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Bang on. We need a new quality lb, at least one quality CM (with an investment, long term CM purchase too- Sandy Bergerac for example) and a CAM as Eriken’s long term replacement. Can’t see all, or even some of this happening in JanuaryWe won't get, and we don't need a backup to Kane. When he's out we simply switch our system to a fluid front 3 with any of Son/Lamela/Lucas/Dele.
I'd definitely take Shaw in Jan, although United won't sell.
What if we went crazy and got 2 new LBs though...Bang on. We need a new quality lb, at least one quality CM (with an investment, long term CM purchase too- Sandy Bergerac for example) and a CAM as Eriken’s long term replacement. Can’t see all, or even some of this happening in January
That would be fuckhouse mental and if it ever happened would suggest robots have stolen Levy’s mindWhat if we went crazy and got 2 new LBs though..
Agree about our french expert - not come up with the goods yet.They snagged him after only one year at a professional level. Looking back at clips he clearly showed some talent while at Amiens. Lyon clearly have an eye for guys like this so I don't know if we can call it lucky. To play for only one year at a small French club and get a move after one year for 10 mil (2mil loan fee + 8 mil transfer fee) you clearly showed something. I'm not killing the team for missing out on everyone of these guys but how do we find Nkoudou/Njie but miss out on a guy like this. Are we only watching Marseille, Lyon, PSG & Monaco in France? Only reason I bring all this up was that we supposedly have some "French expert". My original response was sarcastic as of course you can't discover everyone of these guys.
If we're still going to be penny pinching in the transfer market I would just like to make more risks on guys like Foyth, Arp, Berge, etc. Idk just disappointed with our recruitment over the past several years and hoping something will change.
Like this today?Agree about our french expert - not come up with the goods yet.
FWIW sources at Lyon said €50m bud was placed by a top 4 club in England which was turned down. We weren’t mentioned in that context but there were firm stories we had enquired at one point ...
Well, even if that was us I can’t see us bidding much more than what was turned down. This guy’s value is going to soar this season. He’s fucking quick for a CM so can cover ground quickly and he seems decent with the ball at his feet when he is moving. Would love him in our teamAgree about our french expert - not come up with the goods yet.
FWIW sources at Lyon said €50m bud was placed by a top 4 club in England which was turned down. We weren’t mentioned in that context but there were firm stories we had enquired at one point ...
Well, even if that was us I can’t see us bidding much more than what was turned down. This guy’s value is going to soar this season. He’s fucking quick for a CM so can cover ground quickly and he seems decent with the ball at his feet when he is moving. Would love him in our team
Not since BrexitIf we get this thread to 100 pages does that mean we get him?
Don’t think so, but the summer window feels like a sickly blur now so my memory isn’t greatDon't want to sound like a complete imbecile (hard I know...) but have any ITKs said we do intend to buy in January? Serious question...
Yes apparently the war chest has grown from £150m to £1bn as Dan and Joe are feeling really sorry and generous in equal measure.Don't want to sound like a complete imbecile (hard I know...) but have any ITKs said we do intend to buy in January? Serious question...
Surely everyone knows the only players we will be looking at are Bosmans with the potential we pay something to get them in Jan after signing a pre-contract, as we did with Holtby. Has anyone posted a list of 2019 Bosmans ? I know Rabiot and Herrera have been mentioned but it would be great if we had a full list because you can bet this is where we will be shopping.
That CM area lacks quality no question even more baffling that it wasn't addressed during the summer we look very ordinary in there now even more amazing is how well placed in the league we are.