NUFC Transfer Rumours

[Stottie]

I like Burn. He gets comically skinned for pace from time to time, but its generally only once or twice a game and very rarely leads to us conceding.

The valid criticism of him would be his attacking contribution. This has not mattered that much when we've had a lopsided formation with Trippier in the opposition half and essentially three at the back, but will matter more if Trippier is being moved on and LB is going to have to contribute. Gordon's first move so far has often been inside before playing a throughball, but this might change if we see Hall up there overlapping.

[SUPERTOON]

15 minutes ago, Zero said:

There is no excuse not to make any signings when we have 50-60m funds available. Even if we cannot get Guehi, our scouting work and Mitchell’s own network should come up some back up plans around Europe to fill the CB role. 
 

The scouts aren’t paid for nth.

They have backups, they are just as expensive and difficult deals to do because of how good they are.

[Skeletor]

One week to go. If no-one else comes in it has been the worst transfer window since the new regime took over.

 

Anderson and Minteh out. Kelly, Odysseas Longname (who it looks like is going out on loan anyway), John Ruddy and William Osula in. An Ashley-esque window.

[Yorkie]

Good thing there's a week to go.

[RS]

32 minutes ago, Matt1892 said:

I cannot believe Howe would willingly not make any more signings when money is available, add to that his comments regarding staying instead of taking the England job and it points to things not running smoothly behind the scenes.

 

If that is the case then either him or Mitchell won’t be here in a years time.

[Guest]

36 minutes ago, Gawalls said:

I genuinely think you’re being very harsh on Burn there. Terrible LB but has been stellar as CB ever since signing for us imo.

 

Does he get in any other top 8 team though? I think if we have Schar, Botman or Guehi with him we're absolutely fine against the better clubs, I'd just worry when he's the best CB we have in the team against the top 8.

[Izakaya]

I can't see any conceivable situation, given how important this season is in terms of transition of personnel, that we don't make any significant , high-end additions to the first team. 

 

If we actually don't, then something within the club structure has failed spectacularly. 

 

 

Edited August 24, 2024 by Izakaya

[STM]

Even though Lloyd Kelly was a free transfer, I do feel like he is being treated like a poor/second choice signing when evaluating the window so far.

 

Let's not forget he'd have cost us 20m+ a year prior and everything we have seen suggests we've got something fairly special in him.

[MickMack]

1 hour ago, Gawalls said:

You could say they’re mileys apart, I didn’t watch the friendlies / which is better?

I think Lewis is substantially better, Jamie has done well in friendlies in that he’s not been shit, but he just doesn’t look like he’ll have enough in his locker to make it at the top level, too early to say that really and hope I’m wrong 

[Skeletor]

1 minute ago, STM said:

Even though Lloyd Kelly was a free transfer, I do feel like he is being treated like a poor/second choice signing when evaluating the window so far.

 

Let's not forget he'd have cost us 20m+ a year prior and everything we have seen suggests we've got something fairly special in him.

 

That's because getting him on a free is only a coup in terms of allowing us to spend money elsewhere, which we haven't so far.

[kingxlnc]

Kelly and Tosin would have been really solid, and would have meant our main focus this last week would be on a purple RW

 

Bloody Chelsea

[The Prophet]

Just see how it plays out.

 

We've got a week to go, very little point in wasting emotional energy on something that hasn't happened yet.

 

Personally think Guehi is still nailed on, but we'll soon find out.

[ExiledGeordie]

11 minutes ago, STM said:

Even though Lloyd Kelly was a free transfer, I do feel like he is being treated like a poor/second choice signing when evaluating the window so far.

 

Let's not forget he'd have cost us 20m+ a year prior and everything we have seen suggests we've got something fairly special in him.

I think he’ll turn out to be an excellent signing too. Fast, big fucker, has a pass in him.

 

I do think Howe will have been let down by recruitment if we fail to get anyone in though particularly in relation to aiming for top four. (I still think we’ll make further signings just to be clear) 

[Stifler]

1 hour ago, Matt1892 said:

I cannot believe Howe would willingly not make any more signings when money is available, add to that his comments regarding staying instead of taking the England job and it points to things not running smoothly behind the scenes.

 

If that is the case then either him or Mitchell won’t be here in a years time.

Pep when he leaves Man City and we have tied up a few more sponsorship deals.

 

Our owners will not be happy with sitting around the Europe League/Conference places.

[KaKa]

[Menace]

Ah man let me get some fresh air

[SUPERTOON]

13 minutes ago, Stifler said:

Pep when he leaves Man City and we have tied up a few more sponsorship deals.

 

Our owners will not be happy with sitting around the Europe League/Conference places.

Living in fantasy world there.

[Unbelievable]

1 hour ago, Matt1892 said:

I cannot believe Howe would willingly not make any more signings when money is available, add to that his comments regarding staying instead of taking the England job and it points to things not running smoothly behind the scenes.

 

If that is the case then either him or Mitchell won’t be here in a years time.

Howe doesn’t make the signings.

 

i’m not overly worried about new incomings. Would love a RW and RCB to come in, but would understand the club don’t want to overpay (70m for Guehi and/or 60m for Madueke would be ridiculous). If there are no good deals to be done for players who would really improve us I can accept the club going with what we’ve got for a big push in January and next summer. There is no need to but for the sake of buying. If we’re not too unfortunate with injuries we have the squad for European football, perhaps even CL at a push. I do believe CL should be our aim, but any deal has to make sense financially and in terms of squad strengthening.

[Stifler]

18 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

Living in fantasy world there.

I’m joking man.

No reason why they would let Howe go at the minute.

[timeEd32]

At this point I’m just opening this thread to find out if @SUPERTOON has seen Donnie Darko yet.

[huss9]

1 hour ago, Matt1892 said:

I cannot believe Howe would willingly not make any more signings when money is available, add to that his comments regarding staying instead of taking the England job and it points to things not running smoothly behind the scenes.

 

If that is the case then either him or Mitchell won’t be here in a years time.

mitchell will be here longer than eddie.

[Nobody]

3 hours ago, Andy said:

I think top 4 will be difficult if we sign nobody. 

 

 

I agree, I'm absolutely bloody awful. 

[SUPERTOON]

27 minutes ago, timeEd32 said:

At this point I’m just opening this thread to find out if @SUPERTOON has seen Donnie Darko yet.

Not yet 😂

[relámpago blanco]

23 minutes ago, huss9 said:

mitchell will be here longer than eddie.

He outlasted the last bloke.

[Matt1892]

41 minutes ago, Unbelievable said:

Howe doesn’t make the signings.

 

i’m not overly worried about new incomings. Would love a RW and RCB to come in, but would understand the club don’t want to overpay (70m for Guehi and/or 60m for Madueke would be ridiculous). If there are no good deals to be done for players who would really improve us I can accept the club going with what we’ve got for a big push in January and next summer. There is no need to but for the sake of buying. If we’re not too unfortunate with injuries we have the squad for European football, perhaps even CL at a push. I do believe CL should be our aim, but any deal has to make sense financially and in terms of squad strengthening.

I will rephrase that to take in to account that Howe doesn’t specifically negotiate and sign players…

 

I cannot believe Howe would willingly advocate the club not signing players this window when money is available.