NUFC Transfer Rumours

[Memphis]

If we have learned anything from the last few seasons, it's that Howe prizes versatility more than most. I would imagine that every player we target (apart from Trafford obv) would be able to play multiple positions at a high level. Any rumour involving anyone who doesn't can be immediately dismissed.

[SteV]

Just now, Memphis said:

If we have learned anything from the last few seasons, it's that Howe prizes versatility more than most. I would imagine that every player we target (apart from Trafford obv) would be able to play multiple positions at a high level. Any rumour involving anyone who doesn't can be immediately dismissed.

Agree, but I think you can except CB from the list as well.

[Memphis]

1 minute ago, SteV said:

Agree, but I think you can except CB from the list as well.

 

Kind of, but even then you have Dan Burn, who played a very competent LB for ages. Krafth too. And we will need versatility in the system they can play, too. I think it's different but even by CB standards, I still think we want versatile players. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I’m not sure. We needed versatility before because we didn’t have 11 PL quality players and/or we had nobody capable of playing a given position competently. 
 

Of course it’s nice to be versatile but it’s something a well managed squad should really need that much of IMO. 

[Sima]

Really don't like us being linked to established high profile strikers as the immediate conclusion I draw is that we're selling Isak.

[TRon]

1 minute ago, Sima said:

Really don't like us being linked to established high profile strikers as the immediate conclusion I draw is that we're selling Isak.

 

Not arsed really since I don't take most links that seriously.

[mondonewc]

1 hour ago, nufc123 said:

Pope not top 10 

If your referring to my post you've misread what I said (if not then ignore me lol), no top 6 side will want to buy him, I'm absolutely certain on that, that's already enough to tell me that's a problem. There's very few players in our 1st eleven that would be true about besides Pope. I also think it's highly unlikely a side that finishes top 10 would look to buy him either. 

 

He's had two bad shoulder injuries, that would put many off, his kicking is arguably the worst in the league, and most managers want a keeper good with their feet to play out from the back. 

 

I'm not trying to disrespect Pope, been a great Keeper for us, will always be a legend for being part of the cup winning team, but someone will always be the weakest of the 11, for me it's very very clearly him in the current 1st team 11 which makes it essential we upgrade him. 

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by mondonewc

[Joelinton7]

Yeah sorry but every top six side would have Pope 

[mondonewc]

Just now, Joelinton7 said:

Yeah sorry but every top six side would have Pope 

I mean as their 1st choice GK

[duo]

3 hours ago, Mazzy said:

Trafford is a no brainer for me. Should have got him last summer but IMO we can't afford to miss out on him. Pope is fine and maybe he could go another season as first choice but I think we'd hugely regret not getting Trafford while we can.

 

He'll be the best keeper in the Premier League in two/three years time.

Quite a statement that - is that based on his form for Burnley? 

[andycap]

Pope is class he has worldie matches in his locker. Paris away Leicester at home Brighton away just to name a few. Without him for long periods we'd struggle in my opinion. 

That's why I like the Trafford as his understudy idea. 

[Collage]

Sorry for pointing out the obvious but unfortunately Pope is not good enough with his feet.

[Sibierski]

When we get linked to likes of Eze, I always see it as more agents using our name to help with negotiations with the player off elsewhere.

[Ronaldo]

49 minutes ago, andycap said:

Pope is class he has worldie matches in his locker. Paris away Leicester at home Brighton away just to name a few. Without him for long periods we'd struggle in my opinion. 

That's why I like the Trafford as his understudy idea. 

Worldie matches like Leicester at home? He made one save that he probably should’ve saved. I understand that it gets highlighted because of the importance but come on. He’s a good goalkeeper no question but he’s not elite.