More transfer rumours

[gdm]

8 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

Some people just don't listen when Howe and the owners speak. They've convinced themselves it's all a ruse to hood wink other clubs before we spend a billion this window.

Yeah I find it very strange how people just refuse to listen. 2 more will come in a striker and a winger. Wouldn’t be surprised if one is a loan 

[Jackie Broon]

15 minutes ago, Manxst said:

I get it. But spending money that might come in, at the moment, seems like Barca’s situation where they’re selling future TV rights to pay for transfers and wages. Let’s get the commercial deals in first before going mad, eh? 

 

Because revenue will go up whatever, but to maximise that and be able to attract the players to push on, and keep hold of the likes of Bruno and Botman, we need to be competing to get into Europe in the short term.

 

 

Edited July 6, 2022 by Jackie Broon

[Ikon]

No idea about Dean Jones but I really like the look of Madueke. 

[WillingtonMag]

24 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

Some people just don't listen when Howe and the owners speak. They've convinced themselves it's all a ruse to hood wink other clubs before we spend a billion this window.

You think they are going to tell rival clubs our exact transfer plans and budget like? 

[toontownman]

24 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Linked with Jean-Clair Todibo. Foot Mercato.

A right footed CB linked??? 

Inconceivable.

[toontownman]

10 minutes ago, Ikon said:

No idea about Dean Jones but I really like the look of Madueke. 

Didn't someone else completely rubbish the Noni links the other day? Oh hang on it was Graves. So who knows.

[Manxst]

16 minutes ago, Jackie Broon said:

 

Because revenue will go up whatever, but to maximise that and be able to attract the players to push on, and keep hold of the likes of Bruno and Botman, we need to be competing to get into Europe in the short term.

 

 

 

Well he competing to get into Europe (top 8?) either this year or next, without spending another £150m on top of what we already have done, imo. 

[WillingtonMag]

Really hoping we get Diaby now.

[Peppe]

1 hour ago, The Prophet said:

 

Noa Lang again, seems that we're stepping up the winger hunt.

 

Steenrijke, nice ?

[sushimonster85]

Could be complete coincidence and mean nothing, but anyone think the Diaby links feel similar to the way Botman went (in this window)? Started out with no one really giving us a chance, then gradually over a period of weeks it became more and more real, till it happened. 

 

Feel like things are just starting to pick up with Diaby, and slowly it's beginning to feel more and more like it could happen.

[The Prophet]

5 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said:

Could be complete coincidence and mean nothing, but anyone think the Diaby links feel similar to the way Botman went (in this window)? Started out with no one really giving us a chance, then gradually over a period of weeks it became more and more real, till it happened. 

 

Feel like things are just starting to pick up with Diaby, and slowly it's beginning to feel more and more like it could happen.

 

I'm not sure what you're talking about, but we should move on as he clearly isn't interested. Let him have his move to *checks notes* PSG.

[elbee909]

Yeah. Diaby's also really slow I heard!

[TRon]

3 hours ago, STM said:

My initial reaction to both links is interesting. I was far more excited by the idea of Gordon than CHO. Yet, I'm entirely aware that CHO is far more talented (skills wise) than Gordon.

 

I think I'm concerned that CHO would be an Atsu type signing, someone who comes in, contributes and shows flashes of what he's capable of but ultimately is too inconsistent to be a long term solution. Where as Gordon seems like someone who will be around for a long time, a Milner type if you will, a grafter, a team player, someone who will be a real asset to a squad.

 

To be honest, I'm not against either signing but CHO for 20m (just guessing) would be a better signing than Gordon for 35m. Right now we need quality in the final third and CHO would provide that. He seems pretty versatile too from what I've seen.

 

I do get this viewpoint mind. While I'm concerned whether Gordon has enough quality end product, you don't get the feeling he would just fade away after a decent season. He looks like enough of a cunt to make his presence felt over a longer period. But I think I would still rather we signed Odoi out of those two if the Diaby thing fizzles out.

[snakzz]

6 minutes ago, elbee909 said:

Yeah. Diaby's also really slow I heard!

Still running that test lap. 

[Coffee_Johnny]

Some of the forwards we’ve been linked with, in one place:

 

Strikers 

Barbosa, 25yrs. 88 in 137 for Flamengo. 5 in 18 caps for Brazil. Market value £23.4m (probs add 10-15% to all estimates).

Calvert-Lewin, 25yrs.  45 in 164 for Everton. 4 in 11 for England. Market value £36m.

Broja, 20yrs. 6 in 32 for Southampton, previous 10 in 30 for Vitesse. 4 in 14 for Albania. Market value £19.8m. 

Osimhen, 22yrs. 24 in 51 for Napoli, previous 13 in 27 for Lille. 15 in 22 for Nigeria. Market value £55.8m. 
Ekitike, 20yrs. 10 in 26 for Reims, also 3 in 11 Vejle BK (loan). 0 in 6 France U20. 

