Sheppey is long gone so I thought I would start this.
Hay, Pope and the agent I know are all predicting 5 big incomings at ER
LB, No6/4, No10, winger and striker + an experienced keep if Kiko moves on. MB wants him to stay though
So what I am hearing moves have been made for Koopmeiners (No6/4), De Paul (No10) and Perraud (LB). Not sure about Toney as LUFC looking for someone more experienced. Olise may come in as a No10 if spending is other areas is more than envisaged.
VO looking to take advantage of Covid-19 so LUFC can bag some bargains.
Players out: Beradi, Hernandez, Alioski, Costa, De Bock, Bouy, Grot, Majica, Kun, Gotts, Hoassanah, Edmondson, Bogusz, Stevens, O'Kane, Douglas + some kids like Kamwa and Casey (maybe loans)
Expect another net spend of £100million+ with aim of breaking into top 6. Exciting times or Ridsdale's folly?
I wonder if Costa Casilla and Rodrigo will stay.
aAssume Forshaw unlikely to be able to play
impacts hugely on our recruitment.
of your list Bogusz will be kept and loaned.
would like to see Gotts retained and given new deal.
Kamwa 22 now not going to make it so release
agree with most of rest.
interesting to see U23 step to a level.
Last season we spent £5m on youngster Drameh Gelhardt Greenwood and Summervile.
if one player makes it to first team squad a real bonus all look good.
Hope we sign another 3/4 kids
Centre mid Centre back and left back especially.
LB Perrault or Armavi or winjdal Likely. favourites
Koopmeiners more like Kalvin so expect an 8 who could play 6 if Kalvin out
Koopmeiners probably £30m so probably out of range.
Connor Gallagher at WBA on loan option as an 8 either loan or buy.
Not really a 6
Olise from Reading but only 18 £8m release clause worth a punt .
Berge from Sheff U great if we could get him £25 m min but probably go to CL club would add height to help set piece. would play 8 but cover 6 if Kalvin out.
Cocku from Feyenoord talked about as centre mid option
Get rid of all those you mentioned + Kiki and maybe even Coops.... what a great captain he's been but has he gone as far as he can now and reached his level? Maybe keep him if he knows he's only 4th choice....
An experienced keeper LIKE Hart or Krul to back up Meslier....
I haven't seen anything of LB Perraud but he seems the real deal according to reports....
I've been banging on about Koopermeiners for about a year now and we could have got him for less than 10m! He can play anywhere through the middle as a ball playing CB, holding midfield or attacking midfield. He's been playing mainly holding in the Dutch Prem and got something like 16 goals and countless assists.... he is a MUST BUY!!
Rodrigo De Paul would be a massive show of intent from us and has been a standout player in Serie A since we showed an interest....
Ivan Toney is a gamble as cover/competition for Hattrick but I think a worthwhile one before he reaches the Prem with either Brentwood or going to someone like West Ham.... I really think he can make the jump again.
Add maybe Drameh, Geldhart, Greenwood and Jimmy Somerville over the last few games of the season and during pre season....
These additions to our squad would GUARANTEE us challenging for Europe next season....
Seems like too many arrivals TBH. If the U23 rumours are correct then Gelhardt and Drameh move up, so actually a LB (Perraud) a centre mid (DePaul) are the only big improvements to the squad.
Kock covers Phillips, Summeville and Poveda cover the wings (unless Rapha leaves) and we hopefully get a backup keeper as Kiko leaves. we get rid of the list above.
Surely Harrison is the top priority, a bargain at £11m.
Sorry - assuming that's a done deal and counted as one of the "new arrivals".....
A new left back is a must. A couple of midfieldplayers are also needed, one as a back-up for Philips (Gallagher is an option) + a playmaker (De Paul or Koopmeiners).
Would also very much consider having another option for the number 9 position, Bamford has had a wonderfull season but loss or form or injuries and we're in trouble (Rodrigo doesn't look a real 9).
i was on this morning on bbc gossip column that PSG watching Meslier
PSG may appeal to Meslier next year but not so much this year. He is playing for a manager that trusts him and is getting regular playing time in the Prem. Ligue 1 is at best Championship standard.
I'd be happy if all we do is sign Harrison and somebody like de Paul to replace Pablo. If the rest
LB - I'd be happy if Alioski stays, though if he leaves, Perraud ticks the box
GK - I don't really care, they aren't going to play except in exceptional circumstances. Any decent keeper who is content to warn the bench will do, including Casillas
Mid - De Paul to replace Pablo, and let's promote Alfie to replace Forshaw
FWs - already got plenty, promote Gelhardt asap
Wingers - sign Harrison, promote the Small Townboy
I love Alioski, but when you look at what Tierney, Robertson, Chilwell provide from LB, then you can see the quality we need in that position if we want to be a top 4/6 club.
A No10 is definitely needed to take the heat of Rafa. Teams can double mark him now, add someone else with a similar threat makes it more difficult for them to stifle.
Eduardo Camavinga. 18 year old Rennes No8/No10. Will cost the best part of £20million. You heard it here first!
Does he come with chips?
Buendia of Norwich is apparently ripping up the Championship again with goals, assists and quality performances. The only problem is that Norwich will be promoted and will obviously want to keep him. He will struggle to shine in a struggling team though next season....
As much as I'd prefer Rodrigo De Paul, he could be lured by the likes of Liverpool or Juventus for mega dosh.... Buendia could be a cheaper option.
At least we're thinking about a cheaper option being 25m compared to the cheap dross journeymen over the last 16yrs!!
I believe Buendia has already been promised by Norwich he can leave - Delia said as such a couple of months ago. Not sure if we're the right home for him, but he'll leave Norwich. Same applies to Max Aarons who I really wanted us to get last summer - he looks destined for a really big move now.
Does anyone think the Aguero link has legs? Can't see it myself.
Haha just seen the link but surely just LeedsNewsNow crap!?
He has got 2 seasons left in him but I'm sure he wouldn't be able to play the Bamford role which is our style of play.....
Also, his 250(?)k per week wages puts him out of our bracket so there's no chance of us signing him....
Being on a free transfer his wages will be 13(?)m per year and a lot of that would be paid off in shirt sales and sponsorship etc so we can afford him and there's every chance of us signing him....
No chance of Aguero coming here. Doesn’t fit our style although to be fair Citeh play a similar pressing game. Huuuge wages notwithstanding, a superstar in the dressing room could cause a few ripples.
Bullsh.it sites linking us with Baggies and Blades keepers. Had plenty of practice I suppose as has our own keeper!
He's also 32, no resale value, not the player he was five years ago. Orta won't even look at him.
Tagliafico or Perraud at LB?
Both would be available for no more than 15m. Tagliafico is 29 and proven and Perraud is 23 with potential. Either would be great and good going forward and defending so should fit in our system....
Just nice to be linked to some decent players I suppose....
Clickbait sites, agents and clubs will spread rumours. Just linking out name to a player will create interest among other clubs.
Think as before, the players we sign will be "surprises". Dont think VO does his work in the media. He will have his targets, learn if they want to come to ER and learn if their club wants to let them go before anything is leaked.
Of the four major signings Orta made last summer, none of them were being talked about in the press until they were virtually a done deal, apart from possibly Koch. It'll be the same this year, only less new signings.
The best way to conduct business like this Smurf.