Joey47 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 48 minutes ago, toon25 said: I've always thought Eddie has preferred Burn because he makes the 3 when we're in possession/attacking positions whilst Trips bombs forward. City look like they do the same Yeah. Arsenal also do similar with White making the 3 and Zinchenko going wherever he wants. They also used to do the same with Tomiyasu on the right making the 3 and Tierney bombing forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 If we had gotten Joao Pedro instead of Isak I think we would have been in for Osimhen this summer as number one striker. Isak is number one for foreseeable I think as they would've sold him being a central part of the project like Bruno when he was bought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Manxst said: Gavi on a free? Apparently his league registration is being invalidated by La Liga and therefore cancelling his Barca contract. I’d literally bare my arse in fenwicks window if that happened, love him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Manxst said: Hmmm….don’t think so, sadly. Man he’s so good, you wont find a more PL ready player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Gavi is tough little guy, he’s great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 26 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: Osimhen incoming 😎 We're not at that level yet man. He's going to cost £100 million + Marcus Thuram on a free would be a great alternative for us though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Can see a front three of ASM Isak Thuram being a fun watch and can see them having a good understanding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Manxst said: Gavi on a free? Apparently his league registration is being invalidated by La Liga and therefore cancelling his Barca contract. Man City or Arsenal would snap him up before we could even manage to contact his representatives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, Manxst said: Hmmm….don’t think so, sadly. Man City enquiring despite having Haaland and Alvarez is actually disgusting. Like seriously, just piss off man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: We're not at that level yet man. He's going to cost £100 million + Marcus Thuram on a free would be a great alternative for us though. Yeah was tongue in cheek, I just love him as a player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 57 minutes ago, toon25 said: I've always thought Eddie has preferred Burn because he makes the 3 when we're in possession/attacking positions whilst Trips bombs forward. City look like they do the same More to do with Burn's limitations in bombing forward and running at the opposition with the ball, so he was used that way instead. Howe has always preferred to have full backs that push on ahead of his wide men, who play a bit narrower. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, kingxlnc said: If we had gotten Joao Pedro instead of Isak I think we would have been in for Osimhen this summer as number one striker. Isak is number one for foreseeable I think as they would've sold him being a central part of the project like Bruno when he was bought. We would not have been in for Osimhen man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Didn't Thuram say he wouldn't want to join a club like us in January Guess it may change come the summer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, KaKa said: We would not have been in for Osimhen man We’ve been ‘in’ for him for a couple of years now- there’s always been rumours about our interest. Whether he’d come is another question, given the other clubs likely to be interested. “with reports suggesting Newcastle have seen a previous approach for the 24-year-old turned down” https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-napoli-victor-osimhen-transfer-26424194.amp edit- quick google search shows plenty of rumours about a possible €100m bid being made by us last year for him. Edited March 15, 2023 by Manxst Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 He’s going to be in high demand, it’s probably a hot take but I’d prefer to have him in my team than Haaland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Zero said: Targett is good enough or else we won’t bring him in. The club is having doubt on his recovery rather than his natural ability, which is fair imo if he could put in a few performance before the end of the season we might not buy a new LB. That’s my feeling Targett was good enough at £15m and for a team still in transition, but since we've progressed a lot quicker than we expected this season, not sure he's still going to be considered good enough going forward. He's a great defender, but we might be looking to bring in someone who can offer more going forward for next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 19 minutes ago, Manxst said: We’ve been ‘in’ for him for a couple of years now- there’s always been rumours about our interest. Whether he’d come is another question, given the other clubs likely to be interested. “with reports suggesting Newcastle have seen a previous approach for the 24-year-old turned down” https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-napoli-victor-osimhen-transfer-26424194.amp edit- quick google search shows plenty of rumours about a possible €100m bid being made by us last year for him. Hey man, if you believed those reports cool. I didn't for one second. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, KaKa said: Hey man, if you believed those reports cool. I didn't for one second. I genuinely think we’d have enquired, as he fits the profile exactly. Whether we actually bid or not, who knows. If he was genuinely available and to be transferred, we’d be stupid not to even enquire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 The price and competition for him both make him a non starter. It wouldn't even make sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 I'd be very surprised if Osimhen went anywhere other than Chelsea for megabucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 The next level is going to be immense, that period where unbelievable signings come in, before we start expecting it and trophies like other top teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 1 minute ago, toon25 said: I'd be very surprised if Osimhen went anywhere other than Chelsea for megabucks Yeah, unfortunately they've built enough of a profile over the last 10 years so even if they are having a bad season, they will still appeal to a lot of foreign players, especially being based in London. Plus they just seem to be able to throw endless pots of money at players and keep them on board until their reputations have dived so much no one wants them any more. I suppose playing CL football helps, they can sustain a massive squad where clubs like us can only dream of it (for now). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 He’d be perfect for Man United or Arsenal sadly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInfiniteOdyssey Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 At the risk of sounding like a spoilt brat, the forward options identified by the Athletic seem a tad uninspiring. For the outlay you’d end up spending on any of those, I’d be wanting much more proven quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, KaKa said: The price and competition for him both make him a non starter. It wouldn't even make sense. Don’t disagree about price or competitors. Just that we’d be interested and that we have been for a while. It’s only natural to be wanting the best players. Our best time was last summer though, I think, when we probably could’ve bid under the radar, so to speak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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