Dr Jinx Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 You can spend more, you just have to be clever in how deals are structured. We’ll be picked apart more than any other club in terms of FFP so all has to be above board. The existing squad including Targett have shown they can mix it with pretty much every other side other than Liverpool and City, we might not win all those games but we’ll be competitive. Without any investment (aside from the Targett transfer?) that would easily put us in top 10 next season. So what’s the goal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Barely any of the targets mentioned by the media make sense if a limited budget is to be believed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 15 minutes ago, WillingtonMag said: It just doesn't add up to the project they've sold players like Bruno and the statements made when they first took over. They are loaded beyond belief and want us to challenge and take us to the top. We are spending big. But we don't know what project was sold. From watching Bruno, on and off the pitch, I think he's more excited by his role in the project. We'll build a team around him and he'll be central to our progress. I reckon if we're challenging for European qualification he'll be content, even if we fall short at the last. He seems the kind of character that would be inspired to improve upon that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: But we don't know what project was sold. From watching Bruno, on and off the pitch, I think he's more excited by his role in the project. We'll build a team around him and he'll be central to our progress. I reckon if we're challenging for European qualification he'll be content, even if we fall short at the last. He seems the kind of character that would be inspired to improve upon that. We do if his agent is to be believed, he was talking about qualifying for the champions league relatively quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Chris Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, WillingtonMag said: It just doesn't add up to the project they've sold players like Bruno and the statements made when they first took over. They are loaded beyond belief and want us to challenge and take us to the top. We are spending big. Aye. Bruno has said several times he was sold on their vision to ultimately challenge the Champions League places, and even next season to challenge the top half, push for Europa League places. You can’t do that on a shoestring budget. I agree with taking a measured approach, and not spending silly money though. If they’ve sold the likes of Bruno whoppers then he’ll soon want to move. I think it’ll be a sensible, pragmatic approach, and we won’t be doing it all in one summer window. Hopefully, this is what Howe means whilst also playing down selling clubs expectations on fees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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McCormick Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Please. This guy is a special talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 hours ago, The Prophet said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Wasn't aware Ben Brereton-Diaz was out of contract. Poor second half of the season mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie Broon Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: Barely any of the targets mentioned by the media make sense if a limited budget is to be believed. Our budget for January was reported to be only £50m, there is clearly a big element of downplaying what we can/will spend. I doubt there is a budget as such, if the right deals for players we want are on the money will be there for them. Edited May 19, 2022 by Jackie Broon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Speaking of the budget: Another FIFA sex kitten Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 55 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: I think it'll be about 150 mill with 20-30 mill recouped in sales Aye, think the only way it’ll be different is if someone offers a daft sum for ASM and we’ll spend that on a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 22 minutes ago, McCormick said: Please. This guy is a special talent. He wasn’t great last night , looked ok prefer the rangers (left sided centre half) Bassey Kent looked lively too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Bassey went on a free to rangers from (Leicester u23)!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Could get him for £10 million only 22 on £6k a week currently Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/aston-villa-transfer-news-newcastle-23999916?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar Christ I hope not. Howe has worked with him before though I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Fuck off no Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 26 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Wasn't aware Ben Brereton-Diaz was out of contract. Poor second half of the season mind. Was Inured for 3/4 months in fairness Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I feel like Howe's very good at spotting good centre backs, but Mings seems far too error-prone despite having talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Even though I don't rate Mings, I will back any player who Howe rates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Villa aren’t selling their captain, particularly when Konsa is out for 4 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I've already banged on about this. We're spending £100m+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1988 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 32 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Wasn't aware Ben Brereton-Diaz was out of contract. Poor second half of the season mind. He's not, Rovers took their option to extend for a year. They'll make some money on him now as there's no way he's staying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Tyrone Mings. A name and a review all in one. No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Just now, tom1988 said: He's not, Rovers took their option to extend for a year. They'll make some money on him now as there's no way he's staying. Interesting to see how he does in the PL, I'm not so sure he's good enough tbh, he doesn't look quick enough, like the sort of player who benefits from the Championship defenders lack of acceleration / quick thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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