NUFC Transfer Rumours

[timeEd32]

It's not out of the realm of possibility that even spending what's been reported on Guehi is tied to Miggy / Trippier leaving. There's a lengthy list of theories you could come up with at the moment.

 

We'll know more in a couple weeks, but unfortunately won't really have the full picture for another 10 months.

 

[Whitley mag]

12 minutes ago, gbandit said:

I do like serious questions. One thing I can’t handle is casual or half-hearted questions. Serious or nothing for me. Love to read a good post about power lines and dynamics when there’s no evidence to really back it up as well

Keep burying your head what do you think the Howe interview in Germany was about for starters, was that not a power play ? 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

2 hours ago, HaydnNUFC said:

Will preface this by saying I have plenty faith that we'll do something; in summer 2022 everyone knew we needed a striker that wasn't as absent as Wilson and was better than Wood. We got Isak. 5 days before the window shut. That's what I'm clutching to.

 

If we get one but don't get the other: RW/CB that is, I'll still be slightly disappointed tbh. We knew we lacked depth at CB going into this season after Lascelles did his ACL v West Ham way back on the 30th March. And for RW: we last signed a RW 7 years ago, it's a position that's needed upgrading for a while. If don't get either though then this window has been a failure.

 

 

 

It’s not really clutching, the window is open so it can’t be judged yet. I’m not sure we’ll get a CB and RW because finding those two deals for players of high enough quality is tough in 10 days. 

[Izakaya]

2 hours ago, andycap said:

We turn our noses up at every fucker linked it seems. 

It's crazy thinking when our finances aren't great. 

When we bought gordon a lot thought he was no better than maxi

But howe has transformed him into a beast. 

So anyone we bring in could be developed the same way. 

 

Exactly. We seem to be incredibly picky and are hunting for these absolute unicorn players who will be perfect for us, but in reality footballers are simple people. As long as you aren't singing utter pricks like Richarlison you can mould them to whatever you want them to be. 

[HaydnNUFC]

9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

It’s not really clutching, the window is open so it can’t be judged yet. I’m not sure we’ll get a CB and RW because finding those two deals for players of high enough quality is tough in 10 days. 

 

I agree but we've had since early July after resolving the PSR shite tbf.

 

I hate being or sounding negative/misanthropic but it's not been inspiring at all, the whole window. I've doubts about us getting top 6 without signings in both of those positions and without top 6 this season I can't see us holding onto all of our better players in Isak, Bruno, Gordon and Botman next summer.

 

Got everything crossed we get one in at the very least.

 

 

Edited August 20, 2024 by HaydnNUFC

[gbandit]

13 minutes ago, Whitley mag said:

Keep burying your head what do you think the Howe interview in Germany was about for starters, was that not a power play ? 

Going to keep my head buried in the sand thanks and wait for Mitchell and the ownership structure to have been in place for longer than two months cheers 

[ExiledGeordie]

I know there are lots of factors at play including the dreaded PSR but if you’d said to me a few years back we would potentially coming out of the 24/25 season summer transfer window with no first 11 signings I’d have been shocked and bemused. Fwiw I still think we’ll make a signing or two and it  does appear that there’s a log jam in lots of the market and things will probably really hot up from here on in or certainly in the last week. Pressure is on though.

 

 

Edited August 20, 2024 by ExiledGeordie

[Abacus]

11 minutes ago, gbandit said:

I do like serious questions. One thing I can’t handle is casual or half-hearted questions. Serious or nothing for me. Love to read a good post about power lines and dynamics when there’s no evidence to really back it up as well

Well then, here's one. I'm not convinced about Eales.

 

I think we've lost something with Staveley going, but aside from that I keep going back to that soft soap documentary where they were all filmed talking about how the amount of money spent makes you successful. When challenged on this he deflected and said we had a secret weapon in Howe, who could make us overperform, or words to that effect.

 

It felt to me like the manager was being thrown under the bus there. I do not think it is a viable strategy to buy anyone you can afford and then just expect Howe to turn them all into world-beaters. And then after that, I didn't expect Eales to recently come out and say that he could concentrate on what he's good at, i.e. training players on the pitch, instead of being a key part of decision making, which he was before.

 

Then again, I've had a pint and been watching traitors on here, so my threat sensors are probably still on high alert.

 

As for transfers, let's buy whoever Mitchell scouts if that's our system now. I've no doubt the club are trying their best on this, so I'll wet the sheets if and only if the confetti goes out of date.

[Theregulars]

57 minutes ago, midds said:

That would be a canny compromise

 

It's not an enviable position to be in for Mitchell and I'll understand whatever he chooses to do. He seems a smart bloke and I'm sure he's working as hard as he can for the club, just because little is leaking out doesn't mean nothing is actually happening. In years gone by I'm sure Charnley was 100% sitting on his hands without any intention of spending a single penny but this lot absolutely want the club to be as good as it possibly can be. I'm totally convinced they're working on things behind the scenes and making the decisions they think are correct for the club. 

 

If nothing happens - ok, go with it and see what the crack is like in January

If they go big - we've got target#1 and we're sure he'll slot in immediately

If they go medium/small - it'll refresh the squad a little and we'll probably get value for money with money still to spend in January

 

I'm just going to trust them and try and enjoy the games personally 

Spot the fuck on.

[Guest]

Just now, ExiledGeordie said:

I know there are lots of factors at play including the dreaded PSR but if you’d said to me a few years back we would potentially coming out of the 24/25 season summer transfer window with no first 11 signings I’d have been shocked and bemused. Fwiw I still think we’ll make a signing or two and it  does appear that there’s a log jam in lots of the market and things will probably really hot up from here on in or certainly in the last week. 

