Chris_R Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Be delighted if we signed him. He'll be at least 7/10 every week, absolute minimum. Often more. So solid and consistent, and utterly reliable. Sure he's not a flair player, he's no Cafu, but we need depth and we need English players too. He could play a really big part for us for many years. Given the fees bandied about, I reckon he's an absolute bargain and we'd be mad to not sign him if the opportunity is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Absolutely has to stay. He's so consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 He's one of the most underrated players I've come across in recent years. Never gets the attention he deserves (wherever he's been), but seeing him in the flesh makes you appreciate what he can do. He's solid, reliable, produces when it matters, and has been a key cog Eddie Howe's machine since January. I really really hope he's signed. Just quietly goes about his business and linking everything together. In the absence of quality England left backs, this guy is surely worth a shout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Excellent player 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Fucking outstanding tonight. Absolutely love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionOfGosforth Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 I feel like i've either thought or said this after every single game he's played for us, we really could not spend 15m any better than on this lad. Are there better LBs in the world? Well, aye but not for that cash. Top player and character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Adam said: https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/targett-electric-fans-inspired-us/ Nice interview with him, if we can keep him on then I've no complaints. Obviously if we're after CL level defenders its a bit different but either way he'd been a huge part of our transformation and I'd be happy to see him here next season. That thumbnail Doesn't exactly look like a player destined to be returned to Villa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Get him signed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I will be fucking furious if we signed another LB for say 30m which ends up worse than this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I think he is off... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/latest-videos/targett-electric-fans-inspired-us/ Bruno saying Targett needs to stay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEFAFWISP Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 If Trippier is marauding on the other side I see no problem having him, a less offensively minded full back, starting on the left. Plus if ASM is ahead of him, then that solidity is exactly what we should be looking for. Depends what Howe wants to do tactically really, if we're lining up next season with Targett I'd be happy, binning off Ritchie, maybe Lewis as backup and Dummett can be the 25th man at a push. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I think Targett is going to end up being one of the players Eddie was saying we’d be sad to say goodbye to - he’s been absolutely outstanding and If be happy for him to stay, but the fact they gave Dummett another contract and talk of Lodi suggests Targett will be going back to Villa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 If we don't sign him, he might just get the best reception from a former player when he plays against us. I suspect we had Lodi lined up in January and that's why we didn't just sign Targett on a permanent then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 SIGN HIM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Surely won't want to stay at Villa next season and be back up to Digne. Time for him to move on this summer, whether that's here or elsewhere in the Prem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Just watched his interview on the club website. Bless him, he really wants to stay. Also, he’s got a mouthful of teeth hasnt he! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 (edited) He seems like a top lad as well. Whether it ends up being hom or Lodi, he's had a brilliant half season. So consistent. Edited May 17, 2022 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Does he think he'll be happy as a squad member of a champion's league team? That's maybe the question that decides whether he stays here. He came here for first team football in his mid-20s which is ultra respectable. But being categorical backup at perennial also-ran Villa is a bit of an insult. Maybe the project here is a better way of spending his life? He's clearly genuinely happy here which is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 he needs to stay in place of jamal lewis. we can leave LB for another window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 His offensive game doesn't get enough credit imo because of how solid he is defensively. Just take yesterday as an example. The first touch to bring down the cross field ball from Schar to get past the Arsenal player and play through Wilson was pure filth. Then from deep in our half he plays through Wilson for Whites yellow card. He also overlapped well and played a nice ball through a small gap between to Arsenal players into the box for our second goal. On top of that he is very good at set pieces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Aye, the way he trapped that ball was immense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 I honestly think if that rumoured £15m fee is correct then we should sign him up. I know the fee talked about for Lodi seems to be between the £20-£25m range, which is also a good price, and I do think Lodi is likely the better attacking full back. But Targett is solid, and I don't think Lodi is £10m extra better than he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
number37 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Even though Willock did absolutely amazingly well, in my brain I'll always give the assist for Bruno's second goal against Leicester to this guy. Seven times out of ten, Dummett's conceding a penalty in a similar situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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