NUFC Transfer Rumours

[Kanj]

They probably need the fee to impact next season's accounts 

[HaydnNUFC]

9/10 for me. Only expected 4 signings and we've got them. LB sorted, Livramento will end up being a great signings to take some pressure off Trippier's fitness, a potentially elite level CM which will also take pressure off of Bruno given our record with and without him and Barnes will hit 15+ G&A I reckon.

 

Only place where we lack real depth is at CB, though Hall signing means we could move Burn into being Botman's cover and Lascelles as Schar's. Bit of a drop off in quality though and Schar will be 32 in December; remains to be seen if he can hack 42 or so plus games when starting. We also lack pace at CB; though I've always thought the ideal CB we'll want is either too expensive atm or isn't available. We'll want a right footed Botman with pace essentially, unsure who's out there we could get. Will be sorted next summer.

 

I personally also wanted a RW as I feel we lack real quality there. Almiron is good in the press as seen in games such as Brighton (h) last season and always grafts but he lacks serious attacking quality in terms of decision making in possession and build up. Had a fantastic scoring run October-November last year but I've seen nothing to suggest in the 4.5 years he's been here that he'll hit those heights again. I sincerely hope he does. Murphy is almost at cult hero status and is a meme, a good option off the bench as seen against Villa but like Almiron I also think he lacks that serious quality. Like the CB though, the RW Howe would consider an upgrade likely isn't available atm but I do hope we get one sooner rather than later.

 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by HaydnNUFC

[Skeletor]

8 minutes ago, loki679 said:

Freddy Cheezo to make it the bestest window wor Lee has ever licked.

 

 

 

 

Scenes if he comes in on loan on deadline day.

[Whitley mag]

26 minutes ago, Skeletor said:

 

Scenes if he comes in on loan on deadline day.

Had a good pre season and started with a goal at weekend, ships probably sailed if Juve were pushing him out the door.

[Emotic]

1 hour ago, loki679 said:

Freddy Cheezo to make it the bestest window wor Lee has ever licked.

 

 

 

His English translated name is actually the very prosaic Freddy Church, as was his dad Henry Church.

[oldtype]

2 hours ago, HaydnNUFC said:

9/10 for me. Only expected 4 signings and we've got them. LB sorted, Livramento will end up being a great signings to take some pressure off Trippier's fitness, a potentially elite level CM which will also take pressure off of Bruno given our record with and without him and Barnes will hit 15+ G&A I reckon.

 

Only place where we lack real depth is at CB, though Hall signing means we could move Burn into being Botman's cover and Lascelles as Schar's. Bit of a drop off in quality though and Schar will be 32 in December; remains to be seen if he can hack 42 or so plus games when starting. We also lack pace at CB; though I've always thought the ideal CB we'll want is either too expensive atm or isn't available. We'll want a right footed Botman with pace essentially, unsure who's out there we could get. Will be sorted next summer.

 

I personally also wanted a RW as I feel we lack real quality there. Almiron is good in the press as seen in games such as Brighton (h) last season and always grafts but he lacks serious attacking quality in terms of decision making in possession and build up. Had a fantastic scoring run October-November last year but I've seen nothing to suggest in the 4.5 years he's been here that he'll hit those heights again. I sincerely hope he does. Murphy is almost at cult hero status and is a meme, a good option off the bench as seen against Villa but like Almiron I also think he lacks that serious quality. Like the CB though, the RW Howe would consider an upgrade likely isn't available atm but I do hope we get one sooner rather than later.

 

 

 

 

I'm sure they are lining up a big splashy CB signing as the long-term Schar replacement, it's just going to cost a lot of money so probably can't be done FFP-wise until either this winter or next summer. 

 

I think the Livramento signing is a good sign of the way these people think: bring in replacements for aging key players a year early, rather than risk being a year late. That way they have some time to acclimate themselves to the squad before they have to step up as first choice.

 

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by oldtype

[gdm]

9/10

 

the right wing needed upgraded. 

[Ben]

10/10 for me, massively improved the squad with young hungry players without breaking the wage structure, at the same time putting established clubs like Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea to shame 

[nufcnick]

7 minutes ago, Ben said:

10/10 for me, massively improved the squad with young hungry players without breaking the wage structure, at the same time putting established clubs like Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea to shame 

Absolutely this, 10/10, be an 11/10 if we move on some of the players that need to go 

[Guest]

10/10.

 

Next phase, RW & RCB next year. 

[The Butcher]

No DM and more importantly no RW. 8/10

[nufc123]

Its not perfect, but its been a solid window

[The Prophet]

If Wilson signs a new contract, we can probably afford to go big on a RCB and RW with no further additions next summer.

 

I have a sneaky feeling we'll start lining up a new keeper shortly though.

[Deuce]

RCB, RW, DM would be my priorities for next summer.

[buzza]

Right centre back, right wing and a N.10

[NSG]

If we get CL again next season (big IF) then sure we’ll go all in for Kvaradona next summer.

[madras]

Am I the only one to think a striker is a need ? We have no option to go 2 up front if either gets injured or should we want to start like that (I'd love to see Isak as an advanced 10 off Wilson) we'd have no cover on the bench. 

[Mikky]

4 minutes ago, buzza said:

Right centre back, right wing and a N.10

Spot on - will be seriously challenging if we sort these positions out 

[mattypnufc]

1 minute ago, madras said:

Am I the only one to think a striker is a need ? We have no option to go 2 up front if either gets injured or should we want to start like that (I'd love to see Isak as an advanced 10 off Wilson) we'd have no cover on the bench. 

Looks like the thinking will be Gordon in as a worst case. 

[pedro111]

Just now, mattypnufc said:

Looks like the thinking will be Gordon in as a worst case. 

 

Was just going to say. Gordon will be third choice. Perhaps big Jow 4th.

[madras]

21 minutes ago, pedro111 said:

 

Was just going to say. Gordon will be third choice. Perhaps big Jow 4th.

Neither fill me with confidence. (In that position).

 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by madras

[Shak]

It's not very realistic to expect to have a really good 3rd choice striker in a squad that generally only uses one IMO.

[Viana]

I haven't had to perform mental gymnastics to find positives about the new lads. Ten on Ten. 

[RobsonsWonderland]

On 18/08/2023 at 10:37, Kid Icarus said:

 

I'm expecting some new contracts to be agreed post window to give us some extra wiggle room on FFP..

[madras]

8 minutes ago, Shak said:

It's not very realistic to expect to have a really good 3rd choice striker in a squad that generally only uses one IMO.

Even a developer more than what we have, a through the middle Minteh.

 

I think we are in for an evolution of style this season and two strikers, especially with Isak's mobility could be called for.