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Offline IFWaters

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #90 on: December 03, 2020, 12:55:21 PM »
I think some of our losses this season could have been prevented if we had some players we were able to bring on a couple of players with some real experience. I know there is a religion that we must exclusively sign players under 25 with sell-on potential but I think that leads to an unbalanced squad and we end up with missed penalties, defensive foul-ups that could be avoided with older more experienced players as an option.

For example, up front, Watkins excellent but has his off days, Wes still out and not experienced and Keinan I dont think will make the grade. An experienced striker on an 18 month deal could help us over the line in a few games. Available now, for free Mario Mandzukic, scored in last world cup final ex-Juventus. Yes hes 34 so wont start all games at all but could give us options.

Also in defence, if Engels isnt even considered, Ezequiel Garay, 34, ex Real Madrid & Valencia.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #91 on: December 03, 2020, 01:43:53 PM »
Available now, for free Mario Mandzukic, scored in last world cup final ex-Juventus. Yes hes 34 so wont start all games at all but could give us options.

I read somewhere thay we were one of a few clubs who made contact with his agent and he didn't fancy it.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #92 on: December 03, 2020, 03:14:39 PM »
Apologies if this has already been covered, but post-Brexit transfer rules ...

https://metro.co.uk/2020/12/01/new-premier-league-transfer-rules-confirmed-as-clubs-learn-post-brexit-regulations-13685621/

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Premier League clubs will no longer be able to sign foreign youngsters under the age of 18 after after post-Brexit transfer rules were confirmed on Tuesday evening.

Clubs will also be restricted to just three overseas signings under the age of 21 from January onwards, and only six foreign players per season moving forwards.

Post Brexit, players from EU countries will be required to gain a GBE, like the work-permit system for other overseas players.

Offline Londonvilla

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #93 on: December 03, 2020, 09:05:02 PM »
Bright Osayi-Samuel is out of contract next summer so I would make a £5m bid at Christmas to get ahead of all the London clubs



Offline sid1964

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #94 on: December 04, 2020, 07:55:07 AM »
Instead of blowing another £20 million in January - why don't we just give our youngster's the chance to step up, we have to find out if they are good enough, to often in my opinion they sign a contract, then never get near the first team and they are off at the end of their contracts to another club.

Lets give the youth a chance for once.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #95 on: December 04, 2020, 09:09:37 AM »
Brandon Williams the young Man U fullback being linked with Newcastle and Tomori looking to move from Chelsea. Both of these could improve the squad and easily push for starting places, particularly Williams.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #96 on: December 04, 2020, 01:04:15 PM »
Brandon Williams the young Man U fullback being linked with Newcastle and Tomori looking to move from Chelsea. Both of these could improve the squad and easily push for starting places, particularly Williams.

Both would be following the situation that Paul_e described of signing younger players as understudies to let them develop and potentially become better first team choices.

Offline Mister E

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #97 on: December 04, 2020, 01:24:08 PM »
Brandon Williams the young Man U fullback being linked with Newcastle and Tomori looking to move from Chelsea. Both of these could improve the squad and easily push for starting places, particularly Williams.
Didn't rate Tomori when he was at Derby, but maybe he's improved.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #98 on: December 04, 2020, 03:33:47 PM »
Brandon Williams the young Man U fullback being linked with Newcastle and Tomori looking to move from Chelsea. Both of these could improve the squad and easily push for starting places, particularly Williams.

Both would be following the situation that Paul_e described of signing younger players as understudies to let them develop and potentially become better first team choices.

Yep, they'd be exactly the sort of players I'd be looking to add, Williams in particular.

Offline Londonvilla

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #99 on: December 04, 2020, 09:12:04 PM »
Nakamba bomb from Galatasaray!

Continuing their search for number 6, Galatasaray will transfer Nakamba, who plays in Aston Villa. Yellow and red club offered 850 thousand euro salary for the player

https://www.dirilispostasi.com/spor/galatasaraydan-nakamba-bombasi

I would keep him and review at the end of the season ......

Offline KevinGage

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #100 on: December 04, 2020, 09:53:51 PM »
If we have a significant upgrade lined up - no problem at all.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #101 on: December 04, 2020, 10:52:26 PM »
Half the salary he's on now according to the report. Presumably we'd only get about half the transfer fee we paid for him too. Why would he and why would we?

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #102 on: December 05, 2020, 02:33:47 PM »
Has anyone seen Michael Olise play? Is he the real deal?


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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #103 on: December 05, 2020, 05:53:04 PM »
If we have a significant upgrade lined up - no problem at all.

Yep, would need to be someone of the quality to start alongside Luiz.

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Re: January Transfer Window
« Reply #104 on: December 05, 2020, 06:25:28 PM »
Has anyone seen Michael Olise play? Is he the real deal?



Blimey some of those moves in tight spaces were Jack-esque

 


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