Coffee_Johnny Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 31 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: I think if Wilson goes we need a target man to give us flexibility, some times you need a bit muscle up front at home in tight games against 10 defenders. One in three in club career and a bit better than that in his performances for Slovenia (11 from 28). 6’5” and still not 21. Sounds like our kind of signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Diomande, Sesko, Mamardashvili as the 3 main signings and we’d be fucking laughing. As much as someone like Gibbs White would be great, an injury to Pope and no Botman means priorities are elsewhere for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 37 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Diomande, Sesko, Mamardashvili as the 3 main signings and we’d be fucking laughing. As much as someone like Gibbs White would be great, an injury to Pope and no Botman means priorities are elsewhere for me. Those 3 would be superb. But would Mamardashvili come here to not be certain number 1? If we're spending big on a keeper then Pope has to leave, surely. Arsenal are proof it doesn't work having two competing "number 1s". We'd be better off going for a young keeper who doesn't cost a huge amount who can grow into his own and spend that £40M ish elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 "Hello? Yes we need as much money as we can get for the Premier League. Saudi billions? No that's too much." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Mazzy said: Those 3 would be superb. But would Mamardashvili come here to not be certain number 1? If we're spending big on a keeper then Pope has to leave, surely. Arsenal are proof it doesn't work having two competing "number 1s". We'd be better off going for a young keeper who doesn't cost a huge amount who can grow into his own and spend that £40M ish elsewhere. The way Pope’s shoulder went during a routine save for the 2nd time, I’ve got my doubts about his durability going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Just now, Whitley mag said: The way Pope’s shoulder went during a routine save for the 2nd time, I’ve got my doubts about his durability going forward. Plus he had to have surgery in the summer as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, Mazzy said: Those 3 would be superb. But would Mamardashvili come here to not be certain number 1? If we're spending big on a keeper then Pope has to leave, surely. Arsenal are proof it doesn't work having two competing "number 1s". We'd be better off going for a young keeper who doesn't cost a huge amount who can grow into his own and spend that £40M ish elsewhere. Was watching Lille - Villa this week and the Lille keeper was excellent. I think he is just 22. Not sure about him from just watching one game, but could he be a cheaper alternative? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexred Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 @Norseman he's a really good keeper https://theathletic.com/4805569/2023/08/29/lucas-chevalier-lille-france/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 He’s clearly got potential but he was hugely at fault for the Villa goal. Their RB was their most impressive player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Go get Mbuemo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalloNUFC Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 7 minutes ago, Disco said: He’s clearly got potential but he was hugely at fault for the Villa goal. Their RB was their most impressive player. Barely 22. Those kind of mistakes most likely gone away with experience. I guess that a risk worth taking for 2nd keeper considering Pope most likely to be the starter anyway next season . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justdoesit Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I can't say I've seen too much of him, but Noni Madueke (sp) seems class at Chelsea... is that somebody they would offload to balance some of their madness? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 7 minutes ago, Justdoesit said: I can't say I've seen too much of him, but Noni Madueke (sp) seems class at Chelsea... is that somebody they would offload to balance some of their madness? If he has been class, probably not. Depends what a buying club is willing to spend I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 9 minutes ago, Justdoesit said: I can't say I've seen too much of him, but Noni Madueke (sp) seems class at Chelsea... is that somebody they would offload to balance some of their madness? I'd steer away personally. He comes across as a bit of a selfish player and not someone who would fit into our ethos. Take the Chelsea penalty incident last week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justdoesit Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 14 minutes ago, CPL said: I'd steer away personally. He comes across as a bit of a selfish player and not someone who would fit into our ethos. Take the Chelsea penalty incident last week. Fair play! I think he played with Gordon with England, seems to be given Ake a bit of a problem here. Attitude is everything of course, so would leave him alone if that is an issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 You can see why Howe would theoretically be after Gallagher given how he charges around off the ball hassling opponents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 minute ago, Yorkie said: You can see why Howe would theoretically be after Gallagher given how he charges around off the ball hassling opponents. He’s a perfect Howe midfielder. Represented England at all levels, 12 full caps, club captain at 24, covers every blade of grass. Think he’d cost too much now, unless we lose someone we don’t want to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I think Gallagher is over-rated, his effort is world class but his technical ability is not where we want to be. A glorified McTominay if you like... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 I just think if we're going for a midfielder we need a pure defensive mid more than anything, tonali, bruno, longstaff, joelinton, miley all prefer pushing on in midfield. Need a natural sitter imo. Gallagher would be an upgrade on Longstaff sure but so arguably is tonali, would feel extravagant spend for that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Tonali already is the Longstaff upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 21 minutes ago, cubaricho said: Tonali already is the Longstaff upgrade. Is he? A year out can be pretty detrimental, and we don't really know how good he is from the few games he actually played. Hopefully it's given him time to settle here and gain an understanding of expectations, but could easily go the other way and he's the next Aquilani. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Just now, gjohnson said: Is he? A year out can be pretty detrimental, and we don't really know how good he is from the few games he actually played. Hopefully it's given him time to settle here and gain an understanding of expectations, but could easily go the other way and he's the next Aquilani. He should be more than settle by the time he plays again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smal Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Tiresias said: I just think if we're going for a midfielder we need a pure defensive mid more than anything, tonali, bruno, longstaff, joelinton, miley all prefer pushing on in midfield. Need a natural sitter imo. Gallagher would be an upgrade on Longstaff sure but so arguably is tonali, would feel extravagant spend for that I think we need a pure DM but they don't necessarily have to be a starter. It would just be nice to have the option and flexibility to play one in games where we think it's appropriate, or to bring one on as a sub. When you look at how easily we've been cut open in transition this season - even at home against poor opposition - it would make sense to have one available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 2 hours ago, buzza said: I think Gallagher is over-rated, his effort is world class but his technical ability is not where we want to be. A glorified McTominay if you like... Gallagher ain't no McDominate super sub 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Dean Huijsen getting mentioned again: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/newcastle-transfer-news-jose-mourinho-32628832 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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