Summer transfer, gossip, speculation and the usual butter ollocks thread

[N'ZMAV]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

[N'ZMAV]

So Martinez, Rashica next week then.  Just a central midfielder to come and we are set.

Agreed - however, there's some that need moving out too - hopefully we can move quickly on that front once the ins are done.

[FatSam]

I still worry about the open door at left back.

Yes, I would definitely like to see a left back come in. Someone with the attacking intent of Targett, but more solid. Would really like to see Taylor leaving if possible.

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So Martinez, Rashica next week then.  Just a central midfielder to come and we are set.

Central striker too. Think we'd be very part of the 15-9th much of a muchness crowd then.

[brontebilly]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

[ozzjim]

So Martinez, Rashica next week then.  Just a central midfielder to come and we are set.

Central striker too. Think we'd be very part of the 15-9th much of a muchness crowd then.

Definitely another forward. King looks most likely.

[dave shelley]

Going on nothing more than but feeling, I don't think Benrahma is a target, be nice to be wrong though.

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Advanced talks for Rashica on a 5 year deal according to European based sports journalist Nicolò Schira.

Rashica and a central striker who is quick and versatile would make a difference.

[dicedlam]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

-----------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
-----McGinn Luis Grealish
Rashica   Watkins   Benrahma/King

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Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

-----------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
-----McGinn Luis Grealish
Rashica   Watkins   Benrahma/King

I'd swap Watkins and King over, but you'd like to think that side is capable of being well clear of relegation.

[brontebilly]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

-----------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
-----McGinn Luis Grealish
Rashica   Watkins   Benrahma/King

Really hope we don't try McGinn and Grealish in that formation again. We got destroyed in midfield in the early part of last season with the "2 number 8s" as Smith put it, Grealish was completely ineffective going forward too. You could be right though.

[nigel]

Going on nothing more than but feeling, I don't think Benrahma is a target, be nice to be wrong though.

I happen to agree.
Like Maupay, last season, I think it’s just speculation.
Watkins was the target from Brentford, and we got him.

[algy]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

Yep, that's what I'm expecting. To me the obvious next move from that is a solid midfielder anchor to replace Houri/Naka. Left back looks the weaker area, more because Taylor doesn't fit so well in to that system (as i imagine it) than anything.

No idea what we'll do this season, but just have this feeling that we'll be a bit of a surprise package and do better than expected.

[Villatillidie25]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

Yep, that's what I'm expecting. To me the obvious next move from that is a solid midfielder anchor to replace Houri/Naka. Left back looks the weaker area, more because Taylor doesn't fit so well in to that system (as i imagine it) than anything.

No idea what we'll do this season, but just have this feeling that we'll be a bit of a surprise package and do better than expected.

What is this positive optimism you seem to have!! I’ll stick to my dour doom and gloom that will expect us to lose every match until we sign messi et al. Even then, think we’d probably be mid table miediocrity 🤣

[dicedlam]

Josh King is being allowed to leave Bournemouth according to The Telegraph - he's one that has been linked to us.

We'll get one of King, Rashica or Benhrahma surely. I don't think we need another number 9 after bringing in Watkins.

Like others I'm very concerned about the left back spot and I'd still like an experienced body in midfield. Team likely to emerge something like the below in next couple of weeks.

--------------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------------Luiz, Houri/Naka
---King/Rashica, McGinn, Grealish
--------------Watkins

-----------Martinez
Cash, Konsa, Mings, Targett
-----McGinn Luis Grealish
Rashica   Watkins   Benrahma/King

I'd swap Watkins and King over, but you'd like to think that side is capable of being well clear of relegation.

That is exactly what I like about the type of players we are being linked with. The forwards have the ability to play either side or play through the middle.