Coffee_Johnny Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, mighty__mag said: I'll bet not one first team player is sold in this window. Alreet Sandro! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 (edited) Moving a lot of the deadweight will continue to be key. Squad will look a lot more streamlined (and we’ll be freed up to spend elsewhere) when the likes of Fraser, Hendrick, Hayden, Targett, Dummett, Ritchie, Gillespie/Karius, and Lewis are shifted. It’s only a matter of time. Also time to weigh the cost-benefit of selling guys like Bruno, Miggy, Burn, Tripps, Schar, Big Joe, Little Joe, Wilson, Pope, Longstaff, Murphy. To me, the “untouchables” at this point are Isak, Botman, Tonali, and Gordon. Guys that I really wouldn’t consider selling unless the fee were obscene. Edited January 24 by Deuce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 10 minutes ago, Deuce said: Moving a lot of the deadweight will continue to be key. Squad will look a lot more streamlined (and we’ll be freed up to spend elsewhere) when the likes of Fraser, Hendrick, Hayden, Targett, Dummett, Ritchie, Gillespie/Karius, and Lewis are shifted. It’s only a matter of time. Also time to weigh the cost-benefit of selling guys like Bruno, Miggy, Burn, Tripps, Schar, Big Joe, Little Joe, Wilson, Pope, Longstaff, Murphy. To me, the “untouchables” at this point are Isak, Botman, Tonali, and Gordon. Guys that I really wouldn’t consider selling unless the fee were obscene. Harsh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infatuation Junkie Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 10 minutes ago, Deuce said: Moving a lot of the deadweight will continue to be key. Squad will look a lot more streamlined (and we’ll be freed up to spend elsewhere) when the likes of Fraser, Hendrick, Hayden, Targett, Dummett, Ritchie, Gillespie/Karius, and Lewis are shifted. It’s only a matter of time. Also time to weigh the cost-benefit of selling guys like Bruno, Miggy, Burn, Tripps, Schar, Big Joe, Little Joe, Wilson, Pope, Longstaff, Murphy. To me, the “untouchables” at this point are Isak, Botman, Tonali, and Gordon. Guys that I really wouldn’t consider selling unless the fee were obscene. I have to seriously add Joe to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 21 minutes ago, Deuce said: Moving a lot of the deadweight will continue to be key. Squad will look a lot more streamlined (and we’ll be freed up to spend elsewhere) when the likes of Fraser, Hendrick, Hayden, Targett, Dummett, Ritchie, Gillespie/Karius, and Lewis are shifted. It’s only a matter of time. Also time to weigh the cost-benefit of selling guys like Bruno, Miggy, Burn, Tripps, Schar, Big Joe, Little Joe, Wilson, Pope, Longstaff, Murphy. To me, the “untouchables” at this point are Isak, Botman, Tonali, and Gordon. Guys that I really wouldn’t consider selling unless the fee were obscene. I agree with most of this, but Bruno should only be available at or near his release clause (which I would say is borderline obscene). Otherwise, if he's happy, we're far better off keeping him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 3 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: I agree with most of this, but Bruno should only be available at or near his release clause (which I would say is borderline obscene). Otherwise, if he's happy, we're far better off keeping him. he’s right on the fence with the ‘untouchables’ category and I’d definitely have him there if he were 2 years younger. I know at a certain point we can’t just keep selling players of a certain age (because then we’d never get anywhere ), but we’re not there yet. Bruno is likely going to peak in the next couple of years and we’ll want to get as much back for him as possible. I think I’d be surprised if he were still with us the season after next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 26 minutes ago, Infatuation Junkie said: I have to seriously add Joe to that. got both of ‘em there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 38 minutes ago, Deuce said: Moving a lot of the deadweight will continue to be key. Squad will look a lot more streamlined (and we’ll be freed up to spend elsewhere) when the likes of Fraser, Hendrick, Hayden, Targett, Dummett, Ritchie, Gillespie/Karius, and Lewis are shifted. It’s only a matter of time. Also time to weigh the cost-benefit of selling guys like Bruno, Miggy, Burn, Tripps, Schar, Big Joe, Little Joe, Wilson, Pope, Longstaff, Murphy. To me, the “untouchables” at this point are Isak, Botman, Tonali, and Gordon. Guys that I really wouldn’t consider selling unless the fee were obscene. If someone offered us our money back on Tonali I’d take it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 6 hours ago, sempuki said: Jog on then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 The likes of Onana, MGW and Solanke have established themselves in the PL and you're therefore paying a premium for them, would hope we focus more on players a step further back than that to get some value. Barnes and Livramento were different as they were from relegated clubs and I'd argue those fees were very reasonable. Bowen's worth a ton now but we need to try signing the next Bowen. I'm sure the club are well aware of all of this but I just find some of the links for incomings a bit curious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 hours ago, joeyt said: Bruno is the obvious captain for me Joelinton for me - the lad is a warrior Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 8 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: If someone offered us our money back on Tonali I’d take it. In a heartbeat. No-one would though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 4 minutes ago, Deuce said: he’s right on the fence with the ‘untouchables’ category and I’d definitely have him there if he were 2 years younger. I know at a certain point we can’t just keep selling players of a certain age (because then we’d never get anywhere ), but we’re not there yet. Bruno is likely going to peak in the next couple of years and we’ll want to get as much back for him as possible. I think I’d be surprised if he were still with us the season after next. I'd be more open to selling him in summer 2025 for, say, 75% of what we'd get this summer. I'd really like one more full season with Bruno after some summer strengthening and presumably less injuries. I think we can go places and then we (and he) can assess where we are. He's also contributed plenty and I'll understand on all sides if we get a massive fee and he gets to play for Barcelona or someone, but it would feel like it was unfinished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Worth noting that we've had an eye on Onana going back to when he was at Lille, and so this interest isn't new and solely based on his prem experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, duo said: Joelinton for me - the lad is a warrior Either but Big Joe tips it. Wouldn’t want Bruno to lose any of his passion but the captaincy may help him harness it some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 41 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: If someone offered us our money back on Tonali I’d take it. What? That’s a wild take. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Probably not transfer related at all: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 59 minutes ago, cubaricho said: What? That’s a wild take. He won’t be worth what we paid when he returns Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 1 hour ago, cubaricho said: What? That’s a wild take. I think Tonali will come good, but I don't think there's any question we'd sell him tomorrow if someone offered what we paid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 26 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: He won’t be worth what we paid when he returns He’ll be worth way more once he gets playing again. I really hope it’s here. He’s going to transform us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 43 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Probably not transfer related at all: No he’s here to “enjoy the game” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 3 minutes ago, cubaricho said: He’ll be worth way more once he gets playing again. I really hope it’s here. He’s going to transform us. Agreed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 6 minutes ago, cubaricho said: He’ll be worth way more once he gets playing again. I really hope it’s here. He’s going to transform us. Hope so. I’m not confident re that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Hope so. I’m not confident re that. He was already great when getting up to speed, would’ve gotten even better, and we would still be in the CL if he were playing. People have ridiculously short memories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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