 

Wingers 

Gordon, 21yrs. 4 in 49 for Everton. 4 in 7 caps for England U21. Market value £18m. 

Diaby,  22yrs. 22 in 92 for Leverkusen, previous 2 in 25 for PSG. 0 in 8 caps for France. Market value £54m. 

Paquetá, 25yrs. 18 in 65 for Lyon, previous 1 in 37 for Milan. 7 in 33 caps for Brazil. Market value £31.5m. 

Danjuma, 25 yrs. 10 in 23 for Villarreal, previous 15 in 47 for Bournemouth. 2 in 6 caps for Netherlands. Market value £45m. 

Hudson-Odoi, 21yrs. 4 in 72 for Chelsea. 0 in 3 full caps for England; 4 in 9 U21. Market value £22.8m.

Harrison, 25yrs. 26 in 154 for Leeds. 0 in 2 for England U21. Market value £16.2m.

Sarr, 24yrs. 23 in 89 for Watford, previous 13 in 59 for Rennes. 10 in 47 for Senegal. Market value £24.3m

 

 

Edited July 7, 2022 by Coffee_Johnny
Deluded Hugo added

[Danh1]

Can’t believe CHO is only 21, seems to have been around for years. 
 

 

[Alberto2005]

4 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said:

Some of the forwards we’ve been linked with, in one place:

 

Strikers 

Barbosa, 25yrs. 88 in 137 for Flamengo. 5 in 18 caps for Brazil. Market value £23.4m (probs add 10-15% to all estimates).

Calvert-Lewin, 25yrs.  45 in 164 for Everton. 4 in 11 for England. Market value £36m.

Broja, 20yrs. 6 in 32 for Southampton, previous 10 in 30 for Vitesse. 4 in 14 for Albania. Market value £19.8m. 

Osimhen, 22yrs. 24 in 51 for Napoli, previous 13 in 27 for Lille. 15 in 22 for Nigeria. Market value £55.8m. 

 

Wingers 

Gordon, 21yrs. 4 in 49 for Everton. 4 in 7 caps for England U21. Market value £18m. 

Diaby,  22yrs. 22 in 92 for Leverkusen, previous 2 in 25 for PSG. 0 in 8 caps for France. Market value £54m. 

Paquetá, 25yrs. 18 in 65 for Lyon, previous 1 in 37 for Milan. 7 in 33 caps for Brazil. Market value £31.5m. 

Danjuma, 25 yrs. 10 in 23 for Villarreal, previous 15 in 47 for Bournemouth. 2 in 6 caps for Netherlands. Market value £45m. 

Hudson-Odoi, 21yrs. 4 in 72 for Chelsea. 0 in 3 full caps for England; 4 in 9 U21. Market value £22.8m.

Harrison, 25yrs. 26 in 154 for Leeds. 0 in 2 for England U21. Market value £16.2m.

Where's the market value from? Obviously some of those would cost double the value there.

 

[Coffee_Johnny]

Just now, Alberto2005 said:

Where's the market value from? Obviously some of those would cost double the value there.

 

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk

[Mountain]

9 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said:

Some of the forwards we’ve been linked with, in one place:

 

Strikers 

Barbosa, 25yrs. 88 in 137 for Flamengo. 5 in 18 caps for Brazil. Market value £23.4m (probs add 10-15% to all estimates).

Calvert-Lewin, 25yrs.  45 in 164 for Everton. 4 in 11 for England. Market value £36m.

Broja, 20yrs. 6 in 32 for Southampton, previous 10 in 30 for Vitesse. 4 in 14 for Albania. Market value £19.8m. 

Osimhen, 22yrs. 24 in 51 for Napoli, previous 13 in 27 for Lille. 15 in 22 for Nigeria. Market value £55.8m. 

 

Wingers 

Gordon, 21yrs. 4 in 49 for Everton. 4 in 7 caps for England U21. Market value £18m. 

Diaby,  22yrs. 22 in 92 for Leverkusen, previous 2 in 25 for PSG. 0 in 8 caps for France. Market value £54m. 

Paquetá, 25yrs. 18 in 65 for Lyon, previous 1 in 37 for Milan. 7 in 33 caps for Brazil. Market value £31.5m. 

Danjuma, 25 yrs. 10 in 23 for Villarreal, previous 15 in 47 for Bournemouth. 2 in 6 caps for Netherlands. Market value £45m. 

Hudson-Odoi, 21yrs. 4 in 72 for Chelsea. 0 in 3 full caps for England; 4 in 9 U21. Market value £22.8m.

Harrison, 25yrs. 26 in 154 for Leeds. 0 in 2 for England U21. Market value £16.2m.

 

Just shows how good that Osimhen is, 22 years old with a 1 in 2 goal ratio.

