Minhosa Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 9 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Probably because they're both much of a muchness, but Henderson is 25, Pope is 30. Pope reported to have a release clause of only £12m though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comegetasample Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Henderson is 25, and by all accounts a very good distributor. It makes perfect sense for him to compete with Dubravka over the next 2/3 years so as Dubs wains with age (33+), Henderson comes into prime GK form (28+). Anyone advocating going for pope or others who are 30 or over are clueless I'm sorry. And you can't complain about price, thanks to Kepa and Pickford the precedent has been set. 30/40 m for a keeper is normal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 People turning their noses up at a current England international goalkeeper?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Not sure if his link has been posted before - https://vimeo.com/714011292?ref=em-share A real emotional self-indulgence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 19 minutes ago, Tsunami said: Didn’t Botman say he’d prefer Milan. I can’t see how we sign him if Milan really want him. I’ll be gutted if we end up with Mings, we already have his twin in Lascelles. He pretty much kept is options up. Said we were a really interesting project and Milan were historic and what not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I watched quite a bit of Botman after we were heavily linked in January. He looks very accomplished for his age, comfortable on the ball, strong and a good reader of the game. My only slight concern is that he's not the quickest, which could be a problem in recovery or if he gets dragged out of position. I'm nitpicking though, he was in the Ligue 1 team of the season for a reason and he would be a big statement signing. The fact Milan have distanced themselves from signing him in recent days is promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: I watched quite a bit of Botman after we were heavily linked in January. He looks very accomplished for his age, comfortable on the ball, strong and a good reader of the game. My only slight concern is that he's not the quickest, which could be a problem in recovery or if he gets dragged out of position. I'm nitpicking though, he was in the Ligue 1 team of the season for a reason and he would be a big statement signing. The fact Milan have distanced themselves from signing him in recent days is promising. I agree - Milan fans also seem happy that Kalulu is coming through and say they have other positions to prioritise with him, Kjaer, Tomori and Romagnoli already there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Romagnoli is probably leaving on a free and Kjaer is coming back from injury. They still probably need a CB - but true that Kalulu has thrived since being moved centrally so probably opens up other opportunities in the market for competition rather than first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 After the January window had long closed, the Athletic also reported a club source (which we all took to be Staveley/Ghodoussi) as stating "Botman wanted to come, he still wants to come". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Botman & Diaby would take it beyond £75m you would have to think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 minute ago, KDT said: Botman & Diaby would take it beyond £75m you would have to think. Comfortably. I know Scott Wilson mentions in his tweet we will go close to our transfer record for Diaby, but in reality we will need to break it to get him. £50m at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Botman, Diaby and Paqueta would be an incredible start to the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I can't remember where I read it (so it could be total horseshit), but apparently Lyon are wanting circa €70 million for Paqueta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 If we sign Botman then I think him and Burn for the left CB slot and Schar & Lascelles for the right CB slot is more than fine for one season. Next season you upgrade on Schar and move Lascelles on. Could easily play 3 of those 4 in a back 3 if he goes that way and we still have Dummett as extreme back up for left CB in a back 3 and Krafth as right CB in a 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: I can't remember where I read it (so it could be total horseshit), but apparently Lyon are wanting circa €70 million for Paqueta. Same for Leverkusen and Diaby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Reports that we're interested in Saliba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Arsenal will surely use him this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: I can't remember where I read it (so it could be total horseshit), but apparently Lyon are wanting circa €70 million for Paqueta. And we'll probably start the bidding at £20m. Both numbers are equally unrealistic, but we'll likely meet in the middle. Or we'll look elsewhere. We showed over January that we won't be held to ransom, despite it being January and us being 19th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: List of what? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 11 minutes ago, gdm said: Scott Wilson is quite measured in his updates, so this one for me means there’s definite legs. Also explains Milan’s row back as the Italian press were giving it ‘done deal’ on the Botman front last month to Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 No way is ASM going to Spurs, could see Richarlison going though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: Arsenal will surely use him this year? He wants to play regularly, and Arteta doesn't rate him ahead of Gabriel and Ben White. Arsenal have been negotiating with Marseille for a permanent transfer, but he's done so well last season that other clubs are interested and they can get more for him from elsewhere, while Marseille are struggling to match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: Reports that we're interested in Saliba. Milan also after Saliba if they can’t get Botman. They’re pleased with how Tomori worked out and want to run a similar tactic with Saliba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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