Whitley mag Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Not a priority signing would be my guess and they’re currently working on something else. They like a lot of players but if something better is available and they can do a deal, they’ve shown they’ll be flexible and change course in an instant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andycap Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, Holmesy said: I can see us aiming a lot higher than Barnes. Seems a bit of a sea change signing the Italy U21 captain from AC Milan and then going after a decent but nothing special, newly relegated winger. We're probably happy the rumour is out there and we're not denying it so reporters are thrown off the scent of who we're really after. Of course, if i'm wrong and we do sign him, he'll be England regular Harvey Barnes who has the potential to be world class. Decent ? he's better than decent his goals and assists are up there with the best lad. I'd call miggy decent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Cherry Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I see this the same as the Gordon one, not a lot of excitement but it'll happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, andycap said: Decent ? he's better than decent his goals and assists are up there with the best lad. I'd call miggy decent. I guess we'll see if he joins. Other than Maxi i don't think any of our wingers cut it at this level and need to be replaced. I'm not sure Barnes elevates that level much at all. Gordon is excluded from that comment because the jury is still out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Tooner Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Holmesy said: I guess we'll see if he joins. Other than Maxi i don't think any of our wingers cut it at this level and need to be replaced. I'm not sure Barnes elevates that level much at all. Gordon is excluded from that comment because the jury is still out Only wingers with more goals from the top 6 teams than Barnes were Saka, Salah, Martinelli and Rashford. Mental that anyone would think he wouldn't elevate our level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Tina Tooner said: Only wingers with more goals from the top 6 teams than Barnes were Saka, Salah, Martinelli and Rashford. Mental that anyone would think he wouldn't elevate our level. Exactly, he’ll also improve too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Beginning to seem a bit smokescreenish this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1pm on Monday like, I wouldn't be ruling it out just yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy84 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) Priority has to be LB and CB for me. So thin on quality beyond our usual starters in those areas Edited July 10, 2023 by Andy84 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Rb over Lb for me. We’ve got 2 PL quality left-backs and only 1 (albeit world-class) PL level right-back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 LB for me so Burn can focus on CB meaning we only need one CB. Bring in a RB and we need arguably 2 back up CBs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 I don't think we're going to be hoying out smokescreens all the time. The Barella stuff was probably just opportunistic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 22 minutes ago, Whitley mag said: Not a priority signing would be my guess and they’re currently working on something else. They like a lot of players but if something better is available and they can do a deal, they’ve shown they’ll be flexible and change course in an instant. Exactly. The window is open for another 7wks? They’ll probably see how ASM does in training as well as trying to shift some of the unwanted squad members. If they can they’ll pounce. Meanwhile the pot of money left for this windows signings is probably earmarked for a different position. Even the Harvey Barnes lovers on here have probably admitted it’s the right not the left where we might look for a wide forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingxlnc Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Disasi makes sense as it solves the RCB AND the RB in one fell swoop - 30m I would like to see Lodi for LB as he did well at Forest in the end - loan again with obligation if need be Barnes I think would make sense to fill out the squad and he's defo useful - 25m But one big RW has to be the statement signing. A Chiesa loan to buy in additon to the others would honestly make it a 10/10 window and make for a squad ready to compete Perhaps it is one CM light but maybe Anderson stays in that case instead of going out on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, kingxlnc said: Disasi makes sense as it solves the RCB AND the RB in one fell swoop - 30m I would like to see Lodi for LB as he did well at Forest in the end - loan again with obligation if need be Barnes I think would make sense to fill out the squad and he's defo useful - 25m But one big RW has to be the statement signing. A Chiesa loan to buy in additon to the others would honestly make it a 10/10 window and make for a squad ready to compete Perhaps it is one CM light but maybe Anderson stays in that case instead of going out on loan Lodi was awful for forest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Lodi was awful for forest He wasn't. He had a tough first few months, but he was excellent towards the end of the season. Forest supporting friend raves about him. (That's not to say that I'd want him though) Edited July 10, 2023 by Shadow Puppets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC91 Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) Hope it's not rumours...13 goals in the league from wide in a team relagated is excellant return and personally think he would be great fit. Edited July 10, 2023 by NUFC91 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Adam P said: LB for me so Burn can focus on CB meaning we only need one CB. Bring in a RB and we need arguably 2 back up CBs. How about a RCB that can play RB then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: He wasn't. He had a tough first few months, but he was excellent towards the end of the season. Forest supporting friend raves about him. (That's not to say that I'd want him though) I’m only going of their message board mind, and our game against them at their place. Think we can do much better. Forest had an option to buy which they didn’t activate which is strange if he was that good for them. Edited July 10, 2023 by SUPERTOON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 24 minutes ago, Shearergol said: How about a RCB that can play RB then? Its another option, would still leave us playing in the CL with 4 internationals in our back 5. Upgrade the LB and we upgrade the starting 11. Upgrade the RB with a flexible RCB and we only upgrade the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 Just now, Adam P said: Its another option, would still leave us playing in the CL with 4 internationals in our back 5. Upgrade the LB and we upgrade the starting 11. Upgrade the RB with a flexible RCB and we only upgrade the squad. I think it's really harsh on Burn that. Genuinely think he's starting as number one LB this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 43 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Lodi was awful for forest Disagree. Had a rough start but was one of the best left-backs in the league near the end imo. edit: basically what @Shadow Puppets said Edited July 10, 2023 by McCormick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranna Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 38 minutes ago, Shearergol said: How about a RCB that can play RB then? Hard to find considering EH likes 1.85m+ players, especially in the defense. Tall full-backs are problematic because they don't have a lot of mobility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam P Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, Shearergol said: I think it's really harsh on Burn that. Genuinely think he's starting as number one LB this season. It might be a little harsh because he had a good season but he is the weakest of the 5 at the back so would be the priority to improve the starting 11. You could well be right that he starts as number one LB though. Eddie will have to rotate this season if we progress in the cups so we need options. Which is why i would be very happy to see us sign Barnes too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, LFEE said: Exactly. The window is open for another 7wks? They’ll probably see how ASM does in training as well as trying to shift some of the unwanted squad members. If they can they’ll pounce. Meanwhile the pot of money left for this windows signings is probably earmarked for a different position. Even the Harvey Barnes lovers on here have probably admitted it’s the right not the left where we might look for a wide forward. “There is nothing to stop them also bidding for players on Newcastle’s books but the Premier League will be watching to ensure any transfer fee reflects fair market value. Given his age and the fact he still has three years left on his contract, the reported £50 million Al-Hilal paid for Portugal international Neves, who is the same age as Saint-Maximin, but only had one year left on his contract at Wolves, will be a useful benchmark. Newcastle are wrestling with FFP restrictions and multiple sources have informed Telegraph Sport that they will have to sell players to balance the books, if not this summer, then certainly in the next two transfer windows.” Edited July 10, 2023 by LFEE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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