NUFC Transfer Rumours

[WideopenMag]

10 minutes ago, Geogaddi said:

My issue with Phillips is if he can't even be arsed under Pep at Man City then why would he be any different if we bought him ?

Pep just publicly apologised to him for not playing him as he doesn't fit what he wants to do mindnso more going on than that. I think we'd be better off going for a creative midfielder but wouldn't turn my nose up at him.

[Izakaya]

1 hour ago, Orphanage said:

Now then David luv , uve not been well hav ye luv ?

Genuinely didnt know one of them had died tbh ?

[Whitley mag]

1 hour ago, Mikky said:

There is one midfielder out there who is perfect for us - Yousuf Fofana - ticks every single box in what we are looking for 

Good shout this looks a player.

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Whitley mag

[Mikky]

Just now, Whitley mag said:

Good shout this looks a player.

 

 

 

Can play all 3 midfield positions - great passer - physical beast - can score goals - 24 years old

 

(Y Fofana)

[Myleftboot]

13 minutes ago, Mikky said:

Can play all 3 midfield positions - great passer - physical beast - can score goals - 24 years old

 

(Y Fofana)

Bring him home.

[Coffee_Johnny]

2 hours ago, Smal said:

Zirkzee from Bologna looks fun. 6ft4, 22 year old, joined them from Bayern summer before last for €8.5m. Scored 8 in 17 this season.

Yes please. And thank you very much. 

[Checko]

2 hours ago, Smal said:

Zirkzee from Bologna looks fun. 6ft4, 22 year old, joined them from Bayern summer before last for €8.5m. Scored 8 in 17 this season.

Almost bought him in FM20. Agreed a contract and everything but couldn't get a sale through in time to get enough in the transfer kitty.

 

By the time I'd raised some money & went back in for him he now wanted so much in wages I still couldn't afford him. Cunt.

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Checko

[Gallowgate Toon]

Bolster the forward line and GK are the 2 priorities for me now.

 

I think the main thing is that we make moves quickly though. We're at a pinch point of the season now where there's still loads to play for and we're not too far adrift in the league. 

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

I think Phillips coming in January would be a sensible one, especially if it’s an option to buy on loan. I’ve been really disappointed with his lack of development at City, however do believe Howe can improve him a lot. Suppose the biggest question is how long will it take for him to be at the level of sharpness Howe needs to function effectively in that role. 
 

I also wouldn’t be surprised if we ask about Lloyd Kelly in January, contract expires in summer. Plenty competition for him though I’d expect.

[Mikky]

12 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said:

I think Phillips coming in January would be a sensible one, especially if it’s an option to buy on loan. I’ve been really disappointed with his lack of development at City, however do believe Howe can improve him a lot. Suppose the biggest question is how long will it take for him to be at the level of sharpness Howe needs to function effectively in that role. 
 

I also wouldn’t be surprised if we ask about Lloyd Kelly in January, contract expires in summer. Plenty competition for him though I’d expect.

I don’t want either tbh 

Phillips is a bit similar in style to Tonali - I want a 6 who can play is all 3 roles but can specialise as a 6 if needed (ie Bruno injury or rest) - Tonali can do this but I want someone more physical - to me that’s Yousuf Fofana as I mentioned before 

 

Don’t want a left footed CB - so no to Lloyd Kelly - a Leny Yoro type seems the most perfect fit

[George Bailey]

From what I have heard via family contacts, Phillips is getting interest from Juve.

 

[TheInfiniteOdyssey]

18 minutes ago, Mikky said:

I don’t want either tbh 

Phillips is a bit similar in style to Tonali - I want a 6 who can play is all 3 roles but can specialise as a 6 if needed (ie Bruno injury or rest) - Tonali can do this but I want someone more physical - to me that’s Yousuf Fofana as I mentioned before 

 

Don’t want a left footed CB - so no to Lloyd Kelly - a Leny Yoro type seems the most perfect fit

I definitely agree we need a specialist #6 midfielder. Wanted that to be prioritised in the summer.

[TRon]

5 hours ago, alexf said:

I think based off of Isak and Wilson's injury record this season, a new striker who can play across the front line if needed, would be more essential than a midfielder. If we can afford both, great. 

 

 

 

 

Especially with Miley coming in and doing so well. I know it's a lot of expectation to put on a 17 year old, but whoever we bring in has to be demonstrably better.

[Whitley mag]

42 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said:

I think Phillips coming in January would be a sensible one, especially if it’s an option to buy on loan. I’ve been really disappointed with his lack of development at City, however do believe Howe can improve him a lot. Suppose the biggest question is how long will it take for him to be at the level of sharpness Howe needs to function effectively in that role. 
 

I also wouldn’t be surprised if we ask about Lloyd Kelly in January, contract expires in summer. Plenty competition for him though I’d expect.

Just don’t see how either of these players propel us to the next level, we need players to improve starting 11 when everyone’s fit, or we’ll not make that jump.

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Whitley mag

[Mikky]

29 minutes ago, TheInfiniteOdyssey said:

I definitely agree we need a specialist #6 midfielder. Wanted that to be prioritised in the summer.

Yep - bar Bruno - we don’t have one - no point in getting Phillips as he can only play the 6 (can cover CB) too - Best buy someone who plays as a 6 and 8 is quality in both positions 

[Smal]

Phillips has played very effectively as an 8 as well for England btw. He won England player of the year doing that role. There's no reason he couldn't come in and rotate with both positions imo.

[KaKa]

12 hours ago, Smal said:

Zirkzee from Bologna looks fun. 6ft4, 22 year old, joined them from Bayern summer before last for €8.5m. Scored 8 in 17 this season.

 

Sigh ...

 

Mentioned him loads on here when he was with Kompany at Anderlecht, on loan from Bayern.

 

He is quality. Weird how Bayern never really gave him a chance despite some bright moments for them.

[Joey47]

20 hours ago, The College Dropout said:

Someone was super against Kudus in the summer. Wouldn’t accept he’s even talented.  Who was that? That person doesn’t know ball. 

I was desperate for us to sign Kudus, he would have been so perfect especially during our injury crisis as he could play anywhere across our front 3 or even slot into CM for us 

[Shearergol]

Just now, Joey47 said:

I was desperate for us to sign Kudus, he would have been so perfect especially during our injury crisis as he could play anywhere across our front 3 or even slot into CM for us 

Everyone was man 

[The College Dropout]

On 28/06/2023 at 18:53, McCormick said:

Fair enough. Whenever I’ve seen him he hasn’t stood out; pacy wingers with poor decision-making, end product and a lack of footballing brain are ten a penny these days. He wouldn’t represent a significant upgrade on Almiron for me.

 

On 28/06/2023 at 16:00, McCormick said:

He’s also painfully average in a  weak league where talents don’t always work out in the PL.

It was McCormick who didn't rate Kudus at all.

 

Most people thought he was a talent at the least.

[Super Duper Branko Strupar]

Why do you care so much? You rated Gerrard as a manager prospect. You gonna pull those up?

 

 

Edited December 18, 2023 by Super Duper Branko Strupar

[PauloGeordio]

[McDog]

I'll take one Raphinha and a pint of stout to go please.

[Izakaya]

Raphinia would be an absolute no brainer. Which is why it probably won't happen. 

[Colos Short and Curlies]

I reckon there will be a play for etikeke on loan unless there is a bargain deal for a Raphinha level player.

 

he may not be at Isaks level but would be able to play a similar role up top.