Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

You didn't watch too closely because both were free kicks.

[Dazvillain]

Benrahma is the one I really hope we get before the deadline. Wide players are going to be vital this season.

After that if we get a striker great, if not then Kodjia, Davis and Big Wes it is until Jan.

I agree and it wouldn't surprise if that is what happens now. I'd be happy with that considering what we've managed to get done.

I disagree because prices plays inflated and less choice in January. But the main reason is to get someone in now to get the points on the board

[mallo]

Maybe with all the strikers being signed by other clubs there will be a chance of someone from Arsenal, Everton, Spurs etc who falls down the pecking order which we are waiting for? I have no basis for this opinion other than Deanos comments, but you never know.

[mr underhill]

I am surprised we haven't gone in for Albian Ajeti - quite a few clubs interested, young, great strike record and cheaper than some of the other names being  mentioned.

[Damo70]

Regarding Diagne....does anyone watch any Turkish league football? You hear about Galatasaray, Fenerbahce & Besiktas but is it like Scotland where every other team is poor or is it competitive where you have to earn goals?

Kasimpasa are hardly one of the big guns in Turkey but he still scored 32 goals in 34 games for them as well as 10 in 12 for Galatasary , whose fans are in revolt about the prospect of him leaving. He scored 16 in 44 in China, 11 in 14 in Hungary, 6 in 12 in Belgium and 50 in 59 in Italy although his time in Italy was not spent in the top flight.

[Dazvillain]

Great news Newcastle signing another RB....hopefully means Elmohamady staying

[mr underhill]

I'm still hoping to write a similar post about Hogan leaving.

[ChicagoLion]

Great news Newcastle signing another RB....hopefully means Elmohamady staying

Is Bruce up to 5 then?

[Dazvillain]

Great news Newcastle signing another RB....hopefully means Elmohamady staying

Is Bruce up to 5 then?

Ha ha they did say I’m SSN that was his 4th RB

[Eckybloke]

Give it 20 years, a TV documentary will go round to his house where he's got his collection of RBs on display.  Like one of those doll collecting weirdos!

[ChicagoLion]

Great news Newcastle signing another RB....hopefully means Elmohamady staying

Is Bruce up to 5 then?

Ha ha they did say I’m SSN that was his 4th RB

Expect abid then

[LeeB]

It's a crucial element of Bruceball as the head of the right back is the destination for starting all attacking moves.

[sid1964]

Elmo, can play more than 1 position though, so maybe Bruce will play him more as a winger. If he did go, I don't think it would be a great loss to the squad.

[Drummond]

He won't go anywhere. His mate has just arrived.

[SoccerHQ]

Regarding Diagne....does anyone watch any Turkish league football? You hear about Galatasaray, Fenerbahce & Besiktas but is it like Scotland where every other team is poor or is it competitive where you have to earn goals?

Fenerbache were actually battling against relegation for most of last season, were in bottom 4 for most of the season before getting a few wins at the end and rising to mid table.

It's not the worst standard, would say similar to Dutch and Portugal league in standard.