StriderHiryu Posted 30 April 2021 Share Posted 30 April 2021 16 minutes ago, Gerard said: Ricardo is still 27 and not 28 until October with two years left on his deal. He's the only fit first team RB at the club outside of Castagne. Unless we're going all in with the 3-4-1-2 and plan on using Albrighton to be the alternative to Castagne then I can't see it. Also who would take him and for how much as he has been nowhere hear his scintillating self since his injury? James Justin can play right back! Ricardo is one of my favourite players, I just find it unusual he's not in line for a new contract given that pre-injury he was in world class form. From a sensibility perspective it makes sense, but this is the club that gave Matty James a 4 year deal not that long ago! Anyway here's hoping he stays and gets his form back. Watching him in full flow is a joy to behold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 30 April 2021 Share Posted 30 April 2021 3 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: James Justin can play right back! Ricardo is one of my favourite players, I just find it unusual he's not in line for a new contract given that pre-injury he was in world class form. From a sensibility perspective it makes sense, but this is the club that gave Matty James a 4 year deal not that long ago! Anyway here's hoping he stays and gets his form back. Watching him in full flow is a joy to behold. Looking at Ricardo this season JJ may be a write off next season so I wasn't including him. Ricardo pre injury was arguably the best player at the club and to sell we would probably have asked for £50-60m, any club in the world could have made room for him. Hopefully we see that player again. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 1 May 2021 Share Posted 1 May 2021 They’re after our lucky charms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deeg67 Posted 2 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 2 May 2021 On what planet is Ndidi a replacement for Pogba? That's like waking up with a toothache and going to the gynaecologist. 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lcfc sheff Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 5 hours ago, urban.spaceman said: Which journalist from the athletic is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Leeds Fox Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 2 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said: Which journalist from the athletic is this? Its come from a piece by Adam leventhal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sdb Posted 3 May 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 3 May 2021 So we want Goosens, Tawkowski, Trinacao, Soumare and Toney/Edouard? That's £125m in transfer fees. Let's hope Newcastle really, really want Hamza Choudhury... 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solihullfox Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 1 hour ago, lcfc sheff said: Which journalist from the athletic is this? Adam Leventhal is an ex Sky Sports News presenter and a lifelong Watford fan hence the Troy Deeney connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 1 hour ago, sdb said: So we want Goosens, Tawkowski, Trinacao, Soumare and Toney/Edouard? That's £125m in transfer fees. Let's hope Newcastle really, really want Hamza Choudhury... I mean what a window that would be but can anybody really see us spending 100 million, especially in this climate. It would be a bold move from Top and a show of real intent and would likely stabilise us as a top six maybe four club with the depth to stay there but 100 million plus would be an incredible move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 1 minute ago, Nick said: I mean what a window that would be but can anybody really see us spending 100 million, especially in this climate. It would be a bold move from Top and a show of real intent and would likely stabilise us as a top six maybe four club with the depth to stay there but 100 million plus would be an incredible move. I honestly think those 5 could establish us as a top 4 side, but what a risk. Surely we'd have to recoup at least 30-40m from Hamza, Amartey and one of Mendy or Praet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sacreblueits442 Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 3 hours ago, sdb said: I honestly think those 5 could establish us as a top 4 side, but what a risk. Surely we'd have to recoup at least 30-40m from Hamza, Amartey and one of Mendy or Praet. ...the wages bill will preclude this I would think!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 58 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...the wages bill will preclude this I would think!!! id like to think they’ve realized our squad was a bit too threadbare this season, PLUS champions league game has got to mean a bigger squad surely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 32 minutes ago, MPH said: id like to think they’ve realized our squad was a bit too threadbare this season, PLUS champions league game has got to mean a bigger squad surely.. ...true, but not in the quantities you are looking for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 32 minutes ago, MPH said: id like to think they’ve realized our squad was a bit too threadbare this season, PLUS champions league game has got to mean a bigger squad surely.. Are you allowed a bigger squad for CL or is it the same as EL? If the same, then the squad will need a greater depth of better quality players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NasPb Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 6 hours ago, sdb said: So we want Goosens, Tawkowski, Trinacao, Soumare and Toney/Edouard? That's £125m in transfer fees. Let's hope Newcastle really, really want Hamza Choudhury... Reckon we probably won't go for tarkowski. Trincao could be a loan and or faivre. Faivre and soumare will cost less due to the new French league tv deal that has dropped player value. According to the celtic fan in this forum edouard wouldn't cost so much. Remember, Morgan, fuchs, and others will be gone contract wise Ghezzal, hamza, and possibly amartey will be gone We won't be signing Ünder either. I'm not saying it matches up BUT if we get champions league it's doable, although i wouldn't expect that many signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, MGLCFC said: Are you allowed a bigger squad for CL or is it the same as EL? If the same, then the squad will need a greater depth of better quality players. Same as EL 25 man squad - 4 club homegrown, 4 nation homegrown, 17 foreign Edited 3 May 2021 by moore_94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGLCFC Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 1 minute ago, moore_94 said: Same as EL 25 man squad - 4 club homegrown, 4 nation homegrown, 17 foreign So in essence we can't have a bigger squad, just better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mint23 Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 What’s the story with fifa fair play at the minute? There was talk of it being relaxed because of the pandemic but I’ve not actually read anything of the sorts. If that’s the case would Top/King Power risk spending big and signing 3/4/5 players for £100m to put us in the top 4 chase for the foreseeable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 Choudhury. Ghazal. Praet. You're looking at 40 Mill max for that lot I reckon. If we get champions league I reckon we will spend though. Exciting times. Hopefully. Come on Burnley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxpleasure Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 3 minutes ago, Mint23 said: What’s the story with fifa fair play at the minute? There was talk of it being relaxed because of the pandemic but I’ve not actually read anything of the sorts. If that’s the case would Top/King Power risk spending big and signing 3/4/5 players for £100m to put us in the top 4 chase for the foreseeable? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/jun/18/uefa-agree-to-suspend-financial-fair-play-rules-due-to-pandemic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slymunn Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 3 minutes ago, ronnup said: Choudhury. Ghazal. Praet. You're looking at 40 Mill max for that lot I reckon. If we get champions league I reckon we will spend though. Exciting times. Hopefully. Come on Burnley. Also fees/wages for Gray, Slimani and Silva in the last year. Under we probably had the £20 mil budgeted if he was to be signed. Benkovic could leave if anyone would be willing to pay too. Jakupovic, Morgan, Fuchs, James all leaving in the summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrifox Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 1 hour ago, slymunn said: Also fees/wages for Gray, Slimani and Silva in the last year. Under we probably had the £20 mil budgeted if he was to be signed. Benkovic could leave if anyone would be willing to pay too. Jakupovic, Morgan, Fuchs, James all leaving in the summer. James is under contract until 2022. He may be leaving but we remain obligated to pay him unless someone buys him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slymunn Posted 3 May 2021 Share Posted 3 May 2021 3 minutes ago, surrifox said: James is under contract until 2022. He may be leaving but we remain obligated to pay him unless someone buys him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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