 

How about being told a few years back that we'd have 8-9 new first team regulars including 2-3 in the £100m bracket and competing for a top 5 spot?

[timeEd32]

2 minutes ago, Abacus said:

Well then, here's one. I'm not convinced about Eales.

 

I think we've lost something with Staveley going, but aside from that I keep going back to that soft soap documentary where they were all filmed talking about how the amount of money spent makes you successful. When challenged on this he deflected and said we had a secret weapon in Howe, who could make us overperform, or words to that effect.

 

It felt to me like the manager was being thrown under the bus there. I do not think it is a viable strategy to buy anyone you can afford and then just expect Howe to turn them all into world-beaters. And then after that, I didn't expect Eales to recently come out and say that he could concentrate on what he's good at, i.e. training players on the pitch, instead of being a key part of decision making, which he was before.

 

Then again, I've had a pint and been watching traitors on here, so my threat sensors are probably still on high alert.

 

As for transfers, let's buy whoever Mitchell scouts if that's our system now. I've no doubt the club are trying their best on this, so I'll wet the sheets if and only if the confetti goes out of date.

None of that is how I interpreted that scene.

[The Prophet]

It will be interesting to see if our approach changes once Mitchell has his feet under the table. He's well known for his low risk, high upside approach.

[ExiledGeordie]

3 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

 

How about being told a few years back that we'd have 8-9 new first team regulars including 2-3 in the £100m bracket and competing for a top 5 spot?

haha fair point 😂 That is a different discussion though in terms of our entire progress and looking at this transfer window in isolation and potentially helping secure top four next season and preventing the likes of Bruno, Isak, Gordon leaving.

 

 

Edited August 20, 2024 by ExiledGeordie

[SUPERTOON]

Just now, The Prophet said:

It will be interesting to see if our approach changes once Mitchell has his feet under the table. He's well known for his low risk, high upside approach.

Unless me massively increase revenue, we will probably have to tbh.

[Abacus]

4 minutes ago, timeEd32 said:

None of that is how I interpreted that scene.

Well, then, I've probably gotten it completely wrong. Just my take at the time. What was yours?

 

 

Edited August 20, 2024 by Abacus

[Guest]

We're definitely taking a gamble if we don't get a centre-back though. If we can't get first choice, I'd sooner we get someone on loan than drop to someone like Chalobah or Gomez (unless it's just a straight up loan, no obligation to buy) just to patch us over until Botman is back and our first choice becomes available/affordable. 

[Theregulars]

9 minutes ago, Abacus said:

Well then, here's one. I'm not convinced about Eales.

 

I think we've lost something with Staveley going, but aside from that I keep going back to that soft soap documentary where they were all filmed talking about how the amount of money spent makes you successful. When challenged on this he deflected and said we had a secret weapon in Howe, who could make us overperform, or words to that effect.

 

It felt to me like the manager was being thrown under the bus there. I do not think it is a viable strategy to buy anyone you can afford and then just expect Howe to turn them all into world-beaters. And then after that, I didn't expect Eales to recently come out and say that he could concentrate on what he's good at, i.e. training players on the pitch, instead of being a key part of decision making, which he was before.

 

Then again, I've had a pint and been watching traitors on here, so my threat sensors are probably still on high alert.

 

As for transfers, let's buy whoever Mitchell scouts if that's our system now. I've no doubt the club are trying their best on this, so I'll wet the sheets if and only if the confetti goes out of date.

I must say I have a similar sense of foreboding about him.

[The Prophet]

Centre back has probably become a bigger priority than right wing. If Schar picks up an injury we're fucked.

[RUHRLYASLEEVESUP]

10 minutes ago, Abacus said:

Well then, here's one. I'm not convinced about Eales.

 

I think we've lost something with Staveley going, but aside from that I keep going back to that soft soap documentary where they were all filmed talking about how the amount of money spent makes you successful. When challenged on this he deflected and said we had a secret weapon in Howe, who could make us overperform, or words to that effect.

 

It felt to me like the manager was being thrown under the bus there. I do not think it is a viable strategy to buy anyone you can afford and then just expect Howe to turn them all into world-beaters. And then after that, I didn't expect Eales to recently come out and say that he could concentrate on what he's good at, i.e. training players on the pitch, instead of being a key part of decision making, which he was before.

 

Then again, I've had a pint and been watching traitors on here, so my threat sensors are probably still on high alert.

 

As for transfers, let's buy whoever Mitchell scouts if that's our system now. I've no doubt the club are trying their best on this, so I'll wet the sheets if and only if the confetti goes out of date.

Eales is a politician 

 

I don’t trust politicians 

[ExiledGeordie]

2 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

We're definitely taking a gamble if we don't get a centre-back though. If we can't get first choice, I'd sooner we get someone on loan than drop to someone like Chalobah or Gomez (unless it's just a straight up loan, no obligation to buy) just to patch us over until Botman is back and our first choice becomes available/affordable. 

Agreed. Though less than ideal we can “manage” RW until Jan if necessary  but we could be really screwed if we lose Schar for any length of time.

[kingxlnc]

We need a lift. 

At this point I’d be tempted to give Barcelona £100m for Christensen, Raphinia and Roque

 

That would inject new life into us and make us challengers imo 

[gdm]

 

[Guest]

I’d be happy to sign nobody than the wrong player

[Guest]

1 minute ago, gdm said:

 

Just saying “sources” doesn’t make it true you whopper ITK account

[gbandit]

I’d go for the loan and then sign someone else next summer, e.g. Guehi when we get champions league football and Palace get relegated