r0cafella Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Context is key, Chelsea are looking for replacements in that area they clearly don’t believe he has the potential to be a regular starter for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Chelsea and Forest are setting the price points In the market tbf. But everyone is following. I think Gibbs-White and Gordon have gone for £45m. Good argument that galllagher is more. He has more pedigree than both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, r0cafella said: Context is key, Chelsea are looking for replacements in that area they clearly don’t believe he has the potential to be a regular starter for them. This is relevant if it becomes a fire sale. Which might happen in the summer but not now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, McCormick said: 50m is “fair” nowadays for a young England international getting regular games for a direct rival. Not that I think we’ll go anywhere near him for that price. It's only fair if the seller and buyer think it is. If they have to sell down the line for FFP and there aren't takers thebprice will drop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) If we dont get a CM in which looks unlikely then pray that we are lucky regarding potential injuries. I understand that we might not get our top targets, but surely there’s some quality youngster available. We aren’t too far away from starting Anderson who is Championship level at best. Such a massive chance to go for top 4 now. It’s not the end of the world obviously, but not getting a CM in of some sort is a massive massive gamble. Hopefully one that pays off. Never mind thinking that same players can’t start every game. im speaking hypothetically now as the window hasn’t closed yet. Edited January 31, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, Rich said: He was canny at WBA too, tbf, and was in the World Cup squad. He’s also not on strike. Give Gallagher Gordon's wages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, joeyt said: What's Henri Saivet doing these days Probably still out on loan somewhere and Shola forgot to tell him to come back. Like those soldiers deep in the jungle who still think the war is happening Edited January 31, 2023 by geordie_b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, madras said: It's only fair if the seller and buyer think it is. If they have to sell down the line for FFP and there aren't takers thebprice will drop. True. But the fact that we need the player now, with hours left in the window, means the price goes up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 15 minutes ago, relámpago blanco said: I think Chelsea set the price for Gordon when they bid 60M for him in the summer This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Gallagher costing more than Bruno is insane to me. We really should look abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ikon said: If we dont get a CM in which looks unlikely then pray that we are lucky regarding potential injuries. I understand that we might not get our top targets, but surely there’s some quality youngster available. We aren’t too far away from starting Anderson who is Championship level at best. Such a massive chance to go for top 4 now. It’s not the end of the world obviously, but not getting a CM in of some sort is a massive massive gamble. Hopefully one that pays off. Never mind thinking that same players can’t start every game. im speaking hypothetically now as the window hasn’t closed yet. It’s even more risky when you consider all 4 of our CM choices already start every week and have pretty much played every game this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 37 minutes ago, r0cafella said: 50m Im sure they aren’t demanding that for him. They had Everton basically setting the value for him yesterday with that bid. Doubt they will take anything less than 45m. We may be able to do it if they will accept an offer for paying over time, but why would they do us a favour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, SUPERTOON said: It’s even more risky when you consider all 4 of our CM choices already start every week and have pretty much played every game this season. Totally agree mate. Impossible to keep up the momentum mentally or physically if you play every single minute. Next to impossible at least. Fatigue will set in too. Especially since we play such an intense game style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Ikon said: Totally agree mate. Impossible to keep up the momentum mentally or physically if you play every single minute. Next to impossible at least. Fatigue will set in too. Especially since we play such an intense game style. Yep, we'll need to rotate towards the end of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, McCormick said: True. But the fact that we need the player now, with hours left in the window, means the price goes up. I don't think we need him that much that we'll pay that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Christ, I honestly can’t believe how quickly we’ve gone from the Ashley era to demanding players in certain positions like stroppy fucking bairns. Same arseholes that didn’t budge an inch when protests were happening no doubt. (Aimed at the Twitter twats) Edited January 31, 2023 by AJ9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 As discussed at length a midfielder down feels risky. I guess they're balancing that against having very few cup games, getting in the right player and FFP. It does mean that we probably need to stop playing Joe as a left winger so we can rotate that midfield a little bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Just now, AJ9 said: Christ, I honestly can’t believe how quickly we’ve gone from the Ashley era to demanding players in certain positions like stroppy fucking bairns. Same arseholes that didn’t budge an inch when protests were happening no doubt. Some are, but I’m hoping you mean mostly on twitter because I haven’t seen many on here “demanding”, if anyone. It’s a sensible talking point, and there’s no reason to brush it under the carpet. However being extremely greedy and demanding is wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 7 minutes ago, Ikon said: Totally agree mate. Impossible to keep up the momentum mentally or physically if you play every single minute. Next to impossible at least. Fatigue will set in too. Especially since we play such an intense game style. Is that true though? For example, Leicester in their title winning year barely changed the team all year. If we bring a loan in, surely they're there in case of emergency, rather than coming into the team on a regular basis? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: As discussed at length a midfielder down feels risky. I guess they're balancing that against having very few cup games, getting in the right player and FFP. It does mean that we probably need to stop playing Joe as a left winger so we can rotate that midfield a little bit. Agreed. Gordon + Maxi fit does essentially gain us a midfielder as Big Joe’s been wide left a lot recently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Is that true though? For example, Leicester in their title winning year barely changed the team all year. If we bring a loan in, surely they're there in case of emergency, rather than coming into the team on a regular basis? Not in every case no. But very unlikely to keep the massive momentum up without players losing form or getting tired or injured or whatever. Personally I’d be happy with a loan so that we have at least better backup than now. Edited January 31, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Is that true though? For example, Leicester in their title winning year barely changed the team all year. If we bring a loan in, surely they're there in case of emergency, rather than coming into the team on a regular basis? You’re not wrong but we are also one midfield injury away from not being able to have a CM option on the bench. We are only halfway through the season and with the intensity we play at it must become more likely to happen as get towards the final run of games. With that being said I understand if no one comes in now, it’s late in the window and options will be limited. Edited January 31, 2023 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I think I can understand why, but that’s a huge gamble. My guess is Dan is targeting Rice / Caicedo in the coming summer hence they don’t want to spend much money just for 6 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: Some are, but I’m hoping you mean mostly on twitter because I haven’t seen many on here “demanding”, if anyone. It’s a sensible talking point, and there’s no reason to brush it under the carpet. However being extremely greedy and demanding is wrong. Yeah, Howe himself said we where light in midfield before Shelvey left so the club as well as us know it’s a risk to not replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Be preferable to get a centre mid in, but I think we’re coming out of the window in much better shape that we were going in so can’t complain too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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