Abacus Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Three permanent quality signings plus a couple of astute loan signings (with options to buy) wouldn't seem outrageous. That's half a team. Â One real problem we'd have then would be that none of the current players contracts run out this summer and many which aren't regulars now are on decent wages. Â We'd have about 35 players then for 25 squad spaces. It'd be almost as much work to move that many players out or on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 FYI, I like the Botman deal for many reasons (hopefully it happens) but he's clearly been identified by the team as the top CB target and they've done their homework on him. I trust the club did their homework on him. I also respect they didnt go back in for Diego Carlos and have other players in mind if Botman doesn't happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Re our budget, I was listening to the Pod on the Tyne episode with Shearer on, which was recorded just last week. Caulkin says that the club have said Ashworth will arrive in November. Goes to show that not everything they’re briefing out (even to blue eyed George) is accurate! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Why don’t pages like this & NUFC360 not post the link? It’s not like they’re posting a link to their own site, they mention the source…why not just provide the link so we can read it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 46 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Earlier on, I saw footage of Ashworth from his Brighton days (naturally I can't find it now), talking about how we'll probably operate going forward. At Brighton he had a traffic light system based on three factors: i) the input of the recruitment team ii) the input of the head coach iii) the financial viability of the transfer. He'd talk things through with all parties concerned before proceeding with a transfer.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 41 minutes ago, Ikon said: No matter what, I really don’t want cast offs from other PL. clubs. What would you define as a 'cast off' though? Burn, Targett? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Nine said: What would you define as a 'cast off' though? Burn, Targett? More like players from the greedy top clubs I would probably say. I want us to get players like Bruno for example, players that will build a name for themselves in this league with us, growing together. I don’t mind players from other clubs in England as long as they are here for the right reasons and have hunger as well as being on the way up preferably. If good enough of course. Edited May 31, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On the other hand though, some of these players want to leave to play football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: On the other hand though, some of these players want to leave to play football. There’s always exceptions obviously. Personally I don’t want players that are “Too” much Liverpool, ManU coloured and so on.. I want us to create our own legends and get people on their way up in their careers. Not known names on high wages that haven’t performed. Edited May 31, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, duo said: Ake has Howe written all over it He was good when he was on loan with him at Bournemouth. Must think something of him, maybe he trusts his work ethic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 My reservation with Ake is that towards the end of the season City had no Dias or Stones, Laporte was on one leg and Pep still opted for him and Fernandinho over Ake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, Ashley17 said: My reservation with Ake is that towards the end of the season City had no Dias or Stones, Laporte was on one leg and Pep still opted for him and Fernandinho over Ake. Because he was injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Because he was injured He was on the bench in the last 4 matches, came on for 30 minutes against Wolves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Yeah I can see Ake being a real possibility as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Ashley17 said: He was on the bench in the last 4 matches, came on for 30 minutes against Wolves? Yep was taken off injured against Leeds and was on the bench as a last resort in case of emergency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Hope seems to think we will make 3x30m (estimate) signings. Which is short hand for saying we will be looking to sign 3 quality players in the Bruno bracket. Â From the players we have been linked with, I'd suggest our main targets are Botman, Lodi and Diaby. Â I imagine that Henderson and Etikike will be dependant on what we can do with outgoings and shuffling the pack. Â The striker one confuses me somewhat. I'm still not convinced that we are dead set on signing a big money striker. I suspect Nunez is out of reach. DCL and Toney are probably below that calibre that we would ideally like. I can see a scenario where we sign Ekitike who can cover as striker and kick the striker situation down the road for 6/12 months. To be honest, it would be entirely understandable. I don't want us pissing money away on players who the club see as "meh" just to satisfy the fan base. Yes we need a 3rd option for when Wilson is inevitably injured, could ASM, Joelinton or Diaby if he signs cover for the time being? I suspect these questions are being asked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Ake would absolutely be on Howes radar, especially if we can't get Botman but we wouldn't be paying a Botman fee for him. Â A loan with an obligation of 20/25m would be a canny deal. He's a good player but won't be at the top of Eddie's list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Henderson could well be a loan if he comes in too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 There was a fair bit of talk about utilising loan to buy arrangements to bypass FFP- we’ll undoubtedly do one or two of these type of deals as well as permanent transfers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Optimistic Nut said: Either way we’ll not finish top 6 with only 3 signings imo. Who’s talking about Top 6 though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Keegans Export said: This is why I always felt that rather than his arrival signalling a sudden influx of signings, he'll probably want to have a look at where we are with various negotiations and offer advice, opinions and/or assistance with the process. I honestly think he would have been doing that anyway on the qt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: Who’s talking about Top 6 though? Bruno has for one so that’s the spiel we must be giving targets? If we’re not aiming for that then I can’t see him hanging around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Bruno has for one so that’s the spiel we must be giving targets? If we’re not aiming for that then I can’t see him hanging around. Bruno’s quoted saying we finished 10th today ?  That will be the aim but debatable that is the target for next season.  Maybe it is but maybe they think we give the league half a season head-start so let’s not disrupt this group massively and add 3 quality 1st teamers  and see where we are in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 47 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Henderson could well be a loan if he comes in too. Â He should be, anything more than ÂŁ10m and we've been done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 7 minutes ago, LFEE said: Bruno’s quoted saying we finished 10th today ?  That will be the aim but debatable that is the target for next season.  Maybe it is but maybe they think we give the league half a season head-start so let’s not disrupt this group massively and add 3 quality 1st teamers  and see where we are in January. So, a Striker, someone to replace Targett and one other. It won't be enough for us to progress. We would finish around our position or maybe 1 or 2 places higher. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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