KaKa Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 10 hours ago, Shak said: I'd guess a winger will be high on our list of priorities this summer. If expect ASM and Gordon to be fighting for that spot in our strongest eleven. Nice pair of options IMO. Joelinton or Willock can play there too. Murphy seems an ideal fifth man to me. Can go out and do a reasonable job starting if needed and is clearly valued as a sub to go on and help see out a game. I'd expect the addition to be a left footed player who plays on the right. Diaby probably the ideal signing but there'll be other options out there if he's out if reach. New man and Almiron first two choices for the spot. Gordon could come over and play that side in a pinch but I think in an ideal world we'll have inverted wingers. Agree on Murphy. Well worth having him as a fifth winger that can play either side, particularly because ASM is so injury prone, and there will be more games to play next season. Also with you on the left footer for the right side to be another option outside of Almiron. Apparently we're high on Nico Williams from Bilbao who fits the mould, and would have brought him in if the Gordon move didn't materialise in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I love reading all these transfer rumours on here, building up my player knowledge again but you know what? I am so looking forward to the summer and seeing who we will sign. I feel like I've got my old excitement back, it's almost like that Christmas magic that you feel when you were a kid. With only a handful of exceptions, I will be be excited about anyone that the new management bring in. I'd say I can't wait for summer but I'm enjoying our season too much. I love feeling this positive about our club again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: Burn and Byrne. Wonder if we've got scouts in the Swiss capital Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, KetsbaiaIsBald said: I think the only way ASM goes is if we sign someone like Zaha on a free. We need someone who can run at a defence when we can’t get behind them. I really hope he stays as he offers such threat and I’d hate to play against him. But he is constantly carrying an injury. Say 40-50 million in and replaced with Zaha keeps that sort of attacking threat and allows further investment else were. Even typing this I’m in two minds whether it would be a good idea. I do love ASM when he’s flying. Zaha has hit 30 and has had a long injury lay off this season. I imagine he's going to start being even more injury prone as he ages further, especially playing in Howe's sort of pressing system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, KaKa said: Zaha has hit 30 and has had a long injury lay off this season. I imagine he's going to start being even more injury prone as he ages further, especially playing in Howe's sort of pressing system. I have not really followed him this year to be honest I didn't know that. I guess the age difference is significant (26 vs 30). The only way it would work if he was plan B/C like both Isak and Wilson is plan B. My feeling is Howe want to the team game view and players like both of them are going to struggle, from what we've seen ASM's body cant handle it either. At 26 he does not want to be a plan B, there are a few sound bites already where he's indicated that. Mind you whether Zaha would accept that either is debatable. Edited April 12, 2023 by KetsbaiaIsBald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Also ASM has just turned 26 and has three years left on the contract. It would be fantastic if he could get over his fitness issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Whitley mag said: Ashworth knows the Irish league well. Hopefully one of these lads will be as good as Evan Ferguson that he signed for Brighton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) Bellingham, Bruno and Joelinton would be a match for anyone. Back to reality and you’ll probably get Diaby, Ugarte and a good CB for the same money. Which is why at that money it needs to be a final piece of the jigsaw for any club looking at him, bar perhaps Chelsea who do what the fuck they like. Edited April 12, 2023 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SUPERTOON Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jack27 said: Think he would be a cracking signing, would be brilliant under Howe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Would love it if Everton just became our feeder club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyCisse Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 I’d love him, easily their best player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 9 minutes ago, McCormick said: Would love it if Everton just became our feeder club. Would love that signing just to see Everton fans go into meltdown over us pinching another one of their best players in the space of a calendar year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Said it before but I honestly think Onana has everything in his locker to become a world class player. I can see a good coach like Howe turning him into something really special. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Just now, McCormick said: Said it before but I honestly think Onana has everything in his locker to become a world class player. I can see a good coach like Howe turning him into something really special. Yep, can see exactly why you think that. Looks a right gem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDT Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, McCormick said: Said it before but I honestly think Onana has everything in his locker to become a world class player. I can see a good coach like Howe turning him into something really special. A lot on their forum really don't seem to rate him much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack27 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, KDT said: A lot on their forum really don't seem to rate him much. Probably means he is in fact very good then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Wouldn’t trust many people on that forum with their judgment currently. They’ve basically all given up on football, like seeing us when our soul had been hollowed out by Ashley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Rather him than Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Would we prefer Onana or Lavia? Different types of player but I really like both. Onana shading it for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 My main memory is Almiron beasting him off the ball just before his howitzer in the home game this season. That said my Everton neighbour rates him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 17 minutes ago, KDT said: A lot on their forum really don't seem to rate him much. Sounds like a way to comfort yourself before him inevitably leaving. All I've heard is positives from other fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Tbh he hasn’t looked that good to me, my impression is he’s lacking technical ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, McCormick said: Would we prefer Onana or Lavia? Different types of player but I really like both. Onana shading it for me. Be Lavia for me, he’s an outstanding prospect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesJones Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, McCormick said: Would we prefer Onana or Lavia? Different types of player but I really like both. Onana shading it for me. Yeh Onana for the team of giants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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