NUFC Transfer Rumours

[SUPERTOON]

 

[Menace]

[Checko]

Feels like stage 1 of 'The Project (tm)' is complete. We spent as much as we could and took the side from perennial relegation scrappers to a trophy-winning team that challenges for European & Champions League qualification every year.

 

We've had to tighten our belts for a year because of that initial splurge but feels like we're ready to try and make the next push to try and become a side that wins trophies and gets Champions League every year. And now we're pushing from a position of strength.

 

Don't think we'll go completely ham, and it might depend on CL qualification, but a couple of top quality players and several sensible, solid squad signings, plus a talented youngster or two would be cracking. Just hope we stay on the right side of PSR because once you're ahead of it, it actually provides opportunities.

 

 

EDIT: Now watch as we just bring in DCL on a free this summer.

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by Checko

[Joelinton7]

31 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

[WinstonFC]

Would love us to sign another forward for competition for Isak. Id also take Vardy as an another option from the bench. There's still a few goals in him.

Isak, ?, Vardy, Osula. 

[Colos Short and Curlies]

11 minutes ago, WinstonFC said:

Would love us to sign another forward for competition for Isak. Id also take Vardy as an another option from the bench. There's still a few goals in him.

Isak, ?, Vardy, Osula. 

 

May as well bring back the big AC9 if you are bringing in Vardy, get that homegrown bonus in!

[Alberto2005]

What's this obsession with Vardy, absolutely hilarious.

[SUPERTOON]

Why is Vardy being mentioned on every page 

[Ikon]

Nothing really but thought I’d post it anyway fwiw. Angel Garcia was on some Spanish radio channel. He’s the one who came out with us going for Joan Garcia. 

“What's relevant in this case is the source. Ángel García is no ordinary journalist. His track record in advancing market transactions, both in the First Division and in the lower divisions, is extensive and proven. He's usually one step ahead of the rest, and his information is based on direct contacts with people very close to the moves that ultimately materialize.

Joan García, who has been one of Espanyol's pillars this season, has put together high-level performances and has proven ready to make the leap to a demanding environment. The Premier League, given his playing style and physical demands, would be a perfect fit for his qualities: security between the sticks, personality, good footwork, and leadership ability in key moments.

"The information I'm receiving is quite reliable from the source; if not, I wouldn't be so involved," he made clear on La Grada Radio, aware of the impact of talking about a player from the First Division and not from his usual environment. "I don't know if he's signed or pending, but everything is very much on track," he added.

Ángel explained that he's been in contact with people who handle direct information from the Premier League, and "no matter how much there was talk about Arsenal and the Top 6, they told me I wasn't going to sign there as a starter." And he made a clear statement: "You go to Newcastle on an equal footing with other goalkeepers, not like at other Top 6 clubs where you started out as a substitute."

Aston Villa was also among the options floated, "if they let Dibu leave," but it was Newcastle who took the lead. Even with PSG looming at the last minute, according to the journalist: "I asked people close to Joan himself, and they told me that, despite PSG's interference, he was going to go to England. And after consulting them, I agreed with that authority."

In short: Joan García is very close to leaving, and according to Ángel García, he would be heading to Newcastle for a significant fee. Meanwhile, Espanyol is quietly working on a transfer market conditioned by his sporting destiny and financial constraints.”

[JT24]

Next person to seriously suggest Vardy needs to be banned for 48 hours. 

[LFEE]

21 minutes ago, Alberto2005 said:

What's this obsession with Vardy, absolutely hilarious.

In fairness after watching all our games this season barring Palace away I thought Vardy was one of the forwards that give us the most problems away from home. Surprisingly in the air as much as running the channels.

[Mazzy]

Howe being rather bullish in the press conference about this transfer window. Think it's the first season he's spoken so openly about having money to spend/PSR not being an issue with spending power.

 

I'm not against it as it does create a bit of buzz and shows some commitment to moving upwards. But it does bring up the whole issue of why Howe has always kept these things on the quiet, we don't want other clubs whacking the prices up when they know we have the money.

[Bunk Moreland]

3 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Nothing really but thought I’d post it anyway fwiw. Angel Garcia was on some Spanish radio channel. He’s the one who came out with us going for Joan Garcia. 

“What's relevant in this case is the source. Ángel García is no ordinary journalist. His track record in advancing market transactions, both in the First Division and in the lower divisions, is extensive and proven. He's usually one step ahead of the rest, and his information is based on direct contacts with people very close to the moves that ultimately materialize.

Joan García, who has been one of Espanyol's pillars this season, has put together high-level performances and has proven ready to make the leap to a demanding environment. The Premier League, given his playing style and physical demands, would be a perfect fit for his qualities: security between the sticks, personality, good footwork, and leadership ability in key moments.

"The information I'm receiving is quite reliable from the source; if not, I wouldn't be so involved," he made clear on La Grada Radio, aware of the impact of talking about a player from the First Division and not from his usual environment. "I don't know if he's signed or pending, but everything is very much on track," he added.

