Now That's What I Call Transfer Rumours! 7

[Cronky]

6 minutes ago, hakka said:

 

You don't think Bowen is better than Murphy or Fraser?

 

I'd agree we probably should look at other players, but everytime I've watched Bowen I've felt like he's a threat and putting teams on backfoot very well, even if he's not scoring or making assists.

 

Well, I said 'much better' not 'better' and you've picked out perhaps our two least favoured wide players. He would have to replace Gordon, Miggy or ASM.

 

Though I must say Murphy is doing a pretty effective job for us right now.

 

Bowen has pace, strength and work rate, but I don't think he's that great technically.

[Pixelphish]

Bowen is good but I'd be disappointed if he's high up the 'CL target list'. I think I've been spoilt massively with Ice-ak, Bruno and Botman.

[Ikon]

Kone/Ugarte and Cherki please. Lazy defensively though so not sure if he would fit in.

 

 

Edited April 7, 2023 by Ikon

[54]

Bowen would be a perfect Howe signing tbh.

[bowlingcrofty]

Be absolutely staggered if we don’t make a massive play for Diaby in the summer like. 

[Displayname]

Upgrading Longstaff and Burn with quality players is all i want for this summer. Not bad players at all, but to me they stand out when i look at the best possible starting eleven we got right now.

[Nucasol]

Bowen isn’t going anywhere. His missus is Danny Dyer’s daughter. The thought of leaving Essex is probably grounds enough for divorce in her eyes.

[Kid Icarus]

Bowen is absolute quality like, I'd be chuffed if we were in for him.

[PauloGeordio]

1 hour ago, Nucasol said:

Bowen isn’t going anywhere. His missus is Danny Dyer’s daughter. The thought of leaving Essex is probably grounds enough for divorce in her eyes.

Super Toon though innit. Think of the exposure 

[Nine]

Yeah Bowen is a perfect fit for us, literally ticks every box.

[Rafalove]

2 hours ago, Kimbo said:

If Barca really want to sell Raphinha this summer, then we have to try for him IMO.

 

His wages will be a big ask now? I like him but I would prefer someone like Pedro tbh. Or even Alex Scott.

[andyc35i]

I really don’t think we will be after a traditional wide attacking player this summer unless a long term target becomes available (like a Diaby). We just spent a lot of money on Gordon and there will be other areas to strengthen that require more focus first. We also already have four players to fit in those positions. Obviously you want more quality there, but Murphy has actually played really well and follows the gameplay excellently and ASM has shown the quality he brings in recent weeks. 
 

I think we go after a central striker that can play out wide if need be (like an Joao Pedro) and then a Maddison type midfielder that can operate from the right or left. 

[Ace]

2 hours ago, Ikon said:

Kone/Ugarte and Cherki please. Lazy defensively though so not sure if he would fit in.

 

 

 

Good shout on Cherki as he’s a player, though I have the same concern regarding work rate.

 

I was a huge HBA fan so love those effortless sort of creative types like him. 

[Ace]

4 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said:

Yeah I think the number 6 will be someone like Kone, Kephren Thuram or Alvarez from Ajax. And as you said the money we’d save might go on someone like a Diaby or Maddison. 
 

 

Do you not think Thuram is better as an 8?

 

 

[Nucasol]

Would love to sign Scott from Bristol City.

[kocunar]

20 hours ago, Manxst said:

You’re talking a record (defender) fee for him, I reckon. Plus he’s on £180kpw currently, with another three years left (not to mention at a multiple title/cup winning team). Bayern are in talks to extend and raise his current contract, supposedly. He’d be perfect, but next to zero chance at the moment. 

 

 

We should be able to get at minimum €40m, and over €50m if we go past the group stage.

 

Although, UEFA coefficient will fuck us, that's why we need any European football as fast as possible.

 

 

Edited April 7, 2023 by kocunar

[Tiresias]

6 hours ago, hakka said:

 

I think this is where we need to continue to box smart in transfer market. If we get CL next season then absolutely we can attract some of the very top tier players if we splash the cash, but there are so many good players at smaller clubs and lower pay in Europa or CL playing teams that we can go for over the already proven talent at a major CL side etc.

 

Just moar Isak, Botman and Bruno type signings, basically. 

 

oh i agree it's just equally going to make us an easier sell to players other clubs are sniffing around

[SUPERTOON]

 

[Tiresias]

well duuur though does imply lascelles is out

[PauloGeordio]

33 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

What “I know” is fook all. Clickety click! 

[Myleftboot]

Why put that picture on?

[papo]

13 hours ago, Kid Icarus said:

Bowen is absolute quality like, I'd be chuffed if we were in for him.

My preferred choice would be Harvey Barnes, but would be all over the moon with either like.

[Dr Jinx]

Declan Rice and Joelinton in the same midfield would scare the bejesus out of most teams.

 

You can tell the last few games we’ve played them that there’s a massive respect between the two as well. Although they sort of play the same position.. maybe Rice a bit deeper.

 

He’s definitely got the engine and work rate for Howe.

 

Imagine even discussing this a year or so ago….

[Shak]

Rice in Longstaff's role would be fantastic.

 

All the energy and presence that Longstaff has with much more quality on the ball.

 

Him, Bruno and Joelinton would be absolute carnage in midfield

[gjohnson]

1 hour ago, Shak said:

Rice in Longstaff's role would be fantastic.

 

All the energy and presence that Longstaff has with much more quality on the ball.

 

Him, Bruno and Joelinton would be absolute carnage in midfield

The same Rice that Longstaff made look like an amateur?