Nobody Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 Can see us getting him on a loan, unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 8 minutes ago, Holmesy said: He's as raw as they come but there's potential, and we have one of the best player-improvement coaches probably in world football. He's nowhere near as exciting as the other players we've been linked with but we've proven we can't effectively shop at the top table so the next step down is a sensible move Howe isn't going to teach him how to finish. The best hope would be that he actually can finish, and we just haven't seen it because he's still raw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 If Jackson (who isn't scoring to his potential and is unwanted by his club) is 80 million quid, that makes Isak (who is at the peak of his game and is very much needed by his club), what, 200 million? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 1 minute ago, Emotic said: If Jackson (who isn't scoring to his potential and is unwanted by his club) is 80 million quid, that makes Isak (who is at the peak of his game and is very much needed by his club), what, 200 million? Don’t think he’s peaked yet. Isak that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 And who do we sign next year? Pretty much every decent striker has moved this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 1 minute ago, Holmesy said: And who do we sign next year? Pretty much every decent striker has moved this summer. Samu, for about 30 million more than we could have had him this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonFC Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 1 minute ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Samu, for about 30 million more than we could have had him this summer. Yep go get Samu now please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 3 minutes ago, Holmesy said: And who do we sign next year? Pretty much every decent striker has moved this summer. Not every one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Dancer Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 He’s rubbish, Chelsea fans think he’s rubbish and they watch him every week. Cant believe we’ve let it get to a stage where we’re this desperate. As a Wilson replacement maybe, but we’re in trouble if he’s the Isak one. Really has been a crap summer for NUFC. Madness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonFC Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 3 minutes ago, Holmesy said: And who do we sign next year? Pretty much every decent striker has moved this summer. Ekitike, Delap was bought after having one good season. There will be new players with the same profile end of next season. Swings and roundabouts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOGazOoO Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 34 minutes ago, BlueStar said: Some absolute shockers in there, and just emphasises that we shouldn't be going anywhere near him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 4 minutes ago, Dr.Spaceman said: Samu, for about 30 million more than we could have had him this summer. I read somewhere that only 1 in 5 of his strikes are on target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 1 minute ago, OoOGazOoO said: Some absolute shockers in there, and just emphasises that we shouldn't be going anywhere near him. You can't base things on a video like that - it is specifically designed to make you think he's crap. I'm sure there's an equally convincing video that shows exactly the opposite. Isak missed a few last season - put that video together and you could make him look shit too. I'm not saying Jackson is good enough compared to some of the other names mentioned, but I would wager he will score more or as many as Delap and Pedro next season given a decent run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 6 minutes ago, OoOGazOoO said: Some absolute shockers in there, and just emphasises that we shouldn't be going anywhere near him. To be fair, you could make a similar compilation of Isak misses last season, especially the fluffed one on ones. Some of those in the clip are bad, granted, but some are finger tip saves etc, if it was another striker they would be "unlucky". I think there's a player in Jackson somewhere but it will take an Eddie masterclass to bring it out. It's definitely a risky signing at the prices being mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 8 hours ago, Wolfcastle said: Nobody's good enough to replace Isak so people got to forget that parameter, that's not what anybody is trying to do or calling for. He would literally be replacing Isak. No one is saying he has to be as good as Isak but I’d be hoping for better than Jackson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 1 minute ago, Andy said: To be fair, you could make a similar compilation of Isak misses last season, especially the fluffed one on ones. Some of those in the clip are bad, granted, but some are finger tip saves etc, it it was another striker they would be "unlucky". I think there's a player in Jackson somewhere but it will take an Eddie masterclass to bring it out. It's definitely a risky signing at the prices being mentioned. Literally just about to type the exact same message, such a dumb video. All strikers miss chances including the very best ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 15 minutes ago, TRon said: Howe isn't going to teach him how to finish. The best hope would be that he actually can finish, and we just haven't seen it because he's still raw. I'd probably argue that's the part of his game he could improve most because it's technical. People talk about natural finishers, and players like Robbie Fowler are the prime example of that, but it's still an element that can be coached. My concern would be the mental side of his game - he seems to lack composure in important moments and i'm not sure how much can be done about that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT24 Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 One for the xG fans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 27 minutes ago, Holmesy said: He's as raw as they come but there's potential, and we have one of the best player-improvement coaches probably in world football. He's nowhere near as exciting as the other players we've been linked with but we've proven we can't effectively shop at the top table so the next step down is a sensible move Fair but £60, £80m is top table fees. If we're shopping at the next step down, the prices should reflect that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 (edited) 1 minute ago, JT24 said: One for the xG fans. This is really fucking bad folks. Suds sweating bullets looking at that. Edited August 7, 2025 by r0cafella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 2 minutes ago, JT24 said: One for the xG fans. Him and Calvert-Lewin were the top 2 underperformers. Classic that were linked with both of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 21 minutes ago, Nobody said: Can see us getting him on a loan, unfortunately. Loan with no commitment or a reasonable option to buy would be about passable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Misery Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 He is THE Wrongun in a Club full of wronguns. NO! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 1 minute ago, Nucasol said: Him and Calvert-Lewin were the top 2 underperformers. Classic that were linked with both of them. This is exactly my point though. We've looked at finished article players (or near finished article) and they've all been poached. Maybe we're now turning our attention to underperforming players we think we can improve - they're less likely to be poached, and we can use their unrealised potential as a bargaining chip Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 7, 2025 Share Posted August 7, 2025 Just now, Holmesy said: This is exactly my point though. We've looked at finished article players (or near finished article) and they've all been poached. Maybe we're now turning our attention to underperforming players we think we can improve - they're less likely to be poached, and we can use their unrealised potential as a bargaining chip Underperforming players shouldn't cost a premium though. It's why jackson is such an awful proportion at a high price Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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