ExiledGeordie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I think the attacking players were always going to be harder to get. Cost more, more competition, harder to prize away from clubs. We’ll sign a couple of players by the end of the transfer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 He’s a very very good player, but he’s not a player we need right now IMO. I’d much prefer the more dynamic Paqueta, who can play the 10 but other roles and positions too. And he’d cost less you’d imagine! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Percy is tier 1 when it comes to transfer news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 This also isn’t Mine Ashley’s Newcastle, if we have bid that much and are going back in, I’m certain we have sounded him out and he’s interested. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Magpie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: This also isn’t Mine Ashley’s Newcastle, if we have bid that much and are going back in, I’m certain we have sounded him out and he’s interested. The article says he's interested in the move. Really hope we do up the offer like, do wonder if we did this deal, whether we would still go for a winger? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Thank you HSBC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxedup Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Geordie Magpie said: The article says he's interested in the move. Really hope we do up the offer like, do wonder if we did this deal, whether we would still go for a winger? The article does not say he’s interested. A NE reporter said it was “thought” he was keen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Maddison can play on the wing, I think that is the whole point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 First link we've had to him this summer innit? Nice to see a new name if nowt else How long til it's dismissed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxedup Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Just now, STM said: Maddison can play on the wing, I think that is the whole point. Correction, we’ve played him on the wing. Whether he’s any good there is rather debatable, few Leicester fans ever want him out there as he’s not a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Magpie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Foxedup said: The article does not say he’s interested. A NE reporter said it was “thought” he was keen. Aye that's it, my bad, knew I'd seen it said somewhere. Yeah Luke Edwards said it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Just now, Foxedup said: Correction, we’ve played him on the wing. Whether he’s any good there is rather debatable, few Leicester fans ever want him out there as he’s not a winger. Would you have Paqueta as his replacement that is the question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 32 minutes ago, The Butcher said: This explains why Sarr, Cornet etc aren't on our radar. Percy is as reliable as they come so I'd say this means we're definitely targeting players that are a step or two up on the aforementioned players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, HTT II said: He’s a very very good player, but he’s not a player we need right now IMO. I’d much prefer the more dynamic Paqueta, who can play the 10 but other roles and positions too. And he’d cost less you’d imagine! I agree with you but I’m also very content with whatever moves they make to be honest. They clearly do their homework and look at all factors unlike the shambles under Ashley. If they think x player fits the bill then so be it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) If we Are interested in Maddison its just plain stupid to skip Paqueta tbh. Alot cheaper, best bud with bruno and I think bigger potentional. Edited July 30, 2022 by snakzz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 18 hours ago, elbee909 said: 9 goals in a poor side, versatility as well. Ignore Burnley, he played for Lyon for a lot longer In only 26 appearances as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Maddison is a Liverpool/Man City signing like, would be amazing if it happens. Hopefully Joelinton could bully him into sorting his craic out too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 If this is true, we could be signing him to play as a wide playmaker. Quite a big tactic in preseason has been 2 of the midfield 3 overlapping wingers on the outside and the wingers moving in, as well as having support from full backs. Alternatively, he could form that final piece of the midfield 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Maddison puts up Paqueta-like numbers in a harder league. Paqueta is more of a unit and would add slightly more defensively. For Maddison himself, he probably needs to move if he wants to play for England. Maybe Howe can sell him us as a platform to take him higher. As it is, he's well behind Mount with Bellingham getting established too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Nice to see a link that zero north east journalists have picked up again, none of them will release an article to disagree with Percy, it’s up there with Ornstein in terms of reliability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Foxedup said: Correction, we’ve played him on the wing. Whether he’s any good there is rather debatable, few Leicester fans ever want him out there as he’s not a winger. My brother in laws a Leicester season ticket holder and agrees with this. Said pretty much the same to me in the pub last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, Foxedup said: The issue is a bloated squad and wages. Next summer we have loads of dross out of contract and it frees up huge amounts of cash. It’s a short term issue. But the question is still are you willing to drop ~£25m on Maddison not signing a new contract? (obviously it’s total conjecture at this point whether he will or won’t, could just be his agent prepping for negotiations) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Maddison, wow, he’s top tier, would be an incredible signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: If this is true, we could be signing him to play as a wide playmaker. Quite a big tactic in preseason has been 2 of the midfield 3 overlapping wingers on the outside and the wingers moving in, as well as having support from full backs. Alternatively, he could form that final piece of the midfield 3. someone read the athletic yesterday ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schecter Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 (edited) Think Maddison would be a great signing, finally something to wet the rumor mill apitite. He would also give us more threat from outside the box with his ball striking ability, which has been woeful for a while. Only Schar can twat the ball with conviction from outside the box. Edited July 30, 2022 by Schecter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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