NUFC Transfer Rumours

[Unbelievable]

8 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

@Unbelievablethis source worth believing? 

No. Don't know that site and article doesn't mention an outside source.

 

I like Bakayoko, but he's been quoted as only considering a move to the very top clubs challenging for silverware, so I doubt we'll be able to land him.

[Shearergol]

1 minute ago, Unbelievable said:

No. Don't know that site and article doesn't mention an outside source.

 

I like Bakayoko, but he's been quoted as only considering a move to the very top clubs challenging for silverware, so I doubt we'll be able to land him.

 

 

 

[The College Dropout]

His underlying stats were not as impressive as Minteh despite being a little older, a lot more experienced and a more polished and technical (less raw) player. Minteh obviously played for the better team which helped.

 

The big difference for me is Minteh had the double cheat code of electrifying pace and eery composure in front of goal plus workrate that I thought would translate well into the PL. I wondered if Bakayoko had the raw pace to trouble fullbacks in the PL to the same degree.

 

 

But he did look technically superior. Good feet. More Madueke vibes who has done a good job at Chelsea. I just don't love his profile of winger.

 

A similar fee would be a good deal.

[Conjo]

1 hour ago, Checko said:

Ibrahima Bakayoko was an absolute stud for me on Championship Manager 2, and even though they're different nationalities and absolutely no relation that's enough for me to hope this goes through. That, and a good injury record.

 

£10.5m from Montpellier, £50k p/w sorted.

[Kanj]

2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

His underlying stats were not as impressive as Minteh despite being a little older, a lot more experienced and a more polished and technical (less raw) player. Minteh obviously played for the better team which helped.

 

The big difference for me is Minteh had the double cheat code of electrifying pace and eery composure in front of goal plus workrate that I thought would translate well into the PL. I wondered if Bakayoko had the raw pace to trouble fullbacks in the PL to the same degree.

 

 

But he did look technically superior. Good feet. More Madueke vibes who has done a good job at Chelsea. I just don't love his profile of winger.

 

A similar fee would be a good deal.

what is that profile? If you have time to share. Curious mate. 
 

I like that he’s direct with the strength being a key factor of his. Can see him being a workhorse on top of the technical skills. 

[KaKa]

Some bits of him against Arsenal last year. For those that would like to see what he looked like.

 

 

[Conjo]

3 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

His underlying stats were not as impressive as Minteh despite being a little older, a lot more experienced and a more polished and technical (less raw) player. Minteh obviously played for the better team which helped.

 

The big difference for me is Minteh had the double cheat code of electrifying pace and eery composure in front of goal plus workrate that I thought would translate well into the PL. I wondered if Bakayoko had the raw pace to trouble fullbacks in the PL to the same degree.

 

 

But he did look technically superior. Good feet. More Madueke vibes who has done a good job at Chelsea. I just don't love his profile of winger.

 

A similar fee would be a good deal.

 

Still feeling confident that Minteh will turn out to be a big success for Brighton even if his start there has been underwhelming.

[TRon]

7 minutes ago, KaKa said:

Some bits of him against Arsenal last year. For those that would like to see what he looked like.

 

 

 

 

Looks like he knows when to release the ball after beating his man which is quite promising. ASM would go back and try to beat him again.

[nufc123]

1 hour ago, KaKa said:

Reports we've agreed with Bakayoko and his agent.

 

Now just negotiating with PSV. Trying to bring the price down with his current contract up in 2026.

 

https://www.voetbalkrant.com/nieuws/2024-12-18/transfer-van-bakayoko-krijgt-vorm-maar-er-is-nog-een-obstakel-psv-houdt-onterecht-vast-aan-deze-hoge-vraagprijs

This a good source?

[The College Dropout]

17 minutes ago, Kanj said:

what is that profile? If you have time to share. Curious mate. 
 

I like that he’s direct with the strength being a key factor of his. Can see him being a workhorse on top of the technical skills. 

My favourite type of winger for Eddie Howe is an inside forward type. Someone super direct, has excellent movement and is a finisher. Like Mbeumo, Jota when he played off the left, Son and my personal favourite Sadio Mane. That's the type of player I can see Minteh becoming. Gordon and Barnes are kind of in that mould.

 

Then my other favourite is basically sticking a 10 on the wing or just the crazy ballers. Palmer, Silva (both of them), Iniesta, Kulu, Olise, Eze.

 

Bakayoko from the little I've seen (entirely from last season clips and stats none this season) he's not got that killer directness and box instincts or super creative. Cut in, link it up, quick feet, try and curl em. That's how I Madueke and even Saka to a degree who is levels above (who I love). But Saka is both inevitable and decisive. He's too strong, too fast, too good - you can't stop him hurting fullbacks. I'm not sure Bakayoko can get close to that level.

 

But this is biased because I always compared Bakayoko to Minteh. I didn't compare Amad Diallo who I really liked the look of from Sunderland - wanted us to sign him in the Barnes summer.

 

Edit: Bakayoko underlying stats didn't suggest he's a workhorse while Minteh's always did

 

 

Edited December 19, 2024 by The College Dropout

[The College Dropout]

29 minutes ago, Conjo said:

 

Still feeling confident that Minteh will turn out to be a big success for Brighton even if his start there has been underwhelming.

