TRon Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 21 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Lingard's career purple patch came at West Ham, playing in front of Soucek and Rice. He doesn't really contribute defensively so I doubt we'd stick him out wide (plus there's little to suggest he's any good there). We'd have to play him in front of two defensively solid midfielders, which I'm unsure we have right now. I was pro-Lingard for this transfer window as he's an upgrade on Almiron and most likely Willock, but I'm not sure he'd he transformative. I've seen his score some cracking goals mind. He can strike a ball at least, I've not seen that from either Fraser or Almiron so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, TRon said: I've seen his score some cracking goals mind. He can strike a ball at least, I've not seen that from either Fraser or Almiron so far. They'v been so poor for so long. Lingard has massive motivation to play well. He's a favourite of Southgate. If Howe got half a tune from Lingard I would be so much more confident of staying up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Quote Negotiations with two of the clubs interested in Lingard are said to be at an advanced stage. Edited May 4, 2022 by 54 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) A really good option for a couple of seasons if he can recapture his West Ham form. I guess he’d play right wing in the current system which is probably our weakest position in the XI at the moment. Edited May 4, 2022 by Smal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Perfect player on a free. Fills a gaping gap in the squad for a couple of years and then we go our separate ways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Yeah, I think he’d serve a purpose here for a couple of years. It would make good sense for him and for us and it allows us to save the cash for some prospects who have the potential to be a major upgrade on Lingard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, bowlingcrofty said: Perfect player on a free. Fills a gaping gap in the squad for a couple of years and then we go our separate ways. Pretty much, he's the perfect player to get us challenging for the top 6, we'll get his "prime" years. No brainer for a free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Do like him but not sure where he’d play. In midfield protected by Joe and Bruno? Anyway, Eddie knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 No brainer to sign him tbh, can fill any of the attacking roles, saves money for elsewhere and is also desperate to impress to get in the England squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Do like him but not sure where he’d play. In midfield protected by Joe and Bruno? Anyway, Eddie knows. Wide right role I guess or on the left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I thought he was more central. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: Do like him but not sure where he’d play. In midfield protected by Joe and Bruno? Anyway, Eddie knows. I think just because we don't play with a number 10 now doesn't mean we won't next season. We've clearly fallen into our best formation with our current set of players with the 4-3-3 but I'm pretty sure Howe favoured 2 up front at Bournemouth with Wilson and King Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Yes please - he’d be a great signing and certainly has a point to prove! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 First one in the door once the window opens perhaps? Wouldn't be surprised. Would allow us to sell Almiron/Fraser and recoup some money without need to spend anything on their replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Mazzy said: First one in the door once the window opens perhaps? Wouldn't be surprised. Would allow us to sell Almiron/Fraser and recoup some money without need to spend anything on their replacement. he's free to sign the contract now if he chooses. If we are going after some free transfers, nothing to stop us getting them signed before this season finishes. Edited May 4, 2022 by Awaymag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, Awaymag said: he's free to sign the contract now if he chooses. If we are going after some free transfers, nothing to stop us getting them signed before this season finishes. He can’t sign a contract with us until his Man United one expires. He can only sign a pre contract agreement with an overseas team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, Awaymag said: he's free to sign the contract now if he chooses. If we are going after some free transfers, nothing to stop us getting them signed before this season finishes. Added benefit is the message to other transfer targets. Team is getting better and aiming higher. That would tangible evidence of it besides the January window and table position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Good young player with his whole career ahead of him. Get him in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, bowlingcrofty said: He can’t sign a contract with us until his Man United one expires. He can only sign a pre contract agreement with an overseas team. That is new information. I thought pre-contracts could be signed in the last 6 months of existing contract? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Miles better than what we have. Just needs to take a pay cut (can be offset against a nice signing on fee) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Awaymag said: That is new information. I thought pre-contracts could be signed in the last 6 months of existing contract? Only with clubs who aren’t in the same country as your current club. It’s to avoid a conflict of interest in case your current club plays your new club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 For the same reasons as Tarkowski, pass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: For the same reasons as Tarkowski, pass. Lingard is in a different stratosphere to Tarkowski. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: For the same reasons as Tarkowski, pass. They aren’t comparable in terms of ability. With FFP in mind you don’t turn your nose up at top 10 quality players on free transfers at the stage our project is currently at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 They're both ageing, bang average footballers, who we'll need to move on in a couple of years. We already have a few in that category. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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