The Prophet Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 That said, I think we'll know if we bid for Diaby. It's in Leverkusens and his agents interest to start a bidding war, particularly if PSG are interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I think throwing everything at Diaby/Leverkusen to get him in isn't an entirely stupid idea if it works but it also undoubtedly undoes the work we have put in so far in convincing the footballing world we aren't going to overpay or be forced into massive deals just because of who our owners are. We may well get Diaby using the kitchen sink tactic but we could well blow our reputation for being hard ballers before it's even cemented. Alot of clubs/players will look at the Ekitike deal (which seemed hours away from being signed and sealed) and think differently about us than they perhaps did in January or May. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: That said, I think we'll know if we bid for Diaby. It's in Leverkusens and his agents interest to start a bidding war, particularly if PSG are interested. I agree if anything comes out it will be from a players side, however our journalists try and make out that they have the inside word from our side, on the whole transfer strategy. Bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 If we can get a fee which is closer to 40m than 50m i think we will do business. We need to make sure this lad actually wants to join first though. We will be keeping negotiations quiet to prevent someone else steaming in and we will pretend we aren't really that interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I kinda get the view about chucking everything we've got at RW. But you're having a laugh if you think we'll get anywhere near 38 games out of Wilson this season. I'll be surprised if he manages 30 tbh because he is the dictionary definition of injury prone. A better striker than Wood is essential if we've aspirations of a Conference League charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Just now, Yorkie said: I kinda get the view about chucking everything we've got at RW. But you're having a laugh if you think we'll get anywhere near 38 games out of Wilson this season. I'll be surprised if he manages 30 tbh because he is the dictionary definition of injury prone. A better striker than Wood is essential if we've aspirations of a Conference League charge. I think the theory is that we will try and spend big on Diaby and then go after Broja on loan or someone else to be back up to Wilson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Just now, STM said: I think the theory is that we will try and spend big on Diaby and then go after Broja on loan or someone else to be back up to Wilson. That would be ideal if we can't afford to spend big on both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Just now, Yorkie said: That would be ideal if we can't afford to spend big on both. Well we will probably have an obligation on Broja. Therefore we can pay for that next summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 They've actually been quite smart with splitting the total spend this window into the 2 financial windows. Obviously there was the big splurge in January and you'll need to add Targett, Pope and Willock iirc to that but the Botman fee is in the following year. I'd predict another 1 or 2 biggish fees this window with little to nothing done in January or before 1st July 2023 just to keep things ticking over nicely regarding ffp. Spread the fees out, jack the sponsorship deals up steadily over the next 2 years then try and have a huge window in maybe summer 2025 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Nearly quarter of a million followers and followed by Mark Douglas and Keith Downie. Wonder if we will hear more about this in the next week. Be interesting to see if Leverkusen are receptive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLC Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, STM said: Nearly quarter of a million followers and followed by Mark Douglas and Keith Downie. Wonder if we will hear more about this in the next week. Be interesting to see if Leverkusen are receptive. Schira, Schira ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 With a real quality RW there is less pressure on Wilson to deliver every match, but yes we need a backup striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) Craving a genuine threat on the right. Fraser, Miggy, and Murphy aren't worrying anyone. Also, sense genuine frustration from some our more talented players. Especially, ASM. We'll get more out of Trippier, Bruno, Shelvey, ASM, Botman, etc. with a runner that can punish opponents. Edited July 4, 2022 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Diaby, Maxi, Almiron, Fraser and Anderson would be very tasty in the wide forward areas going into next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 I'd rip it literally off if we got Diaby like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 If we have a chance to get Diaby we will pay what it takes no problem. I doubt he's genuinely interested to come here though. PSG and Bayern will match our offer the second we bid. You never know though, might fancy the premier league.. he plays as if he's a fan of Ben Arfa These are his quotes from last month: “Paris is my training club, the club that taught me everything. I do not rule out a return. If the PSG is brought to contact me, I will think about it as for any other club. Yes inevitably the upcoming World Cup will be a factor for the transfer window. It will be a difficult choice but for the moment I am focused on the France team and I will settle down afterwards with my family and my agents. “ “It's true that in my thinking I would like to join a club that plays the Champions League and the big games. I'm going to think about it but I'm focused on the France team and we'll see later. “ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Soooo, Diaby (gathering traction on the rumour mill), Wijnaldum on loan (possibly made up), and Osimhen (fantasy football, but Howay we can dream…). That’ll do pig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Diaby would be Mega! we are crying out for some quality on the right hand side. with some sort of back up for wilson we could well be a top six side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Ill guess he hasnt said no if we are talking to Leverkusen? Not an easy deal to do both club and player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) Diaby is the one I want most. That front three of ASM Wilson & Diaby would be class Edited July 4, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 really need more quality in midfield. struggled against the better teams, and no depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, huss9 said: really need more quality in midfield. struggled against the better teams, and no depth. I keep saying this and I keep hearing people say we can wait until next year. If we really want to move to the next step this season, then a striker, right winger AND a central midfielder is required. A midfield of Bruno, Joelington and Shelvey/Longstaff are not going to dominate games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Saw somewhere that Diaby had played as CF in WCQ for France. Though not for Leverkusen. Sound right to anyone who knows? Suitable if/when Wilson goes down/needs a break? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, et tu brute said: I keep saying this and I keep hearing people say we can wait until next year. If we really want to move to the next step this season, then a striker, right winger AND a central midfielder is required. A midfield of Bruno, Joelington and Shelvey/Longstaff are not going to dominate games. No, not against the very best, but they bossed Arsenal. Edited July 4, 2022 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, gazza ladra said: No, not against the very best, but they bossed Arsenal. One game they struggled to get 40% possession in most of the other games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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