SUPERTOON Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Just now, HaydnNUFC said: This is more out of hope but if Leverkusen are still in the bottom half of the Bundesliga and are out of the Champions League come the World Cup or January and we're in touch of 7th or the top 6, may that tempt him? Or tempt Al-Rumayyan to get the cheque book out again a la the Isak deal? Al-Rumayyan is due to watch us at St James again before the WC break, if we are in and around where we are now, i think it’s possible. I would expect us to go for Maddison over Diaby though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 At this stage a Diaby, Harrison or Maddison who can all play in multiple positions would be perfect for us. We need talent and versatility in forward areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, STM said: At this stage a Diaby, Harrison or Maddison who can all play in multiple positions would be perfect for us. We need talent and versatility in forward areas. Maddison for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I’ve definitely had a reprisal of Maddison’s character but I still have concerns about his lack of athleticism if he’s going to be part of the same midfield as Bruno. Either way it’s going to be fascinating to see how EH evolves this squad over the next 18 month. Feel like we are a budget Liverpool in our style. If intensity is indeed our identity then not sure how Maddison slots into the squad. Today highlighted again we probably have a greater need for a DM so we can free up Bruno. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maze Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 34 minutes ago, STM said: At this stage a Diaby, Harrison or Maddison who can all play in multiple positions would be perfect for us. We need talent and versatility in forward areas. 27 minutes ago, duo said: Maddison for me Think we should add all three tbh... two of them are bound to be long-term injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 The Bournemouth match made it clear to me why we need Maddison, but I'm also now thinking we maybe need another up and coming striker, we're a likely Wilson injury away from a huge drop off in quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 If we go to the World Cup in the top 7 they’ll splash to hold that position in the January window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Just now, Kid Icarus said: The Bournemouth match made it clear to me why we need Maddison, but I'm also now thinking we maybe need another up and coming striker, we're a likely Wilson injury away from a huge drop off in quality. This is the problem though, we already signed one and he's bloody injured. I had the same internal discussion about right back. What if Trippier picks up a knock, we are fucked. What do we do, sign another right back? Then have 3 when Krafth returns? Best case scenario for striker is that someone like Fulham need a Mitro stand in and we can flog them Wood for 10m. We could then turn our attention to someone like Joao Pedro etc but it's a real juggling act. On right back, I'd seriously consider going after Lamptey who doesn't seem to get game time at Brighton. I reckon Howe would turn Lamptey into a top rank right back, especially with Trippier mentoring him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Manquillo fills in for Trippier or Targett if Burn playing LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 13 minutes ago, LFEE said: Manquillo fills in for Trippier or Targett if Burn playing LB. Manquillo seems to be persona non grata. I don't know what's happened but you have to assume he wouldn't go from, never in the match day squad, to straight into the first team. I'm not even sure he is training with the squad. I can't remember the last time I have seen him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Question for the football hipsters: If we had 30/40m to spend on a top class "Botman-esq" left back, presumably from Europe somewhere... where do we look? Long term, we need someone better on the ball but preferably with the physicality to go with it. I'm not even suggesting in the summer by the way because I do like Targett and Burn, it just seems there's a lack of quality left backs knocking around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Grimaldo of Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabbe2 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Thought Renan Lodi was going to be good, but hasn't been convincing at Forest. Was hoping Jamal Lewis would take some steps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 (edited) Apparently Nickson was at Celtic v Leipzig during the week, think we’ve watched Riley a few times now from Celtic. Probably an unpopular opinion but not fussed on Maddison, can’t get away from his constant play acting and don’t think he does it enough consistently for price we’d have to pay. Would be happy if they just went all in on Diaby and a defensive midfielder to release Bruno further forward. Realistically I can see the Brazilian kid from Vasco and a winger signing in January. Edited October 16, 2022 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 3 hours ago, ExiledGeordie said: That would be an excellent signing. Leverkusen are also doing very badly, a bid for Diaby maybe? Its hideous really but I do like the clubs of good players we've been linked to struggling at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Targets I think we should go for: LB - Grimaldo or Gaya DM - Caciedo or Alvarez AM - Maddison Winger - Harrison / Diaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Whitley mag said: Apparently Nickson was at Celtic v Leipzig during the week, think we’ve watched Riley a few times now from Celtic. Probably an unpopular opinion but not fussed on Maddison, can’t get away from his constant play acting and don’t think he does it enough consistently for price we’d have to pay. Would be happy if they just went all in on Diaby and a defensive midfielder to release Bruno further forward. Realistically I can see the Brazilian kid from Vasco and a winger signing in January. Who? Matthew O'Riley? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 15 minutes ago, Magpie said: Who? Matthew O'Riley? Aye that’s the fella Danish midfielder ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 https://twitter.com/GraemeBailey/status/1581953589505036289 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GeordieDazzler Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Yes please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 15 hours ago, LFEE said: I’ve definitely had a reprisal of Maddison’s character but I still have concerns about his lack of athleticism if he’s going to be part of the same midfield as Bruno. Either way it’s going to be fascinating to see how EH evolves this squad over the next 18 month. Feel like we are a budget Liverpool in our style. If intensity is indeed our identity then not sure how Maddison slots into the squad. Today highlighted again we probably have a greater need for a DM so we can free up Bruno. He's a cracking player but I agree. I think you can have one player who is not the fastest, especially one who basically controls the game like Bruno, but I would be wary of having too many, especially if he's an attacker. Not sure about Madisson's pace mind, is he lacking a bit in that department? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 25 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Trossard and Diaby would be just epic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Maddison & Trossard and we're laughing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I mean Trossard we could get for say 15m with his contract up? 27 years old and at his peak - very good value for money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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