KaKa Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: I don’t particularly think it’s right but if sanctions are being put in place with Russia, paying millions to players who will pay big taxes to the Russian government contradicts that. The whole thing is such a mess. Always the regular folk that have to pay the price for these idiots. The governing bodies need to bring some clarity to the whole thing to avoid any confusion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 47 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Might sound bad but I’m guessing any Russian players bought would pay tax to the Russian government? It’s a massive hornet’s nest. Wouldn’t they pay tax where the worked, i.e the UK? Though it could be argued if there are sales taxes in Russia like VAT then any spend of his UK earnings there a portion would find its way to the Russian government. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Would be interesting if we did. Every time they triple up on Maxi all we would need to do is switch play to the other side and the opposition would have to sprint over to the other side or their ful back would be isolated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankles Bennett Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 On 04/05/2022 at 14:12, Emotic said: Absolutely won't turn my nose up at Richarlison,man. Under Howes coaching and management, and surrounded by positive fellow Brazilians (bring in Paqueta too, while we're at it), and he'd be a top, top forward asset. I watched a YouTube compilation of Paqueta and he looks mint. Got to make signing him a priority!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Who's the lad from frankfurt we're meant to be interested in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Scoot said: Who's the lad from frankfurt we're meant to be interested in? N dicka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Just now, madras said: N dicka. I just heard the commentator mention it and I didn't know who he was on about. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Why do you have Matt Corral as your avatar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) I like Targett but if Villa want 15 million for him, long term this lad might represent better value. Newcastle are ready to offer Atletico Madrid 25m euros (£21m) to acquire Brazil left-back Renan Lodi ahead of Juventus who are also tracking the 24-year-old. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian) Edited May 6, 2022 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: I like Targett but if Villa want 15 million for him, long term this lad might represent better value. Newcastle are ready to offer Atletico Madrid 25m euros (£21m) to acquire Brazil left-back Renan Lodi ahead of Juventus who are also tracking the 24-year-old. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian) Seems Lodi has 3 years left so 25m won’t be enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I don´t want to see Lodi signed, have watched him twice live and a few times on TV this season and he is not as good as being made out. He is no better than Matt Targett and there is the addded risk that he might not adapt to the prem. He is not hugely fast and has never nailed his position at Atletico Madrid, always flitting between left back and left wing. No thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: I like Targett but if Villa want 15 million for him, long term this lad might represent better value. Newcastle are ready to offer Atletico Madrid 25m euros (£21m) to acquire Brazil left-back Renan Lodi ahead of Juventus who are also tracking the 24-year-old. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian) Not a chance we get him for that cheap, looking at 40 million plus imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, buzza said: I don´t want to see Lodi signed, have watched him twice live and a few times on TV this season and he is not as good as being made out. He is no better than Matt Targett and there is the addded risk that he might not adapt to the prem. He is not hugely fast and has never nailed his position at Atletico Madrid, always flitting between left back and left wing. No thanks He's an attacking fullback so can play in a back 4 or as wingback in a 3 at the back. I think he has much more potential than targett in an attacking sense. Also, some have suggested Howe will want to play a back 3 at times, Targett doesn't really excel as an attacking wingback which is part of the reason Villa sold him. Edited May 6, 2022 by Joey47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Watching him this season after quoted interest and he just seems average... honest, I can´t see why we would want him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Joey47 said: He's an attacking fullback so can play in a back 4 or as wingback in a 3 at the back. I think he has much more potential than targett in an attacking sense. Also, some have suggested Howe will want to play a back 3 at times, Targett doesn't really excel as an attacking wingback which is part of the reason Villa sold him. This is a good post and important point. we somewhat have to forget this season as fans and back the managers vision. This season was all about survival and playing with our backs to the wall, I expect us to be a lot more expansive and controlling next season and we will likely change shape as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1988 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 25 minutes ago, Joey47 said: He's an attacking fullback so can play in a back 4 or as wingback in a 3 at the back. I think he has much more potential than targett in an attacking sense. Also, some have suggested Howe will want to play a back 3 at times, Targett doesn't really excel as an attacking wingback which is part of the reason Villa sold him. Just because someone plays well on loan, it doesn't mean they should be signed permanently. Willock as another example Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubblyDubblyDubbly Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Everton are prepared to sell Jordan Pickford, 28, to fund a summer rebuild. Tottenham and Newcastle are monitoring the England goalkeeper's situation. (Talksport) As if we believe anything from Talkshite and more to the point can't see any Toon fans wanting Pickford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 As an England fan I like Pickford and as a Newcastle fan I enjoy having a good laugh at him. I think it would be a disastrous signing though; he'd have to have about two full seasons of never making an error to ensure he had enough credit in the bank for it not to all go tits up. His mentality in anything but an England shirt seems very fragile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Look at Joe Hart. GK that relies purely on reflexes will not last long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 To fund a summer rebuild? How much do they expect him to go for?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I don’t see the rationale for buying another goalkeeper this summer. None of the names linked (including Pickford) represent a sufficient upgrade over Dubravka for the outlay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, wormy said: To fund a summer rebuild? How much do they expect him to go for?? Paid 30m If we need a backup - why not just get Strakosha - good solid keeper - free transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Pickford is Englands number 1. We need to put on our big boy pants. Personally think Eddie Howe would be the perfect manager for Pickford and I've no doubt that he's a class goalkeeper on his day. He would get booed by a few nuggets on his debut, then the fans would quickly get behind him. On the other hand, if he's not a significant upgrade on Dubravka, I'd question the worth of outlaying 20m on him or whatever. Seems to me that waiting another year and finding someone different would make more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Rather go for Diogo Costa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Pickford is a good keeper in general, but not a good fit for us. His personality doesn't fit in with the character Howe wants. He'd struggle to win over fans, and there will always be a question around his commitment to the club. I'd stay well clear. Can already see the headlines of him caught on social media singing a Sunderland song or wearing a Sunderland shirt or something silly, or getting into trouble with Newcastle fans in a pub/night club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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