Papavasiliou Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dokko said: If we're not spending any more money this window I'd certainly take a look at barkley on a 1 year deal with option to extend now he's been released by Chelsea. Got to be better than Longstaff in mid, and cover for shelvey. I think it's nailed on that worse teams will offer him much more money than we would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: It's not ambiguous. Never understood why anyone would think it was for whole fees. If you have a budget for a transfer window, it will be for how much goes out during that window, which will be down to what is paid upfront. Why did they not just report that then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, KaKa said: It's not ambiguous. Never understood why anyone would think it was for whole fees. If you have a budget for a transfer window, it will be for how much goes out during that window, which will be down to what is paid upfront. Just let it go, man. Brute’s been adamant all summer that journalists know absolutely nothing. In his head he’s been vindicated and you’re pissing all over his celebratory “told you so”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, McCormick said: Just let it go, man. Brute’s been adamant all summer that journalists know absolutely nothing. In his head he’s been vindicated and you’re pissing all over his celebratory “told you so”. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Why did they not just report that then? Probably because they thought it was obvious? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Would think we need to hear something concrete before the end of tonight if we're gunna sign do anything now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, et tu brute said: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Shadow Puppets said: If you watch Eddie's press conference he does seem pretty adamant that we're unlikely to do any more significant business. What does that even mean? If we brought in a couple of players like Pulisic and Bakayoko on loan, that would be pretty significant. It would certainly improve our chances of finishing top 7 regardless of whether they weren't really our players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, xLiaaamx said: Would think we need to hear something concrete before the end of tonight if we're gunna sign do anything now Why do people keep saying this sort of thing? Deals happen right up to the end of the window, some of which come out very late on. The window closes 11pm on Thursday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, KaKa said: Why do people keep saying this sort of thing? Deals happen right up to the end of the window, some of which come out very late on. The window closes 11pm on Thursday. Because they need reassurance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, KaKa said: Why do people keep saying this sort of thing? Deals happen right up to the end of the window, some of which come out very late on. The window closes 11pm on Thursday. Don't agree with you on much but definitely agree on this. Big loan deals are notorious for happening in the very final throws of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, TRon said: What does that even mean? If we brought in a couple of players like Pulisic and Bakayoko on loan, that would be pretty significant. It would certainly improve our chances of finishing top 7 regardless of whether they weren't really our players. I took significant to mean no major money being spent on players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: Probably because they thought it was obvious? So obvious that they couldn't stick a couple of sentences into weeks of summer reporting to clear things up? The case has been the same all summer, just as it was in January. We'll have a rough budget, but if a game changing player becomes available at a price we like, we'll do the deal. Talk of a strict budget has been blown out of the water in consecutive transfer markets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Hope reporting Maitland Miles interest. No thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: I took significant to mean no major money being spent on players. Well, as long as they are wearing our shirts over the next season, it will make us significantly stronger. Not really that fussed if it's only on loan as long as they make the difference on the pitch, like Targett did in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, The Prophet said: So obvious that they couldn't stick a couple of sentences into weeks of summer reporting to clear things up? The case has been the same all summer, just as it was in January. We'll have a rough budget, but if a game changing player becomes available at a price we like, we'll do the deal. Talk of a strict budget has been blown out of the water in consecutive transfer markets. I don't disagree with this bit. However, I do think that such moves probably impact other business. And so after Isak, I don't think it's a coincidence we are largely focusing on loans the rest of the way now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Am I the only one that gets a little disappointed when they see either SUPERTOON or The Prophet have posted in this thread, and you open it up and its not an embedded tweet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Despite reports in the Athletic today, if Chelsea were to sign PEA and Zaha it wouldn't surprise me if Pulisic was made available for loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Hope we pull a really exciting loan out the bag. Pulisic would be perfect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, PlymouthGeordie said: Despite reports in the Athletic today, if Chelsea were to sign PEA and Zaha it wouldn't surprise me if Pulisic was made available for loan. Especially because he is really pushing for a move to play regularly in the lead up to the World Cup. I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Given the injuries we already have, would Pulisic be a wise signing given his record? I'd be very happy with him, but there's some risk associated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Lenny said: Given the injuries we already have, would Pulisic be a wise signing given his record? I'd be very happy with him, but there's some risk associated. It will only be a loan so not much risk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, xLiaaamx said: Hope reporting Maitland Miles interest. No thanks. Would take on loan ahead of no-one else lol. Didn't pull up any trees in Italy last season, played both full back positions, both wings, CM and DM last year lol. If howe fancies I'd take him on loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Lenny said: Given the injuries we already have, would Pulisic be a wise signing given his record? I'd be very happy with him, but there's some risk associated. He is levels above Miggy, Fraser and Murphy so it is a no brainer, especially a loan deal. Fraser is injury prone as it is. Howe touched on it today, we train and play at 100% every game. Unfortunately, the trade off to that approach is soft tissue injuries during busy fixture periods. Pulisic pushes Miggy to the bench who in turn removes Ritchie or Dummett from the squad. Under Howe, a strong squad will be essential and Maitland-Niles and Pulisic would add some good depth. In the case of the latter it would also be a major uplift in quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, 54 said: Am I the only one that gets a little disappointed when they see either SUPERTOON or The Prophet have posted in this thread, and you open it up and its not an embedded tweet? @SUPERTOONI think that this means we're the transfer gimps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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