r0cafella Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 14 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Feel like we have been saying this the last couple of summer windows tbh. We can't do any rebuild without selling a crown jewel or two. Ffp makes it impossible to do so. Slow and steady is the only way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, Holmesy said: Said it before though, signings are not JUST about improving the squad. Obviously that's the primary objective but they also give existing players a lift, give us a new dimension that teams have to adapt to, and signal intent. I'm not suggesting we should just sign any old shit but signing a player with a high profile who doesn't necessarily 100% fit our blueprint would be a tactical move worth making, over signing no one at all. I'm all for signing a 30 something player who's been there and done it, we've turned our noses up at a few players who've came in to top clubs over the years and given them a good season or two on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 6 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: I'm all for signing a 30 something player who's been there and done it, we've turned our noses up at a few players who've came in to top clubs over the years and given them a good season or two on the pitch. Prior to PSR/FFP that is how I assumed we would close the gap with the top clubs, buying players who were coming into their later years but were still performing at top level. Think the 29-33yr old bracket who clubs would let go because no resale value. It's what Man City and Chelsea did during the early days of their takeover to attract talent that otherwise would go to CL clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 I still think we need to do that in the spine of the team. This year’s Moutinho or something. Just a cool, calm old head to help settle us down and play with his brain when we need to see a result out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 4 minutes ago, Kanji said: I still think we need to do that in the spine of the team. This year’s Moutinho or something. Just a cool, calm old head to help settle us down and play with his brain when we need to see a result out. Been talking about Moutinho for years FWIW I don’t think we have any appetite to sign experience, but I would like someone. Actually wanted Milner even though turns out he’s done nothing for Brighton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 7 minutes ago, TRon said: Prior to PSR/FFP that is how I assumed we would close the gap with the top clubs, buying players who were coming into their later years but were still performing at top level. Think the 29-33yr old bracket who clubs would let go because no resale value. It's what Man City and Chelsea did during the early days of their takeover to attract talent that otherwise would go to CL clubs. We did it to a small extent trips no brainer despite his age, BDB for his prem league experience, chris wood then the extensions offered to older players who performed. We just didn't permanently stick to that possibly due to PSR or an understanding writing off spends to get a good few years is unmaintainable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 January is going tobe disappointing just resigned to it ha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 3 minutes ago, duo said: January is going tobe disappointing just resigned to it ha If miggy finally goes or trips forces a move away it will force our hand to act more but certainly not expecting the "wrongs" of the summer to be righted it's the wrong window for massive changes really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 January should never be a disappointment, it's very difficult to strengthen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) Would anyone take a chance on pogba? Could eddie get him playing well again. Edited November 19 by andycap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 4 minutes ago, andycap said: Would anyone take a chance on pogba? Could eddie get him playing well again. Wind up surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 24 minutes ago, andycap said: Would anyone take a chance on pogba? Could eddie get him playing well again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Giorgio Scalvini Marc Guehi replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 "Nice defender" "Whatever" "It's a bit like mine" "What yours?" "Marc Guehi" "Expensive" "And yours?" "Giorgio Scalvini" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Didn't Scalvini do his ACL? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 2 hours ago, joeyt said: "Nice defender" "Whatever" "It's a bit like mine" "What yours?" "Marc Guehi" "Expensive" "And yours?" "Giorgio Scalvini" Actually approve of this one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 17 minutes ago, janpawel said: Didn't Scalvini do his ACL? Aye he’s still out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 Perfect - get him signed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izakaya Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 5 hours ago, andycap said: Would anyone take a chance on pogba? Could eddie get him playing well again. As has been said previously... I'd rather guide an Alsatian into me dar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 29 minutes ago, Izakaya said: As has been said previously... I'd rather guide an Alsatian into me dar. Fantastic line always gets me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 7 hours ago, janpawel said: Didn't Scalvini do his ACL? Aye but is ready to be back soon after a suspiciously short period out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 He's potentially back in the squad for Parma this weekend but will obviously be eased back very slowly. I certainly don't think he will be moving this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Apparently had a 35 million Euros + 15 million Euros in add ons, bid rejected for Antonio Silva in the summer. https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/benfica-nao-negoceia-antonio-silva-em-janeiro-2024111923322851822 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 41 minutes ago, KaKa said: Apparently had a 35 million Euros + 15 million Euros in add ons, bid rejected for Antonio Silva in the summer. https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/benfica-nao-negoceia-antonio-silva-em-janeiro-2024111923322851822 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 1 hour ago, KaKa said: Apparently had a 35 million Euros + 15 million Euros in add ons, bid rejected for Antonio Silva in the summer. https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/benfica-nao-negoceia-antonio-silva-em-janeiro-2024111923322851822 Portuguese sources, always to taken with a handful of salt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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