Ángel explained that he's been in contact with people who handle direct information from the Premier League, and "no matter how much there was talk about Arsenal and the Top 6, they told me I wasn't going to sign there as a starter." And he made a clear statement: "You go to Newcastle on an equal footing with other goalkeepers, not like at other Top 6 clubs where you started out as a substitute."

Aston Villa was also among the options floated, "if they let Dibu leave," but it was Newcastle who took the lead. Even with PSG looming at the last minute, according to the journalist: "I asked people close to Joan himself, and they told me that, despite PSG's interference, he was going to go to England. And after consulting them, I agreed with that authority."

In short: Joan García is very close to leaving, and according to Ángel García, he would be heading to Newcastle for a significant fee. Meanwhile, Espanyol is quietly working on a transfer market conditioned by his sporting destiny and financial constraints.”

 

Sounds very promising! I found a couple of Spanish fans yesterday saying Garcia is generally one of the more reliable journos for the lower level La Liga sides too, so seems to match up.

[LFEE]

4 minutes ago, Mazzy said:

Howe being rather bullish in the press conference about this transfer window. Think it's the first season he's spoken so openly about having money to spend/PSR not being an issue with spending power.

 

I'm not against it as it does create a bit of buzz and shows some commitment to moving upwards. But it does bring up the whole issue of why Howe has always kept these things on the quiet, we don't want other clubs whacking the prices up when they know we have the money.

Probably just as important to get the message out that we will be adding quality to benefit our purples rather than spend his time being asked which purples are leaving. Setting the tone for the club not to be bullied and land a few blows of our own.

 

As I’ve said before this summer is phase 2 of the project.

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by LFEE

[Mazzy]

Just now, LFEE said:

Probably just as important to get the message out that we will be adding quality to benefit our purples before rather than spend his time being asked which purples are leaving.

 

As I’ve said before this summer is phase 2 of the project.

 

I vaguely remember something being mentioned around the cup final saying that Isak was waiting to see what the club do/who they sign this summer before committing to another contract. Wouldn't be surprised if that's nonsense, but it does make sense.

 

Same could go for Bruno, Botman, Tonali, Gordon, Tino and Hall. 

 

We really do need to get some of these players tied down to longer contracts this summer alongside actually signing new players. If nothing else it helps to spread the load financially. 

[Ikon]

Isak wouldn’t be very bright if he committed now before knowing which direction we are taking. There’s been three windows without us strengthening the team (obvious reasons) and I’m sure that’s not the project that was sold to him when he signed. 
 

Im sure Isak knows all this and why it’s been this way. I’m certain that we will be spending 150m+ or thereabouts with a couple of sales included in that. Isak will sign a new contract too, even if late. There’s no doubt that he wants to stay. Big summer ahead and i can’t wait. 
 

(if we get CL) 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Ikon

[Mazzy]

I'm surprised we haven't had a Joan Garcia thread created yet. 

 

[Bunk Moreland]

2 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Isak wouldn’t be very bright if he committed now before knowing which direction we are taking. There’s been three windows without us strengthening the team (obvious reasons) and I’m sure that’s not the project that was sold to him when he signed. 
 

Im sure Isak knows all this and why it’s been this way. I’m certain that we will be spending 150m+ or thereabouts with a couple of sales included in that. Isak will sign a new contract too, even if late. There’s no doubt that he wants to stay. Big summer ahead and i can’t wait. 

 

 

 

 

I wonder if one of the reasons Howe is being so open about our spending power and intention this window is to reassure the players we already have here of our ambitions

[The Prophet]

The journo who broke it is still giving it large today:

 

Joan García, heading to Newcastle?: “Everything is on track,” warns

@__AngelGarcia__, who broke the news yesterday

[GallowgatePigeon]

2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

 

[Andy84]

2 hours ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

Going to raise expectations. Must deliver this summer 

[geordie_b]

5 minutes ago, Andy84 said:

Going to raise expectations. Must deliver this summer 

And raise prices, surprising quotes from Howe tbh

[PauloGeordio]

16 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

The journo who broke it is still giving it large today:

 

Joan García, heading to Newcastle?: “Everything is on track,” warns

@__AngelGarcia__, who broke the news yesterday

Exciting! 

[Fak]

8 minutes ago, geordie_b said:

And raise prices, surprising quotes from Howe tbh

 

Wouldnt be surprised if Howe said it on purpose meaning its difficult for Mitchell to do business, with the end game being that mitchell has failed to strengthen the squad in 3 windows so gets the bullet and Howe ends up being solely in charge of transfers. Its a power play from Eddie. I can see it from a mile off. He's trying to force Mitchell out. Didn't have Eddie down as a backstabber mind.

[SteV]

25 minutes ago, The Prophet said:

The journo who broke it is still giving it large today:

 

Joan García, heading to Newcastle?: “Everything is on track,” warns

@__AngelGarcia__, who broke the news yesterday

Ever since that no mark Italian journo broke the Tonali signing, it’s made ignoring weirdo foreign journos a lot more difficult.