The Prophet Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I watched Paqueta a few times at the end of last season. He absolutely ran the show v Nates and Montpelier playing in a midfield three, I have no idea where the idea that he wouldn't fit comes from. He can also cover right wing and play as a withdrawn striker, negating the need to buy the latter. He's pretty much a dream signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Wonder if he is anywhere in Ashworth’s list of recommended players. Our interest might have changed/cooled after he came in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: I’ve seen reports of both tbh, suggest we definitely have an interest though I guess if it’s true he’s asked to leave Lyon we’ll see soon enough just how much of an interest we have Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Paqueta and right winger and you could be effectively upgrading the two weakest positions in our current starting XI for me. Shelvey and Murphy/Almiron. Obviously Wilson's injury problems are a worry but in terms of starting XI he is one of our strongest players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 It might be us but I like the fact that the rumour mill has dried up and we do business in private Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Paqueta looks like he could basically play anywhere in the final 2/3s of the pitch. If there's any hope we could get him it seems like it would be silly not to go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 8 minutes ago, LV said: Thought it was the club who turned us down Lyon were still in the hunt for Europa league weren’t they. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I might cry if he goes to another English club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Paqueta would be dreamy AF. He’d cover the right side of the three and also would be able to do a job out wide as well. Seems like a no-brainer if we can get it done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 If we do sign him, he definitely won’t be signed to play wide right, if this was the case we would have moved for him already considering it’s a priority position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 28 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: You mean where Botnan came here, and it turned out to have never really been much of a contest? Arsenal will be a bigger draw for young players than Milan like. You again. No, I mean as it wouldn't have been weird at all if he really would've preferred to join Milan over us. Just like Raphinha prefers Barcelona over Chelsea, but might turn out to play for Chelsea because that's the only bid Leeds is accepting. Jeez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 2 hours ago, LV said: Does the ‘Twitter Nonsense’ thread crash anyone else’s browser at the moment? Asking in here because I can’t get in to it to post. It loads half the page then freezes and I have to close my browser and reload the whole forum. Weird. Yep, me too. Keep out of that thread folks until fixed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Not sure if this is anything new Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 I know it’s not a priority position but we simply must sign him! He’d choose us over Arsenal imo! Let the Brazilians run amok! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 The club have consistently said if the right player becomes available at the right price they'd be interested. Given we were asking about him in January when attacking midfield wasn't a priority position. I think if he's handed in a transfer request we'll be in the running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Not sure if this is anything new Wasn't this reported at the start of the transfer window too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Would love him here, but I not sure we'll pay what Lyon are probably wanting. Would like to see some activity on transfers in the next week or two in time for the new season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitude20 Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 44 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: Paqueta and right winger and you could be effectively upgrading the two weakest positions in our current starting XI for me. Shelvey and Murphy/Almiron. Obviously Wilson's injury problems are a worry but in terms of starting XI he is one of our strongest players. How’s Paqueta going to be an upgrade for Shelvey? Shelvey is a DM who rarely moves forward and Paqueta is an AM who excels in the final third. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 It allows Bruno to play in his favoured role? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Are people really this thick, man? Fucking infuriating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Flip said: This is such a weird take for me. It' the same as the Botman and Milan story, except Arsenal is actually filled with young and exciting players. If there's a time to join Arsenal since Wenger it's now. They haven't been in this good of a place in over a decade, with a team doing well, only finishing two points out of CL football despite having a very young team. Our transfer dealings this summer doesnt really suggest, let's go challenge for the CL in the near future (maybe that changes in the next month or so...) In addition their club structure is 10 times more appealing than ours is, and for most foreigners I'd imagine London is more appealing than Newcastle as well. And I lived in north London for 20 years - Up until last march. It’s a really nice place to live as will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, Solitude20 said: How’s Paqueta going to be an upgrade for Shelvey? Shelvey is a DM who rarely moves forward and Paqueta is an AM who excels in the final third. He's much more box to box for Brazil and I'm not so convinced we need a designated DM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Solitude20 said: How’s Paqueta going to be an upgrade for Shelvey? Shelvey is a DM who rarely moves forward and Paqueta is an AM who excels in the final third. I'm aware of that - but you'd move Bruno back to DM and Paqueta plays further forward in the 3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 minute ago, madras said: He's much more box to box for Brazil and I'm not so convinced we need a designated DM. Do you really think that or just trying to justify his signing? Not being argumentative- just wondering ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rich said: It allows Bruno to play in his favoured role? Did Bruno tell you that’s his favourite role? wow that must be pretty cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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