Kid Icarus Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Hard not to feel conspiratorial right now like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemo96 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 45 minutes ago, BlueStar said: How come we were able to attract the likes of Bruno and Trippier when we were in a relegation spot but struggle to get anyone when we've qualified for the Champions League following a trophy win? Because some players have a big heart, pride and are up for a challenge. And some want the easy life in an established squad and a big pay cheque. That’s my take on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 16 minutes ago, ponsaelius said: If we can't get top level raising first team signings we've surely got to pivot at some point to getting in some potential younger players that are more punts. We are going to need the additional numbers in defence, midfield and forward to be able to get through the season. This is why I wouldn't be mad at Thiaw or Guessand type signings. Relatively low fees, potential is there and we can always move them on if it doesn't work out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, The Prophet said: This is why I wouldn't be mad at Thiaw or Guessand type signings. Relatively low fees, potential is there and we can always move them on if it doesn't work out. Every time I see Milan fans discuss Thiaw they say he's their CB with the highest potential, but that for whatever reason the coaches they've had haven't worked it out properly for him. Eddie would definitely be able to get him firing if he came here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 33 minutes ago, Mahoneys Tache said: We create lots of chances. Any decent striker could get 20 goals a season with the amount of opportunities they will get. Get two decent strikers and we will be alreet. We’re over thinking this. That's some pretty serious underrating of Isak's finishing ability like. He might have other weaknesses but he's pretty deadly in front of goal. That's why replacing him is not going to be easy if we do sell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 8 minutes ago, TRon said: That's some pretty serious underrating of Isak's finishing ability like. He might have other weaknesses but he's pretty deadly in front of goal. That's why replacing him is not going to be easy if we do sell. Also his ability to occupy and control 2 CB's at a time and his intelligence when moving across the line. He has the 2 Arsenal CB's on toast in a way that nobody has before, not even Haaland. Its simple, don't sell and promise he can leave next year for an agreed fee as it had been all along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 I think he’s a bellend, but he could be correct there. Ambitious young players aren’t necessarily going to see us as their final destination. Eales talked about us needing to trade and how we’ve not sold anyone of value over a year ago. I kind of thought we’d almost be a Brighton for better players as we grow. Eventually you’d hope we’d be that final destination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Being a Brighton is fine if you’re not a champions league club who have won a trophy and could with some additions be a seriously good side. We’ve done too well too quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 minute ago, J7 said: I think he’s a bellend, but he could be correct there. Ambitious young players aren’t necessarily going to see us as their final destination. Eales talked about us needing to trade and how we’ve not sold anyone of value over a year ago. I kind of thought we’d almost be a Brighton for better players as we grow. Eventually you’d hope we’d be that final destination. I think its also a fact that there are also about 3 clubs in the world who clubs see as their final destinations, its not a slight in anyway. Players sign for Dortmund with the aim of signing for Real or Munich. Players go to Man City or Man Utd and dream to ending up at Real e.g. Ronaldo. How anybody can possibly think we are the end goal for a player currently and not a stepping stone is beyond me. If they come and win a trophy or 2 we are still in the pecking order behind the big 10 teams in the world and that will be the case until a legacy is built up. For players this is a job with 18 years max to reach the pinnacle, its not like joining Apple and working your way up over 40 years. Im content where we are. Big enough to attract names and grow the team whilst theyre grow as players. The more we grow the bigger the name and the longer they will stay. As Staveley said when she came in, its evolution not revolution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 3 minutes ago, Tonalis Bookie said: I think its also a fact that there are also about 3 clubs in the world who clubs see as their final destinations, its not a slight in anyway. Players sign for Dortmund with the aim of signing for Real or Munich. Players go to Man City or Man Utd and dream to ending up at Real e.g. Ronaldo. How anybody can possibly think we are the end goal for a player currently and not a stepping stone is beyond me. If they come and win a trophy or 2 we are still in the pecking order behind the big 10 teams in the world and that will be the case until a legacy is built up. For players this is a job with 18 years max to reach the pinnacle, its not like joining Apple and working your way up over 40 years. Im content where we are. Big enough to attract names and grow the team whilst theyre grow as players. The more we grow the bigger the name and the longer they will stay. As Staveley said when she came in, its evolution not revolution. Exactly this. I thought it was generally accepted amongst the fan base, and those who were ‘you can’t sell first team players’ were the outliers. Why are so many bothered about the sell on value of signings if they don’t expect us to ever sell them. The club have never hidden the fact they need to start trading. Bruno had a release clause for example and they expected him to go, hence the PSR mess last summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 1 hour ago, Displayname said: 22 minutes ago, TRon said: That's some pretty serious underrating of Isak's finishing ability like. He might have other weaknesses but he's pretty deadly in front of goal. That's why replacing him is not going to be easy if we do sell. It’s not meant to be. He’s pretty fucking irreplaceable. I ain’t stupid, him being brilliant and my point aren’t mutually exclusive. But since we’re not going to get anyone as good then we have to be realistic about what the options are and I’m quite optimistic that two decent players will get plenty of goals given how many chances they’ll get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 46 minutes ago, Tonalis Bookie said: Also his ability to occupy and control 2 CB's at a time and his intelligence when moving across the line. He has the 2 Arsenal CB's on toast in a way that nobody has before, not even Haaland. Its simple, don't sell and promise he can leave next year for an agreed fee as it had been all along. Absolutely. There's a reason Liverpool are trying to sign him, he's one of the few strikers in the world who has made a mug of their superstar gold standard CB Van Dyke. He destroys the best defenders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 32 minutes ago, Mahoneys Tache said: It’s not meant to be. He’s pretty fucking irreplaceable. I ain’t stupid, him being brilliant and my point aren’t mutually exclusive. But since we’re not going to get anyone as good then we have to be realistic about what the options are and I’m quite optimistic that two decent players will get plenty of goals given how many chances they’ll get. Agree. But we want our money which is due, and that isn't £120m. Pay up or fuck off Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Fuck knows why we haven't tried for Tomori mind. He's quick English would fit us well and wouldn't cost a fortune. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Think we’re after an aggressive man-marker rather than someone who’s more about recovery pace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, Rich said: Think we’re after an aggressive man-marker rather than someone who’s more about recovery pace. We need both within the next 12 months imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 He'd fit the bill, I'd take a speedy centreback over another slow as fuck one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 So now we are a hostage club . I get that we are not the final destination for many players, but dont sign a 6 year contract then if you are so scared. This transfer window ffs. Guess Trent Arnold was so scared he had to run down his contract to get his dream move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 (edited) Must say, while Romano is clearly connected, this window has done a lot of damage to his reputation. He's incredibly transparent in communicating on behalf of agents and it made me suspicious of any Sesko deal before it'd even begun. Ornstein is going the same way too. Edited July 31, 2025 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 (edited) We really need a decent outfield signing or two to change the mood, and media narrative. The longer this is goes on, the worse it's getting. Edited July 31, 2025 by Bimpy474 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahoneys Tache Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 53 minutes ago, TRon said: Agree. But we want our money which is due, and that isn't £120m. Pay up or fuck off Liverpool. Don’t disagree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Shit source I know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, gdm said: Shit source I know Never seen him play but age and stats to date look good. Anyone watched him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, gdm said: Shit source I know Is that Daniel Cordone’s nephew? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted July 31, 2025 Share Posted July 31, 2025 Just now, gbandit said: Never seen him play but age and stats to date look good. Anyone watched him? Watched him against england in the u21 euros. About 8 foot tall. Decent with his feet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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