STM Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Like someone else said, if he comes at Trippiers recommendation, that will do me. Trippier has played with some absolute cracking players. Also, Bruno knows him too right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Do people think we will have finalised plans and targets for the window, or it will still be an ongoing process ? Some others already doing deals. We don't have Ashworth or a CEO so we might be behind. It would be nice to not be one of the teams leaving it really late for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Just now, xLiaaamx said: Some others already doing deals. We don't have Ashworth or a CEO so we might be behind. It would be nice to not be one of the teams leaving it really late for once. I’m sure Howe will have stressed the need to get the majority of business done before pre season training - both from a team dynamic point of view, but also you get far better value for money earlier in the window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, STM said: Like someone else said, if he comes at Trippiers recommendation, that will do me. Trippier has played with some absolute cracking players. Also, Bruno knows him too right? Yeah Bruno played with him in Brazil and obviously knows him in the national team too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 We'll go into the first game of the season quite abit strong than we finished this season.. Just enjoy it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, STM said: Fuck sake. It's day 1 and I'm already full of transfer anxiety. In my mind Ekitike is off to PSG, Lodi is worse than Targett, Botman is off to Milan, Tarkowski and Kamara chose Everton and Villa over us and we want Eriksen but he's going to choose to stay at fucking Brentford over us. What on God's earth is the matter with me? I mean, to be fair, those are the things most likely to happen with those six. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Seems like the papers are linking Villa with everyone we’re in for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Anything to the Ndicka story? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, McCormick said: I’m sure @Flip can testify (or indeed shit all over my opinion ) but he’s not the best defensively and is definitely more of an lwb/lm than an lb in a back 4. Absolutely slaughtered by Argentina in the Copa America; so much so that he needed psychologists because of how badly he was vilified by the Brazilian media. Bounced back very well tbf to him. I do agree with the first sentence. As for the second, yes, he was at fault for Di Maria's goal and I think that was more the reason he sought a psychologist as he wasn't really vilified. I mean his mistake probably cost Brazil the game, but people don't care too much for the Copa America to be honest in Brazil. He was then dropped out of contention after being called up for a qualifier after the Copa America but had to be dropped because he hadn't gotten vaccinated yet. Since then Guilherme Arana has kind of cemented his place as the offensive leftback for Brazil at the World Cup and Alex Sandro as the defensive one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, GeordieDazzler said: Yeah Bruno played with him in Brazil and obviously knows him in the national team too. 1 hour ago, STM said: Like someone else said, if he comes at Trippiers recommendation, that will do me. Trippier has played with some absolute cracking players. Also, Bruno knows him too right? Lodi was Bruno's best friend in football before Paqueta. I came here just to comment about this rumor, people are saying in Brazil that he's going to sign for the toons this week. I think it's an amazing signing. He's not as solid in defense as Targett but is one of the best attacking left backs in the world. EDIT: 2 minutes ago, Flip said: I do agree with the first sentence. As for the second, yes, he was at fault for Di Maria's goal and I think that was more the reason he sought a psychologist as he wasn't really vilified. I mean his mistake probably cost Brazil the game, but people don't care too much for the Copa America to be honest in Brazil. He was then dropped out of contention after being called up for a qualifier after the Copa America but had to be dropped because he hadn't gotten vaccinated yet. Since then Guilherme Arana has kind of cemented his place as the offensive leftback for Brazil at the World Cup and Alex Sandro as the defensive one. Your comment is 100% on the mark @Flip Edited May 23, 2022 by JNK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Trippier is more a Man City fullback than a Liverpool fullback. He’s excellent offensively but more because of what he can do on the ball. He can’t do what the likes of Robertson can. Makes it interesting if the plan is to have a more flying FB on the other side. Not that I’ve seen Lodi play, maybe he can do both styles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, McCormick said: The guy has never managed more than 2 assists a season. Comparing him to Man City and Liverpool fullbacks is overrating Lodi massively. Stuck in a Simeone team tbf, and so he's a bit of a waste in that system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, ManDoon said: No shame in seeking help, that would worry me though. The PL is harsh, especially the fans There's a few on here need to seek help. I'll put my trust in Eddie ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Guess it’s important to remember that Targett was an opportunistic signing. He became available because Digne went to Villa, so it’s quite likely he wasn’t on Howe’s long-term list of signings at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Awaymag said: Last post in here until someone signs. If I check in every day, it will drive me insane. Good luck all! See you tomorrow then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Lodi would be a shrewd signing if we sign Targett as well. As you all know I don't bash the Brazilians (for most part at least ), but I'd be very scared if we went into next season with Lodi as the left back and Lewis/Ritchie/Burn as the backup. Dare I say, the way the team is constructed today I'd rather sign Targett than Lodi. Lodi has all the potential in the world, but he's more of a wingback and the best game I've seen from him has been from left side of the midfield four that Atletico Madrid plays. However, if Howe sees him as the left back against defensive sides and midfielder against the better teams I would be all for it. Gives us versatility and depth at that position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 2 hours ago, McCormick said: I’d prefer Targett to Lodi tbh. Not convinced that Lodi could do a decent enough job defensively in a back 4. Honestly it’s a bold/ possibly foolish move not going for Targett at the prices being mentioned imo. Someone may know better but didn't Athleti switch to a back five so that they could play Tripper and Lodi as wing backs and get them up the pitch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 (edited) We need someone like Lodi to give us the option of 3 at the back. As great as Targett is our squad will be pretty imbalanced without a proper LWB. Targett can probably play LCB in a 3, too. Edited May 23, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, morpeth mag said: Someone may know better but didn't Athleti switch to a back five so that they could play Tripper and Lodi as wing backs and get them up the pitch? I was wondering if we might do that with Targett as a LCB. But not sure what the overall setup would look like. Lots of fullbacks have converted to wide CBs in the last few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 hour ago, reefatoon said: Ignore all the bluster and opinions from everyone and just sit back, relax and trust in anything Howe does. He knows what’s best for his own lineups, not Billy fuck knuckle on Twitter. Enjoy the ride my friend! I agree with that,no good speculating ,I'm sure everything is in hand and how well we have recovered from the situation we were in, will certainly help in our new bodies arriving Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 5 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I was wondering if we might do that with Targett as a LCB. But not sure what the overall setup would look like. Lots of fullbacks have converted to wide CBs in the last few years. Possibly but that is BDB's top position Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 1 minute ago, wyn davies said: I agree with that,no good speculating ,I'm sure everything is in hand and how well we have recovered from the situation we were in, will certainly help in our new bodies arriving Except that speculating is the whole point of this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ferdinand-police-manchester-united-leeds-23992577 Listen to Rio, Kalvin. Come here instead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Definitely need to sign the Digbeth Kid, but if he's not prepared to compete then we should let him go somewhere that he will be first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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