TRon Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 14 minutes ago, andyc35i said: Are we thinking that we’d rather have him over Maddison? I would. I really rate Madison, he'd be great for us, but I just think an all Brazilian midfield is something you can't look past. It would be the sexiest midfield in Britain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I like both of them but Maddison isn't in our self-imposed price range. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just now, Skeletor said: I like both of them but Maddison isn't in our self-imposed price range. Nor is Paqueta in all likeliness ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 There’s no concrete evidence that we are in for Paqueta though, or have I missed something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greydos Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 18 minutes ago, andyc35i said: Are we thinking that we’d rather have him over Maddison? Both! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 If the feeling is that Paqueta is definitely better than Bruno and he's half the price of Maddison, who despite being good is also pretty patchy, it's a no-brainer in favour of Paqueta imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: I’d have to pick Maddison, he’s proven as one of the best midfielders in the league already. I doubt we’d get either. But if we had the choice I would definitely choose Paqueta. Paqueta is rated even higher than Bruno that’s how good he is. I’m confident if he comes to the league Paqueta will also be one of the best midfielders. Not to mention the chemistry he has with Bruno already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Didn't the Arsenal DoF deny their interest in Paqueta? Something along the lines of they liked him but wouldn't be pursuing him. That could mean the price was too high, or I'm hoping his agent has told them he's only got eyes for Tyneside to reunite with his great friend Bruno! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just now, Rafalove said: I doubt we’d get either. But if we had the choice I would definitely choose Paqueta. Paqueta is rated even higher than Bruno that’s how good he is. I’m confident if he comes to the league Paqueta will also be one of the best midfielders. Not to mention the chemistry he has with Bruno already. I’ve not seen him play tbh so not really in a position to pick him over Maddison Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: I’ve not seen him play tbh so not really in a position to pick him over Maddison Can’t say I’ve seen too much of him myself in fairness, but he has good reports and the fact he’s a starter for Brazil seems to back them up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just imagined what the reaction on here would be like if we signed Maddison and Paqueta. God, it would be immense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 (edited) If you like Lucas Paqueta and getting goals home and away sign this mad lad up. I dream of an all Brazilian midfield Bruno slicing the defense open, Paqueta latching on and Big Joe just making sure he gets through, the dream right there. Edited August 9, 2022 by worthy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I'd love Paqueta but probably in the minority of preferring Maddison. Just think Maddison would have been a sure fire thing with us. Chances are Paqueta will too but there's more of a risk for probably a similar end product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Shak said: Just imagined what the reaction on here would be like if we signed Maddison and Paqueta. God, it would be immense Yeah but I'm in my 50s, it could finish me off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Don't care too much either way, I'd be buzzing with either. Probably swaying more towards Pacqueta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: I'd love Paqueta but probably in the minority of preferring Maddison. Just think Maddison would have been a sure fire thing with us. Chances are Paqueta will too but there's more of a risk for probably a similar end product. Maddison would give us more end product for one player stats. Honestly think Paqueta would give the team more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: I'd love Paqueta but probably in the minority of preferring Maddison. Just think Maddison would have been a sure fire thing with us. Chances are Paqueta will too but there's more of a risk for probably a similar end product. I think quite a few would prefer Maddison simply because you know he will get goals and assists as he's proven in the Premier. Sadly Maddison isn't going to happen this season at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, black_n_white said: There’s no concrete evidence that we are in for Paqueta though, or have I missed something? Some would say you’ve missed a C before the Q Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 One of them would be amazing. Paqueta is a better allround player, but Maddison is better in attack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 If we get either I'd upgrade us to a first XI capable of top 6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 As a first XI maybe, but as a squad we are still way off imo. It’s going to take a few more windows to stack up the depth we need to push those top 6 places, one or two key injuries leaves us looking a whole different side right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Nine said: As a first XI maybe, but as a squad we are still way off imo. It’s going to take a few more windows to stack up the depth we need to push those top 6 places, one or two key injuries leaves us looking a whole different side right now. After seeing Danny Simpson get a premier league medal, I think anything is possible! But I do agree, even with Paqueta our squad as a whole is not strong enough to get in to top six, add a RW and ST with Paqueta and we will definitely be able to do some serious damage if the signings step up like our January signings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 59 minutes ago, Chris_R said: However good Almiron looks, he'll need replacing unless he can develop some end product. He had none of that on Saturday. I say this as someone who is desperate for him to come good, and has felt like this since he joined. But time is running out for him, he needs to (quite literally) start delivering. He's looking better but over the course of the season he's going to let us down and cost us. There was chances on Saturday were he could have slid in with his right and another where he had a clear chance on his right about 6 years out and somehow ended up on the edge of the box trying to cut back on his left Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 19 minutes ago, worthy said: After seeing Danny Simpson get a premier league medal, I think anything is possible! But I do agree, even with Paqueta our squad as a whole is not strong enough to get in to top six, add a RW and ST with Paqueta and we will definitely be able to do some serious damage if the signings step up like our January signings. Or us finishing 5th under Pardew, again extreme circumstances with the squad all staying fit that season. The Leicester stuff is just incomparable though lol, 5000 to 1 and all that.. the stars just aligned for them that season. I know your comment was tongue in cheek mind. Agree though. If we can make 3 more signings from here and they all hit the ground running we can make a serious go of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Skeletor said: I like both of them but Maddison isn't in our self-imposed price range. Not sure it’s self imposed as such. According to that Swiss Ramble report the figure of £40m is what we have left to spend without falling foul of FFP, given our lack of commercial income/ sponsorship money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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