LFEE Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Ikon said: Get him in before disgusting Liverpool. Even if we never play him it’s worth it because we won’t have to hear about Dibling at Liverpool for the rest of our lives when he becomes silly good. Genuinely would much rather have him than Mbeumo. Not the finished article but way way more natural talent. Personally feel Mbueno is a non starter for us. Out of the age/fee/salary categories he only ticks the salary box. No way we’ll pay the fee rumoured for someone turning 26 as the 25/26 season starts. Time we maybe would’ve picked him up was if available when we went for Harvey Barnes a year and an half ago who’s just turned 27 which i still think has been our only indulgent signing but probably justified with the all the expected fixtures the previous season. Annoying he got injured and missed most of it when we were at our bare bones. That and the Tonali suspension really screwed our roadmap of 23/24. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Ikon said: Get him in before disgusting Liverpool. Even if we never play him it’s worth it because we won’t have to hear about Dibling at Liverpool for the rest of our lives when he becomes silly good. Genuinely would much rather have him than Mbeumo. Not the finished article but way way more natural talent. I can see Liverpool trying to buy both Bakayoko and Dibling. One for today, the other for the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, black_n_white said: I’ll be surprised if we don’t try to get extra cover at right centerback this January. Eddie doesn’t seem to confident playing who left footed centerbacks in the same team. It’s definitely an area of concern I agree. If Schar was to be missing for a good few weeks we’re severely limited. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: It’s definitely an area of concern I agree. If Schar was to be missing for a good few weeks we’re severely limited. Krafth is supposed to be nearly fully fit again, isn't he? Anyway, I think we will have priority targets whom we'll move for if they become available at the right price, but if not we'll happily go with what we've got and wait to do our business in the summer. The pursuit for the best academy prospects will go on regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 7 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: Krafth is supposed to be nearly fully fit again, isn't he? Anyway, I think we will have priority targets whom we'll move for if they become available at the right price, but if not we'll happily go with what we've got and wait to do our business in the summer. The pursuit for the best academy prospects will go on regardless. Yep agreed, forgot about Krafth too to be fair. As someone posted not that long on here a new RW addition to add goals and creatively has the potential to fire us into the champions league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagMal Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I think the only way we get Dibing is if we over pay and loan him back for the rest of the season, everything points towards Southampton going down but if they cash in on him it all but confirms the club think they are going down and that will upset the fans and impact the rest of the players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 11 minutes ago, MagMal said: I think the only way we get Dibing is if we over pay and loan him back for the rest of the season, everything points towards Southampton going down but if they cash in on him it all but confirms the club think they are going down and that will upset the fans and impact the rest of the players. Their new manager might want cash now to but his own players though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 They’re goosed this season but his value might be even higher in June than now if he keeps putting in performances. They might reckon it’s better to sell later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Money + loan back + Schar gets 10 minutes alone with Brereton Diaz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, Unbelievable said: Low and behold, the very same posters who were saying a couple of weeks ago that we had only done minor deals and fherefore failed to reach the 30% growth target in 2024 (link; proven wrong) are now clamouring over each other to predict the growth target is unrealistic going forward. Here’s an idea: why don’t you show some faith and patience in this ownership, who have been on the mark in pretty much every aspect of the running of this club? Except I wasn’t referring to the year you’re referring to - I said after this year. This year includes the new adidas deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 42 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said: Except I wasn’t referring to the year you’re referring to - I said after this year. This year includes the new adidas deal. Even then, we went from 21m in 2021 (the year they took over) to 46m in 2023… edit: so you meant to say we won’t grow 30% over 2025, but actually said we hadn’t doubled or commercial revenue (which we have) and would flatline “this year” (which we haven’t). Very clear indeed. Edited January 4 by Unbelievable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 4 hours ago, Unbelievable said: Low and behold, the very same posters who were saying a couple of weeks ago that we had only done minor deals and fherefore failed to reach the 30% growth target in 2024 (link; proven wrong) are now clamouring over each other to predict the growth target is unrealistic going forward. Here’s an idea: why don’t you show some faith and patience in this ownership, who have been on the mark in pretty much every aspect of the running of this club? The club themselves have spoken about being on track for £300m+ in the latest accounts. This accounts for CL football and the adidas deal for the first time. This isn’t unexpected performance. Which is still in line with needing to sell before investing in the squad. The needle hasn’t been moved. The numbers they are talking about are the same period we needed to sell Minteh and Anderson to balance the books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unbelievable Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 