I’d be interested in Baleba and Lewis-Skelly at the right price and I like Mane.
Rest are either not very good or would cost an absolute fortune.
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Rest are either not very good or would cost an absolute fortune.
I just can't warm to Baleba unless as the second CM and only then for a very reasonable price as well. Do you see Lewis-Skelly in the same way as O Reilly at Man City in terms of a midfield role. I still can't decide whether Mane is able to make the step up from relegated club to a top 4 one.
I just think Lewis-Skelly is an interesting player. 12 months ago, he looked destined to be England’s first choice left back for the World Cup. I’m not entirely sure what kind of player he’ll end up being, but if the fee wasn’t high, it’s one I think might be worth a punt as there’s high upside but limited risk.
As for Mane, he’s looked good whenever I’ve seen him, and as above, if the fee isn’t mental, it’s the sort of signing that’s either a masterstroke or you make a £5-10m loss on selling him on down the line. Crucial thing is, both young, English based, won’t be on daft contracts so not lumbered with them if it doesn’t work out.
What would you consider a fair fee for Lewis-Skelly?
New on my anti-wish list
Manchester United are closely monitoring Xavi Simons' situation at Tottenham as they consider moving for the 23-year-old Netherlands midfielder in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
I can’t look at him, having a crier in your team is not good for the squad.
Manchester United are closely monitoring Xavi Simons' situation at Tottenham as they consider moving for the 23-year-old Netherlands midfielder in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
I can’t look at him, having a crier in your team is not good for the squad.
Sort of player you could probably load incentives on (ditto Mane). Ball park of £30m guaranteed, but you could slap another £20m on top if it’s linked to number of appearances. £5m for 50 appearances, another £5m for the next 50 etc.
You want a situation where if he delivers nothing, you can flog him to Fulham for £20m in 2 years time and it not be a disaster. If he becomes quality, then you end up paying £40-50m and that’s okay.
Makes sense we'd look at him considering he just ruptured his ACL. This will be dead as a doornail if it was even true to begin with.
No offence taken - its just my view. He looks a fairly steady and an ordinary player to me, i dont think he'd be suited to a team competing for the league in the same way Rice is, i'm not arguing in favour of Rice either btw, you brought him up so just using that as a reference point but i doubt Arsenal would swap them whereas i bet Everton would.Because he's better than the midfielders we've been linked with
This is a really weird one
He has 6 assists and 2 goals for Everton, Rice has 4 assists and 5 goals for the team at the top of the table and he was £100 million and is their contender for player of the season
Garner wins the ball more, plays more forward passes and more progressive passes. He has 1 less combined goal and assist in the league this season despite vastly inferior players around him. Rice is more of a goal threat himself and Arsenal rely on his set pieces, even though he's set up less goals than Garner. Rice is better at dribbling, while Garner is better passing.
No offence but it just seems like you have no idea about the player
I also dont agree that he's better than others we've been linked with, ie Tchouameni.
Blimey that is a horrible moment for him, even if he was still fit I wouldn't ever trust that garbage source
Ronaldo was/is a crier too... having him in the team was pretty good for the squad
Oh you're probably right about Tchouameni. I havent paid a lot of attention to him. There are obviously a couple of better players we've been linked with. I just meant in general, the players like Baleba, Tonali etc Garner is better. So thats why hes brought up. Its not because he's a top quality central midfielder its just that hes better than most of the players we have been linked with who are far from it too.
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Gordon
Leao
Gordon
Leao
Palmer. Overrated.
Baleba. Shit technique
Wharton. Overrated.
Baleba. Shit technique
Wharton. Overrated.
I second both of these motions.
The KO stage of the CL makes me think that most players we are linked with are not it
I agree about Gordon. But, i would pay whatever needed for Leao.
Why? May as well save yourself 60m and bring back Rashford
He is my type of inside forward. Quick, knows how to dribble, knows how to score. One of those players who can make a difference.
Been saying this for the longest. We have to start targeting players who excel in their general play. Players who can carry the ball, dribble their man, resist pressing opposition, can keep the ball glued to their feet in tight spaces.
