The College Dropout Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Minhosa said: He needs to leave Chelsea for his potential to have any chance of being recognised imho. I'd say the same for Loftus-Cheek too tbf but both have massive potential. I see it more with RLC. But same applies to him as you say. Chelsea youth products need to be sold by 22 otherwise they end up in hell. RLC needs to move but I suspect he's content with the wages. I suspect with new ownership - they may start selling off youth products earlier rather than later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Diaby, CHO, Gordon Preference in that order. Diaby and Broja loan would complete an unbelievable two transfer windows - sensible growth. If we got those two we'd be looking at these incomings since Mandy arrived: Trippier Wood Bruno Burn Targett Pope Botman Diaby Broja Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Can I just shock you? I like Graeme Bailey, despite what I said earlier. You're always going on about Graeme Bailey. Let it go, Kid Icarus, you're never going to meet him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bompeter said: Gordon is a one-dimensional hit and run merchant, and an absolutely repulsive piece of shit to boot. No thanks. Aye, lots of effort and graft. Not seeing much in the form of anything else other than stamina and a little bit of pace. Reminds me a lot of Milner actually. Milner worked extremely hard on his game and was a better central than wide player. Might be the same for Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, JP said: Diaby, CHO, Gordon Preference in that order. Diaby and Broja loan would complete an unbelievable two transfer windows - sensible growth. If we got those two we'd be looking at these incomings since Mandy arrived: Trippier Wood Bruno Burn Targett Pope Botman Diaby Broja Need another central midfielder. There's 1 midfielder in that lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Need another central midfielder. There's 1 midfielder in that lot. Current crop of Bruno, Joelinton, Willock, Longstaff, Shelvey is pretty strong but Howe consistently speaks about needing two for every position so wouldn't surprise me to see another come in - possibly the young type with potential signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I think another CM may end up being something we look at in Jan. Assuming we bring in a RW and striker (likely loan) during this window, and we are sitting in a decent league position without any massive issue needing addressing in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 In the short term Almiron might be considered as the 6th midfielder - switching to a slightly more advanced role in the 3. Or against bigger teams we'd revert to a back 5 like against Chelsea. I think signing a midfielder will actually depend on shifting players in other positions for £ and if it did happen would be later in the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: I think another CM may end up being something we look at in Jan. Assuming we bring in a RW and striker (likely loan) during this window, and we are sitting in a decent league position without any massive issue needing addressing in Jan. Agree, faith put into Wilson as first choice striker whilst getting a loan such as Broja in as decent cover. Rest of our budget this window on a right winger and probably our marquee signing of the summer. If we go again in January we can push most the budget to improving in CM or a right sided centre back. We currently win games due to our midfield 3 so it won't be a priority yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Diaby would be an incredible signing - but I'll believe it when I see it; I think the lad will end up at a club already at the top. To even be in the conversation though - fucking hell. Yeah you have to think there will be CL clubs in for him when push comes to shove. But hey, we can dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 23 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Gordon wouldn’t come anyway I don’t think, not sure Everton need to sell now either. Yeah I don't see us selling him to anyone. Financial pressure should be off with the Richarlison sale and other high earners' contracts expiring. Lampard seems to love him, so expecting him to be a big part of the team again next season. Would cause uproar with the fans if he was sold this early as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, The College Dropout said: I see it more with RLC. But same applies to him as you say. Chelsea youth products need to be sold by 22 otherwise they end up in hell. RLC needs to move but I suspect he's content with the wages. I suspect with new ownership - they may start selling off youth products earlier rather than later. I was told from a reliable source that we bid for RLC under Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 To be honest, as much as he's a little rat, he's got a great attitude in terms of fighting for your club. He's got excellent movement as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Minhosa said: I was told from a reliable source that we bid for RLC under Rafa. That was common knowledge wasn’t it? I’m sure I saw we had bid for RLC in the press under Rafa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, LV said: That was common knowledge wasn’t it? I’m sure I saw we had bid for RLC in the press under Rafa Not sure but I know/knew the lawyer working on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just now, Minhosa said: Not sure but I know/knew the lawyer working on it. Any info on new signings now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, 1878 said: Yeah I don't see us selling him to anyone. Financial pressure should be off with the Richarlison sale and other high earners' contracts expiring. Lampard seems to love him, so expecting him to be a big part of the team again next season. Would cause uproar with the fans if he was sold this early as well. Hope it happens. A bid of £10m should do it imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Hope it happens. A bid of £10m should do it imo. Can’t see it happening. He’s Everton to the core, but I rate Gordon really highly. He’ll go on to have a great career; most likely elsewhere at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 He obviously will go for a lot more than 10 million if they did sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 I dont understand our transfer list some times. Its Diaby then its way down to Odoi and Gordon. If we didnt get Botman it was down to Lloyd Kelly. Why do we have such a big gap in quality. Is it because we are aiming high on Botman and Diaby and the next ones are much easier deals to do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: I dont understand our transfer list some times. Its Diaby then its way down to Odoi and Gordon. If we didnt get Botman it was down to Lloyd Kelly. Why do we have such a big gap in quality. Is it because we are aiming high on Botman and Diaby and the next ones are much easier deals to do? TBF the lists are just speculation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 If we get Diaby, I think the midfielder might be Sucic the 19 year old who won’t have to be registered, and perhaps Broja who is 20. Perhaps looking at those under 21 for the reason of registrations alone due to the overbloated squad. If we get CHO or Sarr or someone lesser for right wing, then we may go all out for a bigger name upfront (Isak, Osimhen) or in CM (Pacqueta, Tielemans) instead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: I dont understand our transfer list some times. Its Diaby then its way down to Odoi and Gordon. If we didnt get Botman it was down to Lloyd Kelly. Why do we have such a big gap in quality. Is it because we are aiming high on Botman and Diaby and the next ones are much easier deals to do? It’s almost like we aren’t being told every single target and somethings aren’t true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 minute ago, nufc123 said: I dont understand our transfer list some times. Its Diaby then its way down to Odoi and Gordon. If we didnt get Botman it was down to Lloyd Kelly. Why do we have such a big gap in quality. Is it because we are aiming high on Botman and Diaby and the next ones are much easier deals to do? I think in general there's not that many options in these gaps. How many players are in between Diaby and Odoi considering price/quality? Odoi is probably a 30M player? Diaby 50-60M, How many right wingers are rated between 30-50M? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Would love Luka Sucic for the CM position. Young, not as expensive as the other options, wouldn't expect to start right away but he's going to be absolutely brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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