MrRaspberryJam Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 5 hours ago, KaKa said: Graeme Bailey has mentioned on the 90 mins podcast that we have some interest in PSV's Noni Madueke. Formerly of Tottenham, left footed right winger. Only 20 years old, but left as a youngster to get more game time. Tottenham seem to have jettisoned a number of really talented wingers from their academy. Marcus Edwards at Sporting Lisbon is another left footed right wing player that had a really good season last year, not sure we are looking at him though. Noni Madueke at PSV last year. I'm seeing double. Four Saint-Maxis! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 hours ago, toontownman said: Interesting options of who we have been linked with. Alongside Paqueta, Ruiz has probably been linked more than anyone to us. Then there is Eriksen. There are a bunch of other central mids we have been linked to. I wonder where everyone ranks in the priority list. Worth noting that during Jan they really did well to keep things under wraps as I don’t think we were linked with Wood at all until the deal was almost done, Bruno also came out of the blue pretty much. We could be in for a couple of complete surprises. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Naughty Bruno! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, Paully said: Naughty Bruno! Haha I watched that live ( I happened to already be on Instagram, honest) and he was touching his hair before that was posted. Just before it sets any hares running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 3 hours ago, MrRaspberryJam said: I'm seeing double. Four Saint-Maxis! It's interesting with Madueke as after the first 30 seconds I thought his feet aren't anywhere near as quick as Maxi but then as the video goes on you can see they aren't far away as he probably gets used to a top level league but he is a lot more direct. If we could make Maxi a bit more direct I honestly think he can be one of the best players in the world. He has everything offensively. Impossible to tackle, quick, great on the ball and an excellent finisher from range or up close. It's easy to forget how talented he is. I just don't know whether mentally he can adapt his game, if he can, he can be in that top level of players. Even Trippier said he is impossible to tackle and he is one of the best rightbacks in the world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 33 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: It's interesting with Madueke as after the first 30 seconds I thought his feet aren't anywhere near as quick as Maxi but then as the video goes on you can see they aren't far away as he probably gets used to a top level league but he is a lot more direct. If we could make Maxi a bit more direct I honestly think he can be one of the best players in the world. He has everything offensively. Impossible to tackle, quick, great on the ball and an excellent finisher from range or up close. It's easy to forget how talented he is. I just don't know whether mentally he can adapt his game, if he can, he can be in that top level of players. Even Trippier said he is impossible to tackle and he is one of the best rightbacks in the world Madueke is a legit 6 ft tall and so his strides eat up a lot more ground too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 6 hours ago, Cookie1892 said: can we hoy a silly bid in for that Joao Felix from Atletico coz he is fucking class Can you imagine. Phworrrrrrrrrrrrrr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Arnaut Danjuma? Rumour has it he’s off to West Ham or us imminently. Guess Howe and Tindall would know him well and vice versa. Can’t recall him for Bournemouth but seems to have had a good season in Spain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Just now, Coffee_Johnny said: Arnaut Danjuma? Rumour has it he’s off to West Ham or us imminently. Guess Howe and Tindall would know him well and vice versa. Can’t recall him for Bournemouth but seems to have had a good season in Spain. Fab saying it's West Ham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 At this point I have no bloody idea who we will end up with. Think it's clear we will get a RW, Striker and CM/AM. Also wouldnt rule out more if we shift alot of the deadwood out. We are linked with so many and likely talking to lots not even reported on. Regardless of who comes I just feel at ease and confident whoever comes will be exciting and quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toontownman Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Almost don't believe he is a target for us. Just think if we really wanted him and vice versa we would have made it happen already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I think we do want him but the priority is lower than Etikite and Botman, who do make sense considering our squad depth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Just sign him already. The chance of getting a player of his calibre won’t happen too often where we currently stand. Gotta grab the opportunity. You see how Raphinha was out of our reach for example. I’m certain we could get Paqueta, and afford it. Just get it done before it’s too late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, Ikon said: Just sign him already. The chance of getting a player of his calibre won’t happen too often where we currently stand. Gotta grab the opportunity. You see how Raphinha was out of our reach for example. I’m certain we could get Paqueta, and afford it. Just get it done before it’s too late. Absolutely should go for him it's an odd opportunity due to his relationship with Bruno we should be taking advantage of it. And let's be honest it will probably motivate both of them to perform even better it could be amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Looks good in black and white Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 See he ordered a shirt off the club website too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Every one West Ham our close to signing they've so called beat us to his signature. 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Same as Villa fans, they are feeling insecure about us now so anytime they sign someone we were linked with its 'they choose us/beat you to him' etc. We better get used to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Paqueta is no doubt a huge talent but we have a problem now that has been created in part by the Joelinton renaissance. The problem being he's taken up that kind of spot Paqueta would've fitted into and therefore other areas of the pitch require immediate reinforcements far more than the midfield, RW and ST being 2 of them. I'd rather spend the £60/70M Paqueta would take on a talented RW as I'd not be particularly keen on Almiron or Fraser starting the season there for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Paqueta is no doubt a huge talent but we have a problem now that has been created in part by the Joelinton renaissance. The problem being he's taken up that kind of spot Paqueta would've fitted into and therefore other areas of the pitch require immediate reinforcements far more than the midfield, RW and ST being 2 of them. I'd rather spend the £60/70M Paqueta would take on a talented RW as I'd not be particularly keen on Almiron or Fraser starting the season there for us. This is about where I am at to. I'd love to have him here, I think we all would really. However we have other priority positions that need to be addressed to make the the squad stronger as a whole, it would be easy for me to say 'Hes a talented player, he'd probably come here so fuck it lets just chuck the 50m or whatever they want at it and get it done' but the reality is its alot more complicated than that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Paqueta is no doubt a huge talent but we have a problem now that has been created in part by the Joelinton renaissance. The problem being he's taken up that kind of spot Paqueta would've fitted into and therefore other areas of the pitch require immediate reinforcements far more than the midfield, RW and ST being 2 of them. I'd rather spend the £60/70M Paqueta would take on a talented RW as I'd not be particularly keen on Almiron or Fraser starting the season there for us. Wrong. I see Joelinton as box to box (for us). Paqueta can play box to box but he's more of a AMC/#10. Also a hundred levels above in the last third. Edited June 30, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Are you guys saying you'd be happy to go into next season with Joelinton, Shelvey, Longstaff, Bruno and Willock as our central midfielders? I think a DM/CM/CAM depending on how we plan to play Bruno should be our priority along with a RW. Also, Joelinton hasn't created a problem for us signing Paqueta at all. They don't play the same position at all. Paqueta is much more advanced and far far more talented. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Nine said: Same as Villa fans, they are feeling insecure about us now so anytime they sign someone we were linked with its 'they choose us/beat you to him' etc. We better get used to it. Not difficult when we've literally been linked to every good player on the planet since January! Even Neymar and Bale ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Danjuma was my number one realistic target, gutted he’s off to West Ham, him and Bowen on the wings is pretty impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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