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[BermyToon]

I think RW should be first priority this January. We have zero quality in that position.

[alexf]

1 minute ago, BermyToon said:

I think RW should be first priority this January. We have zero quality in that position.

Yeah that's probably true. I'd probably rank it the same, especially as you don't want to be competing with Liverpool for an elite RW if they are looking for a future Salah replacement soon.  

 

RW - no current starting quality

ST - Isak but then drop off to Osula or Gordon through the middle is vast

CB - Schar, but getting older and no cover for RCB, Burn to Kelly is a big drop off at LCB, Botman may take long time to recover form, Lascelles no return date. 

We really need all 3 but we've been saying the same for about 3 windows. It's all to do with circumstances though, if we get lucky with injuries to current players then RW is clear priority. But we have muddles along with Murphy and moving others around for so long then maybe we can get by for another 6 months.

 

With Isak being so fragile himself I think not having a genuine back up is a concern if we are trying to turn our form around. Schar or Burn picking up any suspensions or injuries at the moment also fucks us, not to mention Schar has looked off it alot this season. 

if we were able to spend this Jan then we could really attack 2nd half of season. If we don't then it's gonna be much of the same as the 1st half unfortunately and we'll be lucky to finish top 10. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I'm not sure we can sign a striker unless Wilson is off the books TBH... is this his last contract year? If not then it's going to be tricky unless we just write him off and don't register him for the next squad. 

[vexred]

9 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said:

I'm not sure we can sign a striker unless Wilson is off the books TBH... is this his last contract year? If not then it's going to be tricky unless we just write him off and don't register him for the next squad. 

 

Fairly certain he's out of contract in the summer. 

[rebelrouser]

15 minutes ago, vexred said:

 

Fairly certain he's out of contract in the summer. 

Out of contract summer '25: Longstaff (option to '26), Wilson, Kraft, Schar, Lascelles, Dubravka, Gillespie, Ruddy.

 

We probably need to extend Schar for a year.  

[Sibierski]

1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said:

I’d be more than happy to get a few out the door in preparation for the summer window tbh.

 

This was what I wanted last January and the consensus from people was we can't, because it'll impact qualifying for Europe  

 

Going to be same shit again. Just get rid of guys if any offers are there who are not considered first teamers come August 2025. No risk of going down, rather roll the dice of a thin squad and pack it out with limited youths in order to get rid of players ready for a fresh summer. Instead of rolling the dice and hope likes of Almiron make an impact that results in Europe.

[Mikky]

6 hours ago, Lotus said:

Aye. Looks great in that video and has excellent stats too.

 

19 years old and available on a free next summer. There will a long queue for him.

Re Bischof 

 

Its something we have to do with the squad - I think CB RW and CF needs 3 potential ready made starters (keeper too), then a CB, CM and RW/CF as talents we can develop - kind of like Minteh and Anderson types 

[madras]

20 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

Out of contract summer '25: Longstaff (option to '26), Wilson, Kraft, Schar, Lascelles, Dubravka, Gillespie, Ruddy.

 

We probably need to extend Schar for a year.  

I think we should get a keeper in before other see we are desperate.

[The College Dropout]

I wouldn’t mind keeping all of the defenders + Longstaff. 
 

Maybe let one of the defenders go. 

[SUPERTOON]

 

[Ikon]

9 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

 

Much rather someone of his profile than a direct sprinter that offers fuck all different to what we have. 

[KaKa]

2 hours ago, jonny1403 said:

 

Some odd examples given there given the regret shown by Arsenal/Spurs fans on the Merino/Solanke signings 

 

That wasn't the point of the discussion. The gentleman said Arsenal and Spurs don't do those deals, but they do sometimes.

 

Never mind that they've only been there 5 mins too, and so writing them off already would be pretty strange.

 

And you conveniently ignored how well the Trossard signing worked out for them in comparison to Mudryk who they ended up missing out on.

 

Mudryk was the young high potential resale value guy. But Chelsea are going to end up with a huge loss there.

 

There's a balance to be had with both approaches. It's not as simple or straightforward as always going young for resale value. Well unless you aren't really trying to compete with any urgency.

[toon25]

38 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Much rather someone of his profile than a direct sprinter that offers fuck all different to what we have. 

 

He looked like a good player v. Arsenal. Certainly stood out as one of Monaco's better lot on the night. Nice passing range and popped up in a number of places across the front line 

[jonny1403]

18 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

That wasn't the point of the discussion. The gentleman said Arsenal and Spurs don't do those deals, but they do sometimes.