[SteV]

7 minutes ago, Danh1 said:

Can’t believe CHO is only 21, seems to have been around for years. 
 

 

Made his debut (against us) having not long turned 17.

 

Amazing he’s never been out on loan really given Chelsea have loaned about 10,000 players out in the last 5 years.

[Coffee_Johnny]

4 minutes ago, Mountain said:

 

Just shows how good that Osimhen is, 22 years old with a 1 in 2 goal ratio.

With his heading ability and directness, he’s like the love child of Sir Les and Big Al. 

[Milanista]

On 02/07/2022 at 20:04, Raconteur said:

I remember @Milanista saying that’s exactly what Milan trying to do without success. He seems to be most effective as a #10, which we haven’t really used.

 

And there’s a case for saying Eddie might change tactics to fit him in, but changing our whole system to accommodate one (excellent) player isn’t something I see Eddie doing (this season anyway).

Sorry if this is late.

 

At first, I was confused why Newcastle wanted Paqueta, but, after seeing how Howe's 433 morphs into a 4231, Paqueta could most certainly fit into your system. He's a hardworker, he's not a classic 10, I don't think those really exist anymore.

 

10/CAMs today are just Lampard-like players.

 

For Milan, for example, we use a 4231, and our CAM is used to press, since with Ibra and Giroud, our strikers aren't the most mobile. Giroud works hard, but he's not fast. We have used a CM/DM in the CAM spot to work as an anti-10, the mark and disrupt a team's regista (CDM, Pirlo-type) like Brozovic at Inter, where he literally sets the tone for the entire team.

 

I get the sense that Joelinton has taken up that role. However, Paqueta would be a serious upgrade. He has skill and the guile to match a workrate that would suit Howe.

[samptime29]

3 hours ago, duo said:

I am surprised anyone rates him. 

 

Would be a bad signing. Can't fault his effort but he isn't a good player. Average at best.

[Milanista]

44 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said:

Some of the forwards we’ve been linked with, in one place:

 

Strikers 

Barbosa, 25yrs. 88 in 137 for Flamengo. 5 in 18 caps for Brazil. Market value £23.4m (probs add 10-15% to all estimates).

Calvert-Lewin, 25yrs.  45 in 164 for Everton. 4 in 11 for England. Market value £36m.

Broja, 20yrs. 6 in 32 for Southampton, previous 10 in 30 for Vitesse. 4 in 14 for Albania. Market value £19.8m. 

Osimhen, 22yrs. 24 in 51 for Napoli, previous 13 in 27 for Lille. 15 in 22 for Nigeria. Market value £55.8m. 
Ekitike, 20yrs. 10 in 26 for Reims, also 3 in 11 Vejle BK (loan). 0 in 6 France U20. 

 

Wingers 

Gordon, 21yrs. 4 in 49 for Everton. 4 in 7 caps for England U21. Market value £18m. 

Diaby,  22yrs. 22 in 92 for Leverkusen, previous 2 in 25 for PSG. 0 in 8 caps for France. Market value £54m. 

Paquetá, 25yrs. 18 in 65 for Lyon, previous 1 in 37 for Milan. 7 in 33 caps for Brazil. Market value £31.5m. 

Danjuma, 25 yrs. 10 in 23 for Villarreal, previous 15 in 47 for Bournemouth. 2 in 6 caps for Netherlands. Market value £45m. 

Hudson-Odoi, 21yrs. 4 in 72 for Chelsea. 0 in 3 full caps for England; 4 in 9 U21. Market value £22.8m.

Harrison, 25yrs. 26 in 154 for Leeds. 0 in 2 for England U21. Market value £16.2m.

 

 

 

Osimhen is insane. He should score more than he does. He is blindingly fast. He is relentless. He will chase after lost causes, harass defenders, the only issue is that he tends to get freakish injuries. He fractured his cheekbone last year, and the year before that he hurt his shoulder really badly. Both kept him out for several months.

 

He would be worth more than what is listed above. Napoli paid like 70-80m (euros) for him (on paper, at least) and Napoli should hold out for more than Darwin.

 

 

[Coffee_Johnny]

2 minutes ago, Milanista said:

Osimhen is insane. He should score more than he does. He is blindingly fast. He is relentless. He will chase after lost causes, harass defenders, the only issue is that he tends to get freakish injuries. He fractured his cheekbone last year, and the year before that he hurt his shoulder really badly. Both kept him out for several months.

 

He would be worth more than what is listed above. Napoli paid like 70-80m (euros) for him (on paper, at least) and Napoli should hold out for more than Darwin.

 

 

Yes, he looks like the kind of striker that would transform any team. Around £90m has been the speculative price quoted in articles;  apparently curtailing Arsenal’s interest.  We will not be paying that for anyone, unfortunately.