Now That's What I Call Transfer Rumours! 7

[Nine]

Expected Bruno to start most games at #6 this season however a very good DM with Bruno and Joe (Later Maddison or similar) in front of them would be tasty 

 

 

Edited August 26, 2022 by Nine

[toontownman]

Hoping we are back in for Diaby! Would be happy with Pulisic though if that is a possible thing.

 

 

[toontownman]

I can only imagine as owners it must be immensely hard not to get drawn into the atmosphere as present and loosen the purse strings now if the right players will come. Capitalize on the good feeling and positivity and go for it this year.

 

Thats why they have hired the best to run the club though!

 

[KaKa]

22 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

He looks outrageous defensively. I still think we'll go for a more technically gifted CM like, although he doesn't look bad on the ball by any means.

 

 

 

Really like the idea of this signing.

 

He seems a warrior type. Tough, hard nosed competitor. But also comfortable on the ball and playing it into the feet of those around him to then initiate attacking play. I really think this sort of midfielder takes us to another level the quickest.

 

Really hope they accept our bid for him.

 

For what it's worth, when Bruno was asked where he most enjoyed playing last season, he did say he prefers the number 8 position, and so this sort of signing allows Bruno to do just that.

 

“I’ve done everything here,” he laughed.

 

“In the first three games I played in different positions. In the first, we played with two in the middle.

 

“In the second, we played with two holding midfielders. Then I played as the solo anchorman. I can play all of the positions and I’m happy in them.

 

“But if I have to choose I prefer to be a ‘segundo volonte’ (a box-to-box). It was the role I played at Athletico Paranaense and Lyon. But I can also play as the most defensive midfielder.

 

“Versatility is a big plus. Especially if there are only 23 players in the squad. Playing more than one position is very important.

 

“I prefer to play as a ‘segundo volonte’, but I can play as a number ten and a holding midfielder. But the player who performs more than one function in modern football is always a little step ahead; more complete.”

 

https://ge.globo.com/futebol/futebol-internacional/futebol-ingles/noticia/2022/03/22/bruno-guimaraes-ve-newcastle-brigando-por-titulos-em-breve-acredito-muito-no-projeto.ghtml

 

 

Edited August 26, 2022 by KaKa

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Dokko said:

If we get someone else in the same bracket as Bruno, Botman & Isak before this window closes, then christ, I may actually start believing we might win something in my lifetime. That's a spine. A fucking footballing Spine to last a good half a decade without worrying. Empires have been built on less.

 

I'm thinking more Maddison or Harrison than Paqueta or Diaby. We've seen Howe likes to bed his players into the Premier League (Botman decision forced on him with Targett's injury). 

 

Just thinking with Botman and Isak, we might go for someone already proven in this league who can just go straight into the XI without any bedding in needed.

[Dokko]

1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

I'm thinking more Maddison or Harrison than Paqueta or Diaby. We've seen Howe likes to bed his players into the Premier League (Botman decision forced on him with Targett's injury). 

 

Just thinking with Botman and Isak, we might go for someone already proven in this league who can just go straight into the XI without any bedding in needed.

Maddison and or Tielemens would finish an 11/10 transfer window . I can’t imagine what a window looks like in 3 or 4 years time. 

[HaydnNUFC]

Giggling reading this thread and some of the names we're talking about, how fucking stupid. Is this what supporting a football club and NUFC is meant to be? Mental.

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

I think our owners will leverage their good relationship with Chelsea to bring in someone on loan.

 

Don’t think anything will develop on that until after they play Leicester.

[Hanshithispantz]

It's canny funny when you realise what actually enjoying football is like 

[PauloGeordio]

1 minute ago, HaydnNUFC said:

Giggling reading this thread and some of the names we're talking about, how fucking stupid. Is this what supporting a football club and NUFC is meant to be? Mental.

[duo]

37 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

I reckon one more bid for Maddison.

 

seems to be out "injured"

 

 

[PlymouthGeordie]

Anything else now is a bonus.

 

We do need a winger and CM (preferably a DM) but I think we'll most likely get a loan from Chelsea and possibly be done for the window.

 

I do agree with Optimistic Nut though, if we are to do another "big" deal we could do a lot worse than Harrison, Maddison or someone else established in the league. Our two big signings (Botman and Isak) could take a while to bed in so it would be nice to get someone that we know will hit the ground running.

[simonsays]

31 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said:

He looks outrageous defensively. I still think we'll go for a more technically gifted CM like, although he doesn't look bad on the ball by any means.

 

 

I mainly like him because number 4 is correct for a defensive midfielder.  Fuck off with all this number 6 shite.

[Rich]

Wonder if Douglas Luiz is still on our radar as a more budget option? We were apparently sniffing around him in January and there were quite a few links in June/July.

 

His contract is up at the end of the season, and he’s started Villa’s first three league games on the bench. Scored direct from a corner against Bolton the other night.

 

I know @brummiedoesn’t rate him, but he could be a good fit in our midfield three.

[Happinesstan]

2 hours ago, ianbeany said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RXoXOlKprs&t=75s

Hell of a clearance at 3:04.

[elbee909]

A new Acuna is fine by me!

[Shak]

29 minutes ago, Mountain said:

 

Underrated comment re Lou Thesz, class

 

Thanks, legit pleased someone liked it as sad as that is

[KaKa]

6 minutes ago, Rich said:

Wonder if Douglas Luiz is still on our radar as a more budget option? We were apparently sniffing around him in January and there were quite a few links in June/July.

 

His contract is up at the end of the season, and he’s started Villa’s first three league games on the bench. Scored direct from a corner against Bolton the other night.

 

I know @brummiedoesn’t rate him, but he could be a good fit in our midfield three.

 

When we were linked with him previously I looked into him a bit and interestingly enough he played as the DM alongside Bruno in a midfield pairing for the Olympic team in 2021.

 

Villa are a bit sensitive about us at the minute though, so I just don't see them selling to us.

 

Think I much prefer Alvarez anyway. I like the intimidating team of giants we're building.

[Mazzy]

Spending £100m on two players in the space of a week would be quite incredible.

 

Alvarez would certainly add some power and aggression to an already powerful and aggressive midfield. I like it.

[Bimpy474]

22 minutes ago, simonsays said:

I mainly like him because number 4 is correct for a defensive midfielder.  Fuck off with all this number 6 shite.

 

Too feckin right

[Kanj]

Booooomers 

[Mountain]

1 hour ago, Nine said:

Expected Bruno to start most games at #6 this season however a very good DM with Bruno and Joe (Later Maddison or similar) in front of them would be tasty 

 

 

 

 

That profile pic tho

[Mountain]

47 minutes ago, Shak said:

 

Thanks, legit pleased someone liked it as sad as that is

 

Always a treat when Stone Cold did that and JR shouted it out

[LRD]

2 hours ago, Paullow said:

It slams shut in 6 days, 33 minutes, and 22 seconds.

 

(11pm on Thursday)

 

 

 

 

Exciting days. Time to put the countdown in the thread header?

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Mexican wearing #4 immediately reminds me of Rafael Marquez, which is very good.