Now That's What I Call Transfer Rumours! 7

[Big River]

7 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

Sounds like Eddie wants 2 or 3 top class players in. 

 

that's what I think will happen. he's a loyal manager, and I can't see any of our squad players being that willing to shift with the prospect of European football for the first time in their careers. they'll have grown up dreaming about lining up to the CL music.

 

LB and CM are nailed on, I reckon. interesting to see if they feel the need for another winger after Murphy has stepped up, and the Gordon signing.

 

then there's the Maxi situation. not sure we'd be actively look to sell him, but if we got tested with a bid of around 35m, there's a potential we might just cash in. so he'd need replacing.

[madras]

2 hours ago, Keegans Export said:

 

In an ideal world yes, but competition is just another way to motivate players (eg Willock, Longstaff, Joelinton in the original post) and we should encourage it.

We should encourage it because it strengthens the squad and because playing  and training with better players improves players even if they aren't in direct ompetition for places ie Trippier isn't competition for Bruno.

 

Re Isak and Wilson. Wilson played well enough without competition to make the England squad, then he looked tired (even with competition) so I'd guess he's now looking better because he's properly rested, not starting when not fully fit, not expected to play 90mins under those conditions. Isak has already said he's told to burn himself out even if he's done after 70mins. So.ething which Eddie Howe seems to be a bit of a leader on to maintain that intensity, using subs to keep that intensity while others often use subs as more tactical in nature.

 

 

Edited April 26, 2023 by madras

[The College Dropout]

9 minutes ago, Big River said:

 

that's what I think will happen. he's a loyal manager, and I can't see any of our squad players being that willing to shift with the prospect of European football for the first time in their careers. they'll have grown up dreaming about lining up to the CL music.

 

LB and CM are nailed on, I reckon. interesting to see if they feel the need for another winger after Murphy has stepped up, and the Gordon signing.

 

then there's the Maxi situation. not sure we'd be actively look to sell him, but if we got tested with a bid of around 35m, there's a potential we might just cash in. so he'd need replacing.

We still have weaknesses that need addressing. (1) A lack of creativity and ability in attack. (2) A lack of ball progression in midfield without Bruno. A left back that isn't so prone to pace defensively (3).

 

Thoe can look to be starters by October.

 

I would personally like another 2-3 young players with high ceilings and the right attitude. But also willing to be squad options. We don't have any quality in-depth so they can come in any position. 

[McCormick]

150m on 4 players would be pretty decent, like. If this is true what people (realistically) like to see?

 

I think for me it’d be:

 

Tierney-30

Caicedo- 60

Maddison- 40

Pedro- 30

 

making up the 10m difference in player sales if possible.

 

Could do with another cb but I reckon we can make do as Burn can easily fill in.

 

 

[SUPERTOON]

9 minutes ago, McCormick said:

150m on 4 players would be pretty decent, like. If this is true what people (realistically) like to see?

 

I think for me it’d be:

 

Tierney-30

Caicedo- 60

Maddison- 40

Pedro- 30

 

making up the 10m difference in player sales if possible.

 

Could do with another cb but I reckon we can make do as Burn can easily fill in.

 

 

No way I’d pay 30 million for Tierney, he can’t stay fit. Brighton turned down 70 for Caicedo in Jan and he’s since signed a new deal so will be much higher than 60. He would be my number one midfield target mind.

[McCormick]

I really like Tierney- can play either side well-  but yeah his injuries are a bit of a concern. Can’t think of anybody else though.

[SUPERTOON]

Just now, McCormick said:

I really like Tierney- can play either side well-  but yeah his injuries are a bit of a concern. Can’t think of anybody else though.

Yeah that was my thought as well, literally can’t think of anyone else. I do think we may look for someone who can also tuck in to make it a 3 much like Burn does. Some links to that Hincapie from Leverkusen who could possibly fill that role ?

[McCormick]

Great shout tbf. Fits the bill age-wise.

