KaKa Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Would be a great future partner for Botman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Little bit more about him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 The profile looks right up our street. Didn't quite work out at Barca when he was young and coming along now at Nice, and so a lot of clubs are second guessing and are uncertain. This has been our golden ticket so far. The price is in that range we have been operating in and he's a big talent that is not quite enough of a certainty for the typical bigger clubs. Fantastic profile of player for Howe to sharpen up and once again every one will be left dumbfounded in a year's time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I think I've come to the conclusion now that the easiest and best way for us to improve our first XI is RW. An elite (and not one footed) player in that position would take us to another level. LB would be second for me in terms of the first XI, but equally important is someone that gives us the ability to play without Bruno (for when we need to). I'm honestly not sure we'd be in any European place without him and we cannot head into next season with that risk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 A CM as well. Lavia would be good if Man City aren’t buying him back. And of the other clubs who have him top of their list don’t move quick enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Man City’s buy back on Lavia doesn’t come into effect until summer 24. He’ll definitely be on one of our lists. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I really want Arda Guler on top of a high class wide player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, Ikon said: I really want Arda Guler on top of a high class wide player. Didn’t previously know much about him but learning about him over the last few days makes me want him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Hopefully we can get a bit more pace in defence. If our press breaks down like it did against villa and Liverpool, it would be nice to have a player with recovery pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I've said this previously but what i would be looking at is "who would we miss the most if they were injured for a lengthy period?". Top 3 priorities: For me the obvious answer is Bruno. We need someone in the middle who can retain possession at least somewhere near Brunos level. Without him, a huge part of our game collapses. Secondly, I'd say Schar because its a huge step down to Lascelles. Schar is 31 and we have a huge workload next year. Burn is an able deputy to Botman. Third, yep LB, not because I don't like Targett but because Burn is going to be needed in the middle more and more. Let's get someone who has some technical ability/pace going forward. It does seem odd that I've highlighted 3 defensive areas but it's a strength of ours and we need depth to continue our high standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, STM said: I've said this previously but what i would be looking at is "who would we miss the most if they were injured for a lengthy period?". Top 3 priorities: For me the obvious answer is Bruno. We need someone in the middle who can retain possession at least somewhere near Brunos level. Without him, a huge part of our game collapses. Secondly, I'd say Schar because its a huge step down to Lascelles. Schar is 31 and we have a huge workload next year. Burn is an able deputy to Botman. Third, yep LB, not because I don't like Targett but because Burn is going to be needed in the middle more and more. Let's get someone who has some technical ability/pace going forward. It does seem odd that I've highlighted 3 defensive areas but it's a strength of ours and we need depth to continue our high standards. If we could get a another trippier style player on the left it would be amazing for the balance and give us so many more options going forward. I think it's nothing against our current players, but it's more about the evolution of our team to the next level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, pubteam said: If we could get a another trippier style player on the left it would be amazing for the balance and give us so many more options going forward. I think it's nothing against our current players, but it's more about the evolution of our team to the next level. Also, Trippier is going to need rested. Therefore having one fullback with quality on the pitch would be a nice option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 One thing I will say is, I see no way in which ASM stays at the club. I can't put my finger on why exactly, call it a hunch. I just think the chemistry isn't right. Howe needs reliability and workrate. He's sellable too. If we get a 30m offer for him, I reckon he's gone... and if we end up signing Diaby for 45m, it will be seen as great business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 A fully fit ASM is leagues better than Diaby imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, STM said: One thing I will say is, I see no way in which ASM stays at the club. I can't put my finger on why exactly, call it a hunch. I just think the chemistry isn't right. Howe needs reliability and workrate. He's sellable too. If we get a 30m offer for him, I reckon he's gone... and if we end up signing Diaby for 45m, it will be seen as great business. I think there's your reason, if you're looking for one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Just now, Yorkie said: I think there's your reason, if you're looking for one... Do you mean, you don't see anyone forking 30m for him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, STM said: One thing I will say is, I see no way in which ASM stays at the club. I can't put my finger on why exactly, call it a hunch. I just think the chemistry isn't right. Howe needs reliability and workrate. He's sellable too. If we get a 30m offer for him, I reckon he's gone... and if we end up signing Diaby for 45m, it will be seen as great business. Diaby won’t be that cheap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, McCormick said: A fully fit ASM is leagues better than Diaby imo. But he isn’t fit often enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 28 minutes ago, Ikon said: Diaby won’t be that cheap. I reckon it’s 1 from Raphinha Diaby Samuel Chukuwueze Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Leao is still the one I want though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) The likelihood is that we will be in for those top end players but we will only move for them if other clubs are dithering. Arsenal didn't move on Bruno, so we nipped in. We knew Milan couldn't afford Botman, so we nipped in. Isak had been courted by most sides in Europe but alot of clubs either decided against him, had other priorities or didn't need a CF... so we struck, knowing that we wouldn't get another chance. I suspect we will stay in the background on a few of these deals and wait for other clubs who will pay higher wages to play their hand. We won't get in bidding wars because that's how you end up with financial waste. Let's remember, City signed Haaland, Arsenal signed Jesus, Chelsea signed Sterling, Liverpool signed Nunez, Spurs signed Richarlison... all of those sides could have signed Isak and didn't. More fool them. We will be patient again. Wait for who HASNT been plucked in the early flurry and then take the bargains when we are the only horse in the race. We also have the luxury of being a significantly more attractive prospect than we were 12 months ago. Don't rule out big money moves for the likes of Declan Rice, but only after the likes of Liverpool turn their noses up and cast their gaze elsewhere. Edited April 28, 2023 by STM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 45 minutes ago, STM said: Do you mean, you don't see anyone forking 30m for him? Yeah, I don't see why anyone would. I think when he leaves it'll be on loan with some obligation based on appearances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: Yeah, I don't see why anyone would. I think when he leaves it'll be on loan with some obligation based on appearances. Reckon Spurs would give us 30/40m, maybe a West Ham. Although I could see a loan to Milan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, STM said: Reckon Spurs would give us 30/40m, maybe a West Ham. Although I could see a loan to Milan. Swap deal for Tomori would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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