Awol Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: Unless AFCON has expanded like is proposed for the Nations League with England and France now making an appearance, we'd only lose Bissouma. And, of course, Leon Bailey Okay thanks, I thought Kamara had declared for an African state but if not that’s great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 13 hours ago, HalfTimePost said: Preece saying he was there for Kamara. Also was at City v Atleti for Kondogbia Also was at Leicester v PSV for Sangare. I still think Purslow being at Marseille means that a meeting or money was actually being discussed. No need for him to be there otherwise. But Kamara and Sangare have been talked a lot about on here. Kondogbia also would be a stellar signing. Honestly any of those three would be good signings. Can't believe we're looking at just one target, all three would be excellent really. Liked the look of Sangare at AFCON, long thought Kondogbia would be good fit for prem team and he's just a squad player at Atletico (also fits Gerrard profile of being vastly experienced at top level). Kamara one most intriguing given he's played a bit as CB in the past so could go 3-5-2 perhaps....although that's for next manager I suspect. To create room means Luiz is certainly going and perhaps we'll use Sanson as makeweight aswell if Marseille want him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 6 hours ago, HalfTimePost said: I feel like coming from a Simeone team it'd be slightly different, they are brutal and work hard. I feel like he'd adapt pretty well as a result. Saúl?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: Saúl?! He wasnt really a regular last season and his stock had dropped. Think Atletico were actually shocked a team like Chelsea came in for him. They tried sending him to Barcelona all summer and weren't interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Zatman said: He wasnt really a regular last season and his stock had dropped. Think Atletico were actually shocked a team like Chelsea came in for him. They tried sending him to Barcelona all summer and weren't interested Fair enough. I'll never forget that dreadful first half performance against us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: Fair enough. I'll never forget that dreadful first half performance against us. Our midfield was superb in that game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-AVFC Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, Tom13 said: Our midfield was superb in that game. It really was. I was very bitter about losing 3-0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Sam-AVFC said: It really was. I was very bitter about losing 3-0. It wasn't a 3-0 game. No disrespect to Steer but we probably draw if Emi is fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 hours ago, KMitch said: Most haven't watched him very much... He isn't even a 6, he's an 8 who is awful going forward. He is a hybrid 6/8 and IS good at progressive passing. He is perfect for a double pivot next to a true 6. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 22 hours ago, Philosopher said: Also we shouldn't stock up on so many midfielders when we have 2 or 3 very gifted young players coming through. There has to be at least 1 place out of the 6 for central midfielders open for Chukwuemeka, Irebogum, or Aaron Ramsey to breakthrough. I agree....but Tim Iroegbunam is the only one with the style, we are likely to recruit this summer for.......All though we are loaded with midfielders, the paradox is we are short of defensive midfielders.....We need to be careful not to confuse them, as they are different. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Going to Athletico it seems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, CVByrne said: Going to Athletico it seems Could open the door for Kondogbia maybe! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just now, Philosopher said: Could open the door for Kondogbia maybe! maybe but Kondogbia would be a step down in quality from Kamara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, VillaChris said: Can't believe we're looking at just one target, all three would be excellent really. Liked the look of Sangare at AFCON, long thought Kondogbia would be good fit for prem team and he's just a squad player at Atletico (also fits Gerrard profile of being vastly experienced at top level). Kamara one most intriguing given he's played a bit as CB in the past so could go 3-5-2 perhaps....although that's for next manager I suspect. To create room means Luiz is certainly going and perhaps we'll use Sanson as makeweight aswell if Marseille want him back. Getting Kondogbia AND Kamara would be outstanding business IMO. Centre of the Park instantly solidified as well as top notch CB backup? Imagine getting Kondogbia, Kamara AND Koulibaly. Spine! Edited April 22, 2022 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Zatman said: maybe but Kondogbia would be a step down in quality from Kamara But several steps up from McGinn/ Nakamba etc. Lol Edited April 22, 2022 by JAMAICAN-VILLAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 1 minute ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: But several steps up from McGinn. Lol That is true My issue with Kondogbia is he seems to get sold after a season or 2 so maybe something isnt right in the dressing room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just now, Zatman said: That is true My issue with Kondogbia is he seems to get sold after a season or 2 so maybe something isnt right in the dressing room Don't know much about his history outside of Fifa if I'm honest. He helped me win the quadruple with Villa . Where was he before Atleti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, TRO said: I agree....but Tim Iroegbunam is the only one with the style, we are likely to recruit this summer for.......All though we are loaded with midfielders, the paradox is we are short of defensive midfielders.....We need to be careful not to confuse them, as they are different. Yep. We need a DM that is also a proper defender. Which is why Kamara is my ideal choice. He also plays centre back. For me if Gerrard wants his fullback to play as wing backs, then he needs a DM that will drop into to defence to make a 3 when defending (halfback). This would mean we have plenty of width, while having enough support in the middle, and will help us against the high press as we have move passing options, as well as cover. It's also why Bissouma or a box to box like him that plays with tactical discipline and offers real physicality as well as being able to play DM is also ideal. This way when the DM drops into defence, he can drop into DM. Also can play DM if other is unavailable. Edited April 22, 2022 by Philosopher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just now, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Don't know much about his history outside of Fifa if I'm honest. He helped me win the quadruple with Villa . Where was he before Atleti? He has been at Inter, Valencia, Monaco, Sevilla when he was younger. He only seemed to stay at Valencia for more than a couple of seasons He has big game experience and is just gone 29. I wouldnt write him off but would prefer Kamara of the two for long and short term 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Zatman said: maybe but Kondogbia would be a step down in quality from Kamara Not a bad back up option though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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