PauloGeordio Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 1 hour ago, HayDen Traces said: 😂😂😂 As said Cisse vibes. Bring him herm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 1 minute ago, Heron said: Would rather have players who want to play for us than who think we're just an opportunistic step. Get rid of most of the current first team. They came because we were the best option at the time. Can't remember stories of any of them turning down larger clubs or bigger wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 23 minutes ago, madras said: Get rid of most of the current first team. They came because we were the best option at the time. Can't remember stories of any of them turning down larger clubs or bigger wages. Trippier said he would have got more money staying at Atleti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 (edited) 26 minutes ago, madras said: Get rid of most of the current first team. They came because we were the best option at the time. Can't remember stories of any of them turning down larger clubs or bigger wages. For many we still are. Difference is they all seen us a step up and they've consequently stepped up. Players who thought they were bigger than us aren't the attitude that we want or need. That's not to say Ekitike still falls in that bracket (for example), he may have had a reality check, that sitting on the bench as a young man with ambition wasn't the best place to be. As players reach their peak, the squad does, then the ceiling needs lifting. Then higher calibre players want to come here to also become the best version of themselves, until such a point that they don't want to leave, because you have a hungry side competing at the highest level and the billy big billocks get shown up by them. Like Man United's squad. Edited July 17, 2025 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 2 minutes ago, Heron said: For many we still are. Difference is they all seen us a step up and they've consequently stepped up. Players who thought they were bigger than us aren't the attitude that we want or need. That's not to say Ekitike still falls in that bracket (for example), he may have had a reality check, that sitting on the bench as a young man with ambition wasn't the best place to be. As players reach their peak, the squad does, then the ceiling needs lifting. Then higher calibre players want to come here to also become the best version of themselves, until such a point that they don't want to leave, because you have a hungry side competing at the highest level. Yes we are getting higher calibre players but because of that there are clubs that are currently higher than us have more pull for the calibre of players we are after. Oh and I don't think wed have been after Ekitike to sit on the bench, same had it been Pedro or Delap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 (edited) 59 minutes ago, madras said: Get rid of most of the current first team. They came because we were the best option at the time. Can't remember stories of any of them turning down larger clubs or bigger wages. If they thought we were the best option, then they wanted to play for us. He didn't say they had to have a childhood desire to play for the club. Just that they are happy to sign. Not a player who's waiting for another club to come in, but maybe will sign eventually if that doesn't happen. Edited July 17, 2025 by Teasy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 2 hours ago, HayDen Traces said: 😂😂😂 Ok, I was pretty in favour then I watched this and I'm oddly more excited about this potential signing than I was Etitike. In fact I'm going to say he could be our Berbatov signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 Just now, Teasy said: If they thought we were the best option, then they wanted to play for us. He didn't say they had the have a childhood desire to play for the club. Just that they are happy to sign. Not a player whos waiting for another club to come in, but maybe will sign eventually if that doesn't happen. Oh come on Tonali , Isak, Botman, Bruno etc etc wouldn't have had to come out and say he'd rather be signing for Real Madrid for you to know it. Did Ekitike wait for another club to come in ? As Im aware we never had a bid accepted then walked away when Liverpool showed up. FWIW Elitike has said he'd have come to us if PSG hadn't turned up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 1 minute ago, Geordie_once_removed said: In fact I'm going to say he could be our Berbatov signing. Please delete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie_once_removed Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 19 minutes ago, Fak said: Please delete. Nope, in fact he'll score the winning goal that wins us the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 1 hour ago, madras said: Yes we are getting higher calibre players but because of that there are clubs that are currently higher than us have more pull for the calibre of players we are after. Oh and I don't think wed have been after Ekitike to sit on the bench, same had it been Pedro or Delap. Of course we weren't, my point is that he chose PSG previously and ended up on the bench, which he thought was a good move for him but wasn't. I am also well aware that clubs with more recent or overall success are after similar players, but we still have to reach for players that we feel will improve us. If that means we get ones who will cherish it more, and be more focused on being the best version of themselves rather than simply thinking they already are just that then perhaps it isn't a bad thing, is what I am suggesting. It is better for the mentality of the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 Wants Tottenham according to Talksport. which makes sense to be fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 They can have him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 12 minutes ago, lovejoy said: Wants Tottenham according to Talksport. which makes sense to be fair. Not really a shock. Won't have to relocate, probably paid more than we would pay, knows the boss has faith and he can thrive under him. Spurs arent worried bidding because they know he will come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted July 17, 2025 Share Posted July 17, 2025 If Mbuema goes, I can't see Wissa going anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonAbroad Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 (edited) Man United have agreed a deal now for Mbuemo so this one is probably in the bin. Edited July 18, 2025 by ToonAbroad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Cardigan Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 Manure agree fee for Mbeumo the Merc according to our good friend Ornstein. You’d think that would close the door on this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 13 hours ago, Haz said: If Mbuema goes, I can't see Wissa going anywhere. He's not going anyway at the prices being mentioned. We aren't paying £40m for a 29 year old and neither are Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 1 minute ago, ToonAbroad said: United Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 Wish they'd stop this "only wanted" shit. Aye he'd only want Manchester United if real Madrid were in for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonAbroad Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 Just now, Bunk Moreland said: You saw nothing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunk Moreland Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 Just now, ToonAbroad said: You saw nothing Just keep things simple and call them by their actual name: Manure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 2 minutes ago, r0cafella said: Wish they'd stop this "only wanted" shit. Aye he'd only want Manchester United if real Madrid were in for him. Something Romano aka the worst thing to happen in modern football recently introduced and its spreading. "Mbeumo only wanted Man Utd" Right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 3 minutes ago, ToonAbroad said: Man United have agreed a deal now for Mbuemo so this one is probably in the bin. “Only wanted” {insert club x} Get in the bin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 18, 2025 Share Posted July 18, 2025 This Also applies to players that choose us btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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