Lush Vlad Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 32 minutes ago, duo said: Would take Paqueta for £35 mil - just saying Really? He wants to go back to Brazil I thought? Plus his attitude stinks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 We've got enough midfielders who don't score or assist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 17 minutes ago, joeyt said: We've got enough midfielders who don't score or assist Still a player in there - just needs Eddies coaching and Bruno's love Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, St1pe said: I’m the opposite I can totally see why we won’t. The squad probably needs some sort of overhaul and that’s going to be more doable in the summer. We’re in touching distance of the European places and it’s not out of the question Howe finds a solution and grinds results to get us there - I don’t think we’ll suddenly start playing beautiful football but we’re capable of getting results. Add in PSR and how poor value is in January and I just can’t see it. Personally I think we’re desperate for a 1st team addition for a morale boost but I can see why it won’t happen. If we had won on Sunday we would've gone fourth. It's not like we're having this terrible season, we're getting some good results, the football just is pretty bad on the eyes most of the time. We're in this hard position where the players we need to take us to the next level cost a lot of cash or we have to unearth some crazy gem. That doesn't usually work well in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottlob Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 We spent a lot of money last summer, none of those players are write-offs with Wissa and Ramsey having slower starts than we would have liked owing to injury, and if we decide that we do need major surgery up front or down the wings then it will require some serious thought and probably an attempt to recoup some money in the summer to come. So I didn't expect us to make any major moves this transfer window, but given the injuries at the back, Trippier's age and some niggles in the midfield I really don't see why one addition - a backup left-back or maybe even an experienced holding midfielder - is beyond us. The league is a shitshow this year and we're right in the mix, so I don't think a bit of help would go amiss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The squad is fine-ish and one of the problems with already being this good is that it's very hard to improve meaningfully unless you're bringing in a legitimate superstar. And that's just not something you can reasonably expect in the January window. I would like a backup fullback just so I don't need to have a heart attack every time Hall or Livramento as much as slightly stumble on the pitch. Beyond that, keeping the powder dry for the summer isn't the worst thing in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, oldtype said: The squad is fine-ish and one of the problems with already being this good is that it's very hard to improve meaningfully unless you're bringing in a legitimate superstar. And that's just not something you can reasonably expect in the January window. I would like a backup fullback just so I don't need to have a heart attack every time Hall or Livramento as much as slightly stumble on the pitch. Beyond that, keeping the powder dry for the summer isn't the worst thing in the world. PSR and VAR have really fucking spoiled the excitement of football, love it or hate it, the transfer window used to be so entertaining and celebrating a goal in real time us something I really miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 With so much money in the game now the cartel need them to ensure the billions continue to line their pockets. Sadly the game is gone as we know it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Ben said: PSR and VAR have really fucking spoiled the excitement of football, love it or hate it, the transfer window used to be so entertaining and celebrating a goal in real time us something I really miss. I've said it before, if the PL was a single company with a strategy instead of a member's club it would never allow this. They'd want the max money in for the most exciting product possible. Or at least they would allow everyone to spend competitively at around the same level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weznufc Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, Ben said: PSR and VAR have really fucking spoiled the excitement of football, love it or hate it, the transfer window used to be so entertaining and celebrating a goal in real time us something I really miss. 💯 Hate this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagPar Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Rumours that 2 German teams could be in for big Willy. A teenage Watford striker being looked at as his 'project' replacement. JPM from Palace also rumoured. 2 defenders also (no names given). As usual, pay these rumoured no mind until something is official Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 14 minutes ago, MagPar said: Rumours that 2 German teams could be in for big Willy. A teenage Watford striker being looked at as his 'project' replacement. JPM from Palace also rumoured. 2 defenders also (no names given). As usual, pay these rumoured no mind until something is official Source? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 On 26/01/2026 at 17:31, SUPERTOON said: It’s till relatively early days of course, but the signings of Ramsey and Elanga in particular have been disastrous imo. You people are beyond help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 9 hours ago, Gottlob said: We spent a lot of money last summer, none of those players are write-offs with Wissa and Ramsey having slower starts than we would have liked owing to injury, and if we decide that we do need major surgery up front or down the wings then it will require some serious thought and probably an attempt to recoup some money in the summer to come. So I didn't expect us to make any major moves this transfer window, but given the injuries at the back, Trippier's age and some niggles in the midfield I really don't see why one addition - a backup left-back or maybe even an experienced holding midfielder - is beyond us. The league is a shitshow this year and we're right in the mix, so I don't think a bit of help would go amiss. I think there’s a sizeable chance that Tonali and Tino go and I wouldn’t be that surprised if Gordon went too maybe back to Liverpool. Whatever happens I do think there’ll be some major squad adjustments. The defence other than possibly Tino is pretty settled but we’ll need a new right CB and probably replacing Tino. We’ll need a new starting goalkeeper, possibly replacing Tonali and probably upgrading/freshening up the wing and striking positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 14 minutes ago, ExiledGeordie said: I think there’s a sizeable chance that Tonali and Tino go and I wouldn’t be that surprised if Gordon went too maybe back to Liverpool. Whatever happens I do think there’ll be some major squad adjustments. The defence other than possibly Tino is pretty settled but we’ll need a new right CB and probably replacing Tino. We’ll need a new starting goalkeeper, possibly replacing Tonali and probably upgrading/freshening up the wing and striking positions. Willock to go too as he’ll be down to 12 months on his contract and probably Osula, at the very least on a loan deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Weve got a lot of work to do in the summer and it's a world cup year. I don't envy those who's job it is in the summer like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 There's like no rumours at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Weve got a lot of work to do in the summer and it's a world cup year. I don't envy those who's job it is in the summer like. At least we have people in the job this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: At least we have people in the job this summer. We have Ross Wilson who if we are being honest is a guy with a mixed track record and lacking elite experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 20 minutes ago, r0cafella said: We have Ross Wilson who if we are being honest is a guy with a mixed track record and lacking elite experience. Absolutely, but can’t be any worse than having no one qualified, like last summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Absolutely, but can’t be any worse than having no one qualified, like last summer. You know the saying things can always be worst right? Who knows how it will play out, we have to do better this summer though. Massive amount to do in a disrupted period of time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stal Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Saw on some shitty supposed Newcastle related FB page that we are considering zouma. They can fuck right off with that, my vote in the Eddie Howe poll will be straight into "Eddie Out" if that ever happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 If both Tino and Tonali go in summer it’ll be for big money you’d think. I think Tino is excellent but again if (big if) we can scout well and bring a replacement in, not a massive problem. Tonali going leaves us incredibly light in midfield, and that is before we look at trying to upgrade any positions. It’s a whole lot of work. We probably need the following if both the above go GK upgrade Midfielder x 2 CB RB starter RB backup LB backup Forward (Right sided) I can see the merits of not burning cash now on someone we don’t really rate at January prices with all that to do in summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydazzla Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, TaylorJ_01 said: There's like no rumours at all Good, 99.9% of the rumours are fabricated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Do folk think the lack of signings this/plugging the holes/leaving us short would suggest that the season's targets have changed? Is the expectation to make a CL push? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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