Guest HTT II Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 He can obviously finish, but is very one footed and doesn’t seem that quick and look at the space and time and backing off. I think he’d struggle here to get the space required to score lots of goals. How much would he likely cost? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 hours ago, The Prophet said: I don't know what's wrong with players these days. They wear what they want and they dance and that, if only we paid to watch them play football. Let it go Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Still expecting a big statement player a bit later in the window like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Probably going to be two days of fuck all happening in here, so who do people think are the strongest links / most likely signings we'll make after Botman is official? We don't talk about Hugo. I'm struggling to pinpoint who we'll be going after next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Just now, Rich said: Probably going to be two days of fuck all happening in here, so who do people think are the strongest links / most likely signings we'll make after Botman is official? We don't talk about Hugo. I'm struggling to pinpoint who we'll be going after next. After Botman and Ekitike I'd say Calvert-Lewin is one of the most linked players. Not that I want him mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rich said: Probably going to be two days of fuck all happening in here, so who do people think are the strongest links / most likely signings we'll make after Botman is official? We don't talk about Hugo. I'm struggling to pinpoint who we'll be going after next. I think Diaby was the number one RW choice but I don’t think we will get him so I think we will go for Sarr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) Sarr does seem the obvious one yeah, cheap and a big improvement on paper - it just seems too obvious unless we're going to go big on someone like Diaby. I hope there's more in the Eriksen links too. ASM Wilson Sarr Joelinton Eriksen Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope We're just needing backup to Schar and Wilson after that really. Edited June 25, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said: Sarr does seem the obvious one yeah, cheap and a big improvement on paper - it just seems too obvious unless we're going to go big on someone like Diaby. I hope there's more in the Eriksen links too. ASM Wilson Sarr Joelinton Eriksen Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope We're just needing backup to Schar and Wilson after that really. This would be really solid and fits with the evolution mantra. Maybe they’ll splurge on paqueta late on if we can’t get Eriksen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I would take Sarr Again another stepping stone type player Bruno , Botman Key players / future Sarr , Targett , Burn , Steppiing stone Trippier - invaluable experience Pope - Very sensible / experienced/ England international Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, Rich said: Probably going to be two days of fuck all happening in here, so who do people think are the strongest links / most likely signings we'll make after Botman is official? We don't talk about Hugo. I'm struggling to pinpoint who we'll be going after next. A Portuguese wonder kid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 8 hours ago, Conjo said: Mitro scored 9 in 34 in his first PL season at 21, in a worse side than Broja at 21 who scored 6 in 32 at better and more attacking Southampton. Mitro's teams have never survived a PL season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 32 minutes ago, Rich said: Probably going to be two days of fuck all happening in here, so who do people think are the strongest links / most likely signings we'll make after Botman is official? We don't talk about Hugo. I'm struggling to pinpoint who we'll be going after next. The back five looks in very good shape now. I think there are three positions which I'd like to see strengthened - striker, someone who could play withdrawn striker / wide player in a 4-3-3, and a more defensive central midfield player. I suspect that finances mean that we will only make one more big signing, and the priority seems to be the withdrawn striker / wide player. I think the Ekitike move will still go through, but failing that we may push the boat out for Diaby or Gouiri. Or maybe James's Portuguese wonderkid. The striker situation worries me, given Wilson's injury record, but Howe seems to believe that we can still get some results with Wood, and a good replacement will cost more than we want to spend right now. Osimhen would be dreamy and would suit the team really well, but he's beyond our reach right now. One of Howe's minor miracles last season was to get some defensive strength into a midfield that lacked any proper DM and had Shelvey in the anchor position. I think he believes he can repeat the trick so that isn't the priority. I have some faith that Longstaff may step up to the mark, or even Anderson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 If Cornet has £12m release clause we should be all over that. Versatile, knows where the net is, would settle in quickly as we already own half of Burnley’s squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: Sarr does seem the obvious one yeah, cheap and a big improvement on paper - it just seems too obvious unless we're going to go big on someone like Diaby. I hope there's more in the Eriksen links too. ASM Wilson Sarr Joelinton Eriksen Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope We're just needing backup to Schar and Wilson after that really. I’d be amazed if we went for another CB for now. Botman, Burn, Schar - we’ve signed Dummett for another year, which means only keeping one