Popular Post DCJonah Posted January 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Not sure signing bench players is the way to go. And right now that means buying someone who get's straight in the first eleven and who is better than the likes of McGinn and Barkley. Which is of course a tough task. Just don't see the point if he is just marginally better than Nakamba. If their not better than who we've got don't bother signing anyone i'd say. Quality over quantity. Not like you to moan about something. You ok hun? 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenfly Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Not sure signing bench players is the way to go. And right now that means buying someone who get's straight in the first eleven and who is better than the likes of McGinn and Barkley. Which is of course a tough task. Just don't see the point if he is just marginally better than Nakamba. If their not better than who we've got don't bother signing anyone i'd say. Quality over quantity. Increasing the overall quality of the squad is a good thing, even if it doesn't necessarily upgrade the first team itself straight away. If he does come, it will be interesting to see how much we pay. The circa £20m that I've seen suggests he'd be pushing for a starting place straight away, but any less than that and it could simply be a way to fill a gap that's about to open. We'll see. For what it's worth, he seems like the type of player we should be looking at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Could be he’ll be playing alongside McGinn with Luiz pushing up to number 10. We know he has the work rate and the ability to play that position. Not saying that’s the case, just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Okonokos Posted January 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2021 29 minutes ago, villalad21 said: Not sure signing bench players is the way to go. And right now that means buying someone who get's straight in the first eleven and who is better than the likes of McGinn and Barkley. Which is of course a tough task. Just don't see the point if he is just marginally better than Nakamba. If their not better than who we've got don't bother signing anyone i'd say. Quality over quantity. Yeah, you're right let's just have 11 good players and hope that some of them don't get injured. I'm sure we'll be okay, it's not like we've got a lot of matches to fit in 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 17, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted January 17, 2021 32 minutes ago, 7392craig said: Could be he’ll be playing alongside McGinn with Luiz pushing up to number 10. We know he has the work rate and the ability to play that position. Not saying that’s the case, just a thought. Would be very very surprised if Luiz's position is changed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Would be very very surprised if Luiz's position is changed. I see him more as a No 8 than a No 6....but its just opinions. Edited January 17, 2021 by TRO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Just now, TRO said: I see him more as a No 8 than a No 6 Oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7392craig Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, PieFacE said: Would be very very surprised if Luiz's position is changed. I would be personally, I just didn’t imagine us going in for a DM. As has been said, we’re probably looking at expanding the quality within the whole squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keener window-cleaner Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Sadly I think the thought could be to have him as Luiz replacement next season, if so very clever by us to bring him in now, bed him in and have him ready to go next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I think with the huge gulf in depth between Luiz/McGinn/Barkley (loan) versus Nakamba/Hourihane/Lansbury. We need competition of a higher calibre, especially if there are long-term concerns about Barkley's fitness harming any future deal. We've also got Ramsey developing nicely. I think McGinn and Luiz would benefit from a box-to-box type pushing them for places. They don't have any competition at present, and it would give the squad a bit lift in quality from what I've read. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolta Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 We suffered badly last year when McGinn was injured and Smith would surely want to have more options to cover injuries/provide competition/allow rest for different players. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MentalM Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I trust in our management, I never heard of this guy before. However, I believe Smith, Lange and whoever is in charge knows a bit more about him than me. All in if we need him, could really use another god CM! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheltenham_villa Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 never heard of him but i can understand the logic. weve had to compromise Grealish in the last few games as we have such a gulf between our starting midfield and the options. Definitely starting to trust our scouting options, high percentage of our players are proving effective additions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, villalad21 said: Not sure signing bench players is the way to go. And right now that means buying someone who get's straight in the first eleven and who is better than the likes of McGinn and Barkley. Which is of course a tough task. Just don't see the point if he is just marginally better than Nakamba. If their not better than who we've got don't bother signing anyone i'd say. Quality over quantity. Who said he’s marginally better than Nakamba? Edited January 17, 2021 by Vive_La_Villa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steero113 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Who said he’s marginally better than Nakamba? Why Villalad21 has! He's never seen him play live btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul33 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) WTF ?!!!!!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Sanson Edited January 17, 2021 by Paul33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MentalM Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Steero113 said: Why Villalad21 has! And lets remember Traore is useless as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 (edited) We need options as well as back up. Its squad strength that cements status, not just first 11 strength. he is also in the 26 club, like most of our players. Edited January 17, 2021 by TRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Rumours Marseille are signing Milik for £10m. Another player who'd be good for us. I wonder if they've just acquired some funds from somewhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 1 minute ago, Tomaszk said: Rumours Marseille are signing Milik for £10m. Another player who'd be good for us. I wonder if they've just acquired some funds from somewhere? Pasteurised or sterilised? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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