arnonel Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I think we are going to be surprised with new names in the next window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 12 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: It's funny to think that, in American sports, salaries and contract details are completely public. I assume that's the salary cap thing isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: I assume that's the salary cap thing isn't it? Yeah it will be related, it's just really funny to know exactly what everyone is on. Even players obviously know that someone else in the squad is on 10 times as much as them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixx Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Barring injuries I can't see us bringing in more than one player this January. Literally no one is underperforming - probably not a good idea to bring in a few players upsetting the balance at such a time. If I had to guess we'd bring in a winger but I'm pretty sure it's going to be dependant on the injury situation. Could be a classic DM, even a left back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 32 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Weakens Brighton too, how much are we looking at though £25-30m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I would much rather go for younger players with a higher ceiling. Unless they really believe we can now push on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 1 minute ago, arnonel said: I would much rather go for younger players with a higher ceiling. Unless they really believe we can now push on a) I think they do believe that, and b) there's nothing wrong with leavening the squad with more mature players e.g. Trippier's what he is partly because he's not still 23. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 We have one of the oldest squads in the league already. Should be enough mature players here. Go for the potentially next level players, not the old and slightly better than we have players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I wonder what we'll do if say Leicester wont sell Maddison in Jan but he's the guy we want. Operationally we don't seem like we'd go for alternatives now but we now have the added temptation of an extra push maybe being the difference between Europe and not. There's also the risk of not getting him anyway down the line. First world problems though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 49 minutes ago, Conjo said: We have one of the oldest squads in the league already. Should be enough mature players here. Go for the potentially next level players, not the old and slightly better than we have players. Yeah but Trossard is 27, he's not exactly geriatric. And a decent chunk of our older players are those we're imagining might be replaced sooner rather than later anyhow, so that picture could change pretty quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I'm still sat here thinking about how interesting this January window will be. Assuming we get the right results and stay around 4-5th place before the World Cup break, how do we strengthen? Tactically we're absolutely guns blazing pressing team and our #8's in Joelinton, Willock, and Longstaff all have a TON of legs to get about the pitch. I know Bruno wants to play further forward, but he hasn't the same athleticism as those three who are performing so damn well. If we sign a top class #6, and Bruno takes the Longstaff role, does that harm our ability to press? ie: Longstaff's interception v the Spurs game for Miggy's goal. If we sign a winger, how does that impact Miggy's role in the team? Miggy is undroppabe at this point from a goal return perspective but he's also incredible in the press. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonScotman Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 Maddison and a top class right sided centre back to come in and compete with Schar. Also as mentioned before a suitable young back up to trips (Harrison Ashby) he was mentioned in the summer. 1 or 2 of they Brazilian wonderkids would be nice too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 A young CB who can also play RB would be perfect for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 (edited) Shouldn’t we aim a bit higher than Ashby? He has 4 senior apps in his career. I know Trippier probably will be our first choice right back the next 2-3 seasons but i would still like us to go for something better than Ashby. Edited October 31, 2022 by BeloEmre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxsln Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 When talking about right backs. What happened to Max Aarons? 2-3 years ago it was Bayern, Spurs, Man Utd. This summer it was Wolfsburg and Everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 If we are going for a RB go all out for Lamptey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 ^ Lamptey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 For the calibre of players we may want to attract, being in the top 4 as we go in to January could be quite important. We’ve got 4 league fixtures before the window opens, if we could muster up 8 points from them and still be in the cup, we’d be looking like a pretty damn good option to any potential signings. If we do land a couple of big hitters in January though I think we’d have to be prepared for a much quieter summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannybagoftudor Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 From what was a paper thin squad - Eddie has worked a magic trick - I think we need a right back young and eager but apart from that I am struggling to see where we need to strengthen - obvs injuries will take us back into the pit but our guys are all performing. Anyone we sign would have to understand they would be on the bench and be slowly brought into the fold. It is a brilliant problem to have. I just love this team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 17 hours ago, Wolfcastle said: I wonder what we'll do if say Leicester wont sell Maddison in Jan but he's the guy we want. Operationally we don't seem like we'd go for alternatives now but we now have the added temptation of an extra push maybe being the difference between Europe and not. There's also the risk of not getting him anyway down the line. First world problems though. I can't see Leicester selling Maddison in January, but it looks pretty certain that he'll move next summer. Not necessarily to us though. Are there some issues of a more personal nature with this player? It seems odd that he only has one England cap. Like Howe, Southgate does put a high premium on good spirit within the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 I think we should go for players with the right attitude to work with the team and execute Howes high pressure tactics. Maddison is not a must imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 18 hours ago, Wolfcastle said: I wonder what we'll do if say Leicester wont sell Maddison in Jan but he's the guy we want. Operationally we don't seem like we'd go for alternatives now but we now have the added temptation of an extra push maybe being the difference between Europe and not. There's also the risk of not getting him anyway down the line. First world problems though. If we want him, we’ll get him. Might be summer though, which is be fine with me because he’ll be cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 For me it has to be a top quality: winger with goals who can play both left and right i.e. Diaby or Trossard Defensive pivot (cdm) who can pass also i.e. Caicedo or Brozovic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Noticed Max Aarons linked with Man Utd this morning, seems to have not kicked on the last 15 months like was expected but worth going for while we've got Trippier here first choice for the next few years and who he can learn under and replace? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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