SteV Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, Lush Vlad said: I'm hoping this is bollocks. NE journos were nowhere near the Wood news and have been feeding off scraps all window, it seems. Doesn't make sense to use Shelvey as a stop gap until the end of the season. To just then end up lumbered with him for another year on big wages. The contract extension thing isn’t necessarily mandatory if both parties don’t want it to be though. If Howe was to say to him at the end of the season, “thanks but you’ll probably not play much next season”, he might think he’s better off going somewhere else on a free, which would probably mean he could still command decent wages, than hanging about here not playing. Alternatively, Howe might want to keep him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, SteV said: The contract extension thing isn’t necessarily mandatory if both parties don’t want it to be though. If Howe was to say to him at the end of the season, “thanks but you’ll probably not play much next season”, he might think he’s better off going somewhere else on a free, which would probably mean he could still command decent wages, than hanging about here not playing. Alternatively, Howe might want to keep him? I know, I know. In Howe we trust. But that last bit would be a worry. Is this the third time he's been injured for a good while under in the last year or so? I don't think he's mobile or athletic enough to play the holding role and he's supposedly on £80k a week. Surely that could be put to better use if we really are tucked up on wages to turnover for FFP. I'd like to think we'll be looking to get proper competition in the midfield and looking for an upgrade on the likes of Longstaff in the first XI and Shelvey in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, ploppy43 said: Just a big NO to Anthony Gordon and Calvert-Lewin Please nooooooo! 100% this, they both wear bras and knickers you know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ben said: 100% this, they both wear bras and knickers you know Yeah, but pulling up trees on the pitch for us would be just as valid as cutting them down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Emotic said: Just waiting for Marcus Thuram, Martin Terrier or Jonathan David to be signed and sealed totally out of the blue now. Thuram really does fit all the boxes imo - just makes too much sense might aswell sign his brother too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Think Thuram (Marcus) has already said he'd only go to Inter or Bayern(?) if he were to move in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNK Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Lot's of rumours in Brazil that Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham are keeping a close eye in Vitor Roque alongside Barça and PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Think Thuram (Marcus) has already said he'd only go to Inter or Bayern(?) if he were to move in January. Dont think there is a quote from himself, just media people saying it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Would have maybe taken a punt on Calvert-Lewin if we'd not renewed Wilson because I still think there's a player in there but I don't think he'd come as a third choice. Edited January 20, 2023 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Think Thuram (Marcus) has already said he'd only go to Inter or Bayern(?) if he were to move in January. 2 minutes ago, nufc123 said: Dont think there is a quote from himself, just media people saying it. Just from Bild: “BILD learned two clear wishes from those around him: A winter transfer is now only conceivable if it really is one of the four dream clubs where the Frenchman sees himself in the long term: Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Paris St Germain. On the other hand, clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa, which are also very interested, can save their offers.” https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Manxst said: Just from Bild: “BILD learned two clear wishes from those around him: A winter transfer is now only conceivable if it really is one of the four dream clubs where the Frenchman sees himself in the long term: Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Paris St Germain. On the other hand, clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa, which are also very interested, can save their offers.” https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html The truth then. It may be, but things change fast. There are also papers who says we have watched him a lot lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 A couple of years ago I’d be up for signing DCL but he’s made of glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Manxst said: Just from Bild: “BILD learned two clear wishes from those around him: A winter transfer is now only conceivable if it really is one of the four dream clubs where the Frenchman sees himself in the long term: Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Paris St Germain. On the other hand, clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa, which are also very interested, can save their offers.” https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html Is he saying if it was a winter move specifically he'd only go to one of those four? Or is he saying I'm good enough for those 4 clubs and their all I want, otherwise monchengladbach for life! Edited January 20, 2023 by BonesJones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, nufc123 said: The truth then. It may be, but things change fast. There are also papers who says we have watched him a lot lately. Papers have linked him to Man Utd, Liverpool, Spurs, Barca, amongst several others, and most often to Chelsea in the last few days (strangely). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, Manxst said: Papers have linked him to Man Utd, Liverpool, Spurs, Barca, amongst several others, and most often to Chelsea in the last few days (strangely). Im sure many are after him becuase of his contract situasion, but nobody knows if he has turned us down. Bailey also said he was a main target right after the WC. Its not the end of the world if we miss out, but he would be useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Pundit Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Thought this was a good read, it sucks sweaty donkey balls that we are we scrabbling around trying to appease FFP when Chelsea spunk massive amounts on new players without being affected somehow. I mea, I'm happy that we're doing it properly but it doesn't change the fact that the rules seem a load of old wank. Link Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, Armchair Pundit said: Thought this was a good read, it sucks sweaty donkey balls that we are we scrabbling around trying to appease FFP when Chelsea spunk massive amounts on new players without being affected somehow. I mea, I'm happy that we're doing it properly but it doesn't change the fact that the rules seem a load of old wank. Link Agreed. I think any club could ignore FFP if they wanted, almost dare the authorities to do something about it later. You could probably defeat it legally if you really wanted to. I think they way we’re behaving is as much about the people and the character of our owners and PIF. They want to look good in the eyes of Europe, they are deeply professional, they don’t want to be seen to be buying success too blatantly. We’re trying to keep prices down too of course. But I think we could probably spend a lot more, more quickly, if we really chose to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I don't think FFP prevents us from doing anything transfer fee wise. What holds up our transfers are: High Wages If they are a cunt If they are actually of sufficient quality If they are value for money If their clubs want to sell. If we'd wanted to sign Moussa Diaby so desperately, we would have thrown 80m Leverkusens way and offered him 200k a week but that a quick way to tie a noose around your neck for the future and why do that when we've shown we can get Bruno and Botman for the same price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Yeah agreed, I think we are making the decisions we want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 we’re not dead yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 If he has any sense he'd pick us White and Tomiyasu are still young Trippier is getting on so he's more likely to become a first teamer quicker with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 White will probably go back to CB alongside Salisu and Tomiyasu's had injury problems like. Arsenal are obviously champions elect at the moment as well. Whoever he chooses he's in a pretty good position though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 21 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: White will probably go back to CB alongside Salisu and Tomiyasu's had injury problems like. Arsenal are obviously champions elect at the moment as well. Whoever he chooses he's in a pretty good position though. London as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Manxst said: Just from Bild: “BILD learned two clear wishes from those around him: A winter transfer is now only conceivable if it really is one of the four dream clubs where the Frenchman sees himself in the long term: Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Paris St Germain. On the other hand, clubs like Newcastle United and Aston Villa, which are also very interested, can save their offers.” https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/borussia-moenchengladbach/wende-verzichtet-borussia-moenchengladbach-auf-die-thuram-millionen-82399840.bild.html I mean fancy lumping us in with Villa the cheeky cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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