McCormick Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 10 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: I’d avoid; still super quick but hasn’t been good since 2022. Massive fall-off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 His fall off has been quite something. Seems we really want a Milan defender by the sounds of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 28 minutes ago, Menace said: His fall off has been quite something. Seems we really want a Milan defender by the sounds of it Or Milan really want us to sign a Milan defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 These links have been around for a few years to be fair, I reckon it's true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 5 minutes ago, Menace said: These links have been around for a few years to be fair, I reckon it's true I do think the Thiaw ones are true, don’t think the Tomori ones will be given his age. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Feels like we are on the cusp of making that difficult to make next step; from good Premiership team competing for top four and cups. To being able to realistically compete for any competition we enter. In current climate, particularly, I wonder whether to make that step as well as a fair bit of luck in getting players who can be truly great we also have to risk selling really good players. This is a risk not just because all that glitters does not turn out to be gold, but also because it unsettles the team dynamic and can break up the relationships which makes us able to do what we have with what we have. All of that is a preamble after watching Wharton last night and imagining a midfield with him Bruno and Tonali. Wharton will only get better but already offers the rare combination of creativity/craft (picks such a beautiful pass) and energy/competitiveness. I love Joelinton but couldn’t see us stumping up for Wharton whilst we still have him. If we would even consider going back to the money grabbing Glass Hovel at all, given the debacle over Guehi. Appreciate it isn’t a priority position but he is the kind of player who is a joy to watch. Losing Andy Cole gave way to Sir Les and then Shearer (as well as Gillespie and that Barca game). Feels like some difficult decisions may need to be made whilst we can get good money for our good players. Joelinton will be 29 next season, Wharton still 21. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpawel Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 9 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Feels like we are on the cusp of making that difficult to make next step; from good Premiership team competing for top four and cups. To being able to realistically compete for any competition we enter. In current climate, particularly, I wonder whether to make that step as well as a fair bit of luck in getting players who can be truly great we also have to risk selling really good players. This is a risk not just because all that glitters does not turn out to be gold, but also because it unsettles the team dynamic and can break up the relationships which makes us able to do what we have with what we have. All of that is a preamble after watching Wharton last night and imagining a midfield with him Bruno and Tonali. Wharton will only get better but already offers the rare combination of creativity/craft (picks such a beautiful pass) and energy/competitiveness. I love Joelinton but couldn’t see us stumping up for Wharton whilst we still have him. If we would even consider going back to the money grabbing Glass Hovel at all, given the debacle over Guehi. Appreciate it isn’t a priority position but he is the kind of player who is a joy to watch. Losing Andy Cole gave way to Sir Les and then Shearer (as well as Gillespie and that Barca game). Feels like some difficult decisions may need to be made whilst we can get good money for our good players. Joelinton will be 29 next season, Wharton still 21. Just a thought. I'm thinking a CM is a priority position, and will allow us to push us on significantly. We really need 4 high level CM's for next season, Europe and domestic cups is 60+ games Unsure whether I'd like someone in the similar mould to Joelinton, who still offers the defensive contribution like an Ederson/Baleba, or an attacking midfielder who gives us a new dimension, but still having the physicality we like as a team, such as Cunha But it's also hard to see us go big here with all the other gaps we need to fill (RW, RCB, GK, FB if target / trips go, ST if Wilson goes and Osula still isn't played etc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 CM is a major priority for me. You can get a higher calibre CM than striker because they will play more minutes and imo is a more important position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 This is why I wanted Norgaard from Brentford on a free but he signed a new contract with them. He'd have been ideal to slot in for Tonali or Bruno and push Tonali forward when required. Id like to think we have some smart ideas in this area. I don't think we will sign a CM until Longstaff is gone, or Willock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 33 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Feels like we are on the cusp of making that difficult to make next step; from good Premiership team competing for top four and cups. To being able to realistically compete for any competition we enter. In current