Me too.

 

It's been start-stop for him with niggling injuries and others playing well. Needs to stay fit and get minutes and develop. A big part is you look at Minteh, about 6ft but a stringbean. 5-10lb of lean muscle and he's stronger and faster.

 

I do think Bakayoko is more developed and would be more consistent from the off. Phsyically, technically - more experienced.

 

 

Edited December 19, 2024 by The College Dropout

[lovejoy]

26 minutes ago, The College Dropout said:

My favourite type of winger for Eddie Howe is an inside forward type. Someone super direct, has excellent movement and is a finisher. Like Mbeumo, Jota when he played off the left, Son and my personal favourite Sadio Mane. That's the type of player I can see Minteh becoming. Gordon and Barnes are kind of in that mould.

 

Then my other favourite is basically sticking a 10 on the wing or just the crazy ballers. Palmer, Silva (both of them), Iniesta, Kulu, Olise, Eze.

 

Bakayoko from the little I've seen (entirely from last season clips and stats none this season) he's not got that killer directness and box instincts or super creative. Cut in, link it up, quick feet, try and curl em. That's how I Madueke and even Saka to a degree who is levels above (who I love). But Saka is both inevitable and decisive. He's too strong, too fast, too good - you can't stop him hurting fullbacks. I'm not sure Bakayoko can get close to that level.

 

But this is biased because I always compared Bakayoko to Minteh. I didn't compare Amad Diallo who I really liked the look of from Sunderland - wanted us to sign him in the Barnes summer.

 

Edit: Bakayoko underlying stats didn't suggest he's a workhorse while Minteh's always did

 

 

 

 

you also didn't rate Gordon tbf.

[lovejoy]

Just now, lovejoy said:

 

you also didn't rate Gordon tbf.

 

That isn't a dig btw, most didn't.

[nufc123]

Not worried if the new RW is not lightning quick. Think its far more important he can use the ball.

 

 

Edited December 19, 2024 by nufc123

[ExiledGeordie]

2 minutes ago, nufc123 said:

Not worried if the new RW is not lightning quick. Think its far more important he can use the ball.

 

 

 

And score goals 

[manorpark]

4 minutes ago, lovejoy said:

 

That isn't a dig btw, most didn't.

 

I do not think that is true, though I am aware that "some" people didn't rate AG.

[lovejoy]

1 minute ago, manorpark said:

 

I do not think that is true, though I am aware that "some" people didn't rate AG.

 

Yeah, that's probably a fairer take.

 

 

[Checko]

I want the type of RW who gets described by journalists as having 'a cultured left foot'. The sort of left foot that listens to Puccini and watches ballet.

[The College Dropout]

15 minutes ago, lovejoy said:

 

you also didn't rate Gordon tbf.

I didn't - I did say he had good raw attributes. Quick, size, can use both feet, worked hard, aggressive. Didn't see a high technique, creativity or the ability to consistently get into goalscoring opportunities then finish them off. Poor 1v1 against defender stats.

 

 

I was wrong about the goalscoring, and getting into positions - his off-the-ball movement, mindset and aggression is great. And I under-rated his ability to draw fouls, bookings, sending off, win penalties etc.

 

But I was right that he's not great at attacking his fullback 1v1. He's not creative. His lack of elite technical ability on the ball stops him from becoming an elite player or even just an elite finisher. But he's also solid technically at the same time but a step below Barnes.

 

He is genuinely one of our best players. I accept his limitations. I guess I'm saying, I do rate him... but not like that. A lot of my issues were fair. 

 

And he's scored 2 goals from open play in the league

 

 

Edited December 19, 2024 by The College Dropout

[RS]

Minteh sale for £30m was a masterstroke. Charles insomnia clone at best from what I’ve seen. But there again I’m a sparky not a pro-football coach. 

[kingxlnc]

I would prefer a proper purple tbh - Bakayoko seems like a risk. We;ve waited long enough so would prefer just to go more guaranteed with it. 
The secondary striker can be a player with potential, as can the RCB (as we have experienced alternatives). RW just needs to be AG level or better

[The College Dropout]

11 minutes ago, kingxlnc said:

I would prefer a proper purple tbh - Bakayoko seems like a risk. We;ve waited long enough so would prefer just to go more guaranteed with it. 
The secondary striker can be a player with potential, as can the RCB (as we have experienced alternatives). RW just needs to be AG level or better

PSR won't allow an Isak level signing. It has to be a Joao Pedro type.

[alexf]

don't think we need someone with outrageous pace on the right either, if they are going to be hard to find.  I think a more technical player who can link well and cut in and shoot would suit us, considering we already have 2 rapid players in Gordon and Barnes on the other side, plus Isak making those intelligent runs in behind. 

[Sibierski]

Not sure what a purple RW signing would be, that's £40m-£55m and wages of £150k ball park. Like Olise in summer is the type of purple in that ballpark that meets criteria but we were never trumping Bayern.

[Kanj]

I think I want a creator type on the right. A 10 style player who tucks in and deals.