Fill your team with these players and it makes outplaying your opponents so much easier.
With a list of red flags just like Rashford. He’s a lazy fecker when he doesn’t fancy it
Quite clearly.
Watching the PSG vs Bayern game right now and pace on the wing is what we massively lack.
If only that. PSG- Bayern game made me think about our current attack.
That went without saying way before this game. Only Bruno is close to this level right now.
Anderson for £130 million
Goretzka on a free, stay away.
Don't see Palmer as overrated
He’s been completely off the boil this season. The jury is still out for me
Yeah I agree jury is out right now
Add Diouf to the list.
One of my mates is a AC Milan supporter he can’t stand him . Lazy as feck and literally a Marcus Rashford back at the club again
Gordon yes, Leao not so sure. Kvritdhlwkwhwjek had proven to be an excellent buy for Psg and he was a similar profile in Italy at the time
Not similar at all. Kvara worked his bollocks off for Napoli. Leao plays with nap intensity.
Gordon
Palmer
Rogers
Palmer
Rogers
Baleba- just been too bad this season for the big outlay he would cost.
Van de ven- exceptional pace but just not good enough and consistent defensively. Can be all over the place
Lewis-skelly- another coming off a poor season
Tonali- friends with a lot of Newcastle fans due to living in the NE who have said he has really struggled for big parts of this season. He's a strong workhorse but doesn't have the quality his rumoured fee would suggest. Some on here think hes some sort of pirlo dictator, hes the opposite kind of midfielder
Joao Gomes-not much of upgrade on ugarte
What concerns me is the links to a number of players who have been really poor this season, yes you may get some good fees but if your budget is spent all on players who have struggled for the last 12 months its insane
Van de ven- exceptional pace but just not good enough and consistent defensively. Can be all over the place
Lewis-skelly- another coming off a poor season
Tonali- friends with a lot of Newcastle fans due to living in the NE who have said he has really struggled for big parts of this season. He's a strong workhorse but doesn't have the quality his rumoured fee would suggest. Some on here think hes some sort of pirlo dictator, hes the opposite kind of midfielder
Joao Gomes-not much of upgrade on ugarte
What concerns me is the links to a number of players who have been really poor this season, yes you may get some good fees but if your budget is spent all on players who have struggled for the last 12 months its insane
Gordon - Just can't stand his attitude. Plays for himself, massive ego.
Leao - Too many red flags.
Palmer - I agree with everyone else here. He's overrated and would cost a fortune.
Mane - His finishing is poor and I don't think he'll technically get to a level that would deserve his price.
Rogers - Good player but not what this current team needs for the price.
Gibbs-White - He's not elite in anything.
Baleba - Looked great last season but his form is hard to look past.
Tonali - Good player but not getting the huge hype. Wouldn't get into a top European side I reckon.
Anderson if he's 100m+
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I'd personally love if we were in for James Garner, Alex Scott, Bruno Guimares, Lewis Hall, and a speedy left winger - just can't think of one off the top of my head.
Leao - Too many red flags.
Palmer - I agree with everyone else here. He's overrated and would cost a fortune.
Mane - His finishing is poor and I don't think he'll technically get to a level that would deserve his price.
Rogers - Good player but not what this current team needs for the price.
Gibbs-White - He's not elite in anything.
Baleba - Looked great last season but his form is hard to look past.
Tonali - Good player but not getting the huge hype. Wouldn't get into a top European side I reckon.
Anderson if he's 100m+
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I'd personally love if we were in for James Garner, Alex Scott, Bruno Guimares, Lewis Hall, and a speedy left winger - just can't think of one off the top of my head.
James garner is a strange one.
He's been the stand out defensive midfielder in the league (bar Anderson?) and he's comfortable passing forward. Be a perfect anchor for Mainoo. Wouldn't cost ridiculous money. History with the club, lives near. Would tick a lot of boxes.
No what’s strange is how underrated he still is on the Caf. Been one of the best midfielders in the league this season.
I certainly wouldn't put Gibbs-White on this list, agree with most of those you mentioned but the age thing and likely price rules out move for Guimaraes