toontownman Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: https://www.caughtoffside.com/2022/07/28/benoit-badiashile-newcastle-united-transfer-deal-eyed/ The original source is our friends from Media Foot, so to be taken with a truck load of salt. If he is still available I do think he is a possibility in January. He would complete our CB pool and be a hell of a partner for Botman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) It annoys me that we got linked with Sesko at all, because of his agent. I'm now desperate for us to sign him Even if extremely unlikely for many reasons. Looks a player who will double his worth in a year or two. Even at 40m+ now. Edited July 28, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, Ikon said: It annoys me that we got linked with Sesko at all, because of his agent. I'm now desperate for us to sign him Even if extremely unlikely for many reasons. Looks a player who will double his worth in a year or two, certainly even. Even at 40m+ now. Me too. Looks far better than Ekitike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Ikon said: It annoys me that we got linked with Sesko at all, because of his agent. I'm now desperate for us to sign him Even if extremely unlikely for many reasons. Looks a player who will double his worth in a year or two. Even at 40m+ now. He added 15m just last night unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Pay what it takes now. Kid has it all, and in abundance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Gaztoon said: He added 15m just last night unfortunately Don’t be silly. A good performance in a pre season friendly added nothing. He was always gonna be valued too high for us. That’s due to performances in his league and CL not a friendly ffs fuckin hell Almiron would be worth £40m Edited July 28, 2022 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sesko proably good enough to start for us tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sesko is on the radar of all the big clubs, that's not a deal that's going to happen for us unless we are chucking unbelievable amounts of money at it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, TBG said: Did we decide where Werner would fit in the side? Hes capable of playing anywhere across the front 3 and has played in all 3 for Chelsea and Leipzig. I think it would be easy to slot him into the RW position and be done with it. No reason him and ASM can't swap sides throughout matches as well to mix things up. Not sure these links have much to them though, however he is the type of signing I would expect to happen closer to the window closing if anything when Werner and his guys get more and more concerned that he won't play enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sounds like he'd be taking Paqueta's spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Title should be changed to No transfer rumours Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, TBG said: Sounds like he'd be taking Paqueta's spot. Does that mean Bruno can replace Shelvey? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Depends where Harvey Barnes fits in the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: If we were trying to genuinely make an attempt at top 4, having everything lined up before the season starts is more important as the margins are much tighter. As it stands, I think we'll be aiming for top 10 and a cup run, which gives us some leeway to not panic for the start of the season. It also gives us a short window to see how the squad performs in real matches to help steer final recruitment decisions. While it's always ideal to have everyone in early, it's not the be all. Our manager very successfully integrated a number of new players mid-season. Realistically you're looking at a centre mid and right winger as the 2 positions that could be transformational at the start of the season now - Wilson is currently fit and whilst he is fit he is a top 6 striker. Almiron's form (albeit preseason) makes it that bit more difficult to get a transformational signing there so you are left with the third peg of the Bruno-Joe/? triangle to fill as an immediate priority. Yes we need another forward to cover for Wilson's inevitable injury and a winger to push on ASM/Almiron or whoever would be sensible but its not going to hurt us if they come in over the next fortnight compared to being in pay for Atalanta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, gdm said: Don’t be silly. A good performance in a pre season friendly added nothing. He was always gonna be valued too high for us. That’s due to performances in his league and CL not a friendly ffs fuckin hell Almiron would be worth £40m ?? I'm not serious mate. Was Joking about the club adding to this price tag after last night...not his actual value ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 We're not falling for Almiron scoring a few in pre season right? We don't suddenly believe he's going to provide regularly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: We're not falling for Almiron scoring a few in pre season right? We don't suddenly believe he's going to provide regularly? I wouldn't want to be relying on it, but it's possible that he's learning how to play under Howe, and he's struck up an understanding with Trippier. I don't think they played in the same side much last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: We're not falling for Almiron scoring a few in pre season right? We don't suddenly believe he's going to provide regularly? To be fair, this isn't just a pre-season improvement. He was looking much improved towards the end of last season when Fraser went out injured, then had a few good appearances for Paraguay. Goals have only just started to come now, and are likely not super indicative of a PL goal return, but he has certainly earned the spot, at least against Forest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: We're not falling for Almiron scoring a few in pre season right? We don't suddenly believe he's going to provide regularly? Why not? Its not like they've all gone in off his arse. He's getting into good positions, linking well with Bruno and Trippier and actually seems to have some conviction in his shooting. Of course he could have JDT moment against Forest and it all goes out the window but as it stands today he has improved our RW position from last season and bought the powers that be a little time to get a real improvement signing through the door Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 He scored 2 great goals against Benfica, give him some fucking respect. Our fans love to just trash our own players constantly, it's fucking annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: To be fair, this isn't just a pre-season improvement. He was looking much improved towards the end of last season when Fraser went out injured, then had a few good appearances for Paraguay. Goals have only just started to come now, and are likely not super indicative of a PL goal return, but he has certainly earned the spot, at least against Forest. I also think that Howe will have taken note of Almiron's willingness to get into goal scoring positions and will now be encouraging him to do it more. Miggy's a confidence player, and if he's given clear instructions I think he's the type who would thrive on it. That's coming from me, I've been slagging him off for months now, but he does sniff out those chances, and if he can be convinced he's a goal scorer, who knows? He could get double figures this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Link us with Jack Colback for all I care, just give me that sweet loading embedded tweet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 If Shelvey is fit then we also can stop the talk about a new midfielder. Improved just as much as Almiron and Fraser last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 12 minutes ago, xLiaaamx said: We're not falling for Almiron scoring a few in pre season right? We don't suddenly believe he's going to provide regularly? You mean "we" as the club or "we" are the fans? I doubt the club are changing their transfer strategy based on his performances, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Maxi and Wilson are hands down our best forwards, but like the rest of our attacking unit, they don't contribute to our ball retention at all. I do think we'll be looking at a forward who can hold up to the ball and link up play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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