midfield 3 the way we currently play it. If we switch to a 4-2-3-1 then he could absolutely play anywhere across that 3 behind the striker. If you were to try and fit him into our current system he's likely take the place of Fraser or ASM. That's not entirely true. I do agree that the best of him would be in a 4-2-3-1 in the role behind the striker, he doesn't work as a winger at all though. That being said, he's been tried a few times for the national team in a midfield two and has done well there in a box-to-box role. I'm confident that with a DM and Bruno next to him or behind him would work perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izakaya Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 6 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: I keep seeing this talk of Paqueta in a midfield 3. Whilst I agree he would be a fantastic signing, he wouldn't fit into a midfield 3 the way we currently play it. If we switch to a 4-2-3-1 then he could absolutely play anywhere across that 3 behind the striker. If you were to try and fit him into our current system he's likely take the place of Fraser or ASM. I think the way we currently play is dictated by the limitations of the players abilities tbh. You'll see a different style of play altogether next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 The biggest thing we could do this summer is to sign a proper DM - build the rest of the team around this position - I see Bruno covering this occasionally but looks like he’ll be more advanced Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 We currently play with two attacking midfielders. Surely Paqueta would slot into one of those in place of say Willock? He grafts as his bollocks off so it's not like we'd lose balance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 23 minutes ago, Conjo said: Honestly feels like a midfield trio fit for a side with title challenging aspirations. Definitely top 4 worthy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 33 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: I keep seeing this talk of Paqueta in a midfield 3. Whilst I agree he would be a fantastic signing, he wouldn't fit into a midfield 3 the way we currently play it. If we switch to a 4-2-3-1 then he could absolutely play anywhere across that 3 behind the striker. If you were to try and fit him into our current system he's likely take the place of Fraser or ASM. Howe has always preferred 4-4-1-1 or 4-4-2. The fact that he has been insisting on getting Ekitike since January somehow implies he wants to go back to this formation, and that means we will only have 2 midfielders? Just wondering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 The 4-4-1-1 works with Wilson or Ekitike in front of Paqueta with Bruno with Philips (new DM) sat behind them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Doubt we’ll sign Paqueta and Philips… as amazing as that would be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Cornet available for £17.5 million if Burnley go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Cornet available for £17.5 million if Burnley go down. He was on my shortlist - that's a good price if we end up spending a load on CB, CM and a striker - but I thought he played on the right and it turns out he's actually been playing on the left. I guess if someone chucked us £40m for ASM he'd be a ready-made replacement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, JonBez comesock said: That’s what cumsocks are for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I like Cornet. Played a lot as ST this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 17.5 million doesn't seem cheap to me. I don't think he's very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: 17.5 million doesn't seem cheap to me. I don't think he's very good. i agree - nowhere near the level of player we require Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Who do people prefer, Cornet or Sarr? Seem to be linked a lot with Sarr, who I do like, Cornet does seem like more of a goal threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Who do people prefer, Cornet or Sarr? Seem to be linked a lot with Sarr, who I do like, Cornet does seem like more of a goal threat. Wouldn't want either. Out of all the teams going down/in relegation fight, Raphina is the only player I'd take. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Can see Villa ending up with Bissouma rather than Phillips. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 minute ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Wouldn't want either. Out of all the teams going down/in relegation fight, Raphina is the only player I'd take. ...and Phillips Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Just now, morpeth mag said: ...and Phillips Not fussed on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 1 hour ago, McCormick said: Doubt we’ll sign Paqueta and Philips… as amazing as that would be. feel like we’d sooner sign Paqueta and bring in someone cheaper from abroad for that role Phillips plays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Christ imagine turning nose up at signing an england midfielder who helped us to our first europpean final for donkeys 12 months ago...Not saying wrong, I really like Philips but you could be right and for once I am not too worried if we miss someone we will try and sign someone else rather than the old 'well at least we tried' attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 55 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I like Cornet. Played a lot as ST this season. Only want him if he comes with a Flake and Monkeys Blood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Last summer I wanted Cornet and was disappointed he went to Burnley We aren't that club anymore so wouldn't want him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Why aren't the entire league in for Phillips? Us, Villa and ManU. Price? You'd think this would be his chance for his 'big move' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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