nufcnick Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I now think we will struggle to get anyone without being absolutely bent over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Newcastle hijack Everton deal for Dendoncker after late-night twist (footballinsider247.com) https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-united-hijack-everton-deal-for-leander-dendoncker-after-late-night-twist/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, cosmic said: Newcastle hijack Everton deal for Dendoncker after late-night twist (footballinsider247.com) https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-newcastle-united-hijack-everton-deal-for-leander-dendoncker-after-late-night-twist/ I hope not. He is weak as piss, burns out really fast and cant tackle nor pass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Didn't think he was that bad? £8.5m is a good fee too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 He looked really good when he first came, dif he get injured or something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Just think that's a good fee for someone who'd push Shelvey, Longstaff & Willock as the third midfielder, also depending on the opposition and how we want to us Bruno, who'd become a fair squad player while we progress. Fits in the Targett & Burn bracket to me. Edited August 30, 2022 by Optimistic Nut Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Serviceable midfielder who is better than everyone except the Brasileiros. And maybe Anderson, but different role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Feels like it was only a couple of seasons ago that he was pretty highly rated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 40 minutes ago, worthy said: I hope not. He is weak as piss, burns out really fast and cant tackle nor pass Embarrassing post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) The fact Everton want him isn't a great indication however I have always got the impression he is slightly above average in terms of Premier League midfielders. He's managed to get 29 caps for Belgium during their "Golden Generation" so he must have something about him. Edited August 30, 2022 by Mazzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 There’s some absolute knackers on this forum like. People seriously setting themselves up for disappointment expecting a big name midfielder or RW to walk through the door in the next 2 days. I even read some requests for another RB after Krath’s injury. It’s laughable. Of course it would amazing if a high profile CM does arrive, but I think it’s also massively unlikely (and that’s ok). We’ve absolutely transformed the first team over the last two windows. Incredible work really. To expect them to also transform the bench in that time too seems just a little bit ridiculous. No team in the history of football has a perfect squad, apart from possibly Man City. If we can improve the squad options in the next two days then great, but people should not be too disappointed if we don’t. Look at our strongest 11 now… it’s outstanding in many ways… Wilson ASM Isak Willock Joelinton Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope I’d be more than happy going with what we have if necessary, but a CM who can compete with / improve on what we have would be icing on the cake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, KaKa said: Embarrassing post. Might be, but its still how I feel after watching him play. Although I think I have had more embarrassing posts then that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) If true, that’d be an amazing price for a very solid squad option. Anyway, I was saving this barn-burner for my tell-all memoir but here goes. Couple of seasons ago I really was convinced his name was Leon and the match commentator had a bit of a stammer. Crazy. Edited August 30, 2022 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Clive would be proud of his son. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: There’s some absolute knackers on this forum like. People seriously setting themselves up for disappointment expecting a big name midfielder or RW to walk through the door in the next 2 days. I even read some requests for another RB after Krath’s injury. It’s laughable. Of course it would amazing if a high profile CM does arrive, but I think it’s also massively unlikely (and that’s ok). We’ve absolutely transformed the first team over the last two windows. Incredible work really. To expect them to also transform the bench in that time too seems just a little bit ridiculous. No team in the history of football has a perfect squad, apart from possibly Man City. If we can improve the squad options in the next two days then great, but people should not be too disappointed if we don’t. Look at our strongest 11 now… it’s outstanding in many ways… Wilson ASM Isak Willock Joelinton Bruno Targett Botman Schar Trippier Pope I’d be more than happy going with what we have if necessary, but a CM who can compete with / improve on what we have would be icing on the cake. You're being weirdly arrogant about something you have absolutely no clue about like Howe has already said he wants more names in, whether we get them is another story but it's hardly a forgone conclusion we don't make another big signing and it's fine to be hopeful. Young cover for RB would make sense too, and as Kev Lawson's tweet suggests there might actually be something in the links to the West Ham lad. Edited August 30, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) And we play 4-3-3 with two wide centre mids, Willock doesn't play behind the striker. It would usually be an honest mistake but we've played this way for over half a year now and you're giving it the big'un so... Edited August 30, 2022 by Hanshithispantz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 33 minutes ago, Mazzy said: The fact Everton want him isn't a great indication however I have always got the impression he is slightly above average in terms of Premier League midfielders. He's managed to get 29 caps for Belgium during their "Golden Generation" so he must have something about him. What does this even mean?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 He might be better than other options for that anchor position, but not a whole lot better? We also need to give Anderson and Longstaff the experience they need. And yes, I know Longstaff is nearly 24, but this club has been in a poor state until Howe and the Saudis came. He's still a work in progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlover24 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Longstaff and Willock are crocked, they should shine in a Championship team and get promoted with them to revive their careers. It's time to start anew with Dendonkey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Hanshithispantz said: You're being weirdly arrogant about something you have absolutely no clue about like Howe has already said he wants more names in, whether we get them is another story but it's hardly a forgone conclusion we don't make another big signing and it's fine to be hopeful. Young cover for RB would make sense too, and as Kev Lawson's tweet suggests there might actually be something in the links to the West Ham lad. I didn’t say it wasn’t fine to be hopeful. I just see a lot of posts from people on here and on Twitter being disparaging about players like Dendoncker when they’re a very realistic signing who would significantly improve our midfield options. It’s surely setting yourself up for massive disappointment to be expecting another deal the size of Isak or Bruno to waltz through the door in the next 2 days. Be hopeful, sure, but you must surely see why that is unlikely. We’ve already had a very good window…I just think people need to be mindful of that. Regarding your other point, you being pedantic. Everyone can see with their own eyes that Willock usually plays as the most advanced of our 3 CMs. And regarding the “Arrogance” comment… pot kettle. Right back at ya. Edited August 30, 2022 by Shadow Puppets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 He is/was a Belgian international DM, with 30 odd caps. Have you seen some of the players he was competing with in that position? I'd bet my left bollock that he's more technically sound than Longstaff, Willock and even Joelinton. For 10m as someone who gives us another string to our bow, he'd be a no brainer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE27 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Some squad fillers* either permanent or on loan would really cap a fantastic summer for us. When fit, our first XI is strong enough for a top half push, the worry is we can't keep that XI together long enough atm. *Preferably better than the current ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Dendoncker is a bit of a unit as well isn’t he ? We are building quite a physical side if he does join. He can also cover CB as well. I’d be more than happy with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 50 minutes ago, Mazzy said: The fact Everton want him isn't a great indication however I have always got the impression he is slightly above average in terms of Premier League midfielders. He's managed to get 29 caps for Belgium during their "Golden Generation" so he must have something about him. Everton want pedro and he’s apparently mint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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