Nick Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 So, we are beginning to be linked with January moves for players, some more random and tenuous than others. I thought I’d create an ‘all things January transfer’ thread as a place to discuss pre ‘transfer talk forum’ the ‘who’s, why’s and where’s...’ So, where do we strengthen, who do we get, will Puel be given any cash to do it and do we trust the judgement of our manager, scouts, DOF and owners between them to procure what’s necessary?
Nick Posted 25 October 2018 Author Posted 25 October 2018 From BBC Sport Gossip: Wolves, Leicester City, Southampton and Fulhamare all being linked with 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder Joao Mario, who has not played for Inter Milan this season. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
FoxFossil Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Striker, right winger, right back, bring back Barnes as cover for Madders. Could try playing some of the CBs we've bought so we are ready when Maguire is sold.
Fox92 Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 15 minutes ago, FoxFossil said: Striker, right winger, right back, bring back Barnes as cover for Madders. Could try playing some of the CBs we've bought so we are ready when Maguire is sold. No, don't bring him back just for "cover". If we're bringing him back then play him. Why stop him progressing to sit him on our bench? That's not good for the club or the player. Let him stay at WBA, progress, and compete at the top end of the table. It's better than him coming back and playing 45 mins in two cup games like last season.
Superpants82 Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Shoya Nakajima linked in the Mercury, Japanese winger
Nick Posted 25 October 2018 Author Posted 25 October 2018 8 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Yes please on Mario, exactly what we need. Have to agree with that, imagine utilising Ndidi in front of the back four for his tackling and interception abilities but allowing Mario & Maddison to drive forward with the ball commiting defenders and opening up outlets on the wing and for Vardy?
volpeazzurro Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Hopefully just no more Portuguese or Portuguese league players ... unless Ronaldo fancies slumming it for a while ???
weller54 Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Sporting are preparing their latest little scam so they can reel us in?.....
coolhandfox Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Not a rumour, but if it was down to me I'd be going all in for Hirving Lozano, how he's still a PSV is beyond me! Young, hardworking, pace, skillful and cam play, anywhere across the front three.
StriderHiryu Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 I actually hope we don’t sign anyone! There’s always an obsession with “new toys” but most signings don’t work out. Our record signing Slimani is on loan in Turkey and Silva can’t even get into the match day squad! I’d rather use the season to let our young players play and develop. If anything the two “signings” I’d consider are bringing back Benkovic and Barnes as both players are getting good reviews. But even then I’d only do it if they will play. I think there’s merit to giving players like Nacho, Gray, Maddison and even Amartey the whole season to see what they can do. Then make signings in the summer based on their performances. The only exception would be a true marquee signings like Bailey or Malcom that are good and still young but can’t see moves like that happening.
Countryfox Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Striker. Essential. That’s Wolves top priority too.
Foxxed Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 We need to think about replacing Vardy in a couple of years. It's not urgent in this window but we should be looking. We need a left back replacement for when Fuchs goes next season but again it's not urgent this window. And a right back since Richardo isn't good physical enough for it, and ideally a right wing back if we want to play that. But again with Simpson in the squad we have enough right back cover. Essentially I agree with Strider: it wouldn't be the end of the world if we sign no one. Especially since we've got two new centre halves to integrate into the team.
Ric Flair Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 18 minutes ago, Swan Lesta said: Have to agree with that, imagine utilising Ndidi in front of the back four for his tackling and interception abilities but allowing Mario & Maddison to drive forward with the ball commiting defenders and opening up outlets on the wing and for Vardy? Sounds ideal, we definitely need to be more dynamic. Funnily enough I think if and when we do, we'll get better at defending too as there's more balance to our play.
Frost Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Mario would be a good addition. Time for us to bin Silva off before it's too late but I reckon he'll end up back on loan to Sporting as they won't cover his astronomical wages fully. Also time to move on Morgan, Championship standard defender now.
North Leeds Fox Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Joao Mario and a winger/striker like Bertrand traore would give us some great young options.
Shane Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 1 hour ago, Swan Lesta said: Have to agree with that, imagine utilising Ndidi in front of the back four for his tackling and interception abilities but allowing Mario & Maddison to drive forward with the ball commiting defenders and opening up outlets on the wing and for Vardy? Do you mean a 4-3-3 system, with Ndidi the deepest CM and two attack minded CM’s next to him? That sounds pretty good to me. Very similar to how Liverpool / Man City play. We should go all out for someone like Grealish, Foden or Mount (probably potential signings for the summer) to partner Maddison and Ndidi in that system. Foden or Mount could be tempted by first team PL football which I doubt they’ll get at Man City / Chelsea any time soon.
lcfc sheff Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Bertrand traore, Clyne, a CM that can pass and a big CF.
RoboFox Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 Morgan won't leave until his contract expires. Even if he gets paid for sitting on his arse for the next 18 months, that doesn't bother me. He's done enough to deserve it and will offer enough in the dressing room. Silva needs to leave for the good of both parties. His wages will be huge and he'll want to actually play. It hasn't worked out, time to cut our losses. Hope we can keep hold of Iborra, but I can understand him wanting to leave. A striker is obvious.
foxy boxing Posted 25 October 2018 Posted 25 October 2018 We definately need a super Mario. and some defenders who can go into the first team instead of being sent out on loan!
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