The Prophet Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 While I'd love us to sign him, if I were him I'd stay put for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: I wonder how small a pool we are looking at? Obvious names would be Cornet, Maddison and Harrison. Maybe the likes of Sarr and Dennis ? Well it must be a pretty small pool by default I guess, seems every player we really want is also being targeted by CL clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Just now, TRon said: Well it must be a pretty small pool by default I guess, seems every player we really want is also being targeted by CL clubs. Fishing in the right pool then. Just need better bait. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Fishing in the right pool then. Just need better bait. If we can get the Maddison deal done, then we only need a striker and we will be able to put out a pretty formidable team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, TRon said: If we can get the Maddison deal done, then we only need a striker and we will be able to put out a pretty formidable team. I think regarding a striker, we want to go with Wilson as our first choice. It’s then trying to find an understudy who is willing to come and wait for a chance. We don’t want to be bringing in some big expensive striker this summer to sit on the bench. Think we are trying to play it right (i.e. Ekitike). Someone younger who can be eased in but also make an impact when needed. Edited August 3, 2022 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Am I the only one very suprised to not have seen any incomming offensive players before this weekend and the start of the season? Always thought it was the first on the list after last season ended. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 28 minutes ago, reefatoon said: I think regarding a striker, we want to go with Wilson as our first choice. It’s then trying to find an understudy who is willing to come and wait for a chance. We don’t want to be bringing in some big expensive striker this summer to sit on the bench. Think we are trying to play it right (i.e. Ekitike). Someone younger who can be eased in but also make an impact when needed. My understanding of the situation was that we were looking for a RW who can also play up top. When Wilson inevitably gets injured the RW can go up front and Almiron/Fraser can fill in at RW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Wolfcastle said: Yes. Its like the concept that the smarter you get the smaller your social circle. The any old riff-raff for no apparent reason (Saviet, Colback, Hendrik) era is over. Particularly like the word "targets" Yeah, i suspect the 'small group of targets' comment is less 'we've identified these specific players and they're the only ones we're prepared to sign' and more 'we have specific criteria for new signings and there are a limited number of players that fit those criteria'. It might even be specific criteria per position, who knows?! e.g striker under 20, playing in Europe who speaks English and doesn't demand first team football straightaway. Or right footed winger with XG of ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 40 minutes ago, reefatoon said: I think regarding a striker, we want to go with Wilson as our first choice. It’s then trying to find an understudy who is willing to come and wait for a chance. We don’t want to be bringing in some big expensive striker this summer to sit on the bench. Think we are trying to play it right (i.e. Ekitike). Someone younger who can be eased in but also make an impact when needed. Yeah I think that's our thinking and it makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, snakzz said: Am I the only one very suprised to not have seen any incomming offensive players before this weekend and the start of the season? Always thought it was the first on the list after last season ended. Disappointed rather than surprised. Guess they hoped (hope?)Maddison would be signed, albeit not in time to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, TRon said: Yeah I think that's our thinking and it makes sense. So that sort of rules out Sesko, I mean, why would you spend double the transfer fee on an understudy to your main man? If you spend big on someone they have to play, unless it’s like Bruno being eased into things over a month or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, snakzz said: Am I the only one very suprised to not have seen any incomming offensive players before this weekend and the start of the season? Always thought it was the first on the list after last season ended. Had Ekitike signed then it pretty much would have been. I think we’ve found it quite difficult with everyone else as we seem quite strict with rigid valuations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: So that sort of rules out Sesko, I mean, why would you spend double the transfer fee on an understudy to your main man? If you spend big on someone they have to play, unless it’s like Bruno being eased into things over a month or so. Ekitike would have cost £30m to be Wilson’s understudy. I think they ideally want a striker that can play across the 3 so both can be on the pitch at times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Our defence needed sorting, as we'd just be shipping goals left and right otherwise. Midfield and attack we seem to just be going for top quality players. May settle for a loan, or cheap option late on but we obviousy still have high priority targets available. Edited August 3, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakzz Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 6 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Disappointed rather than surprised. Guess they hoped (hope?)Maddison would be signed, albeit not in time to play. yea disappointed might be the right Word. Burn Schar would be much better starting players then fraser and wood. really like the Botman signing, just my toughts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Sesko looks like the real deal, would be over the moon if we picked him up (disappointed to see him likely off to manure). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Just now, BoSelecta said: Sesko looks like the real deal, would be over the moon if we picked him up (disappointed to see him likely off to manure). Given his agent was in Newcastle, we'll be one of the sides involved. Seems there's a lot of competition now though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 13 minutes ago, Dr Jinx said: So that sort of rules out Sesko, I mean, why would you spend double the transfer fee on an understudy to your main man? If you spend big on someone they have to play, unless it’s like Bruno being eased into things over a month or so. I think if we could get him we'd be in there tbh, but if Man U want him, he's probably going to choose them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 He posted any Look at me, look at me, I’m on a private jet. Pathetic. photos lately? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 I'd hazard a guess that we're the other club. Doesn't look like we're in with a shout, but if Chelsea get him I guess it could make Broja a possibility again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) In situations like this (and with the ekitike one) you'd think an FFP avoiding brown envelope could be produced to the agent. Edited August 3, 2022 by BoSelecta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Just glad to see Chelsea haven’t folded to be honest, was gutted that such a classy club were in trouble when that Saint Roman was rudely bounced out the club and there were worrying reports about their future but it looks like the days of them loaning out fifty players could be here to stay, phew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, gbandit said: Just glad to see Chelsea haven’t folded to be honest, was gutted that such a classy club were in trouble when that Saint Roman was rudely bounced out the club and there were worrying reports about their future but it looks like the days of them loaning out fifty players could be here to stay, phew They got £1.5bn Russkie money still burning a hole in their pocket. Let the good times roll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I'd hazard a guess that we're the other club. Doesn't look like we're in with a shout, but if Chelsea get him I guess it could make Broja a possibility again. This cunt seems to be meeting everyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 3, 2022 Share Posted August 3, 2022 Perhaps we could do a similar deal to Haaland at Dortmund for someone like Sesko - have a £70m/£80m buyout clause activate in three years time? Botman has a similar clause iirc? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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