Whitley mag Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I can see the appeal of a Merino, Bruno and big Joe midfield. I’ve been impressed with Longstaff and Willock massively this season though and would be more than happy to get to next summer with our current options. However, the signing of a Merino type midfielder would insure us against any injury to Bruno, which would dramatically downgrade our current ball retention capability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 The argument for signing a "proper" DM is to release Bruno and a more productive attacking midfielder over Joelinton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 We have a number of players who can play as a 6 in a pinch but none for whom that's their best position. Even Bruno is best as an 8 but he plays incredibly as a 6. Howe's system demands everyone press and harry but it does mean that we are probably less capable of changing tactics. A top-class 6 unlocks Bruno at his absolute best, unlocks more running into channels, and gives us even more ability to maintain control of matches via the midfield. It's not a necessity per se but I think it would be a position worth targeting. Edson Alvarez would be perfect. Not sure we can get him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Given the complete change in playing style I don't think we actually need a 'destroyer' in the middle now as essentially we've got the front 6 playing so high that they're all destroyers. During the summer I was totally in favour of it and playing Bruno higher but I've changed my mind. Someone like Merino would be perfect, technically sound, can run all day, tackles/intercepts and also bring the ball forward and pick a pass too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Think our #6 needs to have athleticism, good reading of the game, and be a good passer. Merino could fit that role perfectly, or he could play the left sided 8 role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 If Wolves continue to honk the place out would Ruben Neves be realistic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Neves would be the perfect 6 for us tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Just now, joeyt said: If Wolves continue to honk the place out would Ruben Neves be realistic? Think he fancies himself at Barca. How realistic that is remains the question. Damn good player, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 LCM: Joelinton/Willock CM: Neves/Shelvey RCM: Bruno/Longstaff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Dont want him, greasy prick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 We need a DM for the squad but not the first team, imo. Bruno is wasted against the better sides as the deepest mid a lot of the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I'd have Neves and Neto, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Neves is off to Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Did Barca sort out their finances in order to pay people their wages? What happened to Frenkie? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Seems like he's getting peddled to make way for Neves. Could all be bollocks, of course, but I saw quotes from Neves discussing Barca's interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I don’t think he’s ever likely to leave Chelsea, but would love to see Loftus-Cheek under Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 37 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: We need a DM for the squad but not the first team, imo. Bruno is wasted against the better sides as the deepest mid a lot of the time. So how do we solve that for the first team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, gbandit said: Did Barca sort out their finances in order to pay people their wages? What happened to Frenkie? Yeah basically sold off their future TV Income Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Mark Douglas a while back said we we’re keeping an eye on Mudryk, I certainly wouldn’t rule it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 I think there's a chance he leaves in January if they drop out of the Champions League (currently third in their group). Would be a remarkable signing, I'd probably say still a bit beyond us but you can never say never, especially if Yasir fancies it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Back to Angelo Gabriel - he's 17 and already top 2 or 3 (according to Wyscout data) in the Brasilian top league in dribbles, progressive passes, through balls, smart passes, basically all the stuff we need from our attacking players. He's obviously raw but already making huge impacts in league matches against much more experienced players, and he's part of the national team U20 setup. He looks like he's got all the makings of a future star. The kind of player we need to snap up and mold in our image Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 25 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: I think there's a chance he leaves in January if they drop out of the Champions League (currently third in their group). Would be a remarkable signing, I'd probably say still a bit beyond us but you can never say never, especially if Yasir fancies it... It’s just a no brainer - how old is he? 21 I mean the prospect of our coaches getting their hands on him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Looking at potential PL targets, i went for players who I felt fitted certain profiles, I.e mainly young, mainly British. One that stood out for me was Emile Smith-Rowe, who doesn't start for Arsenal but has massive potential. Tielemans (out of contract) Shaw (out of contract) Trossard (out of contract) Maddison Barnes Emile Smith-Rowe Buendia Ramsey Pulisic Broja Lamptey Soucek (contract up in 2024) Gordon Holgate Mitchell Eze Walker-Peters Harrison Gelhardt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, STM said: Looking at potential PL targets, i went for players who I felt fitted certain profiles, I.e mainly young, mainly British. One that stood out for me was Emile Smith-Rowe, who doesn't start for Arsenal but has massive potential. Tielemans (out of contract) Shaw (out of contract) Trossard (out of contract) Maddison Barnes Emile Smith-Rowe Buendia Ramsey Pulisic Broja Lamptey Soucek (contract up in 2024) Gordon Holgate Mitchell Eze Walker-Peters Harrison Gelhardt Out of these Maddison and KWP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 And if we’re looking at a Schar successor soon, let’s give Jose a squeeze for Ibanez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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