from Lascelles or Fernandez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I like Cornet but I think we need leave poor Burnley alone now. It’s starting to feel like bullying at this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 We’ve bullied Brighton and Burnley, who next, Brentford? We need to work our way through the whole alphabet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I think we’ll be looking at Danjuma/DCL/Ekitike over the next few weeks. Would rule out Paqueta too but think that’ll be a late deal if it’s done. Lots of work required on outgoings now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, James said: A Portuguese wonder kid I really hope that one happens. He looks to have a lot going for him. Quick, skilful, two footed, determined and diligent. Be mint to see us finally start making those type of signings aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 2 hours ago, Coffee_Johnny said: this summer's World Cup in Qatar. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, gbandit said: We’ve bullied Brighton and Burnley, who next, Brentford? We need to work our way through the whole alphabet I wouldn’t mind Eriksen and Toney. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 If Bruno is ever out for a prolonged period of time we'll miss him massively. A creative force in the middle is sorely needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, Cronky said: The back five looks in very good shape now. I think there are three positions which I'd like to see strengthened - striker, someone who could play withdrawn striker / wide player in a 4-3-3, and a more defensive central midfield player. I suspect that finances mean that we will only make one more big signing, and the priority seems to be the withdrawn striker / wide player. I think the Ekitike move will still go through, but failing that we may push the boat out for Diaby or Gouiri. Or maybe James's Portuguese wonderkid. The striker situation worries me, given Wilson's injury record, but Howe seems to believe that we can still get some results with Wood, and a good replacement will cost more than we want to spend right now. Osimhen would be dreamy and would suit the team really well, but he's beyond our reach right now. One of Howe's minor miracles last season was to get some defensive strength into a midfield that lacked any proper DM and had Shelvey in the anchor position. I think he believes he can repeat the trick so that isn't the priority. I have some faith that Longstaff may step up to the mark, or even Anderson. I think we'll see a much more relaxed player, in Wood, next season. I think the pressure of expectation got to him, on occasions but he'll be fine by the time he makes his first substitute appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzaschicken Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 27 minutes ago, christ said: If Cornet has £12m release clause we should be all over that. Versatile, knows where the net is, would settle in quickly as we already own half of Burnley’s squad. Thought he was on loan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) I know we really really need a right sided forward/winger and a player that can play centrally if Wilson is injured. Personally though, I can’t stress enough how much another high quality central midfielder would do for us. It would take us to the next level in an instant. No doubts! Allowing us to control games more and be more calm and allow us to be more effective and composed in the last third. For example, in transition, imagine someone like Fofana or Nunes in there instead of Longstaff or Shelvey. Or just in general play. Players that can carry the ball as well as pass it really well. Offering more legs in defensive transitions too. Or someone like Paqueta being able to do what Bruno does, but in a more advanced role between the opposition lines. A player with great technical quality who will either do something constructive or get fouled because of the quality he possesses. Having that quality in central midfield would draw a lot of attention and give our wide players more space and time too. I’m not even sure if we need a AMC or box to box or a more defensive minded CM. Don’t think we can go wrong either way. I think the most important factor is that X midfielder is very well rounded and has decent athletic ability. Quality of the player will make the world of difference no matter what style. I know I keep repeating myself, but I think we should look for a versatile player like Gouiri and then put the rest we have and are willing to spend on a RW and CM. Spending tons of money on a CF that’s most likely to be benched when Wilson is fit anyway just doesn’t make sense to me. In our current situation we can’t fill every position and area in one summer window, plus there aren’t really that many top quality CF available so I think we should wait and reevaluate this CF issue later on. Getting a versatile player would give us more options out wide outside of ASM and a new RW plus the money wouldn’t just be on the bench most of the time when CW is fit. Would give massive competition for ASM and A new RW too. People say it’s not a priority but I disagree, a quality CM would elevate us to the next level while also not making us quite as dependent on Bruno. The form of our CM when Bruno was benched won’t be sustainable, we can absolutely not count on them continuing to perform like they did then. It would be extremely naive and a massive mistake. Another CM must be signed imo. I think we will, I bloody hope so. Also, not many teams play with a pure DM anymore. It depends how we set up on the whole.. Edited June 25, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Let it go Too busy fewwwwwmin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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