Chindie Posted August 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 minute ago, AndyM3000 said: Can't say I fully understand this considering our issues elsewhere but it must indicate that for the most part we will play 3 CBs (Konsa RB) and the LB will do a lot of running up that wing, maybe he plays LM with Moreno sometimes. He is almost 32 and while I don't mind that so much Moreno isn't exactly young either so I hope its not a high fee or long contract. It looks likely it lets us move Digne on, whose wages are insanely high (GDP of silicon valley etc etc). More about opening up finances than particularly strengthening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Thankfully the Saudi economy is large enough to absorb those Digne wages 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 59 minutes ago, alreadyexists said: His nickname is Huevo (Egg) … that’s all I need to know, sign him up!! Does he crack under pressure? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alreadyexists Posted August 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just now, Zatman said: Does he crack under pressure? I hope he doesn’t support West Bromwich Albumen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 is that a yolk? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted August 15, 2023 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Chindie said: It looks likely it lets us move Digne on, whose wages are insanely high (GDP of silicon valley etc etc). More about opening up finances than particularly strengthening. He's also a lot more dynamic and versatile than Digne. He can play anywhere up the left side or in a CDM role if we need him too. He's fairly "all action", too, which isn't something Digne could be accused of. And in terms of his age - we had a 37-year-old right back last season who (for my money) was better than the one who played on Saturday. If we get a couple of years out of Moreno and Acuna, we will be replacing them in 2025. Most of our other signing will still be in their prime by then, so we can afford to spend properly at that point. I think the finances make a lot of sense, but I also think he's a better fit for the system. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, NurembergVillan said: He's also a lot more dynamic and versatile than Digne. He can play anywhere up the left side or in a CDM role if we need him too. He's fairly "all action", too, which isn't something Digne could be accused of. And in terms of his age - we had a 37-year-old right back last season who (for my money) was better than the one who played on Saturday. If we get a couple of years out of Moreno and Acuna, we will be replacing them in 2025. Most of our other signing will still be in their prime by then, so we can afford to spend properly at that point. I think the finances make a lot of sense, but I also think he's a better fit for the system. Whats Emery done in the past in defence. Does he go for experienced at the back and then introduce youngers players further up the pitch ? I agree he will be perfect for us. Gritty and strong with far more quality than maybe you would give him credit for at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted August 15, 2023 Moderator Share Posted August 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: Whats Emery done in the past in defence. Does he go for experienced at the back and then introduce youngers players further up the pitch ? I agree he will be perfect for us. Gritty and strong with far more quality than maybe you would give him credit for at first Honestly, I don't know. All I'm thinking is we can't be spending £30-40m on every position at the same time so getting a few older players for lower fees allows us to spread the expenditure over several windows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginko Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, alreadyexists said: His nickname is Huevo (Egg) … that’s all I need to know, sign him up!! And it’s Egg with possession now… he passes it across the field to Meatball, who pings a driven pass to Moussa(ka) Diaby… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I doubt he reads VT Christ I'd be mortified if I thought for one second that our players looked at this site. I've slagged every single one of them off to some degree over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Really like his passing. Seems calm with it yet unpredictable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Looking forward to singing Acuna Matata when he joins too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Just now, MWARLEY2 said: Really like his passing. Seems calm with it yet unpredictable As long as Digne leaves, I’m happy with it - especially if he’s Unai’s choice (not just Monchi’s). Hope the outlay is minimal on him too… Otherwise… I don’t see the logic… But points and arguments have already been made either way… he’s always looked like a “fighter” and could possibly be underestimated… Nice for him and big Emi too… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaAlex Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 If he joins I have a feeling he will become a bit of a cult hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvillafan Posted August 15, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2023 John McGinn mk II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Solid doesn't say enough about him. He was an absolute beast in the World Cup and took no prisoners, a mate of Emi's too (one that he talked to about our project perhaps?). Seems like a cross between Chopper Harris and Norman Hunter (for those old enough to remember them) to me. I pity any winger that tries to dance past him, one look from him should be all that's needed (see below). I just hope someone doesn't try to poach him off us, before the deal is actually done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Should get Mateta in from Palace while we're at it. Feels like they would make a positive dou. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 minute ago, John said: Solid doesn't say enough about him. He was an absolute beast in the World Cup and took no prisoners, a mate of Emi's too (one that he talked to about our project perhaps?). Seems like a cross between Chopper Harris and Norman Hunter (for those old enough to remember them) to me. I pity any winger that tries to dance past him, one look from him should be all that's needed (see below). I just hope someone doesn't try to poach him off us, before the deal is actually done. Monchi and Emi will already have sealed it for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Played 2 seasons next to Diego as well i guess ? So lots of understanding at the back . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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