Kid Icarus Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Paqueta for me. Tielemans looked great but he's one paced and can be a bit of a pushover when out of possession imo. I feel like Paqueta has a higher ceiling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I always think about what players under Howes coaching would look like and Tielmans would find his way back to his best. I think he had his head turned last summer but the CL interest has dried up. He might just want a fresh start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 We don’t quite need him or that type of player right now, his lack of mobility and physicality would be a worry, he’s a very good footballer on the ball of course, but I don’t see how he’d compliment us as well as others, like a Paqueta for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, HTT II said: We don’t quite need him or that type of player right now, his lack of mobility and physicality would be a worry, he’s a very good footballer on the ball of course, but I don’t see how he’d compliment us as well as others, like a Paqueta for example. He's got more energy than Eriksen who everyone would like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Just now, STM said: He's got more energy than Eriksen who everyone would like. Different players though, Eriksen is a playmaker. I mean I wouldn’t say no, but we have different needs right now and I’d say the same about Eriksen, I want Paqueta. But again I wouldn’t say no to Eriksen either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 It's strange because we've got two potential deep lying midfielders in Bruno and Shelvey, but neither are really physically imposing, they are much better at ball playing than ball winning. Then we've got Joelinton to provide the physicality but he's not so accomplished on the ball. Then we've got Willock who is decent at pressing, can pick up the odd goal, but isn't reliable to protect the ball. Lots of midfielders with some quality, but arguably on Bruno who can do a bit of everything. Maybe you could include Joelinton in that bracket given his pitch coverage and midfield breaking qualities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Just now, TRon said: It's strange because we've got two potential deep lying midfielders in Bruno and Shelvey, but neither are really physically imposing, they are much better at ball playing than ball winning. Then we've got Joelinton to provide the physicality but he's not so accomplished on the ball. Then we've got Willock who is decent at pressing, can pick up the odd goal, but isn't reliable to protect the ball. Lots of midfielders with some quality, but arguably on Bruno who can do a bit of everything. Maybe you could include Joelinton in that bracket given his pitch coverage and midfield breaking qualities. We badly could do with a proper DCM, but right now we need attacking players wide and up front as we lack goals in this team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 48 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Tielemans is a brilliant midfielder, but I'd prefer Paqueta because he'd add a goal threat from deep and he has the versatility to play up top or out on the right. The first eleven is crying out for goal scorers. Tielemans for me. Premier league proven, cheaper can put rest money elsewhere. But be ecstatic with either ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Tielemans/Paqueta Broja Diaby or similar That would be some transfer window! Top 6 challengers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidfieldGeneral Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I honestly think if the links with Eriksen are genuine then we'll see some movement in midfield once his future is sorted out. He comes here and that'll be it at CM. If he doesn't then I can see us going for Paqueta. I don't think for one second that we have the kind of limited budget that's been mentioned in the press but I do think we'll try to spend it wisely. Eriksen on a free and we've more money to chuck at a RW (Diaby), or a striker (Osimhen) Paqueta bought & it'll be in the cheaper players we've been linked with in them positions like Sarr and Broja. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) I have thought that while CM is a lower level of priority than RW and ST I’m sure that we will bring one in, one injury and a suspension to 2 of either Bruno, Joe or Willock and we are struggling to put together a midfield 3 let alone a capable one. Edited July 2, 2022 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 More goals upfront is very much the priority i would have thought but we do really need another cm who is good at passing. Shelvey, Longstaff and Willock are all pretty poor at recycling ball and keeping posession. We want to get better possession stats we need a 3rd mid. The ideal Tielemans wouldnt come cos he wouldnt be able to displace shelvey is funny. Really doubt it though, been reported he wants european footy and suspect again we are looking abroad cos premier league wages break our wage structure generaly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokerprince2004 Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 I'd love Tielemans here but I think Paqueta would be even better so I hope we get him. I'm actually starting to get annoyed that we haven't gotten rid of anybody yet. I thought some lower premier team would try for Shelvey, Clark, Murphy, Manquillo, Darlow, Almiron?, Gayle, Ritchie, etc. Id flog the lot (Even sell Wood but know this won't happen) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Did anyone get to the bottom of whether Darlow, Manquillo and Clark were missing from training yesterday? I didn't spot them on the training photos and none of them are internationals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 2 minutes ago, STM said: Did anyone get to the bottom of whether Darlow, Manquillo and Clark were missing from training yesterday? I didn't spot them on the training photos and none of them are internationals. Maybe deals in place ready for them to go? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 minute ago, RodneyCisse said: Maybe deals in place ready for them to go? Well I had wondered if they were currently discussing things but was surprised that it wasn't mentioned anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, HTT II said: We badly could do with a proper DCM, but right now we need attacking players wide and up front as we lack goals in this team. Yep, totally agree. Kalvin Philips was my hopeful top choice signing. Though I’d assumed (wrongly) that it’d only be possible if Leeds were relegated; didn’t factor in being wanted by the current best team in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 1 hour ago, HTT II said: We badly could do with a proper DCM, but right now we need attacking players wide and up front as we lack goals in this team. Yep. I've said as much previously, while our midfield isn't perfect, it's functional but we desperately need some genuine quality options up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Bruno has some of the best ball winning stats going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 10 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Yep, totally agree. Kalvin Philips was my hopeful top choice signing. Though I’d assumed (wrongly) that it’d only be possible if Leeds were relegated; didn’t factor in being wanted by the current best team in the league. I'm not against us loaning a DM late in the window to plug a gap for this season, if the right player isn't otherwise available. Philips was the player I wanted, but like you, never thought City would come calling for him which has been unfortunate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Is there no sign of us selling any of the deadwood we have knocking about? If we've £50m or so to spend then why not increase it to about 70 or so with sales? Obviously we probably will sell but I've seen no rumours about any of our players. I'd have thought Championship clubs would be knocking around the likes of Gayle, Ritchie, Clark, Hendrick etc by now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 We deffo need goals from midfield to back up callum and new striker. diaby or sarr and paqueta would give us enough versatility. Paqueta has played as a false nine so could cover callum if needed. up and coming striker to bring through also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Decky said: Is there no sign of us selling any of the deadwood we have knocking about? If we've £50m or so to spend then why not increase it to about 70 or so with sales? Obviously we probably will sell but I've seen no rumours about any of our players. I'd have thought Championship clubs would be knocking around the likes of Gayle, Ritchie, Clark, Hendrick etc by now. I think a few will get loaned out nearer the closure of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Skeletor said: I'm not against us loaning a DM late in the window to plug a gap for this season, if the right player isn't otherwise available. Philips was the player I wanted, but like you, never thought City would come calling for him which has been unfortunate. Not the DM we are wanting (because he isnt really a pure DM) but I wouldn't be surprised if we try and loan Gini in from PSG late in the window, if we still have room and need. He played well as a DM and almost everywhere else in the middle for Liverpool. Edited July 2, 2022 by toontownman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 The problem we will have is who can afford their wages, and even a loan fee. I’d rather just release them from their contracts and pay them up if we struggle as even out on loan, we are probably going to have to front their wages anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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