pacbuddies Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I think a few of the American players would be good buys. They'd be cheap to purchase and probably be on quite low wages. Besler, Zusi or maybe Gonzalez might be worth taking a chance on. Gonzalez would be Zat Knight v2. Good in the air and at clearances, but just doesn't have the pace and possibly worse on the ball than Baker. I'd be looking at Deandre Yedlin. 20, super raw, but has pace to burn, some trickery and is very aggressive, can cover the wing or right back, though probably not ready to defend in this league. He is remarkably good at getting in behind defenses and cutting it back. Alejandro Bedoya *might* be able to make the step up, as well. He's been steadily improving year after year, would be roughly comparable to Hoolahan, imo, but younger and with more physical presence. Johansson (after a bit of bulking up) would probably be decent option up front if we were to play to his strengths, but I don't think we would (or even could, at the moment, as we don't have anybody to play through balls or proper wide men). You lost me at 'good in the air'. Are we talking about the same Zat Knight, the only person over 6 foot that shrunk when he jumped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What about Tom Ince? He's better off staying at Palace why would he come here He didn't look up to it last season anyway. Very overrated, probably just because of his dad. No interest whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I'd take some of the Algeria players over our current crop that we have, they definitely have more heart in their game than some of our players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I think a few of the American players would be good buys. They'd be cheap to purchase and probably be on quite low wages. Besler, Zusi or maybe Gonzalez might be worth taking a chance on. Gonzalez would be Zat Knight v2. Good in the air and at clearances, but just doesn't have the pace and possibly worse on the ball than Baker. I'd be looking at Deandre Yedlin. 20, super raw, but has pace to burn, some trickery and is very aggressive, can cover the wing or right back, though probably not ready to defend in this league. He is remarkably good at getting in behind defenses and cutting it back. Alejandro Bedoya *might* be able to make the step up, as well. He's been steadily improving year after year, would be roughly comparable to Hoolahan, imo, but younger and with more physical presence. Johansson (after a bit of bulking up) would probably be decent option up front if we were to play to his strengths, but I don't think we would (or even could, at the moment, as we don't have anybody to play through balls or proper wide men). Gonzalez is actually a fast centerback. He would probably be the 2nd fastest one at the club behind Okore. Yedlin would be a Kyle Walker type defender. He would get beat but probably be able to recover due to his pace. Yedlin would also cost a lot. Bedoya is doing well in France, but I can't see him doing well in a much more physical league. Johannsson was one that would be interesting, but he wouldn't suit our style at all. One other player that might be worth a chance from that squad is Mikkel Diskerud. Looks like he could be a decent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't play FM anymore so I have no idea who you guys are talking about sadly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't play FM anymore so I have no idea who you guys are talking about sadly A whole bunch of players we aren't going to sign this summer (some for good reason - I mean, Omar Gonzalez? The guy who is mainly famous for making roughly one costly error a game?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwishIwasalivein1982 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I don't play FM anymore so I have no idea who you guys are talking about sadly A whole bunch of players we aren't going to sign this summer (some for good reason - I mean, Omar Gonzalez? The guy who is mainly famous for making roughly one costly error a game?) Well, it's an improvement on most Villa players. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannockVillan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Have we actually been linked to any of these players or is this just all someone's wishlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 ARSENAL look set to make an offer for Cork City’s superb young full back Brian Lenihan in the coming weeks. Arsene Wenger’s chief scout Steve Rowley was at Turner’s Cross on Friday night to see the former College Corinthians full back impress yet again. And Rowley, who discovered the likes of Gael Clichy, Cesc Fabregas and Alex Song for Arsenal was very impressed with what he saw. With the transfer window opening today City are bracing themselves for bids for the 20 year-old, but not just from Arsenal. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has kept tabs on Lenihan all season and the soon-to-be appointed Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane also left Turner’s Cross raving about Lenihan. The former Ireland schools international made his U21 debut recently against Qatar in Germany recently and manager Noel King is set to make him a key player in his next Euro qualification campaign. If he were to leave Lenihan’s former club College Corinthians would also benefit. http://www.eveningecho.ie/2014/07/01/arsenal-set-make-offer-lenihan/ not really much of a link but I imagine that one of lazy English media will run with it soon and link him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Have we actually been linked to any of these players or is this just all someone's wishlist? Not even a wish list. Just some players that could potentially be on our radar because they are cheap and have looked decent in the world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 ARSENAL look set to make an offer for Cork City’s superb young full back Brian Lenihan in the coming weeks. Arsene Wenger’s chief scout Steve Rowley was at Turner’s Cross on Friday night to see the former College Corinthians full back impress yet again. And Rowley, who discovered the likes of Gael Clichy, Cesc Fabregas and Alex Song for Arsenal was very impressed with what he saw. With the transfer window opening today City are bracing themselves for bids for the 20 year-old, but not just from Arsenal. Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has kept tabs on Lenihan all season and the soon-to-be appointed Aston Villa assistant manager Roy Keane also left Turner’s Cross raving about Lenihan. The former Ireland schools international made his U21 debut recently against Qatar in Germany recently and manager Noel King is set to make him a key player in his next Euro qualification campaign. If he were to leave Lenihan’s former club College Corinthians would also benefit. http://www.eveningecho.ie/2014/07/01/arsenal-set-make-offer-lenihan/ not really much of a link but I imagine that one of lazy English media will run with it soon and link him Ay, I can just imagine Keane skipping out of there telling all and sundry what a player that boy is. *not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sign him up. He could be the next Enda Stevens if he works hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sign him up. He could be the next Enda Stevens if he works hard enough. While that is quite a good joke, he might also be the next Seamus Coleman. Who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sign him up. He could be the next Enda Stevens if he works hard enough. While that is quite a good joke, he might also be the next Seamus Coleman. Who knows? Very true. We just aren't that lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevangrealish Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Sign him up. He could be the next Enda Stevens if he works hard enough. Oh god.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Stephane Mbia released by QPR. He won the Europa League with Sevilla on loan last season...surely better than some of our central midfield options? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decavfc Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Stephane Mbia released by QPR. He won the Europa League with Sevilla on loan last season...surely better than some of our central midfield options? Would think his wages maybe quite high? Looked very solid from when I've seen him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I would try to loan Julian Green from Bayern with a view for a perm. transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 M'Bia will have much better options than us I think. Would be a great signing, perfect in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 M'Bia only released because of wages and not wanting to bet there really, he'll have much better offers you would think. Like the look of the young american RB tonight though, would make gabby look like a fat pensioner in a race by the looks of it, incredible speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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