ExiledGeordie Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 hours ago, TRon said: It puts us in the fabulous position of not desperately looking to plug gaps in every area of the pitch and risk spreading the money around too thinly to address any of them properly, and instead maybe look to make a couple of real impact signings who can take us to the next level instead. Seems like our summer policy of not spending on placeholder signings like Dennis or Sarr for example, has really paid off. Got to hand it to Howe again on this one, he could have panicked and whinged about his squad like Bruce did, but instead he insisted his players were already good enough, they just needed proper coaching. Now we can look to bring in only players we really think will make a difference long term. I think they’ll go for a winger to add goals, attacking 3 options and depth off the bench to change games with various names mentioned. Maddison could well happen as we were clearly interested in the summer but that might be more protracted in Jan and depends how much we can get him for. We could also see areas like RB covered with the loan market maybe. Striker is an interesting one because while Isak can no doubt fill in for Wilson he’s a very different type of player. I think we’ll look to bring in a young striker more in the traditional centre forward mould and if someone became available in Jan don’t rule that out (but more likely next summer). Someone who can deputise for and learn from Wilson moving forwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 3 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: I think they’ll go for a winger to add goals, attacking 3 options and depth off the bench to change games with various names mentioned. Maddison could well happen as we were clearly interested in the summer but that might be more protracted in Jan and depends how much we can get him for. We could also see areas like RB covered with the loan market maybe. Striker is an interesting one because while Isak can no doubt fill in for Wilson he’s a very different type of player. I think we’ll look to bring in a young striker more in the traditional centre forward mould and if someone became available in Jan don’t rule that out (but more likely next summer). Someone who can deputise for and learn from Wilson moving forwards. I was wondering about the striker situation as well, but I guess we might wait to see how we cope once Isak and Wilson are both available at the same time. A young CF who can lead the line makes sense, but might be difficult to persuade one of sufficient quality to come here with those two in front of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, TRon said: I was wondering about the striker situation as well, but I guess we might wait to see how we cope once Isak and Wilson are both available at the same time. A young CF who can lead the line makes sense, but might be difficult to persuade one of sufficient quality to come here with those two in front of him. I think the thing which hurt Isak v Bournemouth was there was bugger all movement elsewhere that day. The way we’re playing currently with Bruno, Miggy etc and then stick Maxi wide left there’ll be much slicker movement that Isak should get more space even playing centrally (if needed). Agreed getting a striker to play second fiddle to Wilson difficult and more likely in summer. Edited November 3, 2022 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Wilifred Ndidi for me. Contract is up in 19 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Konrad Laimer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Cant wait til this thread warms up again end of December ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, Kanji said: Konrad Laimer. The Leipzig guy yeah? I think he’s going to Bayern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Just now, Mikky said: The Leipzig guy yeah? I think he’s going to Bayern Been linked heavily with Liverpool iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 48 minutes ago, jack j said: Cant wait til this thread warms up again end of December ? Strange isn't it, I couldn't wait for the last one to end. I need my daily fix back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 37 minutes ago, Mikky said: The Leipzig guy yeah? I think he’s going to Bayern Yeah, read he's interested in the PL too. Would be exactly what Liverpool need tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 12 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: I think they’ll go for a winger to add goals, attacking 3 options and depth off the bench to change games with various names mentioned. Maddison could well happen as we were clearly interested in the summer but that might be more protracted in Jan and depends how much we can get him for. We could also see areas like RB covered with the loan market maybe. Striker is an interesting one because while Isak can no doubt fill in for Wilson he’s a very different type of player. I think we’ll look to bring in a young striker more in the traditional centre forward mould and if someone became available in Jan don’t rule that out (but more likely next summer). Someone who can deputise for and learn from Wilson moving forwards. We’ve not spent 60m on one of Europe’s hottest striker talents to then go and bring in a young player to “lead the line”. Isak is our long term striker, no doubt about it, unless we go with two up top and need another. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomlynnherrington Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Let’s not underestimate the cameraderie being shown on tv ,from the fans,players and staff.No Premier League club is more on the up than the North East’s most successful and best supported team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishops Finger Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 1 hour ago, tomlynnherrington said: Let’s not underestimate the cameraderie being shown on tv ,from the fans,players and staff.No Premier League club is more on the up than the North East’s most successful and best supported team. Didn't realise the Mackems were doing so well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Felix will end up at one of the top clubs but would love to see him here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 I think his wages would be crackers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Manu Kone is being linked to us and Liverpool. He would be the midfield version of Botman and Isak, him and Bruno would be amazing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 27 minutes ago, kingxlnc said: Manu Kone is being linked to us and Liverpool. He would be the midfield version of Botman and Isak, him and Bruno would be amazing Recent rumour? There were a few rumours in Aug and Sept but I haven’t heard anything since then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, kingxlnc said: Manu Kone is being linked to us and Liverpool. He would be the midfield version of Botman and Isak, him and Bruno would be amazing 4 minutes ago, Manxst said: Recent rumour? There were a few rumours in Aug and Sept but I haven’t heard anything since then? Yes it was from earlier today that we’d have to break his clubs record transfer to sign him, which is currently 35m for Xhaka Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianSwan Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 Wonder if the owners will splash the cash even more now you seem closer to the top than originally imagined at this point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamjk007 Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 13 minutes ago, BrianSwan said: Wonder if the owners will splash the cash even more now you seem closer to the top than originally imagined at this point I think they will invest in one big player should he be available, wouldn't suprise me at all if it was Maddison, Although i think a CDM would be the greater need. The owners must be looking and thinking there is a hell of an opportunity for a top 6 finish especially with all the teams around us playing in europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nine Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 If we have learned anything from the windows so far it is to not listen to a word that ownership or management say about them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmelads Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 22 minutes ago, adamjk007 said: I think they will invest in one big player should he be available, wouldn't suprise me at all if it was Maddison, Although i think a CDM would be the greater need. The owners must be looking and thinking there is a hell of an opportunity for a top 6 finish especially with all the teams around us playing in europe. If we only make one signing in January, for big money, I think a Maddison/Trossard type signing would have a bigger impact than any other position. We have the best defensive record in the league but have at times struggled for creativity (Brighton, Wolves, Palace, Bournemouth). ASM is injury prone and who knows how long Almiron will keep up his Willock-style scoring streak. Yes Isak might work out wide, but as soon as Wilson's injured he's needed up top anyway. Maddison/Trossard give us lots of options and fret. We have Shelvey to come in to add to midfield competition. Yes he isn't a DM as such but he did very well under Howe last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 12 hours ago, Ben said: I think his wages would be crackers I think if he’s looking at 200k we could take a punt but someone will offer way more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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