Guest HTT II Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I’m happy with our business thus far, but our strongest area last season under Howe was in defence and our weakest in attack. We sign a ‘keeper we really didn’t badly need and two defenders, in attack just one. I’d be disappointed with our overall business if we don’t sign at least another attacking player before the end of the window… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I think we are a bit light as recent injuries have shown. Even if there are only loan deals viable at the moment. I got a feeling we will be active in the market the next couple of days well at least more so than we usually are Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 A good (or, at this point even a serviceable PL quality) cm/cdm would cap off an amazing window. Not expecting much but someone like AMN on loan would be a very solid cover option for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Agreed we are still very short of goals. Two loan players would do the job for now. Pulisic would have been perfect. But if we got a Haidara - we could get away with not having another RW - as then that fearsome midfield would supply so much ammunition and free up space for Isak on RW and Wilson in centre. Having said that I do still want Pedro however as he ticks a lot of boxes. Maybe do that loan and instead of 25+5, do 30M in a year. Incentivises it for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 We need more goals and fret from our attackers. RW is a must imo. More important than a CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, The Butcher said: We need more goals and fret from our attackers. RW is a must imo. More important than a CM. Fret? They guitar players or what? I remember Solano and his trumpet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I’d take Barkley right now on a short-term deal and a loan signing forward. We need cover in bath areas and a goal threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I feel like goals will come anyways. Our biggest problem is in central midfield as apart from Bruno and Joelinton our midfielders are all Championship level players (Willock is better than that but just doesnt seem to care right now). I can live with Wilson, Isak, ASM, Almiron and Fraser for now upfront. Both Miguel and Fraser have done well under Howe. Someone like Joao Pedro that seems to possess all the tools to play in the #10 role and could have a great understanding with the other two Brazilins as well as play across the front three seems like an excellent signing to make. That being said, anyone playing across midfieldnor in attack would help us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 That’ll be us then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, HTT II said: I’d take Barkley right now on a short-term deal and a loan signing forward. We need cover in bath areas and a goal threat. I'd want to know where his head is at, and his body to be honest. When was the last time he's played a decent run of games? It would be a massive risk in my opinion. I think Howe could get the best out of him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 MYSTERY BID KLAXON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Jack27 said: That’ll be us then Liverpool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, Jack27 said: That’ll be us then About £20m under value so it's definitely us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Only way I'd be happy with Barkley is a relatively low guaranteed wage / heavily incentivized contract. He's more purposeful than Longstaff and would give us something different (if he could be arsed to put a shift in) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Be class if Leicester didn't know who the bidding club was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Rocker said: I'd want to know where his head is at, and his body to be honest. When was the last time he's played a decent run of games? It would be a massive risk in my opinion. I think Howe could get the best out of him though. It would aye, but I’d think under Howe his fitness levels would improve at least and on his day, he’s a fine player. These young players leave guaranteed and established game time for bigger teams and end up sitting on the bench, hardly playing and losing all form. I can see why they do it, but it’s been shown they basically fuck their careers up. When he first burst onto the scene he was an unbelievably exciting talent. Ideally I’d rather we didn’t sign him, but he ticks a few boxes for what we need right now or rather lack. Some creativity in there and midfield depth, especially if we are missing Shelvey and lately Bruno. Edited August 31, 2022 by HTT II Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Barkley is the wrong kind of midfielder I'd say. We have Willock and Anderson for that. We need a deeper CM or a defensively adept box to box one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Mazzy said: About £20m under value so it's definitely us. There is no way they are getting 40 million for him with one year left on his contract Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, Shak said: Be class if Leicester didn't know who the bidding club was. Ashworth in an Eyes Wide Shut mask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: There is no way they are getting 40 million for him with one year left on his contract A year is a long time, if a club is stupid enough to pay anything for him now instead of waiting then they are stupid enough to pay £40m. Chelsea would certainly do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Barkley is a major talent and if somehow someone could get him to play to his best, he'd be our best midfielder by far. That's such a big if though. Something has gone seriously wrong with his career, but if anyone can, Eddie can. (new catchphrase, possibly) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 "My name is Mr. Htrowhsa." "I like the way this Htrowsha fellow thinks" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephant Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Is there actually link to Barkley or just speculation? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 minute ago, Elephant said: Is there actually link to Barkley or just speculation? Hopefully just speculation, he’s the exact type of player we should avoid signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jack27 said: That’ll be us then Liverpool that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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