Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[Rudy65]

Watched JWP yesterday and to my eyes he isn't the commanding defensive midfielder we need.

I don't think he ever was. That's not his position

[SoccerHQ]

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.

He'd honestly be perfect for where we are right now.

Honestly wouldn't bother with Ward Prowse if he is available and wants to come back.

[N'ZMAV]

watching Newcastle v West Ham now and you can see the difference a defensive midfielder makes - even Hayden for Newcastle; most of our lot would turn their most up at him, but their attacking players have played well today knowing there's someone in midfield that will cover.

it's the position we are weakest. Luiz is a better 8 and Nakamba isn't someone I want playing the majority of our games.

[SoccerHQ]

watching Newcastle v West Ham now and you can see the difference a defensive midfielder makes - even Hayden for Newcastle; most of our lot would turn their most up at him, but their attacking players have played well today knowing there's someone in midfield that will cover.

it's the position we are weakest. Luiz is a better 8 and Nakamba isn't someone I want playing the majority of our games.

Even if he's not quite a DM himself powerful midfielder like Soucek would make a big difference aswell, would give us loads of presence and make it tough for other teams to bully us and gets into the box on end of crosses and scores goals.

[N'ZMAV]

watching Newcastle v West Ham now and you can see the difference a defensive midfielder makes - even Hayden for Newcastle; most of our lot would turn their most up at him, but their attacking players have played well today knowing there's someone in midfield that will cover.

it's the position we are weakest. Luiz is a better 8 and Nakamba isn't someone I want playing the majority of our games.

Even if he's not quite a DM himself powerful midfielder like Soucek would make a big difference aswell, would give us loads of presence and make it tough for other teams to bully us and gets into the box on end of crosses and scores goals.

Soucek is fantastic - what a signing he's been - having Rice alongside him gives him the chance to get forward.

[Clark W Griswold]

From what I recall Gueye is not the big unit defensive midfielder we need. I’m thinking can we not (optimistic I know) find the next Keane or Viera.
Gueye was a decent footballer good passer but would be more another option if we can’t get JWP and are determined to upgrade the number 8 position even though we already have many ok ones (but not outrightly good ones). I see McGinn as the box to box player to link between the big unit and a number 8.

[OCD]

Ward-Prowse as a 10 is an interesting idea. I think that's where we originally saw Sanson playing. Really need an upgrade on Nakamba. Of Southampton's midfielders, Romeu is probably a closer fit of what we need.

[Brazilian Villain]

Soucek is fantastic - what a signing he's been - having Rice alongside him gives him the chance to get forward.

He's alright, doesn't score enough for me.

[steamer]

Newcastle look strong on the ball and up for it
Alarm bell

[Richard E]

Newcastle look strong on the ball and up for it
Alarm bell

They’ve conceded 4 goals at home.

[aev]

I’m surprised that with Lange we haven’t signed more players from abroad.

This isn’t a criticism of him necessarily, rather the signings we have made are players that most of his are aware of. Dennis for Watford cost £4m I think, there is decent value out there.

[Ads]

I'd be shocked if we didn't spend on a proper defensive midfielder of quality. Nkamba is nowhere near good enough.

So poor in possession, so poor in controlling the ball. He's calamitous.

[Ger Regan]

He's actually better when we're playing one of the better teams, when he's not expected to do much with the ball. Badly need an upgrade.

[steamer]

Newcastle look strong on the ball and up for it
Alarm bell

They’ve conceded 4 goals at home.

i spoke too soon

[edgysatsuma89]

Newcastle look strong on the ball and up for it
Alarm bell

They’ve conceded 4 goals at home.

i spoke too soon

They had already conceded 4 by the time you posted? Super stream delay!