Yes but Poch was always after a second creative midfielder and never truly got one. He had chased after Barkely and Grealish with the idea that we were too dependent on Eriksen. Last summer we continued to be strongly linked with the likes of Bruno, Coutinho, and Dybala even after bringing in GLC . Our continued dependence on one playmaker is an obvious weakness of the squad -- if that one player is injured or in poor form we're fucked.He’d be a decent signing if we hadn’t already spent nigh on 100 million on Lo Celso and NDombele.
I agree with this, especially considering his age he wouldn't be expecting a starting spot I wouldn't think, but aren't Arsenal all over him? Ether way I don't see it happening as even 24 mil seems like it might be a little rich for our blood ATM and I would assume a DM, RB, CF and possibly a CB might all be ahead of another attacking mid regardless who it is.Yes but Poch was always after a second creative midfielder and never truly got one. He had chased after Barkely and Grealish with the idea that we were too dependent on Eriksen. Last summer we continued to be strongly linked with the likes of Bruno, Coutinho, and Dybala even after bringing in GLC . Our continued dependence on one playmaker is an obvious weakness of the squad -- if that one player is injured or in poor form we're fucked.
So for me there's definitely a place for Szoboszlai in the squad. As a 19 year old he's been one of the top performers in the Europa League this season, he's got all the tools to become a top player, and he's available at a price that fits our pandemic-constrained budget. This is exactly the type of signing that we have thrived on over the years. I'm all for it.
Depends who leaves the club. He’d likely lineup as an attacking No. 8 in a 4-3-3. Jose seems to love Dele but for me he’s something of an odd man out, Sissoko could easily be sold, and Lamela could also go if the right offer comes in. Szoboszlai could definitely be seen as a young, affordable replacement for a player who is sold to bolster the transfer kitty.I agree with this, especially considering his age he wouldn't be expecting a starting spot I wouldn't think, but aren't Arsenal all over him? Ether way I don't see it happening as even 24 mil seems like it might be a little rich for our blood ATM and I would assume a DM, RB, CF and possibly a CB might all be ahead of another attacking mid regardless who it is.
If Watford get relegated, would Deeney suit people's needs? I think he'd be an inspired signing personally.
There’s no real evidence Jose wants to move to a 433 at the moment. He loves Dele and i find it hard to envision him playing a system that doesn’t get close to the striker.Depends who leaves the club. He’d likely lineup as an attacking No. 8 in a 4-3-3. Jose seems to love Dele but for me he’s something of an odd man out, Sissoko could easily be sold, and Lamela could also go if the right offer comes in. Szoboszlai could definitely be seen as a young, affordable replacement for a player who is sold to bolster the transfer kitty.
There’s not a great deal of difference between a 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1. Whoever lines up as the No. 10 can just as easily drop back to cover ground in the midfield, essentially forming a CM3. Look no further than the work Lamela did to win the ball back and create the second goal against West Ham.There’s no real evidence Jose wants to move to a 433 at the moment. He loves Dele and i find it hard to envision him playing a system that doesn’t get close to the striker.
He refused us before going Soton, he feels or believes with Kane he wont start many games, and he needed game time tbf, i wouldnt be adverse to having him, but he dont wanna come, also now his price would be more hefty due to good seasonOn the striker front Why did we not go for Danny Ings 20 goals this season and counting?
I’m still surprised there’s been virtually no links to Malang Sarr, young, left foot CB and free, I’m not 100% sure how good he is but he ticks a lot of boxes
Well, it's one of either his agent's asking for crazy wages or he's just not good enough to survive in the PL. Let's face it, good free transfers are gonna be like goldust in the next window.I’m still surprised there’s been virtually no links to Malang Sarr, young, left foot CB and free, I’m not 100% sure how good he is but he ticks a lot of boxes
He refused us before going Soton, he feels or believes with Kane he wont start many games, and he needed game time tbf, i wouldnt be adverse to having him, but he dont wanna come, also now his price would be more hefty due to good season
I agree , ings probably feels and is the type of player that needs to play regularly to get into and stay in rhythm, tbf he might of got more of chance with England setup learning to play with harry maybe...Thanks for info. Shame he thinks that as H only gets to play half a season and we have recently been a Champs League team he would have got a lot of game time.
I think Douglas Luiz plays like PEH, but better on the ball and a bit quicker. If Villa go down, he'd probably be affordable for us and I'd rather we signed him than PEH.
I would prefer British talent where possible. I see no reason why we couldn't get Eze in to fill that particular void.Yes but Poch was always after a second creative midfielder and never truly got one. He had chased after Barkely and Grealish with the idea that we were too dependent on Eriksen. Last summer we continued to be strongly linked with the likes of Bruno, Coutinho, and Dybala even after bringing in GLC . Our continued dependence on one playmaker is an obvious weakness of the squad -- if that one player is injured or in poor form we're fucked.
So for me there's definitely a place for Szoboszlai in the squad. As a 19 year old he's been one of the top performers in the Europa League this season, he's got all the tools to become a top player, and he's available at a price that fits our pandemic-constrained budget. This is exactly the type of signing that we have thrived on over the years. I'm all for it.
I'm not convinced by Deeney myself. Top professional though.If Watford get relegated, would Deeney suit people's needs? I think he'd be an inspired signing personally.