Dokko Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I think it's going to be a busy end to the window for us. We'll have a few bids on the table which clubs haven't completely turned down in hope someone else tops it or we come back higher and a few will blink as other moves are made. I don't see us being in a weak position, especially if we get JP in next week, that would take the pressure off. I have a sneaky suspicion we've got Paqueta lined up but want to play poverty to the end of the window to try and strengthen our hand in other deals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Imagine if we could have brought on a Diaby and an Ekitike instead of Wood and Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Geordie_once_removed said: Our team spirit, tactics and preparation are top 4 worthy. Our starting 11 is top 6 worthy. Our bench..... is full of committed professionals (but is bottom 5 worthy). 3 games in and I'm coming round to the idea that what we need is a versatile forward and a CM, rather than a forward and a RW/RWF. Partly this is due to my own desire to see Willock tried as a RW/RWF and partly it is due to how we struggled to hold possession in the middle against Brighton and City. I agree, being able to control possession and tempo in a game is more important than upgrading Almiron. I love Miggy but yes a quality alternative is needed, however with his work rate and improvement, a top CM is more vital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thumbheed said: Imagine if we could have brought on a Diaby and an Ekitike instead of Wood and Murphy. Or Haaland? Reinforcements are needed though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlymouthGeordie Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 We have the most depth in defence but the strongest part of our team is the midfield 3. Bruno and Joelinton would get in to every team in the league that play a 3 man midfield bar Man City. If we could somehow add a Paqueta or DM we could really attack the top 6. My preference would be a DM over Paqueta as Bruno is better as one of the 8's. When one of Jo or Bruno are unavailable, I think we'll see a fairly big drop off but adding another midfielder will mitigate that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 That fact that the Chairman was over today gives me big encouragement that we will push on now. He's the man who has the final say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, jack j said: Pulisic Pedro and Paqueta That would be a Dream window. Dan make it happen please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Top quality midfielder and attacker and we’re going to be fucking incredible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 These people creaming for Paqueta, how many of them have seen him play? Ultimately a very good player but he's also a total wild card in how he adapts to English football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, duo said: That would be a Dream window. Dan make it happen please. With a fair wind it’s challenging top 4 with the way Chelsea have started. probably just out of reach but why not aim high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMLeazesender Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 1 hour ago, jack j said: Pulisic Pedro and Paqueta I'll have a P please Bob. Apologies to our younger viewers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Surely a fair few that have been linked to us that would have seen today and lifted an eyebrow, certainly wouldn't have done us any harm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 New name ? Any ideas what he’s like @KaKa @McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: New name ? Any ideas what he’s like @KaKa @McCormick https://www.thescoutingapp.com/blog/scouting-report-kouadio-kon-eacute--197 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: New name ? Any ideas what he’s like @KaKa @McCormick He's been linked before. https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/kouadio-kone-a-diamond-in-the-rough/ At his best, he's like Yves Bissouma had a baby with Joelinton (2022 midfielder Joelinton). But he's still very much a breakout player - raw and far from the finished article. And if this is true, we can see the pattern of our scouting priorities. We aren't looking at "the finished articles" just yet - they cost too much, and would be unwilling to come to us. We're on the hunt for these young unpolished gems (some with very obvious perceived flaws like Joao Pedro- not prolific), and put them through the Eddie Howe system and integrate them slowly and well, and build up their value. Very much aiming to be the PL version of Dortmund. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 41 minutes ago, Emotic said: He's been linked before. https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/kouadio-kone-a-diamond-in-the-rough/ At his best, he's like Yves Bissouma had a baby with Joelinton (2022 midfielder Joelinton). But he's still very much a breakout player - raw and far from the finished article. And if this is true, we can see the pattern of our scouting priorities. We aren't looking at "the finished articles" just yet - they cost too much, and would be unwilling to come to us. We're on the hunt for these young unpolished gems (some with very obvious perceived flaws like Joao Pedro- not prolific), and put them through the Eddie Howe system and integrate them slowly and well, and build up their value. Very much aiming to be the PL version of Dortmund. That's fine by me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 To think that we matched Man City for 90 minutes yesterday and we are primed to push on and challenge the top 6, however we are unable to do that because the elite teams in Europe have a set of rules ( that everyone must follow apart from them ) that prevents us from doing so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) I'd be happy if we finish top 8. But I'd really like us to add at least 2 or 3 quality players so that we can have a real go, at least for the Carabao League Cup so our current players don't need to play every match but instead, be on rotation for cup games and be fresh for PL games. Edited August 22, 2022 by nufcjb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Yesterday’s game, and result, will have been seen by many who wouldn’t normally watch NUFC. Won’t hurt at all in swaying decision making about whether to come to this dubiously owned, perennially struggling Northern English outpost. Great advert for those we’ve already expressed interest in and a seed planted (with more to come) for future interests. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Schecter Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 If that's true, off the start he's had and Leeds, they will never sell him unless we pay well over 40m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, Schecter said: If that's true, off the start he's had and Leeds, they will never sell him unless we pay well over 40m. I agree after yesterdays performance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Harrison would be great under Howe, I'll be amazed if we get him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Surely Leeds would only sell for silly money at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 If he's got two years left this is their chance to sell for a good fee. Just like Leicester with Maddison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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