SUPERTOON Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 If they believe they can get better targets in the summer I’d hold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Wonder who the '6' options are other than Tielemans because Maddison's surely not in that camp? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Just now, Minhosa said: Wonder who the '6' options are other than Tielemans because Maddison's surely not in that camp? Caicedo, Kone, Thuram or Alvarez are listed in the article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Jack27 said: Caicedo, Kone, Thuram or Alvarez are listed in the article. If I remember the Alvarez links were quite strong in the summer, then Chelsea came along. If they sign Enzo, can’t seem them going for Alvarez also. Could be one to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I’d go for Kone out of all the ones linked, seems to have the highest ceiling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Kone would be my pick too, does also say in the article Howe wants somebody with PL experience if possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Jack27 said: Kone would be my pick too, does also say in the article Howe wants somebody with PL experience if possible Tielmans most likely then, no chance we go near Brightons price tag for Caicedo in this window Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Tielmans most likely then, no chance we go near Brightons price tag for Caicedo in this window I think he's ideal. He'll not need bedding in or time to adapt. He'd slot straight into our midfield three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I wonder what Leicester would accept for Tielemans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: I wonder what Leicester would accept for Tielemans. They supposedly wanted 25-30 million for him in the summer window, I wouldn’t go above 15 million now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 £20m would be a steal. 25 years old, PL experience, normally good for 10 goals/assists a season. If we don't get him he goes to Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd etc. Think he's perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Tielemans to replace Shelvey would be an absolute dream. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) He's not as good as Bruno but we saw the drop those 2-3 games we missed him early in the season. He would massively lessen that gap in quality when he's out by still giving us that creative outlet, and would be able to be a starter alongside him too. Edited January 1, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: £20m would be a steal. 25 years old, PL experience, normally good for 10 goals/assists a season. If we don't get him he goes to Arsenal, Spurs, Man Utd etc. Think he's perfect. He's fucking mint. I'd probably have him over Maddison tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Still not sold on Tielemans as I've mentioned. I know he's only 25 and should be in his prime but I've got a feeling he's peaked and is on the way down now. I'm not saying he's shit or couldn't contribute but I think he'll only get worse from here. He's got 'old legs' as I call it. Broke onto the scene so young that his age doesn't really correlate with the games he's played - this is his 11th full season and I'd be wary about throwing big money at him. Not saying he wouldn't be good for a few years but I'd be looking elsewhere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Think we’re going to probably see a loan with an obligation to buy structure arranged for whoever we get in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, midds said: Still not sold on Tielemans as I've mentioned. I know he's only 25 and should be in his prime but I've got a feeling he's peaked and is on the way down now. I'm not saying he's shit or couldn't contribute but I think he'll only get worse from here. He's got 'old legs' as I call it. Broke onto the scene so young that his age doesn't really correlate with the games he's played - this is his 11th full season and I'd be wary about throwing big money at him. Not saying he wouldn't be good for a few years but I'd be looking elsewhere I kind of agree, but I’m trying to imagine him under Howe. it’s almost a guarantee that he’ll improve his overall game, fitness level, and work rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Ekiteke scoring tonight I see. If there was a straight choice between Caicedo and Tielemens, I'd go with the Brighton man every time. I'm not convinced at YT at all tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 He'd massively improve our squad for what most likely is a very reasonable price. An absolute no brainer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonjam88 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, Minhosa said: Ekiteke scoring tonight I see. If there was a straight choice between Caicedo and Tielemens, I'd go with the Brighton man every time. I'm not convinced at YT at all tbh. To be fair one would cost at the most 30 million and the other probably 70 to 80 million Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: He'd massively improve our squad for what most likely is a very reasonable price. An absolute no brainer. It's probably just a coincidence but, whenever I've watched him (granted not every game) he's not seemed to have the influence in the last 18 months compared to when he first signed for Leicester but I can see, him on form, would be a big leap on Longstaff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 minute ago, Toonjam88 said: To be fair one would cost at the most 30 million and the other probably 70 to 80 million Oh yeah, no disputing that, but I'd guess they might be closer value-wise if they had similar contract terms remaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Big River said: I kind of agree, but I’m trying to imagine him under Howe. it’s almost a guarantee that he’ll improve his overall game, fitness level, and work rate. Let's just assume the normal career for a top player means breaking into the top flight at about 19ish? Then he continues to play at that level for the next 10 years solid. That would make him about 29-30ish right now, that's not abnormal imo. It's not a pop at Tielemans per se, it's just he's already played as many top-flight games right now as you'd normally expect a 29-30 year old pro to have done. It's not a sleight on him, he's quality but I just think he's peaked and won't improve enough to justify the money he'd cost. We need to sign the 19 year old equivalent of Tielemans. Which I'm annoyed that it might just have been Perrone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Just for context: Tielemans 321 top flight games and he's 25 Maddison 145 top flight games and he's 26 H. Barnes 126 top flight games and he's 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Just in general, it’s absolute shit that financial fair play handcuffs up and coming teams who want to make a splash while not functioning as a meaningful restraint against the clubs already rolling in CL money. It’s an incredibly anti-competitive system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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