SteV Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 50 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said: Yeah think we’ll try again for Joao Pedro in the summer, feels like we’re still very interested. He qualifies as home-grown as well, which is a boon. Does he? Didn’t know that. Definitely something that would be extremely helpful to us. Also adds increased justification to the rumoured price tag like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Have AC not learned from past experiences? Still a signing I was disappointed to see suddenly fall through, even though Isak came soon after. Does he fit in a team alongside Isak or as his backup? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, BonesJones said: Have AC not learned from past experiences? Still a signing I was disappointed to see suddenly fall through, even though Isak came soon after. Does he fit in a team alongside Isak or as his backup? Can play across the front 3, not sure his best position but I’m pretty sure Watford fans say he isn’t an out and out striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: Can play across the front 3, not sure his best position but I’m pretty sure Watford fans say he isn’t an out and out striker. That would be so handy for us, remember him looking pretty good from what I saw before it fell through. Something I keep anticipating at some point under Eddie is to see him try to create a partnership like he had with Wilson and King at Bournemouth. What would the price look like now though with the new contract? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 35 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Can play across the front 3, not sure his best position but I’m pretty sure Watford fans say he isn’t an out and out striker. I think Howe would love to be in a situation where he has a totally fluid/interchangeable front 3, with all 3 players capable of switching about with no drop off in performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, BonesJones said: What would the price look like now though with the new contract? Depends on whether Watford gets promoted or not I'd imagine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Just now, Conjo said: Depends on whether Watford gets promoted or not I'd imagine. Would hope there's a pretty favourable release clause attached for him if they fail to yoyo, seeing as they appeared to mess him around last summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, BonesJones said: That would be so handy for us, remember him looking pretty good from what I saw before it fell through. Something I keep anticipating at some point under Eddie is to see him try to create a partnership like he had with Wilson and King at Bournemouth. What would the price look like now though with the new contract? Probably upwards of 30 million I would think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 11 hours ago, elbee909 said: "NEWCASTLE have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after reports of Paris Saint-Germain lining up a stunning £159MILLION offer." What a surprise Where's that from? The Daily Star? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 If anyone thinks, after the season he has had, Kvaratskhelia is going anywhere other than PSG, City, or Real Madrid then they're kidding themselves. Based on this season he has instantly jumped into the elite tier bracket with the likes of Mbappe and Haaland. Personally I'd wait a season anyway, make sure there isn't a massive drop off in his second year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Would really like us to go back in for J Pedro; got a few mates that are Watford fans and they say he’s different class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 minute ago, sushimonster85 said: If anyone thinks, after the season he has had, Kvaratskhelia is going anywhere other than PSG, City, or Real Madrid then they're kidding themselves. Based on this season he has instantly jumped into the elite tier bracket with the likes of Mbappe and Haaland. Personally I'd wait a season anyway, make sure there isn't a massive drop off in his second year. His agent was talking up Real and Barca a week or two ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Prophet said: His agent was talking up Real and Barca a week or two ago. Barca accounts department right now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 3 hours ago, sushimonster85 said: This is true, however with the caveat that it's consistent CL qualification that really opens these streams up. Say we do make it this year, it will have been partly based on us being absolute boss radgies, but partly based on Chelsea, Liverpool, & to some extent Spurs being abnormally shit. Even with heavy Summer investment we'd likely start next season as outsiders for a top 4 finish. Still think we are a couple of Summer windows away from being a consistent top 4 side. For next season it's about finishing top 5, so we only need to be better than 2 of the so called big 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: His agent was talking up Real and Barca a week or two ago. and play over Vini? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, sushimonster85 said: Barca accounts department right now... Thought it was more like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I don't buy the "teams have been abnormally shit" line. Generally speaking, the 70 point mark will see you qualify or be there or there abouts for CL football. Sometimes it's a bit more, sometimes it's a bit less. Teams will always go through peaks and troughs, whether that be Man United and Arsenal in recent seasons or Chelsea and Liverpool this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I am really hoping we target players with a mega high ceiling, who may be a bit under the radar. Brighton are doing this SO well. I envy this model. I personally dont want to shop in the EPL rejects pool. Brighton have so many good players in the ranks, or out on loan who could easily come step in, eg: Kacper Kozłowski, Facundo Buonanotte, Yasin Ayari etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, The Prophet said: I don't buy the "teams have been abnormally shit" line. Generally speaking, the 70 point mark will see you qualify or be there or there abouts for CL football. Sometimes it's a bit more, sometimes it's a bit less. Teams will always go through peaks and troughs, whether that be Man United and Arsenal in recent seasons or Chelsea and Liverpool this season. Totally agree, nobody has a default right to finish 4th. Some go up and down gradually, some have weird good or bad seasons. We will be up there as long as we build the squad and perform to our best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Shit source so hopefully bollocks but this makes no sense if it's true. Bruno, Isak and Botman have been amongst our best players this season, none of whom played in English football beforehand. The clubs we want to be competing with, the 'big 6' hardly ever take this approach either and with good reason. Hope it's a load of shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 (edited) Ah yes, so players like Chris Wood, plenty of experience. As opposed to more players like Bruno, Isak and Botman. I hate that I've seen that being repeated so many times. Premier League experience is over fucking rated. Edited March 22, 2023 by mikejaxer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Be pretty annoying if true, we got Ashworth in with a record of uncovering hidden gems on the continent. Be frustrating if we go the opposite way and pay over the odds for average British players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 When it comes to Newcastle, Talbot is usually wide of the mark, granted he got our interest in both Lodi and Franca before anyone else. The worry is that he seems to have decent sources at Man United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Sometimes journalists hear of a link, then write up justifications after to make it sound more credible… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Shit source so hopefully bollocks but this makes no sense if it's true. Bruno, Isak and Botman have been amongst our best players this season, none of whom played in English football beforehand. The clubs we want to be competing with, the 'big 6' hardly ever take this approach either and with good reason. Hope it's a load of shite. ‘Phase 2’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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