[The Prophet]

Having an attacking left back and another midfielder helps our creativity to be fair. I think we'll see 4-5 of:

 

LB

RCB

CM x2

CF/RW

[KaKa]

1 hour ago, The College Dropout said:

We still have weaknesses that need addressing. (1) A lack of creativity and ability in attack. (2) A lack of ball progression in midfield without Bruno. A left back that isn't so prone to pace defensively (3).

 

Thoe can look to be starters by October.

 

I would personally like another 2-3 young players with high ceilings and the right attitude. But also willing to be squad options. We don't have any quality in-depth so they can come in any position. 

 

I actually think what you've stated is going to be the exact approach this summer.

 

2-3 elite first team calibre players and 2-3 top level young players that start off as key squad players to eventually grow into the first team.

[timeEd32]

9 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

I actually think what you've stated is going to be the exact approach this summer.

 

2-3 elite first team calibre players and 2-3 top level young players that start off as key squad players to eventually grow into the first team.

 

Agree, it makes the most sense. The ability to rest Bruno / have adequate cover in the event of injury is crucial. 

[PauloGeordio]

Hope we’re back in for Pedro. Would excel under Eddie. 

[Pokerprince2004]

Sky Sports saying we're in for Brozovic for £31m. They've got the story from The Sun mind. 

 

 

 

 

[TRon]

16 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

Hope we’re back in for Pedro. Would excel under Eddie. 

 

Do you think we would go for Pedro over Ekiteke now bearing in mind we seemed really keen on bringing Hugo here over two windows? Personally think Pedro would be a better fit, but we did seem to really rate the French lad.

[PauloGeordio]

2 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

Do you think we would go for Pedro over Ekiteke now bearing in mind we seemed really keen on bringing Hugo here over two windows? Personally think Pedro would be a better fit, but we did seem to really rate the French lad.

Good question. Would both be out of the question?  Pedro can play across the Front 3 can’t he. Not sure about Ekitike

[sushimonster85]

3 minutes ago, Pokerprince2004 said:

Sky Sports saying we're in for Brozovic for £31m. They've got the story from The Sun mind. 

 

 

 

 

 

Reckon this is agent talk. Can't see us spending £30m+ a CM who turns 31 in November and would likely want a weekly wage that would make him our highest earner. 

[TRon]

1 minute ago, PauloGeordio said:

Good question. Would both be out of the question?  Pedro can play across the Front 3 can’t he. Not sure about Ekitike

 

Pretty sure Pedro was desperate to come here, whereas Ekiteke was always more keen on PSG, I think that might be a big factor now. I doubt we'd go for them both after signing Isak, in fact even signing one of them might be wishful thinking.

[PauloGeordio]

3 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

Pretty sure Pedro was desperate to come here, whereas Ekiteke was always more keen on PSG, I think that might be a big factor now. I doubt we'd go for them both after signing Isak, in fact even signing one of them might be wishful thinking.

I’d prefer Pedro if we go for one of those. The French kid’s got a dodgy agent 

[FloydianMag]

 

[Smal]

Tbf you do need a Croatian in order to win the CL

[McCormick]

31m is a bargain for a player of his quality and pedigree tbf. We’re likely looking at younger players so I doubt it’s true but man… a midfield of Bruno, Brozovic and one of the Joe’s would be so, so good.

 

 

Edited April 26, 2023 by McCormick

[The Butcher]

Could probably get 3-4 years out of him. Think he's brilliant.

[andyc35i]

Yep talent aside, I don’t think we are able to pay that sort of price for a player of his age at this stage

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

Wasn’t Brozovic mentioned really early on as a target after the takeover?

[McCormick]

10 minutes ago, andyc35i said:

Yep talent aside, I don’t think we are able to pay that sort of price for a player of his age at this stage

It’s a shame though. Trippier has shown us what experience at the highest level can bring to the squad.