FLUMPO235 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 Just now, manorpark said: You do know that the incredible alliance of NUFC and it's new owners will (reasonably soon) break the Septic Six Cartel FOR EVER. Our owners are very clever people, they will do what needs to be done and they ("we") will achieve what needs to be achieved. There is definitely going to be some upset if we do end up top 4 this season. They weren’t expecting it that quickly and thought they could freeze us out financially. outside of city and Chelsea’s ridiculous spending, there probably isn’t enough money to go around outside of the cl places. One of them will potentially implode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 The bigger we get and the higher the calibre of player we go for. The more we'll see of this. It seems the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United lose out on players on the regular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 There a small pool of players that most of the bigger clubs are looking at, it's no suprise that we are going to miss a few targets: remember Ekitike and Eriksen? Keep our powder dry and do our work behind the scenes and we will find the players we want. We took time with Botman and got him. Other clubs snoozed on Isak so we moved for him. It will be no different this time. I'd be shocked if Ashworth and Co weren't already making enquiries about players we have already been linked with. Just when we think nothing is going to happen, we will get a deal done for someone. Don't expect anything until the end of the window though, so we still have some waiting to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 All trying to find the next Enzo and Mac Allister it seems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) The Perrone one is annoying because the release clause is low, but perhaps we talked to him and didn't get a good vibe/he wanted City after they made their interest known. Or our plans have changed since Shelvey got injured - the noises since have been about more established players since that came out. Edited December 30, 2022 by Gallowgate Toon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonScotman Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 4 hours ago, Jack27 said: Shipped around various City Group clubs then sent to Brighton, Southampton etc with a very favourable buy back clause I can see us possibly taking some city youths in the next year to 3/4 with that guy Paul Midgley coming in who was their head of youth recruitment. Wouldn’t be the worst idea taking the countries top prospects at ages from 16-21 just look at the likes of Romeo Lavia etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 6 hours ago, ToonScotman said: I can see us possibly taking some city youths in the next year to 3/4 with that guy Paul Midgley coming in who was their head of youth recruitment. Wouldn’t be the worst idea taking the countries top prospects at ages from 16-21 just look at the likes of Romeo Lavia etc He wasn’t their head of youth recruitment, he was a northern UK youth scout so might not have as much insider knowledge as some think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Maddison and Tielemans: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/23218088.newcastle-united-ready-move-james-maddison-youri-tielemans/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jack j Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Cant see us going anywhere near tielmans to be honest like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I feel like I should be excited by Tielemans links but I'm just not. I feel like Bruno brings a lot of Tielemans' strengths to the CM role, plus his own abilities, and he's also defensively much sounder. Should be going for Kone or someone similar for a midfield position. Maddison would be class. Yeah, he's a bit of an awkward fit with our style and shape, but he's so talented. Howe would make it work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 That would be pretty exciting, but Scott Wilson talks shit for the most part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Taking that with a grain of salt as I honestly don't think any journo will have an inside track now Ashworth is in and will largely have a team in place. That being said, I do think either would be exciting. Obviously Maddison would be the more headline grabbing option, but I do see how Tielemans would fit. Essentially would unlock Bruno to operate higher up the pitch without having to worry about leaving holes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Jesus man one would be wankworthy but both would be insane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I'm undecided on Tielemans tbh. Is Howe going to get more out of him than Rodgers? Undoubtedly, yes. However, I'd rather go for a younger, hungrier type like Caicedo, although Tielemans is more a direct Shelvey replacement, but do we actually need one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Think it's easy to forget he's only 25 because he's been on the scene since he was 17-18. Think he'd be immense alongside Bruno for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Tielemans is class. As is Maddison. But where does Maddison fit into our XI? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, MrRaspberryJam said: Tielemans is class. As is Maddison. But where does Maddison fit into our XI? Wonder if Joelinton left-wing might become more permanent this season and Tielemans and Maddison would replace Longstaff and Willock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 I thought Tielmans was one of Leicesters better players on boxing day. He's incredibly gifted on the ball. I also think when you worry about "workrate", you have to consider who we have as manager. I'd bet my left bollock that Howe gets 20% more out of him. He's basically a vastly better version of what Shelvey offers and there's a chance we get him for a severely reduced fee. Also, really handy when we are about to step into a fixture pile up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Just now, MrRaspberryJam said: Tielemans is class. As is Maddison. But where does Maddison fit into our XI? This is where I am at. I would think maybe as the more outright attacking player in the midfield 3. Only issue with that would be Bruno playing as an outright number 6. Which he is great at, but he can offer so much more higher up the pitch as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 (edited) I prefer a more dymanic player to add to Bruno. No doubting Tielemans quality on the ball, I’d just prefer a more physical player, a top quality box to box that is strong defensively that can exchange positions with Bruno at times when going forward. One that is great in general play and technically great. We still need depth though. I would obviously be happy with him. Can see him going to BM on a free though. Edited December 30, 2022 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 1 minute ago, MrRaspberryJam said: Tielemans is class. As is Maddison. But where does Maddison fit into our XI? Here: Bruno Maddison Willock Or here: Maddison Joelinton Wilson Or here: Miggy Maddison Wilson Or here: Bruno Longstaff Maddison Maddison is a versatile attacking player, who could fit in anywhere. Quite useful when you are about to start playing 2 games a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Can see Tielemens happening due to his contract expiring in the Summer. We’ll get him for around £15 million I reckon. If we get both then fucking hell, might as well boot someone out of this season’s Champions League and let us in instead. We’ll be class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 How much do people realistically expect Tielemans to go for ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 It's not a case of not rating Tielemans, he's clearly a very good player. Personally, it's more that I think Kone would be a better fit for us and has a higher ceiling, same for Thuram. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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