Optimistic Nut Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kanji said: I’d have no issue with spending that on Barnes but, again, isn’t he a left winger? Think the advantage of having Maxi is we can sign either, then move Maxi to the right if need be. Think I'd prefer him there tbh. Trippier might be able to control him better and he can get to the byline and cross more which he's capable of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 3 hours ago, leffe186 said: The key point is that I believe that homosexuality is not a choice. Living your life by rules laid down by a deity and interpreted by people is. We can argue those points if you like, but I’d like to avoid getting hung up on absolutes or semantics. Unless they have a critical impact on Transfer Rumours. You don't believe I could choose to be gay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Harrison mainly plays on the left as well - of those two I'd rather Barnes if there's anything in either link. But then yes, St Max does then become a bit of a puzzle. Although, when isn't he? So, at that point I'd probably just say - over to you Eddie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 10 minutes ago, Happinesstan said: You don't believe I could choose to be gay? No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, Kanji said: Again, we’ve seemed to be linked with an endless number of left wingers this window Our strongest links seem to be with 2 footed-players tbf. Gives us the option to switch if maxi isn’t pulling out the numbers we need from that side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 28 minutes ago, Abacus said: Plus, this isn't a club with hugely wealthy owners (they're rich, but not mega rich). Or a consistent record of success, large attendances or huge commercial revenues as well as coming off the back of two years of Covid losses and a nondescript season - which bigger clubs would be able to absorb better. They're ludicrously rich - their duty-free business given a monopoly worth billions by a dictatorship (note that this is never raised in the Grauniad), with personal wealth in the billions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Has Sesko’s agent been posting anything lately? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 It does make me wonder if Maxi might move to the right. Limited sample size, but his numbers are better over there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: They're ludicrously rich - their duty-free business given a monopoly worth billions by a dictatorship (note that this is never raised in the Grauniad), with personal wealth in the billions. I'll bow to your knowledge on that. I'd read the owner was worth about £3bn which isn't far off Ashley levels, but who knows what's behind that or whether it's even accurate at all when it comes to offshore wealth, but I didn't really look any further. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Abacus said: I'll bow to your knowledge on that. I'd read the owner was worth about £3bn which isn't far off Ashley levels, but who knows what's behind that or whether it's even accurate at all when it comes to offshore wealth, but I didn't really look any further. Yep, 3bn is about right re (reported) personal wealth - but that wealth is a lot more liquid than Ashley's (it isn't 'wallpaper' ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Yep, 3bn is about right re (reported) personal wealth - but that wealth is a lot more liquid than Ashley's (it isn't 'wallpaper' ) Haha, yes it's come to something where I'm starting to think of £3bn as 'not being very rich' as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Oh goodie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Same story different day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Needed that hit and sweet sweet taste of NUFC being ready to make a bid for a player well below the selling club’s valuation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 2 minutes ago, STM said: Oh goodie. ? I don’t understand why this would be our approach at all tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Another one for the ”spoiled tag”. I’m not super excited by any of them three. ? There must be cheaper/more exciting alternatives in Europe? If the papers are to be believed (I know) we’re more than a tad PL-leaning at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Just now, clintdempsey said: Another one for the ”spoiled tag”. I’m not super excited by any of them three. ? There must be cheaper/more exciting alternatives in Europe? If the papers are to be believed (I know) we’re more than a tad PL-leaning at the moment. Barnes has been outstanding the last 2 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Can't lie I am very surprised we haven't followed up any interest in Ludovic Blas, after having apparently watched him a fair bit last season. Left footed and just 24 years old, with 20 goals and 9 assists over the last two years in Ligue 1. Ridiculously versatile, having played as a right winger, striker, number 10 and central midfielder in a midfield three. Also apparently a god friend of ASM. And he's been publicly made available for £17 million this summer. He's one I though we'd have next up, if Diaby didn't pan out as seems to be the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintdempsey Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Barnes has been outstanding the last 2 years Don’t get me wrong. He’s a good player. Just not…super exciting in my opinion. There’s just something to be said for a “wunderkind” from abroad from my perspective. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Can't lie I am very surprised we haven't followed up any interest in Ludovic Blas, after having apparently watched him a fair bit last season. Left footed and just 24 years old, with 20 goals and 9 assists over the last two years in Ligue 1. Ridiculously versatile, having played as a right winger, striker, number 10 and central midfielder in a midfield three. Also apparently a god friend of ASM. And he's been publicly made available for £17 million this summer. He's one I though we'd have next up, if Diaby didn't pan out as seems to be the case. We only go for players who are out of our price range according to the press ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, STM said: Oh goodie. Ready ?…monitoring ……#wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: We only go for players who are out of our price range according to the press ? How many times can a team ‘ready’ a bid, without actually bidding for them ? We seem to be “Readying” a bid champions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 The only thing I can think, is that they will eventually pay what they have to in order to get the player they want but right now are trying to pull fees down. It makes zero sense to low balling sides, knowing that they won't accept, unless we believe in the long run it will save us money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, STM said: Oh goodie. Shocking article So we're just sat there bidding for players that their clubs have made clear they do not want to lose unless it is for ridiculous money? The desperation for clicks really has led to some desperate stuff being put out this summer man. Wow. Edited July 24, 2022 by KaKa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, STM said: Oh goodie. The fuck, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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