 

Never mind that they've only been there 5 mins too, and so writing them off already would be pretty strange.

 

And you conveniently ignored how well the Trossard signing worked out for them in comparison to Mudryk who they ended up missing out on.

 

Mudryk was the young high potential resale value guy. But Chelsea are going to end up with a huge loss there.

 

There's a balance to be had with both approaches. It's not as simple or straightforward as always going young for resale value. Well unless you aren't really trying to compete with any urgency.

 

They do do those deals, and both deals have been largely panned as poor bits of business so far. So it was odd to use them both as examples when a) both players have started poorly and b) both clubs will be ending up with losses as a result of those transfers.

[nufc123]

45 minutes ago, Ikon said:

Much rather someone of his profile than a direct sprinter that offers fuck all different to what we have. 

We need players who can use the ball. We are terrible at it.

[Mikky]

1 hour ago, Ikon said:

Much rather someone of his profile than a direct sprinter that offers fuck all different to what we have. 

I totally agree with this - he’s more of an inverted winger if that makes sense - like a Salah, Kulusevski, Bernardo - someone that creates and retains the ball - nice mix with Gordon and Barnes on the other side - you’d assume the 4th winger if we ever bought one in would be more of a Minteh type

 

Can finish with his right too …

[AyeDubbleYoo]

I agree with the point we need as much guile as possible, I don’t think our current players are direct sprinters really. Gordon is a very smart player and Isak is obviously a world class attacking dribbler with great vision. 
 

I do want someone on the right with great technique and brain though. 

 

 

Edited December 12, 2024 by AyeDubbleYoo

[KaKa]

52 minutes ago, jonny1403 said:

 

They do do those deals, and both deals have been largely panned as poor bits of business so far. So it was odd to use them both as examples when a) both players have started poorly and b) both clubs will be ending up with losses as a result of those transfers.

 

Cool. Well I've said all I need to. Thanks.

[The Bonk]

5 minutes ago, KaKa said:

 

Cool. Well I've said all I need to. Thanks.

 

 

Don't Arsenal use Merino as DM? Going off his stats on FBREF, he's been pretty useful there. You need a mix of players in your squad and I'm sure Merino will pay off for Arsenal in other ways (League Position, Champs League and Cup Progression) instead of being seen as a potential transfer value loss. 

 

 

[KaKa]

6 minutes ago, The Bonk said:

 

 

Don't Arsenal use Merino as DM? Going off his stats on FBREF, he's been pretty useful there. You need a mix of players in your squad and I'm sure Merino will pay off for Arsenal in other ways (League Position, Champs League and Cup Progression) instead of being seen as a potential transfer value loss. 

 

 

 

I think Merino has had a pretty solid start. And as you say his value will really kick in as the season progresses into the late stages.

 

Not to mention Solanke has 5 goals and 2 assists in 12 Prem outings. Again, pretty solid.

 

But hey ... the man disagrees, and so nowhere else to go with that for me!

[Matt1892]

1 hour ago, jonny1403 said:

 

They do do those deals, and both deals have been largely panned as poor bits of business so far. So it was odd to use them both as examples when a) both players have started poorly and b) both clubs will be ending up with losses as a result of those transfers.

Solanke has been panned as poor business? By who?

[Matt1892]

 

He is one of the reasons that Spurs score so many as a team.

[Andy]

There was certainly a time when I thought Solanke would be a shite signing, but from what I've seen of spurs this season, he's genuinely the least of their problems. 

[sushimonster85]

3 hours ago, rebelrouser said:

Out of contract summer '25: Longstaff (option to '26), Wilson, Kraft, Schar, Lascelles, Dubravka, Gillespie, Ruddy.

 

We probably need to extend Schar for a year.  

 

Krafth will (rightfully) be extended. Whilst we may have some breathing room PSR wise by the Summer I doubt we will be in a position where we can afford luxury's like a back up RB. 

 

I think Schar we will want to extend, wouldn't be shocked if he hangs fire to see what the craic is with us signing a right sided CB. People like Lascelles and Burn (when the time comes) won't have the same kind of options I imagine Schar is going to have iuf he decided to leave on a free. Could do well in Italy, Spain, or Germany. 

[The Bonk]

17 minutes ago, Matt1892 said:

 

He is one of the reasons that Spurs score so many as a team.

 

You can see by the top 4 stats why Eddie was a fan. Big Dom is a baller.