ender4 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 32 minutes ago, beasley14 said: Chelsea selling good academy players to offset the money they wasted on shite/untested young players. No strategy there. That IS the strategy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Is Roberto Firmino worth a punt, loan deal not wanted at his club. Don't think he's done well at the Saudi club but has bags of experience and could lead the line if Watkins got injured. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilko154 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 We've had a few windows now where we haven't made certain moves because the finances weren't right... and full credit to the club and owners for sticking to their guns as it's put us in a solid financial position. You also look at the Kamara coming in on a free after we held out in the January window, which was clearly a great bit of business. But this season, do we think that we need to go for it... and possibly overpay for a right back / DM if we have to? We're going into January in an incredible position and a push in the transfer window this season could help create something special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete101 Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, supermon said: Is Roberto Firmino worth a punt, loan deal not wanted at his club. Don't think he's done well at the Saudi club but has bags of experience and could lead the line if Watkins got injured. For me this is a perfect signing, he comes in knowing he is backup to Ollie, lots of experience and has experience of being in this type of situation before, probably knows our Brazilian contingent already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Waring Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 day to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Rightback is the most obvious. But i wouldnt be suprised if we make do and mend with the view of getting Foyth in the summer. He is an Emery favourite and would suit the back 3 in possession that we are starting to favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston_Villan4 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 58 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: Rightback is the most obvious. But i wouldnt be suprised if we make do and mend with the view of getting Foyth in the summer. He is an Emery favourite and would suit the back 3 in possession that we are starting to favour. I say why waste time. Just go get him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Can't see anyone being signed 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 hours ago, pete101 said: For me this is a perfect signing, he comes in knowing he is backup to Ollie, lots of experience and has experience of being in this type of situation before, probably knows our Brazilian contingent already Firmino only works in a front three where the two wide forwards come inside ahead of him. We don't do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 6 hours ago, alexvilla4 said: A lot of mentions for Frimpong, but are there any other suggestions for realistic right backs we could get that would be available for the right price, would suit our style and be willing to come? I've always like Kyle Walker-Peters but not sure how much of an upgrade he would be over Cash. The AZ right back looked decent against us and is quite highly rated. Are there many la liga or bundesliga right backs that tick the boxes? Yea, Frimpong for 37m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul514 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 4 hours ago, beasley14 said: Quality player still imo not sure the finances will work though as no return. Wages are crazy if memory serves me right. Wages aside he would be good under Unai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaVilla Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 2 hours ago, supermon said: Is Roberto Firmino worth a punt, loan deal not wanted at his club. Don't think he's done well at the Saudi club but has bags of experience and could lead the line if Watkins got injured. you ok Slippy!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 hour ago, paul514 said: Firmino only works in a front three where the two wide forwards come inside ahead of him. We don't do that Dunno, he could do a job as the deeper one of a front two I reckon. That said, that would still require Watkins so not really a replacement/rotation option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2023 15 hours ago, Jas10 said: I think we need to stop sticking Zaniolo on the wing, let Bailey and Diaby (needs to be more positive) battle it out for that position and put Nico in support of Ollie and, yes, I think he’s capable of covering for him too at CF… maybe even moreso than Duran (who I also like)… There’s Ramsey too but I think it’s best to ease him into form and playing time… once he gets sharp he’s going to be a major asset again… linking up with Moreno too… I 100% agree with this. Zaniolo's strengths seem to be his first touch and footwork, ideal for a CF/SS, but he hasn't the pace or guile to beat a fullback and get in a cross. I'd play him just off Ollie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKP90 Posted December 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted December 31, 2023 On 14/12/2023 at 15:01, GarethRDR said: I have but a simple ask for January; with all our Spanish intel, can we finally, possibly, please for the love of all McGrath sign someone with the surname "Villa"? I'll go you one better, in the form of Osasuna's Argentinian forward Ávila. No idea if he's any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 It's difficult window because we have no gaps in the squad. We have players we want to improve on for example Dendoncker as the CDM competition for Kamara. To do this in Jan we need to move Dendoncker on and find the right player to take on. That player then needs to be able to hit ground running too. It's difficult. I think the main aim is to move a couple out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Field Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 10 hours ago, supermon said: Is Roberto Firmino worth a punt, loan deal not wanted at his club. Don't think he's done well at the Saudi club but has bags of experience and could lead the line if Watkins got injured. Firmino has never played as a striker, but a "false 9", he would not be a watkins replacement. He's been in awful form for awhile, last 2-3 seasons at liverpool. Also he is probably on a £500000 a week contract in Saudi. I'd personally stay far far away from him, as we would be stuck with him and Coutinho on massive wages next season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Excellent: Martinez Konsa Kamara Luiz McGinn Very Good: Torres (could easily be ‘excellent’) Mings Digne Watkins Diaby Bailey Good: Ramsey (perhaps a little harsh) Tielemans Cash Moreno (perhaps a little harsh) Average: Dendoncker Buendia Duran (still young - will improve) Lenglet Carlos Rubbish: Zaniolo Traore Chambers Olsen This is my current view of our squad. Probably missed a couple. We need to try and shift the rubbish in Jan/Summer as well as moving Dendoncker on too. We need a right back most importantly. Konsa is a superb centre half and a good right back but I’d prefer him centrally. Cash isn’t favoured by Emery clearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSvillain Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: Excellent: Martinez Konsa Kamara Luiz McGinn Very Good: Torres (could easily be ‘excellent’) Mings Digne Watkins Diaby Bailey Good: Ramsey (perhaps a little harsh) Tielemans Cash Moreno (perhaps a little harsh) Average: Dendoncker Buendia Duran (still young - will improve) Lenglet Carlos Rubbish: Zaniolo Traore Chambers Olsen This is my current view of our squad. Probably missed a couple. We need to try and shift the rubbish in Jan/Summer as well as moving Dendoncker on too. We need a right back most importantly. Konsa is a superb centre half and a good right back but I’d prefer him centrally. Cash isn’t favoured by Emery clearly. you must be in a good mood! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Just get in a decent RB and assess in the summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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