KaKa Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Turns out he didn't enjoy learning from Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in Paris and never playing despite people stating how much better that would be Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, NE27 said: Did I miss something with his agent? Or are we just annoyed they chose Paris over newcastle Quite a few reports from our journos about him stringing us along and asking for extortionate agent fees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 minute ago, NE27 said: Did I miss something with his agent? Or are we just annoyed they chose Paris over newcastle There was something about his agent jerking us around at one point. I don’t remember the specifics but he came across as quite a douche. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 You'd imagine we'd only be after 1 front 3 forward, and that being a wider forward. So it'd be one of Ekitike if he's even a consideration, Maddison or Pedro. Unless we're also looking at Maddison covering more than 1 position. But if we're after a Ugarte type we'd probably not be after more forward CM. Ekitike was also considered a 2 position player from what I read pre PSG move. Primarily a RF but also able to cover CF. GK, LB, CB, DCM, WF I think will be what we're looking for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, Kid Icarus said: Quite a few reports from our journos about him stringing us along and asking for extortionate agent fees. Never kept up with this one. Can still understand why they opted for Paris, although he set himself some insane standards hoping he'd get regular gametime there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, NE27 said: Did I miss something with his agent? Or are we just annoyed they chose Paris over newcastle made comments about not being confident in the footballing project iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: Turns out he didn't enjoy learning from Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in Paris and never playing despite people stating how much better that would be Doesn't mean it didn't make sense despite how it ended. Isak's career stalled at Dortmund despite them apparently making any youngster a superstar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 We should be thanking his agent tbh, he did us a favour. We wouldn’t have gotten Isak if we had signed him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I guess it doesn't hurt to ask if he's available at a knock down price. But if his problems stem from not getting playing time at PSG of all places I don't think he'll be too impressed at where he begins in the pecking order here, either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Surely the signing of Isak kills off any move for Ekitike? Hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: Turns out he didn't enjoy learning from Messi, Neymar and Mbappe in Paris and never playing despite people stating how much better that would be Dont think anyone said it'd be "better", more that it was "understandable". He obviously expected more game time, I think that's clear. The fact he hasnt had it will be disappointing clearly, but maybe its his fault. Maybe its not, I dont watch PSG to know. You cant knock his ambition, but it hasnt worked out this year. Doubt it's going to have cost him much career wise. He'll get a move somewhere and from the confidence I have in our scouting he'll be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Wasn't Diaby a "flop" at PSG? And now the general consensus is we should spend £60M or more on him. Perhaps the kid just needs more time and a better environment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Wasn’t he signed on a weird loan with obligation to buy? So they are going to sign him and straight away sell at a loss. Funny how the we want to build a team of French players project has lasted less than one season. Joke club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, Mazzy said: Wasn't Diaby a "flop" at PSG? And now the general consensus is we should spend £60M or more on him. Perhaps the kid just needs more time and a better environment. Diaby came through the academy at PSG, he's a Parisian lad, spent 6 years there. Moved to Leverkusen for regular game time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: You'd imagine we'd only be after 1 front 3 forward, and that being a wider forward. So it'd be one of Ekitike if he's even a consideration, Maddison or Pedro. Unless we're also looking at Maddison covering more than 1 position. But if we're after a Ugarte type we'd probably not be after more forward CM. Ekitike was also considered a 2 position player from what I read pre PSG move. Primarily a RF but also able to cover CF. GK, LB, CB, DCM, WF I think will be what we're looking for. We'll sign a young forward that can play elsewhere like Pedro or Ekitike and we'll sign a left footed wide man to provide competition for Almiron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 14 minutes ago, NE27 said: Did I miss something with his agent? Or are we just annoyed they chose Paris over newcastle “A few days after the window closed, Ekitike’s agent, Karl Buchmann, angered Toon supporters by revealing reservations about the “project” at Newcastle. He told French outlet L'Equipe: “We were not convinced about the sports project and we saw no short or medium-term plan with their (Newcastle’s) approach. Hugo has achieved great things in just six months but, as he is attached to the club, we agreed to end the season with Reims.” https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hugo-ekitike-gamble-fails-paris-26434599.amp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Surely he fails the 'no dickheads' rule at this stage? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Just now, Manxst said: “A few days after the window closed, Ekitike’s agent, Karl Buchmann, angered Toon supporters by revealing reservations about the “project” at Newcastle. He told French outlet L'Equipe: “We were not convinced about the sports project and we saw no short or medium-term plan with their (Newcastle’s) approach. Hugo has achieved great things in just six months but, as he is attached to the club, we agreed to end the season with Reims.” https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hugo-ekitike-gamble-fails-paris-26434599.amp Again...such a shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Klaus said: Surely he fails the 'no dickheads' rule at this stage? I think we broke that with Gordon, and one is enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Mazzy said: Wasn't Diaby a "flop" at PSG? And now the general consensus is we should spend £60M or more on him. Perhaps the kid just needs more time and a better environment. It’s part of the reason Messi and co get booed. The local fans are sick of seeing top Parisian talent leave and prosper elsewhere like Nkunku and Diaby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 12 minutes ago, Pata said: Doesn't mean it didn't make sense despite how it ended. Isak's career stalled at Dortmund despite them apparently making any youngster a superstar. PSG are a galactico club that get rid of their own top young talent. It was a silly move considering the year he had just had and the clubs that were interested in him aside from us even. It's panned out exactly as expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, KaKa said: We'll sign a young forward that can play elsewhere like Pedro or Ekitike and we'll sign a left footed wide man to provide competition for Almiron. I dont see us singing more than 1 wide player. That'd give us new singing, Gordon, Maxi and Miggy. Murphy will stay to be 5th choice for there I think. Edited April 11, 2023 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: It’s part of the reason Messi and co get booed. The local fans are sick of seeing top Parisian talent leave and prosper elsewhere like Nkunku and Diaby. They want to bring Xavi Simons back now too, supposedly- only let him go last year (to PSV). Joke club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Manxst said: “A few days after the window closed, Ekitike’s agent, Karl Buchmann, angered Toon supporters by revealing reservations about the “project” at Newcastle. He told French outlet L'Equipe: “We were not convinced about the sports project and we saw no short or medium-term plan with their (Newcastle’s) approach. Hugo has achieved great things in just six months but, as he is attached to the club, we agreed to end the season with Reims.” https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hugo-ekitike-gamble-fails-paris-26434599.amp Short term plan isn't looking too bad right now Although I get the feeling the club weren't expecting to be as high as we are this late into the season. Or maybe I'm talking absolute shit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I really don’t think we’ll be back in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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