The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Beginning to think we’re keeping the real targets very close to chest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kanji said: Beginning to think we’re keeping the real targets very close to chest That's what I do when recruiting, tell no fucker, so no fucker else tries to get them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, relámpago blanco said: That's what I do when recruiting, tell no fucker, so no fucker else tries to get them. It’s not so easy when both agents and selling clubs wants the rest of the world to know about the interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 I think if given the choice between us and West Ham on the same terms, he would have gone there anyway. Not talking about Broja here but in general, we seem to either not be willing to pay what selling clubs want, or not be an attractive enough proposition for a lot of players. Something has to give before the end of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sean said: I think if given the choice between us and West Ham on the same terms, he would have gone there anyway. Not talking about Broja here but in general, we seem to either not be willing to pay what selling clubs want, or not be an attractive enough proposition for a lot of players. Something has to give before the end of the window. we'll just move onto the next target, not a problem. it's like pulling on a night out, you don't go straight in for the stinkers early doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 He's from Slough isn't he? Won't be far from home, though I'd be desperate to get as far away as I could. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey47 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sean said: I think if given the choice between us and West Ham on the same terms, he would have gone there anyway. Not talking about Broja here but in general, we seem to either not be willing to pay what selling clubs want, or not be an attractive enough proposition for a lot of players. Something has to give before the end of the window. The terms are still important though, and I think we can probably offer more money and wages than West Ham, Hence why they dropped out of the Ekitike race before us back in January. West Ham can pretty much offer him a starting role in their team. We were probably offering him back up to Callum Wilson. Unless the plan is to switch formation to playing Wilson plus another striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hovagod Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, The Prophet said: He's from Slough isn't he? Won't be far from home, though I'd be desperate to get as far away as I could. Paging Mr Raspberry Pie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 As each day passes I become more and more convinced that we will go for Paqueta. He is the only player that we know of, of that level of quality that would be open to the move. yes it might not be a priority position but we will need a midfielder sooner or later so if we can sign someone of his quality it makes sense to do so. i guess it just depends on the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Big River said: we'll just move onto the next target, not a problem. it's like pulling on a night out, you don't go straight in for the stinkers early doors. It's a slight problem though as in an ideal world you'd get your first choice targets. Not the biggest problem in the world granted. Nice analogy though I don't go for the stinkers at all though! Edited July 18, 2022 by Sean Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, Sean said: It's a slight problem though as in an ideal world you'd get your first choice targets. Not the biggest problem in the world granted. Nice analogy though I don't go for the stinkers at all though! one man's stinker, is another man's treasure! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, NWMag said: As each day passes I become more and more convinced that we will go for Paqueta. He is the only player that we know of, of that level of quality that would be open to the move. yes it might not be a priority position but we will need a midfielder sooner or later so if we can sign someone of his quality it makes sense to do so. i guess it just depends on the price. Honestly, I don’t see it (but hopefully I’m wrong). I reckon we’ll maximize our remaining resources by getting 2x priority positions sorted (rw and st). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Waugh said a couple of weeks back we only wanted a loan deal, suggest we have other targets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Loving how nobody in the media as a clue what's really going on.. The appointment of eales showed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Key conference calls with agents lined up for week ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Just now, James said: Key conference calls with agents lined up for week ahead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, James said: Key conference calls with agents lined up for week ahead Soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhtoon Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Gaztoon said: Loving how nobody in the media as a clue what's really going on.. The appointment of eales showed that. Yeah, club controlling the narrative as they want. It's also why I'm dubious about the reported budget...why mention it at all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 52 minutes ago, Joey47 said: West Ham can pretty much offer him a starting role in their team. I don't think so, very similar situation to us. Antonio and Wilson are very similar, both are very good and in an age where they don't want to be sitting on the bench but both teams desperately need another option too. Broja would be great for both of us but West Ham are playing more games due to Conference League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Just because the media missed the Eales announcement doesn’t necessarily mean they have no clue about transfers. The Eales one was easy to keep out of the media, no agents and clubs leaking it to get a higher price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 17 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Just because the media missed the Eales announcement doesn’t necessarily mean they have no clue about transfers. The Eales one was easy to keep out of the media, no agents and clubs leaking it to get a higher price. Agreed, especially if the selling club or agent want a bidding war. That said we kept Targett and Pope out of the media until they were more or less done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Agreed, especially if the selling club or agent want a bidding war. If the selling club want a bidding war they whatsapp or call other clubs/agents directly, surely? Yes, yes, I know there's supposed to be rules in place but I thought it was an open secret that basically no one pays attention to them anyway? I think any story in the media is just entertainment for us, not relevant information. Like I can't imagine a scenario in 2022 where a team learns of a players availability through a journo leak at the same time fans do, with some "club shocker: [player] COULD LEAVE THIS SUMMER if the price is right, manager admits" headline. I think the age of the ITKs is over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Signings will happen if the fee can be agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, James said: Signings will happen if the fee can be agreed Shocking stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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