Gallowgate Toon Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I'm warming to the Neves idea a lot. I imagine they'll know today how bad Bruno's injury is, but Howe made the point that we're light in this area regardless. Shelvey is a decent player when motivated but not someone I'd stop making transfer plans for even before you account for his mounting injury record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Time for PIF to dig deep, we need to replace Bruno ASAP , we need momentum to be kept if we are going to pull this incredible season off . No fucking around , this is their moment like , we need someone decent . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 18 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Rice would be an amazing signing if we weren’t conceding price. I’m certain we can find as good by looking abroad with much cheaper as we did with Bruno. The closest like for like I can think of is Amrabat I would actually sigh both the Moroccan mids - fit our style nicely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just now, Mikky said: The closest like for like I can think of is Amrabat I would actually sigh both the Moroccan mids - fit our style nicely More into couscous than Rice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Surprised Chelsea haven't been in for Rice like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I want a deep lying playmaker that can help us control possession as well as play an occasional defence splitting ball. Rice doesn’t fit the bill tbh, and his skillset doesn’t match the numbers being talked about for him so I’m not surprised there’s no one in for him. Todd Boehly exists of course so there’s hope for him yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Kimbo said: I want a deep lying playmaker that can help us control possession as well as play an occasional defence splitting ball. Rice doesn’t fit the bill tbh, and his skillset doesn’t match the numbers being talked about for him so I’m not surprised there’s no one in for him. Todd Boehly exists of course so there’s hope for him yet. We already have him, you have described Bruno perfectly there. Edited January 16, 2023 by reefatoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 if we do buy a midfielder in January I cant see it being someone without premier league experience Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just now, reefatoon said: You have described Bruno perfectly there. Think the only issue with asking Bruno to do that is you lose so much from him in an outright attacking sense. To talk squad numbers in positions for moment, think we signed him with the idea of him being a '6', and it turns out he is actually even more effective as an '8'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 54 minutes ago, Jack27 said: It really boggles my mind how some in here turn their nose up at players who will instantly improve us Which players you referring to specifically? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jack27 said: It really boggles my mind how some in here turn their nose up at players who will instantly improve us Similar comments were made when some raised concerns about signings like Lingard. Rice would improve us no doubt, but he's not worth the prices being quoted. Edited January 16, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 32 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Think the only issue with asking Bruno to do that is you lose so much from him in an outright attacking sense. To talk squad numbers in positions for moment, think we signed him with the idea of him being a '6', and it turns out he is actually even more effective as an '8'. Think he is perfectly suited to that position personally and it doesn’t seem to hinder him in an attacking sense either. He creates so many chances. Think the amount on Man of the matches he has won too shows how important and pivotal he is in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Just need to sign a mid, injury or not. It’s imperative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Think Rice will stay and try and keep West Ham up then leave in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Jaqen said: Think Rice will stay and try and keep West Ham up then leave in the summer. Agreed, I’d put money on this if I put bets on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Rice would be awesome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 We’ve lost our best passer in Bruno if he’s injured for any length of time. No one else slides balls in like he does. He basically puts at least one chance on a plate every game. We desperately need another midfielder who has fantastic vision and technique to release the types of balls Bruno does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Makes no sense given our structure or players we need in certain positions. Don’t believe that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Interesting, a loan deal would be a better fit for me than a proper contract, but with the option to buy. I think Eddie said he’d only really look at those deals for loans anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Can’t see that happening at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I'd know where I could fit a Maddison, Tielemans or a Milinkovic-Savic. I would not know how I'd play a Depay in our set up. And he sure as hell won't be moving to sit on our bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Would make a lot of sense tbh, much needed depth until the end of the season when there'll hopefully be some more money to get someone in more long term. Then blow our wad this January on a CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 I can (ish), on loan. We’re desperate for a bit more creativity and goals. Losing Bruno means we have to put Joelinton back into midfield, which frees up another spot for a left winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Isn't football insider generally known as not exactly being reliable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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