PauloGeordio Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lotus said: We need more left footers in midfield and attack. Not on the right we don’t! Miggy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 'Tanner ball player' was a term in Scotland - I'm not sure if it's still in use - but it refers to a skilful player who only plays when they're in possession of the ball. That seems to be a charge that's being levelled at Maddison, but I doubt that it's justified. Even if it is, I think Eddie will soon sort him out, because he won't get picked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 42 minutes ago, SteV said: Doubt Dummett goes anywhere. Ever. Yep, Dummett is never leaving, at least not till our academy can be relied on to start regularly producing players good enough to get into the PL/European squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: Like TCD says, unless there's an influx of youngster who are immediately loaned out, we won't sign nine. Howe has spoken at length about evolving the squad and the detrimental effect of too many signing on team spirit. If we sign five, we have two passable players in every position. I am interested to see how Howe handles any bids for Lascelles or Murphy though. By all accounts key men in the dressing room, but he'll be under pressure with FFP to consider and the players moving to the fringes of the squad. Lascelles has barely played in 2 seasons. I doubt anyone will be in for him unless we actively shop him around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 hour ago, duo said: This is going to be a long summer This thread has currently got the feel of a fever dream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 24 minutes ago, LV said: This thread has currently got the feel of a fever dream Aye, we need a signing in to settle everyone down. Or even just one of the more trusted journo's putting a name out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Be Surprised if we've got anyone in before we play Rangers in mid July. Think we will be playing the waiting game again. They've already shown we won't be bent over for £££ that's not gonna change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Will we release Fraser, do you reckon? What will likely happen with the likes of Hendrick, Clark and Hayden? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just now, toon25 said: Will we release Fraser, do you reckon? What will likely happen with the likes of Hendrick, Clark and Hayden? No, we will try sell him probably get a nominal fee ala Shelvey. I'm sure the contracts of Hendrick, /Clark and Hayden have been written down already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Just now, toon25 said: Will we release Fraser, do you reckon? What will likely happen with the likes of Hendrick, Clark and Hayden? Clark is out of contract. The other two I'd imagine another subsidised loan or paid off. Hayden had an agreed fee based on promotion. His injury problems perhaps make it unlikely they will buy for the agreed fee I reckon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 3 hours ago, LV said: Some folk are getting a little overexcited They definitely are. I come into this thread for the first time today and there's talk of signing nine players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Hayden is here until 2026. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 44 minutes ago, jack j said: Be Surprised if we've got anyone in before we play Rangers in mid July. Think we will be playing the waiting game again. They've already shown we won't be bent over for £££ that's not gonna change We did most of our business before pre season last year. This summer will be the same imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: We did most of our business before pre season last year. This summer will be the same imo. Howe said as much in his last press conference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, TRon said: They definitely are. I come into this thread for the first time today and there's talk of signing nine players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 11 minutes ago, TRon said: They definitely are. I come into this thread for the first time today and there's talk of signing nine players. Yeah, that’s not happening Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, toon25 said: Will we release Fraser, do you reckon? What will likely happen with the likes of Hendrick, Clark and Hayden? Along with these 4 I can’t see that many leaving. Maybe Manquillo now that Kraft is practically fit and we signed Ashby. If we get a first team LB then possibly a loan for Lewis. The GK positions depend on Dubravka. If he gives the nod he’ll stay for the season then it’s just a case of releasing Karius and letting Darlow join Hull. Gillespie will happily sit as 3rd choice. However if Dubravka wants out I wouldn’t rule out a move for Forster for a year. As for first team additions I think we will get two in £40-65m bracket. Don’t think there will be a 3rd unless it’s around £20-30m at a push. Have a funny feeling they’ll keep some of the budget for January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 https://twitter.com/TransferChecker/status/1663486267835707396 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I expect there to be 3-4 incomings then I think we will take stock in January and maybe recruit again then. We may well bomb out of the group stages of the CL. I don’t think we’re going to suddenly get the kind of squad to compete in 4 competitions this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) There must be a chance of, say, 2 wins in the CL group stage. Even with the squad we have now. Edited May 30, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnes23 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 If we take 3 signings to be the minimum, you have to think it will be a LB, CM and ideally someone who can play multiple positions as an 8/AM/RW. Another CB would probably be next on the list in terms of priority after those three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Still think two centre midfielders should be a priority like, even if one is a younger player who will be in and out of the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I expect us to have European competition next calendar year. Unless the draw is very unkind, finishing bottom of the group would be a failure imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Chelsea are not signing Joao Felix who is returning to Spain. We should look at a loan with an option to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: I expect us to have European competition next calendar year. Unless the draw is very unkind, finishing bottom of the group would be a failure imo. Aye, you look at most of teams in pot 3, and even some in pot 2, and I find it highly unlikely we will be in a group where we are the weakest side. I imagine we're the side in pot 4 everyone will want to avoid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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