Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[ROBBO]

If thats the case if we had not sold Grealish we would not have bought anybody, I know they are saying this crap but no-ones going to swallow it. It is very curious that over the past two seasons the overwhelming concensus is that we were short of quality in midfield and yet it is the one position we have not strengthened.

[Percy McCarthy]

I said at the start of the window, because it was obvious, we need two wingers and two midfielders - for the first team.  With Joe going we needed three of one of those categories. I think we’re fine for wingers now, if Buendia plays in his proper position of wide right. So three midfielders in an ideal world but I’d be happy with two. That’s proper central midfielders who can tackle, pass and run all day.

[Drummond]

Yesterday was an aberration. We lost one good player a week ago, our main striker is out injured and our new players haven't had time to bed in properly.

We clearly need more, and we're clearly after more too. There will be more arrivals. Then we'll be fine.

[sickbeggar]

Well they better not leave it to deadline day if they do intend to bring more in because if we keep playing that system till then we'll be playing catch-up for the next 6 months. Newcastle should be a home banker for me. Now you just wonder how much a dent our confidence has taken. Then Brentord with their old fashioned 4-4-2  and then the big boys start arriving in September. Starting to look a bit of a grind all ready this season.

[Abbeyfealeavfc]

I like Ings a proven PL player who can score goals given the right service.
Buendia and Bailey have bags of potential no doubt, but are raw to the PL (and to England in Leon's case) and may take time to settle.
Tuanzebee and Young are bit part players and should not be starting games imo as Young did yesterday.
If we're aiming to improve on last season's 11th placed finish bearing in mind our statement departure these 5 players as a group without further additions who are proven and experienced PL players of the right age and mentality as regards progressing their careers (maybe even a statement signing or two) will not be enough.

[VinnieChase84]

Positive from yesterday - again highlighted the need for a new CM player

[Beard82]

I like Ings a proven PL player who can score goals given the right service.
Buendia and Bailey have bags of potential no doubt, but are raw to the PL (and to England in Leon's case) and may take time to settle.
Tuanzebee and Young are bit part players and should not be starting games imo as Young did yesterday.
If we're aiming to improve on last season's 11th placed finish bearing in mind our statement departure these 5 players as a group without further additions who are proven and experienced PL players of the right age and mentality as regards progressing their careers (maybe even a statement signing or two) will not be enough.

This is how it feels to me - certainly doesn’t feel like a squad that will improve on last seasons results - are starting 11 is weaker on paper

[sickbeggar]

I think we all knew we'd have a rather makeshift side first game with a lack of quality. In fact some of us predicted young would be selected in midfield in Smith's desperation not to change things around. The general lack of effort and willingness to roll over was a bit more of a surprise.

[ozzjim]

As a short term option, would getting Gueye back for a couple of seasons be possible. Might even get him on loan. Knows how to play holding mid in the prem and would slot into our team quite nicely.

[sickbeggar]

Well until then, if we must persist with this formation stick Tuanzebe there. Played as a holding midfielder before. Probably couldn't do any worse frankly.

[VinnieChase84]

As a short term option, would getting Gueye back for a couple of seasons be possible. Might even get him on loan. Knows how to play holding mid in the prem and would slot into our team quite nicely.

100%

[Steve67]

The way Matty Cash played yesterday, Tuanzebe will be needed for Konsa's place when Konsa moves to right back.

I would rather we sign a DCM instead of playing a (talented but inexperienced) centre back there.  Konsa can also play DCM.  Great players they are but I'd rather us sign someone who is used to playing in that position.  I also hope that this isn't ITK Vinnie.

[Rigadon]

We are supposedly mega rich and aren't in the second division anymore, so I'd want to know why we'd be looking at short-term options or 2015/16 alumni, if that was the case. 

[sickbeggar]

The way Matty Cash played yesterday, Tuanzebe will be needed for Konsa's place when Konsa moves to right back.

I would rather we sign a DCM instead of playing a (talented but inexperienced) centre back there.  Konsa can also play DCM.  Great players they are but I'd rather us sign someone who is used to playing in that position.  I also hope that this isn't ITK Vinnie.

yeah i'm just talking short term because we could be waiting till the end of the month. And that's IF there is a player the club have targeted. And then getting him settled into the team which is basically writing off August.

[N'ZMAV]

Cash and Targett were a shambles yesterday - and I hope it goes down as the huge kick up the arse both need - maybe they're complacent because they know pretty much every week they're certain starters. I'd not be looking to replace them at the moment.