RobsonsWonderland Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'm hoping the Club are waiting for the new reporting year and things start moving from next week. More so for the forums sanity as I think we all need that hit of excitement a random out of the blue transfer brings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Yannick Carrasco tenuously linked again in Spanish press. https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20230629/1002030634/cuenta-opcion-barcelona-carrasco.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Carrasco will probably end up in Saudi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, TRC said: Carrasco will probably end up in Saudi Seem to recall us being linked a fair bit at the start of the takeover, but am guessing we’ve probably moved on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 From the BBC… Newcastle fans were keen to sign James Maddison, but with Tottenham completing the £40m deal, France's Youssouf Fofana has been linked as a potential recruit. Former Magpies defender Olivier Bernard believes he would be a strong addition to the squad. Fofana has played 140 times for Monaco and the 24-year-old also has 10 appearances for France to his name. Speaking on the latest podcast from BBC Radio Newcastle - which was recorded in the pub Bernard runs in Blyth - he said: "Fofana is an attacking midfielder, with not so much creativity but great work rate. "We compare him to Kante at times because he is hard on the ball and always wants to win possession. He's the type of player you would definitely want in your team and not against you. "It’s important to see this type of player coming to Newcastle because they would change the dynamic definitely." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Is the link there that Bernard says he’d be good for us? That’s what they’re basing us being linked off? Edited June 29, 2023 by gbandit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, gbandit said: Is the link there that Bernard says he’d be for us? That’s what they’re basing us being linked off? He was asked about it on the Totalsport podcast yesterday, which was broadcast from his pub. It seemed like a nothing throw-away mention. More interestingly, apparently his favourite drink is a Monaco. He was also totally unable to answer the question about the last five French players signed by Newcastle (he only got ASM and Lejeune). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 We have been linked with him recently so he was probably asked about it after that. https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/arsenal-and-newcastle-join-west-ham-in-registering-interest-in-monacos-youssouf-fofana/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: We have been linked with him recently so he was probably asked about it after that. https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/arsenal-and-newcastle-join-west-ham-in-registering-interest-in-monacos-youssouf-fofana/ Yep- L’Equipe linked us on the 25th and it’s been followed up by a few sources since then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Actually, The Athletic named him as an option for us back in Jan: “The most striking element of Fofana’s game is his ball-carrying, with smarterscout giving him a maximum rating for carry and dribble volume — 99 out of 99. There is guile, too. Fofana is known in France for his ability to play disguised passes as well as a penchant for chop-turning opposition players. He plays more progressive passes than any option in this article, bar Tielemans. With his Monaco contract expiring after next season and as the player demonstrating the closest similarity to Guimaraes, Fofana is worth considering.” https://theathletic.com/4099517/2023/01/18/newcastle-options-new-no-6/?access_token=8349337&redirected=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Similar to Bruno probably isnt what we need after getting in Tonali Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 bernard runs a pub in blyth? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: bernard runs a pub in blyth? I bet it’s a hungry horse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Manxst said: Yannick Carrasco tenuously linked again in Spanish press. https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20230629/1002030634/cuenta-opcion-barcelona-carrasco.html No ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: bernard runs a pub in blyth? Yeah Blyth Masons He also plays for the over 40s Blyth masons team as does Pascal Chimbonda Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Owns Durham football club last I heard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 49 minutes ago, TRC said: Similar to Bruno probably isnt what we need after getting in Tonali He’s more of a ball winning defensive midfielder that can get up and down if needed. There is also a scout report from a year ago comparing him to Tchouameni. https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/youssouf-fofana-he-wont-go-under-your-radar-this-time/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 43 minutes ago, Chris L said: Owns Durham football club last I heard Not very popular there. Sounds like he's ruined it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 37 minutes ago, Matt1892 said: He’s more of a ball winning defensive midfielder that can get up and down if needed. There is also a scout report from a year ago comparing him to Tchouameni. https://breakingthelines.com/player-analysis/youssouf-fofana-he-wont-go-under-your-radar-this-time/ Yeah, much more of a physical ball winner that can pass really well and carry the ball out of tight situations. Going to be a great signing for whoever gets him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) For anyone who didn’t want Maddison due to him apparently preferring Spurs; Big Dom- according to a German journalist- says he would choose Liverpool over Newcastle after talks with his representatives. Edited June 29, 2023 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 He's also said he wanted to go to a team in the Champions League Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Just now, McCormick said: For anyone who didn’t want Maddison due to him apparently preferring Spurs; Big Dom- according to a German journalist- says he would choose Liverpool over Newcastle. Understandable really and a reality check for those who think otherwise. Hopefully they aren’t an option for him and if we sign him he comes to love the club like others have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, LFEE said: Understandable really and a reality check for those who think otherwise. Hopefully they aren’t an option for him and if we sign him he comes to love the club like others have. If we sign him, he will come to love the club as others have. Until he’s experienced it, he can’t even begin to imagine it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Has this came from the alleged tattoo quote attributed to Stevie G? ?. Not a fucking chance he said that if it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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