kingxlnc Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I've decided now - the three signings I want to round the team out before end of transfer window most now. Sesko, Kamaldeen and Pacqueta I would also keep Anderson Gives us serious strength in depth up top, and would future proof the team as Anderson, Sesko and Kamaldeen wouldn't need to be registered. Would bring the total age way down of the squad. I know that's like £100m of transfers but you could add in sell on and other clauses for first two, loan with obligation to buy for Pacqueta. Let Murphy, Manquillo, Fernandez, Ritchie go out on loan / perm. I'd even let Wood go if need be, as Sesko is a bigger better younger version Then you would have a 25 man squad of (bold no need to register): Pope (Dubravka, Gillespie/Darlow) Trippier (Krafth, Manquillo) Schar (Lascelles) Botman (Burn) Targett (Lewis, Dummett) Bruno (Shelvey) Joelinton (Longstaff) ASM (Fraser) Pacqueta (Willock, Anderson) Kamaldeen (Almiron) Wilson (Sesko, Wood) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Paqueta is just a pipe dream for this window, there hasn’t been any concrete links on him or any noise that we really want to sign him. Bruno and his insta posts really set this off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 During an interview on Sky this morning, Edu said that Arsenal have been lining up Zinchenko for around six months. The idea Edwards, Wilson and others are trying to peddle that we're frantically scrambling around for players that fit the profile we're looking for is total nonsense. Targets will have been identified, enquiries made and contract situations assessed weeks, if not months in advance of the window opening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Nine said: Paqueta is just a pipe dream for this window, there hasn’t been any concrete links on him or any noise that we really want to sign him. Bruno and his insta posts really set this off I'd say what set it off were the stories that we actually went for him before Bruno in January and a deal was set but he didn't want to come because of our position at that time. Now, I don't know how true that is but it's what set stuff off, the Brunos best mate stuff just built on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) @The ProphetSee your point, but 6 months ago we didn’t know if we would still be in the Premier League this season. Edited July 25, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, McCormick said: @The ProphetSee your point, but 6 months ago we didn’t know if we would still be in the Premier League this season. The club were talking to Botman and Ekitike's encourages in that time. It wouldn't suprise me if they had prepped for both eventualities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, The Prophet said: During an interview on Sky this morning, Edu said that Arsenal have been lining up Zinchenko for around six months. The idea Edwards, Wilson and others are trying to peddle that we're frantically scrambling around for players that fit the profile we're looking for is total nonsense. Targets will have been identified, enquiries made and contract situations assessed weeks, if not months in advance of the window opening. and Jesus taking seven months, plus Raphinha talking to Barca for ages beforehand. Transfers occurring within a day or two or even a week is just nonsense. Asked whether they had tracked Jesus for a long time: "For sure. This process really, I think, takes like seven months in terms of understanding each other and talking to each other, because also he has a lot of other opportunities and then he chooses because he understands who we are." "People think we went in too deep about Raphinha, because Raphinha was everywhere. It's fair we did have some conversations with Deco because Deco is his agent and I have a good relationship [with him] - we are friends. "I just said to Deco, 'Can you explain to me the situation with Raphinha?' and he was clear, 'Edu, we have a good relationship but I'm not going to lie to you, his idea is to go to Barcelona because he's dreaming to go to Barcelona, and we've been talking to Barcelona since a long time ago'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Kamaldeen looks like an exciting signing but he's a right footed left winger which doesn't appear to fit with what we're after unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Really like Trossard. Guessing he was an Ashworth signing? Edited July 25, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Manxst Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 32 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: Kamaldeen looks like an exciting signing but he's a right footed left winger which doesn't appear to fit with what we're after unfortunately. Isn’t this exactly what Harrison is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 The lad threw his career away just to live in Paris. Slow for a wing- option- so I’m not sure where he’d fit -but there’s still quality there. Great price as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelveys Hair Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I wonder if we are looking at Draxler to replace Maxi and use the rest of the funds from it to buy a quality RW Id rather see him do well with us mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 For 13 million he is worth the gamble imo, especially if it's him or nobody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Just another name to add to the list and ignore for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: For 13 million he is worth the gamble imo, especially if it's him or nobody. Aye, would definitely go for Draxler then. Even when I played, I was quite rubbish and was certainly not a winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: For 13 million he is worth the gamble imo, especially if it's him or nobody. I'd want to know what wages he'd be after. Imagine he is on quite a chunk at PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 12 minutes ago, McCormick said: The lad threw his career away just to live in Paris. Slow for a wing- option- so I’m not sure where he’d fit -but there’s still quality there. Great price as well. he’s been playing more as a wide playmaker than a conventional winger. He does not have the pace or dribbling you would expect from a winger, but he he does well with his vision, passing and playmaking. He requires a different system in order for him to play well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: For 13 million he is worth the gamble imo, especially if it's him or nobody. Come on, it won’t be him or nobody. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 To be honest, I think his personal life may be a signficant factor here. 'Tis said that in 2019, he split up from his childhood sweetheart / long-time girlfriend, and not long afterwards, he began a relationship with a professional dancer / choreographer. I wonder whether she would want to move from Paris to the North East - no comment on the advantages of living there, but professionally and personally it could be an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 36 minutes ago, Manxst said: Isn’t this exactly what Harrison is? Nope, left-footed predominantly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bompeter Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Draxler is an Everton/Hamez type signing - big name, been shite for ages, big European club looking to get rid with very few takers Not that it’s going to happen, but I’d be very confident he’d be crap for us if it did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Lyon have said they need to trim their squad and they’ll consider offers for all of their players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 His stats are pretty poor. He's played 52 games in the last 3yrs at PSG, which in itself isn't very good but then add to the fact in that time he's only scored 6 goals and made 8 assists. Even for 13M I'm looking at that and thinking why would we want him other than because he's been at PSG and is a reasonably well known player. I do think we do need a "name" player, but perhaps not this summer and certainly not Draxler. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: Lyon have said they need to trim their squad and they’ll consider offers for all of their players Get it done Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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