kingxlnc Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 9 hours ago, Oregon_Geordie said: Top Drawer Left Back, DM, Winger/Wide Forward and a Goal Machine. Then a few younger players to learn and fill out the Squad. If we get Europe, we're gonna need a squad... Pope Trippier New LB Botman Schar New DM/Bruno Joelinton/Willock Bruno/Longstaff Isak/ASM New CF/Isak/Wilson New Winger/Gordon/Miggy Saying that I'd go... Tierney Alvarez/Sergej Milinković-Savić Maddison/Diaby Vlahovic 200m should do it.... All of the above would be amazing! It should be Diaby AND Maddison Alvarez AND Savic That one window would sort out squad depth, quality of first team etc in one fell swoop Would then probably need another CB in Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Looking at the first team, the major limitations are: We're somewhat limited down the left. The Joelinton-Willock partnership has arguably been our most fruitful combination, but but a more attacking left back would provide more balance to the first eleven and take creative pressure off Trippier. We lack strength and depth in midfield. We have four senior centre midfielders, who all bring different qualities and limitations to the table. I don't think it's up for debate that we need at least one player (two if we qualify for Europe) to compliment them. Another all-rounder would be ideal. I'd love Kone from Monchengladbach but there will be plenty of clubs looking at him. Miggy's purple patch bought us time in postponing the need for a winger, but he's too limited moving forward. Part of our problem in the final third is decision making and being able to provide that final moment of quality. Having an extremely one-footed winger doesn't help us in that respect. I also think we could target: A young centre back who can rotate with and eventually replace Schar. Fab is having a sensational season, but he isn't getting any younger. We aren't in need of an immediate replacement, but an up and coming right footed centre back who is comfortable with the ball at his feet would allow us to manage his minutes. Obviously some positions are higher priority than others and the club are aware a midfielder is essential. A lot of our activity will be dictated by European qualification. If we win the cup or finish top six, we'll qualify for one of the three European competitions and a higher number of additions will be needed to prevent burnout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Tierney linked over the weekend. No idea what his injury record is like last year or two or if he's just out of favour as first-choice, but quality player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 We were linked to this kid I’m sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) Fuck it, I need something to take my mind off the final Goalkeepers: Pope/Dubravka/Karius No changes needed for now, a young 'keeper coming in then going out on loan might be a good idea Right back: Trippier/Ashby/Krafth/Manquillo No changes needed for now, Ashby will likely be our Trippier understudy, Krafth is an able stand in, and Manquillo can play right or left back. Maybe sell Manquillo Left back: Targett/Burn/Lewis/Manquillo This probably needs looking at. Burn should really be the capable stand in here. Howe needs to decide what he sees Targett as and whether he needs to be used, replaced, or moved down the pecking order, but either way Lewis probably needs to go or massively step up, with a young attacking left back being the alternative Right Centre back: Schar/Lascelles We need a Schar understudy, with Lascelles either moving further down the pecking order or leaving with either a young replacement or a steady old-head coming in Left Centre back: Botman/Burn/Dummett Botman and Burn are fine, we should maybe move Dummett to an under 21 role and get a steady old-head to come in Midfield: Bruno/Joelinton/Willock/Longstaff/Gordon/Anderson We need a Shelvey replacement, either a like-for-like number 6, or a DM destroyer type, or both. Someone like Neves would be ideal. We also need a keymaster attacking midfielder, with James Maddison being the obvious candidate. In terms of outgoings, Anderson now needs to go out on loan and probably should have done in August. Right Wing: ASM/Gordon/Willock/Joelinton With us just getting Gordon, I think this can be deprioritised for now, but Howe might look to cash in on ASM and bring in more of a system player. Left Wing: Almiron/Murphy Ideally we need someone who nudges those players down one step in the pecking order. Almiron has been great and has more than proven his potential worth as a rotation/back up for next season. Diaby is the obvious candidate based on previous transfer rumours Strikers: Isak/Wilson With Chris Wood gone, we have no plan B up front. A better player in that mould would be ideal - someone who's either the next Toney or Abraham or a more reliable Calvert Lewin. Imo we also need a goal machine to replace Wilson - I love Wilson but it's not just his fitness that can't be relied on anymore, he's now looking like he has patchy form. Edited February 20, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: Fuck it, I need something to take my mind off the final Goalkeepers: Pope/Dubravka/Karius No changes needed for now, a young 'keeper coming in then going out on loan might be a good idea Right back: Trippier/Ashby/Krafth/Manquillo No changes needed for now, Ashby will likely be our Trippier understudy, Krafth is an able stand in, and Manquillo can play right or left back. Maybe sell Manquillo Left back: Targett/Burn/Lewis/Manquillo This probably needs looking at. Burn should really be the capable stand in here. Howe needs to decide what he sees Targett as and whether he needs to be used, replaced, or moved down the pecking order, but either way Lewis probably needs to go or massively step up, with a young attacking left back being the alternative Right Centre back: Schar/Lascelles We need a Schar understudy, with