AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Danh1 said: Our success has also been built around having players like Trippier, Burn and Pope too like, but the balance needs to be right. That's probably where this assumption comes from. It was such a different situation then though, we needed a ready-made spine of players we could rely on to keep us up and build around. It was very smart, but I don't think we have the overriding focus on PL players that the media seem to be saying. Would be weird. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Nine said: There are good deals to be had from relegated teams every season, the ‘don’t want relegated players’ thing is such a lazy take.. so many examples of successful transfers coming from teams that went down. Course there are, and maybe one will come. What I mean is, that shouldn't be our transfer strategy, and I'm fairly confident it isn't. We should have an exhaustive list of targets from all over the world, and we should go for whichever we think is best and we can get. It's not going to be like "here's all the players that got relegated, let's go and get them". I can't deny I'd be a little disappointed if we ended up just buying people from Leicester and Southampton, although they do have some good players. Edited June 8, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: That's probably where this assumption comes from. It was such a different situation then though, we needed a ready-made spine of players we could rely on to keep us up and build around. It was very smart, but I don't think we have the overriding focus on PL players that the media seem to be saying. Would be weird. Some of the players mention improve us no doubt, but Tyler Adam’s and McTominay etc are no better than what we have. And we need to add 2-3 purples before considering squad depth imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Danh1 said: Some of the players mention improve us no doubt, but Tyler Adam’s and McTominay etc are no better than what we have. And we need to add 2-3 purples before considering squad depth imo. My worry with the purples is that we have the wait until the Man Utd’s, Liverpool and co have their pick then we get the leftovers. Examples being Min Jae, Thuram, Kone etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 16 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Surely we're not planning to fill our squad from players on the down, from poor teams who got relegated? We seem to get linked with every player from the PL but I can't help but think it's just journalists being lazy. I'll be very meh if we really think that this is the best way to build out our squad. I think you're right, it is journalists being lazy, or at best taking educated guesses. None of them will have any real intel on who our genuine targets are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Nucasol said: My worry with the purples is that we have the wait until the Man Utd’s, Liverpool and co have their pick then we get the leftovers. Examples being Min Jae, Thuram, Kone etc Fucking arseholes, whenever I get a bag of Starburst from Home Bargins some fucker always takes my Purples Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 It will more likely be a mixture of these bargain types and 1/2 higher signings (I hope) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Nucasol said: My worry with the purples is that we have the wait until the Man Utd’s, Liverpool and co have their pick then we get the leftovers. Examples being Min Jae, Thuram, Kone etc Well that is happening, and not much we can do about that, but pretty sure there will be some decent secondary targets who could be just as exciting, but we seem to be being fed the predictable tried and tested British value by the local journalists. How much genuine insight that's based on I'm not so sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, Nucasol said: My worry with the purples is that we have the wait until the Man Utd’s, Liverpool and co have their pick then we get the leftovers. Examples being Min Jae, Thuram, Kone etc I’m not sure exactly how transfers work, but I’d assume we do a lot of background work before the window actually opens and so we know who is interested in joining and who isn’t ? I don’t see it as being a case of waiting and seeing who the other clubs get and we get the leftovers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 If we were wanting bargain types you’d think we’d be all over the likes of Tielemens who’s going for nowt. I think our signings will be more strategic than simply value for money only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 If you pay Tielemans 200k a week you’ll have half a dozen players knocking on the door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Edwards saying arsenal want more than 30 million for Tierney. Hope we go elsewhere tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Spurs number one target is Maddison https://twitter.com/TheSpursExpress/status/1666749519332098049?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Pope was a “bargain type” last summer and he turned out to be one of the most important signings we made. Have faith in the recruitment setup and I include Gordon in that, he’ll come good. Playing in a shit team does not make you a bad player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Edwards saying arsenal want more than 30 million for Tierney. Hope we go elsewhere tbh. I think that's partly a consequence of our success last season. You can imagine other clubs fearing selling a player to us, then being told Howe has made them into much better players. Arsenal will now be wondering if maybe they are letting go of Tierney too hastily and is he actually a better all round full back than Zinchenko? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Leicester want over 50 million for Maddison according to Percy from the telegraph, he’s usually spot on with their news. https://twitter.com/TheSpursExpress/status/1666751216427102209?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 50m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 That list of 5 Edwards has put up all improve our squad. It will part of the strategy, looking for a Pope type signing from relegated Burnley last season. 1-2 of these type alongside 2-3 higher profile (see Botman/Isak last summer). Personally be delighted with one of Barnes/Maddison + Lavia. KWP also be sound for cover at both right and left back. Remember that list of players have been coached by Rodgers, Dean Smith, Marsch, Gracia, Big Sam, Hassenhutl, Jones and Ruben Seles. Howe is on a different planet to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Ikon said: 50m Leicester's strategy of holding onto players running down their contract worked out so well for them last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Their price for him last summer was £50M. Funny bunch, if they get that for a player with 12 months left and them in the Championship - more power to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Maddison will be a Leicester player until the end of August and leave for £30m then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Ange being appointed at Spurs wasn't great for our Maddison hopes. He is exactly the type of player he loves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronicfc Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said: Ange being appointed at Spurs wasn't great for our Maddison hopes. He is exactly the type of player he loves. If he still wants to go to Spurs above us then we move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 1 hour ago, sushimonster85 said: Edwards just put up his latest transfer piece. Namechecks Tyler Adams, Walker-Peters, Lavia, Barnes and Maddison. Says we will look for value where we can by dealing with relegated clubs when possible. Edwards has just seen that transfer fever is just below fever pitch and has decided to stir the pot. He knows nowt man. Just speculate then spin as he always does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 53 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Course there are, and maybe one will come. What I mean is, that shouldn't be our transfer strategy, and I'm fairly confident it isn't. We should have an exhaustive list of targets from all over the world, and we should go for whichever we think is best and we can get. It's not going to be like "here's all the players that got relegated, let's go and get them". I can't deny I'd be a little disappointed if we ended up just buying people from Leicester and Southampton, although they do have some good players. Ahh ok I mis read your post, took it as a we shouldn’t sign relegated players take. Seen enough people say that lately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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