Kanji Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Nah, refuse to believe that. Imagine him replacing Longstaff in the 11. 'kin hell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 39 minutes ago, McCormick said: Italian media sources are usually always bs agent links. Aye, his agents makes an attempt every window, bless him. Last thing he wants is another Kevin Strootman type scenario where the player stays in Rome a couple of seasons too long and misses the big move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Mateja Kezman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I was convinced Kezman and Robben were going to destroy the PL when Chelsea signed them both in the same Summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Kezman really look ridiculus in that beard.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Chris Waugh in the Athletic Q&A: "As of the conversations I had as recently as yesterday with well-placed insiders, there hasn't been a firm decision taken yet. There is a realisation that they are "ahead of schedule", which is something that was reiterated at a board meeting earlier this month, and they are conscious of not spending beyond their means. Eddie Howe, however, is keen for them to strengthen and would like one or two first-team-ready editions. That's a long way of me basically saying, I can't give you a conclusive answer because they don't know themselves. That may seem like me fudging this one, but that's the truth of the situation to the best of my knowledge." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Chris Waugh in the Athletic Q&A: "As of the conversations I had as recently as yesterday with well-placed insiders, there hasn't been a firm decision taken yet. There is a realisation that they are "ahead of schedule", which is something that was reiterated at a board meeting earlier this month, and they are conscious of not spending beyond their means. Eddie Howe, however, is keen for them to strengthen and would like one or two first-team-ready editions. That's a long way of me basically saying, I can't give you a conclusive answer because they don't know themselves. That may seem like me fudging this one, but that's the truth of the situation to the best of my knowledge." worrying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Chris Waugh in the Athletic Q&A: "As of the conversations I had as recently as yesterday with well-placed insiders, there hasn't been a firm decision taken yet. There is a realisation that they are "ahead of schedule", which is something that was reiterated at a board meeting earlier this month, and they are conscious of not spending beyond their means. Eddie Howe, however, is keen for them to strengthen and would like one or two first-team-ready editions. That's a long way of me basically saying, I can't give you a conclusive answer because they don't know themselves. That may seem like me fudging this one, but that's the truth of the situation to the best of my knowledge." Yeah knows fook all! But a story nevertheless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWMag Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Can’t see the Savic rumours being true. He’s 28 this year and it would be a hefty fee, with little to no resale value in a few years time. I’m not saying all of our signings will have resale value (wood, burn) but I don’t think we are at the stage to be spending big money and writing it off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jack27 said: worrying I'm not sure I'd call that worrying. I think it's a very tough decision from where we sit right now. I think most likely the decision is going to largely be made for us by who is available and at what price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, NWMag said: Can’t see the Savic rumours being true. He’s 28 this year and it would be a hefty fee, with little to no resale value in a few years time. I’m not saying all of our signings will have resale value (wood, burn) but I don’t think we are at the stage to be spending big money and writing it off. We're no longer run by Mike Ashley, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Richard Rufus is no longer available unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Don't get me wrong, I don't think it will actually happen, but a player like Milinkovic-Savic you don't buy with an eye on the re-sale value. Especially in our position. He is world class and in a totally different universe to the likes of Longstaff and (in a CM sense) even Joelinton. To be honest, I'm shocked Liverpool aren't looking at him. He is exactly what they need right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 It is a little tricky, I'd agree. Obviously we need to continually improve the talent at our disposal, not only with the awful reserves but also in the starting XI. Big teams and big clubs constantly push for improvement from within and without. We're a big club and we will start behaving like one, if we haven't already. We need more and better players, without question. That said, we are indeed ahead of schedule because of our squad unity and cohesiveness. Eddie Howe has put together a team that's mentally strong and is filled with desire and determination. That process has taken time, it's organic. Introducing a new player or two into the mix could upset all of that in the short-term, putting us in a position where we have more talent but the results suffer because the communication and cohesion have dipped. I'd argue that a player like Milinkovic-Savic would make more sense in our position right now. We need someone who's mature and mentally ready to come in and fight. We can sort out transfers for younger players as well, but if we're looking to improve our chances to make a Top 4 place our own THIS year, we need an older, calmer player to slot straight in. We've heard that Howe is pushing for players with PL experience and I think that's why. Tielemans/Maddison make sense for this reason, too. In the summer, all bets are off, but for now, I think it is an interesting dilemma. I'm glad we're facing it, mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 21 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Yeah knows fook all! But a story nevertheless! Maybe his auntie works as a cleaner there, proper inside info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: Tifo's great and maybe I'm being a pedant, but they often get little things wrong with us. Willock and Longstaff the wrong way around, Shelvey being a back up 6 despite being injured, having Isak ahead of Wilson. Again maybe I'm being too picky, but I guess you notice this stuff when it's about the team you know inside out. They were a bit off in regard to Madrid too. They should leave team specific squad stuff to the team experts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, Willow said: Richard Rufus is no longer available unfortunately Another Muppet deserves all he got Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If the club doesn't spend it'll be a missed opportunity. Champions League is within our grasp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Maybe a Jeff Hendrick swap deal on the cards. After all wasn't Milan supposedly after him. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 11 minutes ago, duo said: If the club doesn't spend it'll be a missed opportunity. Champions League is within our grasp. "In our grasp" is a bit of a stretch with half of the season to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Sitting here on 1/12 looking at the window - I'll say it's a real missed opportunity to not strengthen where Howe wants in the positions he wants. The club continue to remind us about FFP issues, I won't argue against those because I haven't the time or energy or access to the data to work the math out, but I am certain we do eventually need to shift some of the deadweight off the books to free up wages, squad places, and increase income through player trading and commercial deals. Really don't know whats going on with the commerical side - we saw a flurry of activity before the Saudi winter break and that was really encouraging but not heard too much about new commerical deals for the future otherwise. If the CEO and Commerical guy can't get those deals done quick enough or advance them to know that X is incoming over X years, let's go and spend that'll be a real disappointment. Many many days left in the window, and I know the club plead poverty then signed Isak so as usual, judge them when it SLAMs shut. Edited January 12, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I'm sure Eddie said he would be looking towards the end of the window for any incomings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Yeah this is a window to be reactive. Things will spice up towards the end, let's see how things play and then we can make our move. Tifo's suggestion of Conner Gallagher makes sense to me. The thought of what Eddie Howe could do with a talented young player is mouth watering. I don't have much knowledge of the European market but I'm sure there will be European players with similar profiles who we can target but if Chelsea are still throwing money around they may be willing to sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Everyone who has mentioned Tifo, thank you very much! I'm thoroughly enjoying the YT content and learning a fair bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 TIFO Football and TIFO IRL are great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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