Lascelles either moving further down the pecking order or leaving with either a young replacement or a steady old-head coming in Left Centre back: Botman/Burn/Dummett Botman and Burn are fine, we should maybe move Dummett to an under 21 role and get a steady old-head to come in Midfield: Bruno/Joelinton/Willock/Longstaff/Gordon/Anderson We need a Shelvey replacement, either a like-for-like number 6, or a DM destroyer type, or both. Someone like Neves would be ideal. We also need a keymaster attacking midfielder, with James Maddison being the obvious candidate. In terms of outgoings, Anderson now needs to go out on loan and probably should have done in August. Right Wing: ASM/Gordon/Willock/Joelinton With us just getting Gordon, I think this can be deprioritised for now, but Howe might look to cash in on ASM and bring in more of a system player. Left Wing: Almiron/Murphy Ideally we need someone who nudges those players down one step in the pecking order. Almiron has been great and has more than proven his potential worth as a rotation/back up for next season. Diaby is the obvious candidate based on previous transfer rumours Strikers: Isak/Wilson With Chris Wood gone, we have no plan B up front. A better player in that mould would be ideal - someone who's either the next Toney or Abraham or a more reliable Calvert Lewin. Imo we also need a goal machine to replace Wilson - I love Wilson but it's not just his fitness that can't be relied on anymore, he's now looking like he has patchy form. Right -> Left <- I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Rice, Maddison, Osimhen Sorted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Isak was our Osimhen level striker signing - so I can't see a huge outlay on that kind of player Diaby and Maddison they'll go back for, that's for sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Osimhem will cost a world record fee when he goes. Not happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Think I have settled on my signings for the summer M Lacroix A Grimaldo R Neves Y Fofana J Maddison J Pedro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Would love Joao pedro still, although he isn’t exactly in the mould of Wilson as he has a lot more to his game overall, he could be a striker option for us. My main concern is that he’s a little too similar to Isak but physically he’s more of a target than Isak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 See Leverkusen have said Thuram will definitely leave in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, bowlingcrofty said: See Leverkusen have said Thuram will definitely leave in the summer. Nice of them to break the news on behalf of his parent club i tbink he’s Inter bound fwiw Edited February 20, 2023 by Mikky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: Tierney linked over the weekend. No idea what his injury record is like last year or two or if he's just out of favour as first-choice, but quality player. Made of glass sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, gbandit said: Would love Joao pedro still, although he isn’t exactly in the mould of Wilson as he has a lot more to his game overall, he could be a striker option for us. My main concern is that he’s a little too similar to Isak but physically he’s more of a target than Isak I’m holding onto Wilson for 1 more season so J Pedro comes in on the basis he plays LW/CF/RW we then buy a 9 for 24/25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, gbandit said: Would love Joao pedro still, although he isn’t exactly in the mould of Wilson as he has a lot more to his game overall, he could be a striker option for us. My main concern is that he’s a little too similar to Isak but physically he’s more of a target than Isak He signed a 6 year deal with Watford in the summer and we didn't want to pay what Watford wanted before he signed that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: He signed a 6 year deal with Watford in the summer and we didn't want to pay what Watford wanted before he signed that. The remaining time on his contract could have factored into our valuation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, The Prophet said: The remaining time on his contract could have factored into our valuation. He still had 4 years left before he signed that 6 year one in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 From what I recall Joao Pedro was to be kept this season to get Watford back up first attempt and if that doesn’t happen he’s available at a similar price to previous. Possibly a release clause. He got a pay rise for a year in the championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 59 minutes ago, Mikky said: Nice of them to break the news on behalf of his parent club i tbink he’s Inter bound fwiw Whoops. I meant Munchingflapjack of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 7 hours ago, HaydnNUFC said: He still had 4 years left before he signed that 6 year one in the summer. Make of it what you will, but hes their captain tonight. That and the 6y contract dosent sound like hes leaving anytime soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 If they don't get promoted, he'll almost certainly leave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: He would be perfect at left back in the system we play. He is comfortable as a left centre back but offers much more going forward that Dan Burn Edited February 22, 2023 by simonsays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturla Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, simonsays said: He would be perfect at left back in the system we play. He is comfortable as a left centre back but offers much more going forward that Dan Burn Doesn't he have a terrible injury record? For my part stability of the defense is more important so injury prone defenders are not my favorite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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