Bunk Moreland Posted Saturday at 20:36 Share Posted Saturday at 20:36 9 minutes ago, Super Duper Branko Strupar said: He'll be both a back up to and play up with Isak. Honestly think he'll displace Joelinton in some games and play further forward with Tonali and Bruno behind. If he can play wide right too he's actually a completely sensible signing. Thats 3 positions. Could maybe cover LW too. I thought he was a RW at Watford tbf, but I cant remember entirely. Might be wrong there. Think he was LW and second striker at Watford, which is encouraging because it probably means if we sign him we'll also sign an out-and-out RW too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted Saturday at 20:41 Share Posted Saturday at 20:41 His linkup play is great as well as his through balls. very nice having someone like this closer to Isak. Despite his size and strength he’s able to change direction easily with the ball under control because of his balance. He‘s very good at a lot of things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted Saturday at 20:42 Share Posted Saturday at 20:42 Wonder if we'll try and shift Barnes this summer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted Saturday at 20:47 Share Posted Saturday at 20:47 It'll be tough to make a profit on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted Saturday at 20:51 Share Posted Saturday at 20:51 We shouldn't be selling anyone that's held down a place at times last season imo. Just means they'll need replaced too. Opposite of strengthening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted Saturday at 21:09 Share Posted Saturday at 21:09 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Jaqen said: Wonder if we'll try and shift Barnes this summer? I’d be disappointed, we’d finally get to the point of having real depth out wide (assuming we sign a RW) only to lose it instantly. If we need to make a sale I think there are better options. Let’s not forget this guy took Gordon’s spot and held it from him. Edited Saturday at 21:10 by Nine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted Saturday at 21:11 Share Posted Saturday at 21:11 4 hours ago, The College Dropout said: I’ve understood the principles of PSR for a long time. Banter aside I understand the business of football and the game itself better than most. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted Saturday at 21:21 Share Posted Saturday at 21:21 4 minutes ago, Nine said: I’d be disappointed, we’d finally get to the point of having real depth out wide (assuming we sign a RW) only to lose it instantly. If we need to make a sale I think there are better options. Let’s not forget this guy took Gordon’s spot and held it from him. I love Barnes myself and would hope not but both Pedro and Elanga can cover that position. I don't know, just get the impression even when Barnes was in great form he was always one bad performance away from being dropped and he'd always be the one shifted over to the right despite being totally ineffective there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted Saturday at 21:34 Share Posted Saturday at 21:34 22 minutes ago, lovejoy said: 😂 He knows ball. To be fair to him I think he does actually know the game pretty well, always an informative and thoughtful read. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted Saturday at 22:45 Share Posted Saturday at 22:45 1 hour ago, Jaqen said: I love Barnes myself and would hope not but both Pedro and Elanga can cover that position. I don't know, just get the impression even when Barnes was in great form he was always one bad performance away from being dropped and he'd always be the one shifted over to the right despite being totally ineffective there. With a new RW there is little reason for him to be pushed out there anymore. And even with Eddie favouring Gordon there should be plenty of game time next season. Atleast you would hope he has learned to rotate a bit more after the last CL campaign. Really like the idea of Barnes coming on the last 30mins after the defender(s) get tired trying to keep up with Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted Sunday at 00:04 Share Posted Sunday at 00:04 3 hours ago, Jaqen said: Wonder if we'll try and shift Barnes this summer? I'd be gutted if we did sell Barnes and not Willock. Not sure we'd get much for the latter but he's the type we should be shifting instead of Barnes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobsonsWonderland Posted Sunday at 00:14 Share Posted Sunday at 00:14 The thing is with selling willock or Barnes. Clubs want to buy our good players, you can't just sell an underperforming player because we want him out of squad (more willock) Even Keegan sold Andy Cole to a rival to allow us to take the next step Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted Sunday at 04:40 Share Posted Sunday at 04:40 Pedro would be a great signing provided he can sort out his silly disciplinary issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted Sunday at 05:24 Share Posted Sunday at 05:24 5 hours ago, RobsonsWonderland said: The thing is with selling willock or Barnes. Clubs want to buy our good players, you can't just sell an underperforming player because we want him out of squad (more willock) Even Keegan sold Andy Cole to a rival to allow us to take the next step Christ, can you imagine if that happened today with social media? I thought the couple of hundred wallies on the steps outside SJP was bad enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted Sunday at 05:41 Share Posted Sunday at 05:41 This place is obviously massively high on him but that price I don't get it at all. They want rid of him and he wants out, why the insane premium? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Charlton Posted Sunday at 06:47 Share Posted Sunday at 06:47 1 hour ago, Skeletor said: Pedro would be a great signing provided he can sort out his silly disciplinary issues. Hope not,We’d be like Brazil 82 mixed with 90s Wimbledon Grafters Thugs Magic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted Sunday at 06:50 Share Posted Sunday at 06:50 1 hour ago, r0cafella said: This place is obviously massively high on him but that price I don't get it at all. They want rid of him and he wants out, why the insane premium? Haven’t actually seen many fees mentioned, what’s the figures talked about ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted Sunday at 06:52 Share Posted Sunday at 06:52 £60M+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gola Posted Sunday at 06:59 Share Posted Sunday at 06:59 And 600k a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted Sunday at 07:01 Share Posted Sunday at 07:01 Its the figure Sky Sports and Romano seem to tout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted Sunday at 07:09 Share Posted Sunday at 07:09 Not a chance any club will pay £70 million, is he even worth half that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted Sunday at 07:12 Share Posted Sunday at 07:12 Wouldn't take him on, too expensive and his self discipline whether during games or training is suspect and further could upset the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted Sunday at 07:15 Share Posted Sunday at 07:15 5 minutes ago, Ben said: Not a chance any club will pay £70 million, is he even worth half that ? It says 70 million Euros, which comes out as £59 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted Sunday at 07:17 Share Posted Sunday at 07:17 As a footballer I really like Joao Pedro, and I think he slots into the team to help us become better in position and progress up the pitch. I was all in on signing him 2 or 3 years ago. I can’t help but think we have missed the boat in terms of a fair or even a good value though, and should be walking away at anything over 45m. We aren’t a cartel club and psr means we need to make astute signings. Every mid table team is demanding obscene money for good players, it’s gone mad. At the price being banded about Cunha offers so much more in terms of output, admittedly being about 3 years older. Both pedro and cunha have discipline issues, so let’s not kid ourselves about no dickheads. I trust the scouting and the coaching and would rather buy 2 or 3 development players at a cheaper price to improve the squad, than go for ready made players from gimp clubs which will screw us financially. Any player we purchase at over 50m should be raising the ceiling and walking into the starting 11. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted Sunday at 07:18 Share Posted Sunday at 07:18 Gut feeling is we’ll get him in the region of £55m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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