4 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: The club themselves have spoken about being on track for £300m+ in the latest accounts. This accounts for CL football and the adidas deal for the first time. This isn’t unexpected performance. Which is still in line with needing to sell before investing in the squad. The needle hasn’t been moved. The numbers they are talking about are the same period we needed to sell Minteh and Anderson to balance the books. I don’t see how you can reconcile this position with your claim that you are not impatient in light of a 42% increase year on year of commercial revenue. What do you expect them to do, taking into account the FMV rules? i would say they are doing absolutely brilliantly beating their own ambitious target, and I havr every faith that they will continue to lead us in the right direction. Enjoy the journey, it may be better than any destination we may or may not reach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 54 minutes ago, Unbelievable said: I don’t see how you can reconcile this position with your claim that you are not impatient in light of a 42% increase year on year of commercial revenue. What do you expect them to do, taking into account the FMV rules? i would say they are doing absolutely brilliantly beating their own ambitious target, and I havr every faith that they will continue to lead us in the right direction. Enjoy the journey, it may be better than any destination we may or may not reach. Worst case scenario these owners will have us 7th highest revenue and trying to improve. Thats fine with me. With smart management and recruitment we can fight above our station and if not - 7th is often European football and decent cup runs. Better than most years at the club. If we aim to be number 1 - we need more creativity and aggression in revenue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 3 hours ago, The College Dropout said: Worst case scenario these owners will have us 7th highest revenue and trying to improve. Thats fine with me. With smart management and recruitment we can fight above our station and if not - 7th is often European football and decent cup runs. Better than most years at the club. If we aim to be number 1 - we need more creativity and aggression in revenue. Class to see the crack hasn't changed since September, I love my home comforts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beren Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 On 02/01/2025 at 13:29, Beren said: How much would Mbuemo cost? On 02/01/2025 at 13:32, ponsaelius said: 50-60 I'd say. Rather spend that on him than Guehi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Beren said: Rather spend that on him than Guehi. Agree but I also agree with LFEE that he's unfortunately slipped out of the age/wage/price bracket for us in last 18 months. Think he'd also fancy his chances at a Liverpool move if Salah goes. Edited January 4 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 If murphy continues to perform for another month or two, i think i would rather go for Dibling at half the price and wages. Bring him in bit by bit and improve hiim as we go. i think he will turn into a game changing player, and with eddie maximising his attributes we coulod have the potential for another world class player... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Honestly get both Mbuemo and Dibling fluid front three get the SS role sorted at the same time Gordon Isak Mbuemo Barnes Mbuemo Dibling Isak Mbuemo Dibling etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Some fans falling into the trap once again of thinking Murphy can keep this up till the end of the season, he can't. He's not actually playing well, and I hate saying this but he's "just" scoring goals and getting assists. He was OK today just like he was against Man Utd. Our chances of finishing top 5 increase drastically if Murphy is replaced in the next couple of weeks. Even more so if it's Mbeumo or Semenyo that replaces him. Unfortunately for us though, Bournemouth are doing very well and even Brentford have been competing in the top half, so neither will be easy to sign or desperate to leave this month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, Mazzy said: Some fans falling into the trap once again of thinking Murphy can keep this up till the end of the season, he can't. He's not actually playing well, and I hate saying this but he's "just" scoring goals and getting assists. He was OK today just like he was against Man Utd. Our chances of finishing top 5 increase drastically if Murphy is replaced in the next couple of weeks. Even more so if it's Mbeumo or Semenyo that replaces him. Unfortunately for us though, Bournemouth are doing very well and even Brentford have been competing in the top half, so neither will be easy to sign or desperate to leave this month. I think Mbuemo knows he’s ready for the next level now Bournemouth have a very good team and Semenyo is a big part of it. Can see him sticking around for a bit Mbuemo would be a guaranteed hit. Worth the Guehi money. No nonsense just get the finished product. Would be buying him at peak value though which Mitchell doesn’t really do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Arsenal should be signing Mbeumo. Can integrate him straight into side at RW, then move him centrally when Saka is back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 I'd agree about murphy generally, things tend to break down around him half of the time. But the other half is reaping rewards, lovely cross for the goal and one a bit earlier that was screaming to be finished. Plus he sticks to his defensive duties very well,you can't drop him never mind sell him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 - Newcastle United will look to Internazionalemidfielder Davide Frattesi to replace Bruno Guimarães if the 27-year-old leaves in 2025, reports TEAMtalk, with Manchester City being the favourites to sign the Brazil international. Frattesi's transfer is valued at around €50m and there will be competition from Manchester United, Tottenham and Roma for the 25-year-old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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