Ikon Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Any idea of what kind of price tag we would be talking ? Around 50m? Pure guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Any idea of what kind of price tag we would be talking ? I imagine it would be somewhere around £45 million, perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 No nothing about him but sounds a better fit than Maddison from descriptions given. If intensity is indeed our identity then I never see how Maddison was ever serious target unless the price was very agreeable and is probably no more than a smokescreen for other targets. Also because of the progress we’ve made this season we may of skipped a transition phase of signings which Maddison might of realistically originally been part of but now with our style of play producing such good results we might be looking for this type of player combining the best of both styles. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 transfermarkt has his value at 40m euro, so anywhere in the region of 45-60m I would think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, LFEE said: No nothing about him but sounds a better fit than Maddison from descriptions given. If intensity is indeed our identity then I never see how Maddison was ever serious target unless the price was very agreeable and is probably no more than a smokescreen for other targets. Also because of the progress we’ve made this season we may of skipped a transition phase of signings which Maddison might of realistically originally been part of but now with our style of play producing such good results we might be looking for this type of player combining the best of both styles. This is a really nice breakdown of his game if you're interested. https://bulinews.com/news/16132/dominik-szoboszlai-a-sensational-star-having-subtly-superb-season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Szoboszlai certainly fits the Bruno/Botman mould in terms of wages. Could probably double what he currently gets and still be comfortably inside our structure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) Gave him the Youtube test..... creativity wise I prefer Maddison by a long shot. A lot of his creativity comes from set pieces and Nkunku turning half chances into goals. Seems a more vertical type player which is good. And of course... Bundesliga tax. Edited May 4, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: Seems a more vertical type player. Forgive my ignorance…what does this mean? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Should just Merino back, he’s been great this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Manxst said: Forgive my ignorance…what does this mean? The type that can play a game that is quick, vertical from defence to attack. Suits counter attacks, end-to-end. Athletic, quick passing. Think KDB, Sterling, Haaland, Son, Isak, Joelinton, Klopp Liverpool. Maddison can play on the counter with his passing but he's equally adept playing a slower passing game. But if a game is too end-to-end he can get lost Edited May 4, 2023 by The College Dropout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: The type that can play a game that is quick, vertical from defence to attack. Suits counter attacks, end-to-end. Athletic, quick passing. Think KDB, Sterling, Haaland, Son, Isak, Joelinton, Klopp Liverpool. Maddison can play on the counter with his passing but he's equally adept playing a slower passing game. Ah, gotcha ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Think Emery wants Merino which would be gross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Yuge red flags all over anyone who has only played RB football even if he does look like he could pass for Schar's younger brother and has a raker lass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 20 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Gave him the Youtube test..... creativity wise I prefer Maddison by a long shot. A lot of his creativity comes from set pieces and Nkunku turning half chances into goals. Seems a more vertical type player which is good. And of course... Bundesliga tax. I don't think they are that far off creatively, however Szoboszlai is more of a ball carrier and so he will do that a lot more, while Maddison will move the ball with his passing more often as he won't carry it as much, so I hear you. I think Szobozslai's athleticism and physicality is better suited to Howe's style of play, and he is a full 4 years younger, and so will have room to grow still, and so for me I like the fit more. He's looked really comfortable against Prem sides in the Champions League too, and so think he will transition to the league very nicely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mikky Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Sempiternal said: Think Emery wants Merino which would be gross. I can’t see him leaving R Sociedad now that they are in the CL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: If ever anyone suited Howes style it’s this guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kocunar Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Would be an amazing signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 (edited) I wonder if we adapt our strategy this summer to targeting more non PL players, we take on more risk that way but the upside is also potentially far higher not to mention the absurd value that can be found outside the PL (think Bruno and Botman). It will come down to who the targets are and the confidence management have in each individual one but I feel we might break the trend we have seen so far of the majority of our incomings having prior PL experience. The fact we are in Europe likely won’t change the planned financial outlay in terms of fees/wages, but it will change the targets and amplify the need for depth across some of our key positions. Dipping into the European market may be a way of balancing that out. Edited May 4, 2023 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 They are not going to get 60 for Thuram. Its mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 7 minutes ago, nufc123 said: They are not going to get 60 for Thuram. Its mental. 60m?! I’m sure last season the prices quoted were closer to 20m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 1 minute ago, McCormick said: 60m?! I’m sure last season the prices quoted were closer to 20m. Article says 60. No way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 minutes ago, McCormick said: 60m?! I’m sure last season the prices quoted were closer to 20m. Was that not for Marcus who is out of contract this summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Nah, sure it was Khrephren but could be wrong. 17m iirc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 https://manutdnews.com/manchester-united-are-reportedly-closely-studying-amazing-khephren-thuram-could-make-17m-bid/amp/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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