NUFC Transfer Rumours

[AyeDubbleYoo]

13 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

I’m not massively sold on DCL, however I’d rather be bringing him off the bench or starting in cup games over this seasons Wilson and Osula. We aren’t signing a top class striker to sit on the bench, DCL may be the best option for us.

I think I’d pick Osula out of those 3, but it does highlight the issue of having the right level of backup.
 

I guess if we can give Osula enough minutes in the cups or wide positions then it’s OK.
 

Not sure I would pick DCL like, but I don’t know what the options out there are.  

[gjohnson]

15 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

I’m not massively sold on DCL, however I’d rather be bringing him off the bench or starting in cup games over this seasons Wilson and Osula. We aren’t signing a top class striker to sit on the bench, DCL may be the best option for us.

If DCL is the best option we can get then someone isn't doing their job

[McCormick]

He’s on a free, mate.

[gjohnson]

3 minutes ago, McCormick said:

He’s on a free, mate.

So am I, doesn't mean I'd improve Nufc attacking line-up. I dont believe for a second there isn't a better "free" option

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by gjohnson

[Optimistic Nut]

I think he could do a Wood-like job for us. 

[SUPERTOON]

7 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

I think I’d pick Osula out of those 3, but it does highlight the issue of having the right level of backup.
 

I guess if we can give Osula enough minutes in the cups or wide positions then it’s OK.
 

Not sure I would pick DCL like, but I don’t know what the options out there are.  

What would picking Osula be based on though? Genuine question, he’s shown very little to suggest he is good enough.

[Shak]

Ideal scenario for me is we buy a couple of RWs who can offer something different.

 

Mbeumo and Dibling for example. Add those two to the squad with Longstaff and Wilson leaving and that’s a really nice group with a lot of versatility.

Mbeumo would primarily be a RW but can also play up front when Isak is out and we still have a really good footballer in the position.

 

Dibling has the benefit of being able to play LCM too when we need something a bit different. The player in that position that we want Willock to be in terms of his ball carrying and getting beyond the striker.

 

Not necessarily those two players, but I mean more the type of players they are. Those two would be lovely, but I don’t know if we can manage it financially.

 

It’s perhaps a little harsh on Murphy as it would knock him down the pecking order quite a bit in theory, but he’d still get plenty of football IMO.

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Shak

[KaKa]

I think the fact we appear to be interested in signing Delap as a different option upfront, probably means we'll look for someone younger but with some decent first team experience.

 

We've been linked a fair bit with Emegha at Strasbourg and Thierno Barry at Villarreal, who both fit the mould.

 

Someone also shared an Athletic article that interestingly highlighted both players as being comparable to Delap, and had them both as options for clubs that don't land Delap this summer.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

6 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

What would picking Osula be based on though? Genuine question, he’s shown very little to suggest he is good enough.

Just the attributes I’ve seen, good technically, big and strong, strikes a ball well, fast. 
 

Of course he hasn’t shown that much yet, he hasn’t had a chance. But Wilson is proven to be not good enough and DCL hasn’t been regularly effective in the PL for a long time. 

 

Managers prefer experience and who they trust can follow the plan, fair enough. But as a fan I would prefer the young lad to be given a chance. 
 

That said, we still need another striker if Wilson goes. And I hope Wilson goes. 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by AyeDubbleYoo

[joeyt]

12 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

What would picking Osula be based on though? Genuine question, he’s shown very little to suggest he is good enough.

 

Scored a couple of good goals for us despite barely ever playing

[SUPERTOON]

1 minute ago, joeyt said:

 

Scored a couple of good goals for us despite barely ever playing

Against Bromley, Birmingham and Ipswich.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

Against Bromley, Birmingham and Ipswich.

But what could he have shown in the minutes he’s had? 

[joeyt]

9 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Against Bromley, Birmingham and Ipswich.

 

He's not been able to do it against Liverpool,  Arsenal and Man City has he?

[SUPERTOON]

9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

But what could he have shown in the minutes he’s had? 

More ability to follow instructions and keep hold of the ball?

[joeyt]

2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

More ability to follow instructions and keep hold of the ball?

 

Is he going to be blamed for that one time when he lost the ball forever

 

God forbid a young player who is desperate to make an impression might make a mistake

[MagPar]

1 hour ago, gjohnson said:

There's no evidence at all that he's competent at all....he's barely scored for the last couple of seasons and has a reputation for being injured most of the time. Would rather have Osula as backup given that's what he was bought for in the first place....

Whereas Jamie Vardy...............

[SUPERTOON]

3 minutes ago, joeyt said:

 

Is he going to be blamed for that one time when he lost the ball forever

 

God forbid a young player who is desperate to make an impression might make a mistake

Yeah that’s what I said  you’re the one who’s been slating people on here suggesting rotation saying we have no options. Now you’re saying Osula should get more chances?  Which one is it ?

[MagPar]

What about that Japanese chap that bangs in the goals for Celtic? He's a  very good player.

[joeyt]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

Yeah that’s what I said  you’re the one who’s been slating people on here suggesting rotation saying we have no options. Now you’re saying Osula should get more chances?  Which one is it ?

 

You can't be that daft surely- giving Osula the minutes that Wilson has been getting doesn't mean that i think he should be starting games

 

When has he not followed instructions?

[SUPERTOON]

2 minutes ago, joeyt said:

 

You can't be that daft surely- giving Osula the minutes that Wilson has been getting doesn't mean that i think he should be starting games

 

When has he not followed instructions?

Do you think the minutes Wilson has gotten would have made much difference? I can’t recall Wilson getting that many tbh, only the odd ten minutes. Not sure that would have made much difference to Osula. 
 

Obviously I’m not sure the exact instructions he is given, but he doesn’t offer much when he has played. Quite clumsy on the ball and does give away possession. I think he goes out on loan next season.

[St1pe]

Thinking about it I don’t think there’s a better move for Delap than us - out of the clubs mentioned. We’ve got a ton of games coming so he’ll play a lot. He can learn from Isak. He’s got Howe coaching who’s improved so many of our first 11. We’ve also got a ton of English players so he’ll be seen a lot by Tuchel.

 

Man u is a dodgy one for him I think because they need so much investment. He’ll have carry a lot of the burden and I think whatever they achieve next year it won’t be deemed good enough. 

[Holloway]

Isak, Delap and big Will. Lovely

[Fak]

14 minutes ago, MagPar said:

What about that Japanese chap that bangs in the goals for Celtic? He's a  very good player.

 

He's alright but I'd be worried that he's just a flash in Japan. 

[PauloGeordio]

1 minute ago, Fak said:

 

He's alright but I'd be worried that he's just a flash in Japan. 

 

 

Edited 3 hours ago by PauloGeordio

[ExiledGeordie]

10 minutes ago, St1pe said:

Thinking about it I don’t think there’s a better move for Delap than us - out of the clubs mentioned. We’ve got a ton of games coming so he’ll play a lot. He can learn from Isak. He’s got Howe coaching who’s improved so many of our first 11. We’ve also got a ton of English players so he’ll be seen a lot by Tuchel.

 

Man u is a dodgy one for him I think because they need so much investment. He’ll have carry a lot of the burden and I think whatever they achieve next year it won’t be deemed good enough. 

I can actually see him going to Man U but it’s immediate pressure on him to perform and Lord only knows what’s going to happen to that club in the coming months. Wouldn’t be surprised if Amorim gets sacked or walks away 😂