Kid Icarus Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 11 minutes ago, STM said: A great point about physicality. I think Howe is looking for a Space Jam Monstars approach to his recruitment. Yes they have to be good technically, but can they go 90 minutes at Arsenal, can they press for long periods, can they help defend set pieces. I'm not saying it's essential but it's undoubtedly part of our recruitment focus. but also Howe talks constantly about players being versatile and having the ability to play across the front line, so I would hazard a guess that it'll be someone physically capable, two-footed, direct, and competent in the air. Someone that might be similar to Olise in a few years maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big River Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 we've been saying we'll spend big next window for literal years now feel like pure shit just want a marquee signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaj Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, Big River said: we've been saying we'll spend big next window for literal years now feel like pure shit just want a marquee signing If we can't at least theoretically spend big in the summer then the rules really are doing their job for the Big 6 teams. If it wasn't for the fact that we haven't really messed up on any of our transfers and Howe is a genius at getting the best out of players then we would have no chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 19 minutes ago, Vaj said: If we can't at least theoretically spend big in the summer then the rules really are doing their job for the Big 6 teams. If it wasn't for the fact that we haven't really messed up on any of our transfers and Howe is a genius at getting the best out of players then we would have no chance. They'll be thinking of new laws as we speak to hamstring us. Corrupt cunts! It must boil their piss that we have the best midfield and striker in the PL, two England international fullbacks and we're the form team in the league, despite their best efforts to hold us back. I wonder what the cartel will tell them to do next? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) Mbeumo seems too old for us. There’s no chance to resell him for a profit. We sign younger players: Tonali at 23, Isak at 22, Hall at 19, Livramento at 20, Bruno at 23, Botman at 22, Gordon at 21. Dibling is a good shout, so is McAtee. Mbeumo will be 26 at the start of next season. With our PSR issues, signing anyone over 23 is risky. Dibling will be 19 at the start of next season, young for what we usually target but probably the best choice out of all the other potential targets. Edited January 17 by Taylor Swift Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I hate to be debbie downer but in Eddie's press conference, not only did he hint that we wouldn't sign anyone this January but also that the summer wouldn't be a big one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 minute ago, STM said: I hate to be debbie downer but in Eddie's press conference, not only did he hint that we wouldn't sign anyone this January but also that the summer wouldn't be a big one. 😂 oh ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, STM said: I hate to be debbie downer but in Eddie's press conference, not only did he hint that we wouldn't sign anyone this January but also that the summer wouldn't be a big one. Doesn’t need to be, bargains are out there to be had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouldy_uk Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 17 minutes ago, STM said: I hate to be debbie downer but in Eddie's press conference, not only did he hint that we wouldn't sign anyone this January but also that the summer wouldn't be a big one. Calling it now: ‘Dubs and Miggy deciding to stay was as good as new signings…’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likelylad Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 16 minutes ago, STM said: I hate to be debbie downer but in Eddie's press conference, not only did he hint that we wouldn't sign anyone this January but also that the summer wouldn't be a big one. I can’t ever picture Howe saying anything other than that tbh. Cards close to chest kinda guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I'm glad we're doing well on the pitch and don't want to sound like a spoilt brat but I'm absolutely desperate to see us do something in the market like. We've basically had nothing happen for three windows now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Just now, ponsaelius said: I'm glad we're doing well on the pitch and don't want to sound like a spoilt brat but I'm absolutely desperate to see us do something in the market like. We've basically had nothing happen for three windows now. I think we need something tbh. I can’t see the squad lasting the rest of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: I'm glad we're doing well on the pitch and don't want to sound like a spoilt brat but I'm absolutely desperate to see us do something in the market like. We've basically had nothing happen for three windows now. It's absolutely absurd like, literally just a half dozen or so clubs in Europe allowed to participate in the transfer market Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 There is a lot of talk about Miggy going to Atlanta this window. I can't image we don't end up w/ a new rw and cb at the close of the summer window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) It does show that sometimes teams do business for the sake of it, rather than trying to maximise their existing squad and waiting for the right deals. Liverpool have basically done nowt (Chiesa punt aside) for 18 months too and they're the best team in Europe this season. It really did look like we'd gone stale earlier in the season but Howe seems to have got us clicking again with what he has. But we do have to start recycling the squad and freshening things up IMO. Edited January 17 by ponsaelius Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Buying Elanga for 50m is a great example, not a chance he came in and improved us in hindsight, although most of us would have had him in to replace Murphy even at that price. If we did we'd not be 4th imo. That's sort of luck though, this 11 won't keep winning and our squad needs better backup in most positions, doing so lessens the pot for the RW, GK and CB we'll eventually need, and likewise splashing out on them leaves us short trying to bulk out the squad, it's hard to not feel like 2 steps forward and one back with every deal, and the looming feeling we'll eventually have to sell Isak or Bruno to fund the squad is vile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 14 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: It does show that sometimes teams do business for the sake of it, rather than trying to maximise their existing squad and waiting for the right deals. Liverpool have basically done nowt (Chiesa punt aside) for 18 months too and they're the best team in Europe this season. It really did look like we'd gone stale earlier in the season but Howe seems to have got us clicking again with what he has. But we do have to start recycling the squad and freshening things up IMO. I think you're right, although it has to be considered in the context that most opponents are also struggling to make transfers, so everyone's in the same boat for having to fight against stagnation. Edited January 17 by 80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 That very first Jan window aside, has Eddie ever said we are looking to make a few signings in any window? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, STM said: I hate to be debbie downer but in Eddie's press conference, not only did he hint that we wouldn't sign anyone this January but also that the summer wouldn't be a big one. He also never gives anything away, nothing new here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis H Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 With the current rules, overachieving is the new improving. Luckily we’ve got a manager who specialises in overachieving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 4 hours ago, Kid Icarus said: From the highlights McAtee looks better and more direct than Dibling, but he also looks like far too much of short arse for what we need. He's taller than Dibling and Mbuemo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Big fan of Mbeumo but it doesn’t make sense unless we’ve found a money hack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Mental how boring transfers windows are now. Not for us, but in general. Just so dull. Wonder if it ever goes back to being interesting? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalloNUFC Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 I miss visiting here after a many hours of break & there's thread of a new player we have almost landed & have 10/15 pages of discussion already 😅 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Longstaff is going to be sold either in Jan or in summer - pure profit there of 15-20m. Almiron - 10m Perhaps Lascelles, Kelly, Targett, Krafth, Trippier, Wilson too. Whole load of wages free up, even if not a huge amount of actual fees. If you think about the Guehi money, and what we have to replace - we need to spend £100m minimum UNLESS we get cleverer with free transfers - look at Villa with Kamara - and also with younger foreign players like Minteh. They don't always work - e.g for every Minteh there's a Kuol or Ashby but we have to box clever. I'd look to get: Kyle Walker Peters - 7m (or free in summer) - covers both Trippier AND Targett - no brainer Dibling - 35-40m - the RW version of Hall/Tino OR Mbuemo - 55m RCB - Tapsoba - 35m (or Jonathon Tah, free) Jonathon David - Free Angel Gomes - Free Roony Bardhaji - Free There's a lot of quality becoming available - pay more on the wages if required if it means we can spend the majority on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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