climate, particularly, I wonder whether to make that step as well as a fair bit of luck in getting players who can be truly great we also have to risk selling really good players. This is a risk not just because all that glitters does not turn out to be gold, but also because it unsettles the team dynamic and can break up the relationships which makes us able to do what we have with what we have. All of that is a preamble after watching Wharton last night and imagining a midfield with him Bruno and Tonali. Wharton will only get better but already offers the rare combination of creativity/craft (picks such a beautiful pass) and energy/competitiveness. I love Joelinton but couldn’t see us stumping up for Wharton whilst we still have him. If we would even consider going back to the money grabbing Glass Hovel at all, given the debacle over Guehi. Appreciate it isn’t a priority position but he is the kind of player who is a joy to watch. Losing Andy Cole gave way to Sir Les and then Shearer (as well as Gillespie and that Barca game). Feels like some difficult decisions may need to be made whilst we can get good money for our good players. Joelinton will be 29 next season, Wharton still 21. Just a thought. Feels like it’s time to consider it because his transfer value is only going to depreciate and maintaining that level of energy is going to get harder the older he gets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 3 minutes ago, STM said: This is why I wanted Norgaard from Brentford on a free but he signed a new contract with them. He'd have been ideal to slot in for Tonali or Bruno and push Tonali forward when required. Id like to think we have some smart ideas in this area. I don't think we will sign a CM until Longstaff is gone, or Willock. Cant go into a big European campaign with what we have at CM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Cant go into a big European campaign with what we have at CM. Or RW, or GK, or lack of 2nd striker. There's a lot of work to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, The College Dropout said: Cant go into a big European campaign with what we have at CM. I agree but at the same time, we probably can't bring in a CM without shifting one. I think shifting Longstaff will be easy, there will be a few lower PL sides will take him. I don't see us going with big bucks for a player like we did with Tonali though. I think we need to box smart. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Sign a new centre back and put Schar in defensive mid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 We all have our own view but my priorities would be RCB RW (preferably who can play up front too) CM GK .. Then some more defensive cover, someone who is versatile would be ideal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Mitchell will have to work Miracles to fill all the holes for next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelinton7 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, joeyt said: Sign a new centre back and put Schar in defensive mid Think Colo could do a job there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 minute ago, STM said: We all have our own view but my priorities would be RCB RW (preferably who can play up front too) CM GK .. Then some more defensive cover, someone who is versatile would be ideal. GK - - - - - - - - All the others That for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 For me: RW > CB > GK > ST > CM > LB That's no a slight on Murphy, he's been excellent, but he's our only proper RW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 18 minutes ago, Shearergol said: Or RW, or GK, or lack of 2nd striker. There's a lot of work to do. Think we are ok at GK. If we sign a top RW we are ok at second striker too imo. RW and CM is the priority for me. CB and GK we need long term replacements that could up our level. At CM and RW we need another quality body just to maintain our quality over a season. Not that fussed for a second striker. If we sign a RW we have 5 quality options for 3 positions. At CM we have 3 quality options for 3 positions. That’s shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 A 4th CM would play a lot more minutes than a second striker. Easy choice for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 9 minutes ago, The College Dropout said: Think we are ok at GK. If we sign a top RW we are ok at second striker too imo. RW and CM is the priority for me. CB and GK we need long term replacements that could up our level. At CM and RW we need another quality body just to maintain our quality over a season. Not that fussed for a second striker. If we sign a RW we have 5 quality options for 3 positions. At CM we have 3 quality options for 3 positions. That’s shit. Not sure we are OK at GK. our players are literally scared to pass back to pope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Just now, r0cafella said: Not sure we are OK at GK. our players are literally scared to pass back to pope. A new GK is a ceiling raiser imo. We would be a better team. a new CM is a floor raiser. It prevents us being a weaker side because of 1 issue to one of three players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I'd say Essential: GK, RCB, RW, ST Would be nice: CM, LB or RB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Either way, good luck Paul. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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