MotoMkali Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 15 minutes ago, avfc1982am said: McGinn is twice the player as Barkley who was just lazy, something nobody can say about McGinn. I don't care how good he's been a Luton while they've been shipping goals for fun, he's bang average and 30 years old. Mcginn was so lazy during that period. Something I was saying about him. He did highlight presses but he so rarely tracked back or stayed solid. And his cardio was terrible blowing chunks and barely moving before the half ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnock1984 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 English which I think we need for European registration purposes. Will be coming as a back-up in central positions which we desperately need. Plays deeper now. Can’t see an issue to be honest. Talk of Callum O’Hare too, which will be purely to tick a box in the “home grown” category. We’ll need to make some astute signings like that hose two imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 14 minutes ago, The_Steve said: No. He only had a year deal Well he might also be a free transfer as well. It's unclear how exactly his contract is structured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroVillan Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 4 minutes ago, Jonesy7211 said: Wow. I really hope the bookies and the ITK's are wrong on this one. 30 years old, been a bit injury prone in the past and is only going to get worse, and not known for working hard. 4 year deal is ridiculous too. He looked okay in a poor Luton team filled with lower league quality players. That's it. Sheesh who is saying 4yr deal?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfc1982am Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 minute ago, MotoMkali said: Mcginn was so lazy during that period. Something I was saying about him. He did highlight presses but he so rarely tracked back or stayed solid. And his cardio was terrible blowing chunks and barely moving before the half ended. You ain't going to convince me resigning Barkley is a good idea. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 His Ball Recoveries and Aerials Won are big plusses… but I suspect the main reason Unai is interested is to aid Ball Retention. As well as being a low cost, high value deal…(hopefully it’s a short term one). It’s quite clear and obvious that Unai values more technical players over anything else… we have to be able to pass and keep the ball as well as possible. Control and structure is always what he is looking for… if we can add a bit of power and tenacity to that… all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, avfc1982am said: You ain't going to convince me resigning Barkley is a good idea. Period. I don't think anyone needs to convince anyone, as Unai seems to have made his mind up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Inexpensive, experienced pro who can start League Cup and early round FA Cup games, and cover for injuries. He had a great season and Emery will make him even better! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, CroVillan said: Sheesh who is saying 4yr deal?!! Thought I read it on one of the itk posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepDish Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 minute ago, Jas10 said: Control and structure is always what he is looking for… if we can add a bit of power and tenacity to that… all good. That is a good point. Our midfield has been bullied around a bit too much this season and our players have been sitting on their ass too much wanting a free kick they were never going to get in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroVillan Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, Jonesy7211 said: Thought I read it on one of the itk posts Wow that’s a big No for that length of time but I’m completely on board with the signing even at double his Luton games he’s still 30k a week cheaper than Donk and twice the player on this years performances. Really a no brainer. Especially if the report I just read stating it’s a free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turvontour Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 He must have one hell of an agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunther Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Was surprised initially but it seems to make sense after thinking it through. We need bodies, especially if we plan to actually compete in the League and FA Cups for once. He’s an upgrade on Donk and Chambers and should be able to hit the ground running. Every time I watched Luton this year he impressed me, and most of all in Unai I trust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Make Pies Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 29 minutes ago, useless said: Just heard this thought 'I wonder if we're going to sell Tielemans for FFP reasons making a profit on what was a a free transfer, and Barkley will be his replacement'. Maybe it's Luiz we are selling if Arsenal are interested are willing to offer big money. That would sort out any PSR issues and leave us with Tielemans + Barkley for that position. Not ideal, but would give Emery more room for manoeuvre this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarryOnVilla Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 4 minutes ago, turvontour said: He must have one hell of an agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 He has been very good at Luton but by God there are many question marks. Contract length being the biggest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 He's been excellent this season and we could have definitely done with a player like him in the last few weeks of the season. He's not going to be a regular, he'll just add some depth to the bench. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted May 20 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 20 18 minutes ago, Jas10 said: His Ball Recoveries and Aerials Won are big plusses… but I suspect the main reason Unai is interested is to aid Ball Retention. As well as being a low cost, high value deal…(hopefully it’s a short term one). It’s quite clear and obvious that Unai values more technical players over anything else… we have to be able to pass and keep the ball as well as possible. Control and structure is always what he is looking for… if we can add a bit of power and tenacity to that… all good. Emery may see Barkley as a ten who can put pressure on Diaby to perform better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Barkley in Dendoncker's squad role wouldn't be terrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Just now, striker said: Emery may see Barkley as a ten who can put pressure on Diaby to perform better? Or a better option than Kalvin Philips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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