Now That's What I Call Transfer Rumours! 7

[ponsaelius]

A creative attacking midfielder who can play wide, #10 and in a midfield 3 against weaker sides does sort of make sense. It's a profile we don't really have. Particularly if they can also shoot from distance and take set pieces.

 

I don't watch much Germany football so don't know a huge amount about the Hungarian but from what I have seen he seems a bit more robust and physical than Maddison and more likely to adapt to our style of play. But Maddison has the advantage of already being PL proven.

 

 

Edited May 29, 2023 by ponsaelius

[Kanj]

I know bruno thinks he should play football further up the pitch but unless we get a real top end DM who can play football like Rice or Caqueret or Ugarte then I do wonder if Bruno has the engine to play a pressing 8. His current role allows him to dictate our entire attacking play when we set up in the final 3rd. We need engines around him and we need one of them to have the ability to drop back or cover for him when he’s out playing the balls into the half space   

[Kanj]

If the Ferran Torres rumors are true

 

Ferran Isak Szo/Maddison

JL/Willock Bruno Longie/Thuram

 

oooof. 

[Shak]

Fairly sure we're happy with either and are making it very clear it's one of the other to let the selling clubs know we won't be held to ransom if they push for too much.

 

Also entirely possible we just want one of them and are trying to make it appear that way for leverage.

 

Fucking great that we're not just gonna throw the asking price at teams and worry about FFP later.

[SUPERTOON]

21 minutes ago, Jack27 said:

Come to me. I’m ready. 
 

https://twitter.com/philipphinze24/status/1663222015749242901?s=46&t=qch8y64njTIa-YpWt4BfqA

He’s the one that I want 

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

I know our interest in Maddison is long-standing and genuine, but Szoboszlai just seems a better fit for our recruitment strategy and overarching vision for the club. 

 

Spoiler

I’d rather Maddison mind 

 

[rebelrouser]

2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said:

Hope saying budget likely to be closer to 150 million 

We spent £123M last summer and then have the 4th place epl money + new shirt sponsor. £150M sounds about right.

[The Prophet]

3 minutes ago, ponsaelius said:

A creative attacking midfielder who can play wide, #10 and in a midfield 3 against weaker sides does sort of make sense. It's a profile we don't really have. Particularly if they can also shoot from distance and take set pieces.

 

I don't watch much Germany football so don't know a huge amount about the Hungarian but from what I have seen he seems a bit more robust and physical than Maddison and more likely to adapt to our style of play. But Maddison has the advantage of already being PL proven.

 

 

 

 

Aye both are play maker types that'd play in the right hand half space. Szoboszlai has more natural talent and is more accustomed to playing a high pressing style, lower wages too. Maddison is Premier League proven and would probably come cheaper. It's also a bit of a risk buying at a premium from the Bundesliga unless you're absolutely sure.

 

I'd be delighted with either. Szoboszlai comes with more risk, but potentially more reward too.

[PauloGeordio]

Just now, The Prophet said:

 

Aye both are play maker types that'd play in the right hand half space. Szoboszlai has more natural talent and is more accustomed to playing a high pressing style, lower wages too. Maddison is Premier League proven and would probably come cheaper. It's also a bit of a risk buying at a premium from the Bundesliga unless you're absolutely sure.

 

I'd be delighted with either. Szoboszlai comes with more risk, but potentially more reward too.

If they’re sure and have done the homework on character then out of the 2 Szo is a go go 

[Kanj]

Fine with either. Just know that’s the type of player we need. 

[Skeletor]

A day since the season ended and no new signings. Acceptable?

 

Spoiler

 

[Ikon]

The two players i want the most in this coming window is Szoboszlai and Arda Guler. 

[The Prophet]

3 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

If they’re sure and have done the homework on character then out of the 2 Szo is a go go 

 

He's considered a leader in the dressing room too. On a side note, his Mrs is sensational.

[Dr. TC]

Just now, The Prophet said:

 

He's considered a leader in the dressing room too. On a side note, his Mrs is sensational.

Szensational 

[PauloGeordio]

Just now, Dr. TC said:

Szensational 

 Bring “them” home

 

 

Edited May 29, 2023 by PauloGeordio

[Skeletor]

Personally waiting for the day a footballer has a sensational mister at home. Feel left out of these conversations  

[Guest]

21 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said:

Would love us to get Rice. Sure we would go for him, if he’d come. 

 

I'd be happy with only 3 signings this summer if they were Rice, Maddison and Szoboszlai like. We'd still have a couple of areas need strengthening but I think those 3 would upgrade us that drastically we'd still be massively improved. 

[Skeletor]

1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

I'd be happy with only 3 signings this summer if they were Rice, Maddison and Szoboszlai like. We'd still have a couple of areas need strengthening but I think those 3 would upgrade us that drastically we'd still be massively improved. 

 

 

Howe definitely wants a LB.

 

[nufc123]

41 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

So Maddison for £40m or Szoboszlai for £65m?

 

I've no doubt Szoboszlai is good but Maddison seems like a safe bet and much cheaper. 

Would be happy with either one. Maddison is PL ready and offers something we dont have in the team. Szobo from another league, but still got lots of CL and national experience.

[MrRaspberryJam]

Never heard of Szoboszlai but I've no doubt he'd be absolutely class. 

[Disco]

18 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

It's also a bit of a risk buying at a premium from the Bundesliga unless you're absolutely sure.

x2 if they’re Red Bull schooled.

[TRC]

3 minutes ago, Disco said:

x2 if they’re Red Bull schooled.

What is the issue with Red Bull players?

[Guest reefatoon]

Hopefully the Szoboszlai deal is the one. He looks a unit and would fit right in.
 

Much prefer that to a diving little scrote 

[ponsaelius]

Haaland and Mane are the exceptions but there's been quite a few Red Bull flops to the PL now. Both of those had an intimediary step before they went to a top PL club rather than direct.

 

Keita and Werner at the expensive end. Leeds have had a nightmare with them - Augustin, Adams, Aaronsen, Wober etc. Not really a hit amongst them. Patson Daka at Leicester, Hwang at Wolves. All cost far more than their output. Minamino was on the cheap cos of a buyout clause but wasn't much cop either.

 

RB clubs have a pretty distinct style of play and recruitment model that gives a platform for players to thrive but have enough money behind them that means asking for big £££ when they sell. 

 

 

Edited May 29, 2023 by ponsaelius

[Sempiternal]

17 minutes ago, Disco said:

x2 if they’re Red Bull schooled.

Red Bull is the ultimate red flag, gives me the fear