Ikon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, KaKa said: I think we'll get a high end right sided forward, and still look at the likes of Arda Guler as well tbh. The Arda kid looks not just a very special talent, but he is also very versatile. As well as playing that right side role he can also play as a progressive number 8 and so he would be incredibly valuable. He can also be had for a very fair price. The good news is that he's the kind of young talent Ashworth routinely picked up for Brighton and so I think the interest is likely real. Similar to the young Brazilians we've been looking at like Matheus Franca. Ideally yeah. Finding that top top class right side option is easier said than done. Don’t want us to sign someone that isn’t transformational. If we can’t then there is the possibility to use that 40m elsewhere if we get only AG for example. Think AG will play as an inverted wide forward to begin with before he slots in to a more of a natural #10 position. A footballer with that technical ability and situational awareness and vision can basically play blindfolded more or less anywhere up the pitch. Edited May 27, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: We're pretty stacked on the wings, we need a RW who wouod walk into any side really, gkven how we play. I agree. I see AG as a must sign if possible though no matter what. Edited May 27, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 We are stacked with wingers, but we don’t have one top quality one. I think RW is as much a priority as a CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: We are stacked with wingers, but we don’t have one top quality one. I think RW is as much a priority as a CM. Totally agree. Would love to get someone like Raphinha even though he’s probably unlikely. Struggling to think of too many that would be worth the cost. Edited May 27, 2023 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Just now, Ikon said: Totally agree. Would love to get someone like Raphinha even though he’s probably unlikely. Possible though, isn’t he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Just now, PauloGeordio said: Possible though, isn’t he? I think so, that’s why I wouldn’t rule it out. Probably wouldn’t bet money on it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, Ikon said: I think so, that’s why I wouldn’t rule it out. Probably wouldn’t bet money on it though. Exciting times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ikon said: Ideally yeah. Finding that top top class right side option is easier said than done. Don’t want us to sign someone that isn’t transformational. If we can’t then there is the possibility to use that 40m elsewhere if we get only AG for example. Think AG will play as an inverted wide forward to begin with before he slots in to a more of a natural #10 position. A footballer with that technical ability and situational awareness and vision can basically play blindfolded more or less anywhere up the pitch. The latest right sided forward link is Mohammed Kuddus. Will likely be in that £30 million range that has been great for us. Could be transformational for us on that side, without costing crazy money. I think if Arda comes in he'd still play loads as well in both wide right and in the number 8 slots, without as much pressure as it would be a significant step up and he is still really young. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 I think the best option for AG would be to go to Leipzig or Dortmund tbh. Read that Leipzig are in for him now too. Also that him and his father agreed with FB to remove the 5m 1500 minutes clause now and that he is likely to cost 20m instead. If reports are correct mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: We are stacked with wingers, but we don’t have one top quality one. I think RW is as much a priority as a CM. If you are looking for upgrades to the first team then Burn, Longstaff and Almiron are where we should be starting. That doesn’t mean that they won’t get a fair number of games between them this season but it’s where I can see us improving to try and maintain our place in the Champions League positions. I really like the Joelinton and Willock pairing down the left and I think it will only get better when Willock continues to improve and a new left back is added. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, KaKa said: Nice list! The idea of signing Youssouf Fofana has definitely grown on me more recently. He's been highly rated and linked with top clubs for a while now, but similar to Guimaraes when he was at Lyon, clubs just haven't pulled the trigger. With him going into the last year of his contract now and the price he is available for, it's a very good singing. Looking at him alongside Ugarte that a lot of us liked, he is a more progressive passer and ball carrier, and so influences and facilitates more goal scoring opportunities. Think the main crux of my point Kaka was that there’s no excuses for us this summer - players are available to us - good and transformational players at that On the issue of wings - my ideal scenario is Raphinha/Chuckuwueze/Diaby (in that order) on the right side with the option of Maddison on the left - I think EH prefers a 433 that can become a 451 too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mighty__mag Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) Moussa Diaby's assists in his last three seasons have been incredible. Goals haven't been bad either. (20/21 A-10 G-4) (21/22 A-12 G-13) (22/23 A-8 G-9) Hope we're serious about going for this player. He's on quite low wages also. Edited May 27, 2023 by mighty__mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 8 minutes ago, Mikky said: Think the main crux of my point Kaka was that there’s no excuses for us this summer - players are available to us - good and transformational players at that On the issue of wings - my ideal scenario is Raphinha/Chuckuwueze/Diaby (in that order) on the right side with the option of Maddison on the left - I think EH prefers a 433 that can become a 451 too Yeah, I agree, there are a lot of options out there. Could be an incredibly exciting summer. I think we'll do some really good business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 This is saying us and Man Utd are in for Kim Min-jae and that we have the advantage in signing him https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1662462649278386178?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 24 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: This is saying us and Man Utd are in for Kim Min-jae and that we have the advantage in signing him https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1662462649278386178?s=20 That would be an excellent bit if business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Never seen him play, what’s he like ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Never seen him play, what’s he like ? Known as the ‘Monster’ him and Botman would be impenetrable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: This is saying us and Man Utd are in for Kim Min-jae and that we have the advantage in signing him https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1662462649278386178?s=20 £55M for a center back? That's a big part of the budget for a fourth priority position (after lb, cm, rw). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 One of the best CB in the world. I love Schär, but getting Min-Jae would be another level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 4 minutes ago, rebelrouser said: £55M for a center back? That's a big part of the budget for a fourth priority position (after lb, cm, rw). Depends what the budget is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 1 minute ago, rebelrouser said: £55M for a center back? That's a big part of the budget for a fourth priority position (after lb, cm, rw). If he has pace, he'd be a very important signing. Would be harsh on Schar but if a player becomes available like that, you get him. Get a new left-back too and: Pope, Dubravka, Karius Trippier, Krafth New LB, Targett Min-Jae, Schar Botman, Burn gives us enough depth/quality in defence to tackle home and abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, rebelrouser said: £55M for a center back? That's a big part of the budget for a fourth priority position (after lb, cm, rw). I think it would be very shrewd not sure we looked quite so water tight in the run in and we’ll up against some serious forwards in the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stifler Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Don’t Man Utd want him so they can get the shirt sales up in Asia again? It wouldn’t surprise me if they put in a bid for Son. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Twitter were saying that Man Utd had already sorted a house out for him a few days ago! I think we are likely being used to push the wages or agent fees up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Not sure CB is fourth-choice when we're one injury away from Lascelles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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