Dr. TC Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 2 minutes ago, AJ9 said: I would avoid Mbuemo purely for PSR reasons. We need to find better value. Insane take. If we can get him we should jump at it. He would complete us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 31 minutes ago, McCormick said: If we have 60 odd million (no idea if we would tbh) to spend in the summer it’ll be spread across at least 2 positions. Without sales, I don’t imagine we have the headroom to be making 50m signings unless new commercial deals materialize. PSR sucks. The Mbeumo ship has sailed, but I think that's okay. Between Howe, Nickson and now Mitchell too, I'm sure they'll find someone plenty good enough. Howe is also continuing to show that he'll get excellent production from players with even just a bit of talent that I just don't think we need to be too concerned about getting players that are good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 5 minutes ago, AJ9 said: I would avoid Mbuemo purely for PSR reasons. We need to find better value. A RW scoring double figures? I have not been Mbuemos biggest fan in the past, but 50m (if true) is a steal really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 14 minutes ago, Ikon said: We were offered Kubo but turned it down (Hope). I’m ok with that tbh. Kang-in Lee for me, like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Mbeumo won't be moving in this window and even in the summer I think he'd cost closer to 70m or at least that's what Brentford would ask for (Man Utd are asking for 60m for Garnacho). I just wonder whether we even have the desire to get drawn into that level of deal and whether we'd prefer to do more deals in the 40/50m bracket that are less hassle. Just as an example, I reckon Madueke would be closer to 50 and Dibling even less than that. Both players would be better value for money are younger with more room for growth. I wouldn't complain with any of them mind. Just depends what we want to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 6 minutes ago, KaKa said: The Mbeumo ship has sailed, but I think that's okay. Between Howe, Nickson and now Mitchell too, I'm sure they'll find someone plenty good enough. Howe is also continuing to show that he'll get excellent production from players with even just a bit of talent that I just don't think we need to be too concerned about getting players that are good enough. Agree, the whole point of getting Mitchell on board was to unearth the next Mbuemo, not pay top dollar once he's been discovered. That said, if his contract running down means his price is on a downward trend, then there could be business to be done. I have a feeling there'll be too much competition though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 17 minutes ago, Ikon said: We were offered Kubo but turned it down (Hope). I’m ok with that tbh. Interesting. Wonder what the fee was. Have you seen much of him then? Not that good a fit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Just now, KaKa said: Interesting. Wonder what the fee was. Have you seen much of him then? Not that good a fit? 50m was the fee. I like him for our RW option. Would have taken the punt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Just now, KaKa said: Interesting. Wonder what the fee was. Have you seen much of him then? Not that good a fit? I think we just got approached and made aware of the clause which we probably knew about already. (50m). Haven’t seen him this season but his numbers don’t look as good this season as to before from what I remember. Seen him only a few games last season and he has a lot of attributes that I like for that right hand side. Perhaps lacking physically mainly. So can’t really say too much. Seems like he has regressed slightly (for whatever reason). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 3 minutes ago, MagCA said: 50m was the fee. I like him for our RW option. Would have taken the punt. Hmmm ... pounds or Euros? Just looking at his profile on some of these data sites and I'm guessing his lesser defensive contributions was a factor in us not being keen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Just now, Ikon said: I think we just got approached and made aware of the clause which we probably knew about already. (50m). Haven’t seen him this season but his numbers don’t look as good this season as to before from what I remember. Seen him only a few games last season and he has a lot of attributes that I like for that right hand side. Perhaps lacking physically mainly. So can’t really say too much. Seems like he has regressed slightly (for whatever reason). I see Yeah, might be a physicality and defensive ability thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 19 minutes ago, KaKa said: The Mbeumo ship has sailed, but I think that's okay. Between Howe, Nickson and now Mitchell too, I'm sure they'll find someone plenty good enough. Howe is also continuing to show that he'll get excellent production from players with even just a bit of talent that I just don't think we need to be too concerned about getting players that are good enough. Honestly, with the right attributes and mentality Howe and co. can turn water into wine when it comes to players. Psr aside; I’ve loved what we’ve been doing previously in terms of transfers. Edited January 16 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 4 minutes ago, KaKa said: I see Yeah, might be a physicality and defensive ability thing. Pretty certain that our new RW will be a dynamic one that is good technically. Hopefully a bit more flair/creativity than our current ones offer imo. In a perfect world Olise would have been just perfect imo. That one was never happening though. The kind of profile that I want. I’d be ok with Arda Guler too Edited January 16 by Ikon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I really like Mbuemo but would he suit how we play? Brentford seem to play on the break much more than us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) My main reason I'd go for Mbeumo is I that I think he'd also be striker cover sorted. Would justify extra cost. Edited January 16 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 If and when we go for a RW they’ll have to be picked on how Isak plays. A better Murphy really, we could get a great player and lose something from Isak. Keith Gillespie against Barcelona would do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 5 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: My main reason I'd go for Mbeumo is I that I think he'd also be striker cover sorted. Would justify extra cost. Thats why Eddie will want him. 2 birds one stone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said: I really like Mbuemo but would he suit how we play? Brentford seem to play on the break much more than us. I think so at the moment at least. Murphy has been effective as we've made use of his pace and directness recently, Mbuemo has these traits and is even more lethal. I think Bruno moving forward reduces the need for a RW with guile over pace, finishing and crossing as Bruno is bringing that closer to the goal now. Case in point the pass for Isak's second goal yesterday. Longer term Miley also looks like he'll bring this with his passing. Edited January 16 by Geordie_once_removed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funtime Frankie Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 27 minutes ago, Kanj said: Kang-in Lee for me, like Would be a great signing reading rumours about him and remember in summer there was a premier league club who had approx €70 million bid rejected for him but according to an article from a week ago asking price is now €44 million. Bringing him in will increase shirt sales from South Korean fans massively Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) What I’ve noticed is that when they pay £50m plus they go for big established names who are young and best years ahead. Isak, Tonali and Guehi. All are finished articles as is but with growth potential also. the 40m range are the good and could be great in Gordon and Bruno ( the 30m range are the superstar youngsters - Hall and Tino 20m and below are the guys that can do a job, Burn, Targett, Wood. Trippier coz of age. this seems to be the profile. Could see them preferring Lee Kang In or Kubo at 40m rather than Mbuemo at 50m+ Edited January 16 by kingxlnc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlover24 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 10 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Thats why Eddie will want him. 2 birds one stone. There’s also a certain Chris Wood… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlover24 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 37 minutes ago, Kanj said: Kang-in Lee for me, like His temperament and attitude is suspect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 4 minutes ago, catlover24 said: There’s also a certain Chris Wood… If he could cover RW too, but alas! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 15/01/2025 at 15:44, Lush Vlad said: Is it? We actually enquired about Elanga in the summer and a few places reported we made a couple of bids. We have been genuinely linked a couple times, no? Not just social media influencer wankers on Sky and idiots like Merson and Deeney constantly banging on about Arsenal signing Isak. Is it also that unrealistic as a signing? Plus plenty on here seem to not want him, anyway. I doubt you'll find many Arsenal fans who don't want Isak Yes. It is. There’s an underlying assumption that we can swoop in and buy him if we choose to. Like the Arsenal shower talking about Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 33 minutes ago, Mahoneys Tache said: Yes. It is. There’s an underlying assumption that we can swoop in and buy him if we choose to. Like the Arsenal shower talking about Isak. Again. Who is saying that? Most people are saying he’s going to be valued around £50m or more. Which is a bit rich for us and also that player. Not remotely comparable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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