KaKa Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mr Raspberry Jam said: Ideally get in a DOF who can actually negotiate a transfer would be a help first and foremost! There have been and still continue to be many clubs that do not have a director of football that still make signings via their recruitment teams and club executives. I doubt this is the issue we are having. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Pardew Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 This would be an INSANELY GOOD signing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Mr Raspberry Jam said: Ideally get in a DOF who can actually negotiate a transfer would be a help first and foremost! Oh Im just muting you, you breakfast spread of a man! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, madras said: What would have been negotiated differently ? We've offered as much as we are prepared to, where else is there to go after that ? Reckon a half decent DoF Would have offered Reims an additional 10m or whatever it was for their striker if we won the Champions League?! None of us are experts in buying footballers here but surely a competent DOF could have helped bring in more than 2 players after 25 days, especially when the target was 5-6 players (apparently). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Tbh I don't think DOFs get that involved in the nitty-gritty of transfer negotiations typically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: I think for me the other players I wasn't overly fussed because the midfield is crucial. I see it as analgous to the O-Line in Am Football. Rememeber people saying Mahomes was a one off because his O-Line was dog at the start of the season. They remedied the O-Line and he's balling out. Your defence is only as good as the Midfield in front of it. IMO Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, West Ham, Leicester all have talented midfield's, who typically don't get overrun because they control the ball so well. I'm with ya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Wait, OF, he's a DM? Yes, yes, yes. Is he any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, The Bonk said: Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, West Ham, Leicester all have talented midfield's, who typically don't get overrun because they control the ball so well. I'm with ya. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, ManDoon said: I think for me the other players I wasn't overly fussed because the midfield is crucial. I see it as analgous to the O-Line in Am Football. Rememeber people saying Mahomes was a one off because his O-Line was dog at the start of the season. They remedied the O-Line and he's balling out. Your defence is only as good as the Midfield in front of it. IMO Yeah, for sure. I think the position will be addressed, however, it might not end up being a player of this calibre due to the timing and our current situation (although think we're in with a chance on this one). We just need to identify someone that can do a solid enough job to see us over the line if a move like this doesn't pan out, and in the summer every possibility will be a lot more viable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Diego21 said: As most of you know. I am Spanish. And I am Atletico Supporter who loves Newcastle since I was 13 or 14. I usually follow too much international football and youth tournaments (although every day I have less time). I don't follow him in Brazilian League (He played in Athletico Paranaense) but I started heard about him when Atletico tried to sign in in 2019. Atletico signed his teamate Renan Lodi, and get and buying option for Bruno. Bruno was amazed to go Atletico Madrid, but Atletico had never have the Money (20M per 80%) to get him and the buying option expired. Then, he was signed for OL His firsts months was very hard because he had to acclimatize to Europe, to a new life, to another rythm. But at the end, he improved a lot. He is the typical '5'. We spoke before about Merino, he could be more or less similar. Not so much physical, but very smart with the ball. He could be similar to Ruben Neves @ManDoon right now Also, great post Edited January 25, 2022 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Can he run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Fantail Breeze said: No mate, it’s Lyon. Give it full context though. Yes, Aulas can be a nightmare, but Lyon (like with most of Ligue 1) are not in a position to turn down good money. The only reason Reims turned our bid down was because a lot of the reported fee was only guaranteed on the back end. It sounds like we're offering a more front loaded deal which for someone like him will be hard to turn down. Lyon didn't spend a huge amount this summer, but of the €50m they recouped, how much do you think was up front? I'd wager not a lot, and they're swimming in mid-table right now so very little chance of Champions League money coming in next year unless they go on a big run in the Europa League, which I don't think they will. There's a deal to be done here for sure, and he won't play silly buggers like Sevilla. Edited January 25, 2022 by Thiago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, nemtizz said: Can he run? He can run, pass and even dribble a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoywhonder Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Its getting ludicrous now ffs, obviously would be a class signing but how much of this is conjecture? It's like throw-a-dart-at-a-card game at this point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Never seen him play. Any other midfield player you could compare him too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Nine said: He can run, pass and even dribble a bit. 6 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: @ManDoon right now Also, great post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, BeloEmre said: Never seen him play. Any other midfield player you could compare him too? He’s a DLP but not the ultra defensive/physical type Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Should probably focus on cash-strapped European clubs. I've convinced myself that nobody in the PL is going to do anything except dick us around. European clubs competing titles or the Champions League aren't going to sell. Lyon, Lazio, Valencia, Eintracht Frankfurt... have they got any body to sell? Still, getting knocked back by Lille. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, gazza ladra said: Should probably focus on cash-strapped European clubs. I've convinced myself that nobody in the PL is going to do anything except dick us around. European clubs competing titles or the Champions League aren't going to sell. Lyon, Lazio, Valencia, Eintracht Frankfurt... have they got any body to sell? Still, getting knocked back by Lille. Lyon have a Brazilian centre mid who could fit the bill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Wonder who our back up choice for him is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, madras said: Lyon have a Brazilian centre mid who could fit the bill. Yeah, I saw that. But if Lille are three points off a spot in Europe, Lyon are only four points off themselves. I saw 10th and 11th in the table and jumped to conclusions. Edited January 25, 2022 by gazza ladra Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Wonder who our back up choice for him is Shelvey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 He looks good. Needs to cut down on all this running the ball out of defence though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Rich said: I would like to see this man in a black and white shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Just now, Yorkie said: I would like to see this man in a black and white shirt. Juventus move confirmed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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