Mikky Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: WHY HAVEN'T WE SIGNED ANYONE FFS its shocking like - bring back Uncle Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 22 minutes ago, Menace said: Hayden can absolutely fetch 5-7m imo, he's not as bad as people make out + he's english. For a team like Fulham surely it makes sense I think he would be a class signing for any of the promoted teams, think he is a good honest pro, served us well over the years. Like some have said based on the January dealings I have full confidence in the management and board to deliver. For example Wood served his purpose, I don't think he would have been an option if Wilson had not good injured but it was a shrewd move whilst being over priced did weaken a rival at the time. The Bruno fan boy in me would love to see us sign his pal Paqueta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Have a feeling both Ritchie and Hayden will end up at Bournemouth. Would be good for all involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, Toon No9 said: Have a feeling both Ritchie and Hayden will end up at Bournemouth. Would be good for all involved. Apart from Bournemouth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Newcastle trying to persuade Lucas Paquetá to join As reported by BUT, Newcastle United are trying to convince Lyon attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá to join the club this summer. Newcastle approached the player in January, when the Magpies were in relegation trouble, but the 24-year-old Brazilian was unconvinced. The English club, however, did sign fellow OL midfielder Bruno Guimarães, a great friend of Paquetá’s who has made no secret of his desire to see the Brazilians reunited at St. James’s Park. Although PSG are also keen on the midfielder, Newcastle are hoping that they will be able to persuade the player to join them and again sent scouts to watch him in person during the 3-2 win over Nantes last weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) This from an OL forum seems eerily similar to a current nufc player... Quote "At the end of the disappointing season, he will have had 2 exceptional months where the whole of Europe was regularly talking about him. Between the incessant round trips to Brazil, the departure of BG and Juni, his positioning, his dubious use by Pep' and above all his poor form for weeks... This season has been very, very disappointing. If we keep him one more season, I sincerely hope that he returns to midfield with a less creative but more orderly role instead of being this free electron who is more there to make the show. He remains a very good player who can delight the supporters and his club. But the number of times he lost the ball full axis after unnecessary dribbling was infuriating this year" Edited May 23, 2022 by NE27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Linked with Jack Harrison from Leeds in the Daily Mail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Slim said: Newcastle trying to persuade Lucas Paquetá to join As reported by BUT, Newcastle United are trying to convince Lyon attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá to join the club this summer. Newcastle approached the player in January, when the Magpies were in relegation trouble, but the 24-year-old Brazilian was unconvinced. The English club, however, did sign fellow OL midfielder Bruno Guimarães, a great friend of Paquetá’s who has made no secret of his desire to see the Brazilians reunited at St. James’s Park. Although PSG are also keen on the midfielder, Newcastle are hoping that they will be able to persuade the player to join them and again sent scouts to watch him in person during the 3-2 win over Nantes last weekend. If he comes it could well see a change in formation and possibly Saint Max not being starting XI or even leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, madras said: If he comes it could well see a change in formation and possibly Saint Max not being starting XI or even leaving. They don't play in the same position. Paqueta's an AM and usually picks up possession more in the centre or on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, madras said: If he comes it could well see a change in formation and possibly Saint Max not being starting XI or even leaving. I have a feeling that subject to a suitable bid and whoever else we bring in this summer, that ASM is gone. Didn't look happy coming off yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, madras said: If he comes it could well see a change in formation and possibly Saint Max not being starting XI or even leaving. Paqueta plays in the right half-space mainly. So there's room for him there in place of Almiron/Murphy/Fraser. Would do well in a 4-2-3-1 on the right of the 3 as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: They don't play in the same position. Paqueta's an AM and usually picks up possession more in the centre or on the right. What I mean is if he plays a 10, we go 442/4231/4411 and I don't think Saint Max has the discipline to do that defensively. As it is he's covered by Joe, with another more central player he'll have to do more of it himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, KaKa said: Linked with Jack Harrison from Leeds in the Daily Mail. Would be a very astute signing; another unheralded player (which seems to be our approach), the guy has 15 goals and 9 assists in 70 games for a poor Leeds side. Edited May 23, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, KaKa said: Linked with Jack Harrison from Leeds in the Daily Mail. Lots of better options available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, madras said: What I mean is if he plays a 10, we go 442/4231/4411 and I don't think Saint Max has the discipline to do that defensively. As it is he's covered by Joe, with another more central player he'll have to do more of it himself. Paqueta would slot in perfectly on the right side of the midfield 3 in a 433 imo, with Joelinton on the left doing ASM's defensive work. Likewise in the 4231 variant I'd see Joelinton on the left of the 2 covering for ASM. We'll see though I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, McCormick said: Would be very a astute signing; another unheralded player (which seems to be our approach), the guy has 15 goals and 9 assists in 70 games for a poor Leeds side. Yes - please good player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, JonBez comesock said: Yes - please good player Agreed. Sooo underrated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, Kid Icarus said: Paqueta would slot in perfectly on the right side of the midfield 3 in a 433 imo, with Joelinton on the left doing ASM's defensive work. Likewise in the 4231 variant I'd see Joelinton on the left of the 2 covering for ASM. We'll see though I guess. It's possible, I just don't think it would get the best from Paqueta, I'm also supposing we get a DM. See what happens with a bit ambition, we are building formations heavily based on 2 players we don't have.......happy days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Paqueta is incredibly versatile and that’s exactly what Eddie loves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Isn’t Bruno essentially excelling in the Paqueta role for us? I wouldn’t want to lose his goal threat that he seems to have developed with us by pushing him back more defensively. Let’s get an actual DM for that maybe. Happy to be convinced that they would work in midfield together though as I really rate Paqueta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 I think Bruno will end up playing deeper and just making forward runs as and when we have secure possession. Wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t buy a dedicated DM. But whoever we do buy needs athleticism and a bit of bite, so that overall 3 has enough about them to compete against anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I think Bruno will end up playing deeper and just making forward runs as and when we have secure possession. Wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t buy a dedicated DM. But whoever we do buy needs athleticism and a bit of bite, so that overall 3 has enough about them to compete against anyone. That's my thing though, I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't a 3. Either a 4 or a double pivot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) Not totally convinced we need a dedicated DM tbh. I think it's definitely a case of needing Bruno, Joelinton, +1, but both Bruno and Joelinton are quite versatile in the way they play. Bruno can break things up, carry the ball, play key passes, and be a goal threat, as can Joelinton minus the goal threat. Is it not possible that we might look for another player in a similar vain, where we have 3 midfielders who can all do a bit of everything? Similar to Liverpool. Edited May 23, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, Kid Icarus said: Not totally convinced we need a dedicated DM tbh. I think it's definitely a case of needing Bruno, Joelinton, +1, but both Bruno and Joelinton are quite versatile in the way they play. Bruno can break things up, carry the ball, play key passes, and be a goal threat, as can Joelinton minus the goal threat. Is it not possible that we might look for another player in a similar vain, where we have 3 midfielders who can all do a bit of everything? Similar to Liverpool. I'm not convinced we need one either but if the links with the likes of Philips and Bissouma are to be believed....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, madras said: I'm not convinced we need one either but if the links with the likes of Philips and Bissouma are to be believed....... Definitely, but then Paqueta too who would be another one who seems to be really versatile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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