Andrew 4224 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Wouldn't take Gomis, Ayew definitely but does he fill a place we need filling? He's not a striker or a left back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I wouldn't have either tbh, Ayew would have been good on a free but no point paying millions for him when he won't improve us massively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26440 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 i'd rather match the £10m for Balotelli and take a chance on him, far younger and more talented (the attitude is the risk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5936 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Wouldn't take Gomis, Ayew definitely but does he fill a place we need filling? He's not a striker or a left back He's a second striker, perfect to play with Mitro. Balotelli you're taking your Milan fandom to Silly levels now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) Aye Balotelli would be a disaster at Newcastle and I thought he was on pretty crackers wages. I think Ayew is canny but not sure where he would fit in to our side unless he was to play on the wing, I wouldn't want to play him off Mitro as that would mean Wijnaldum having to either drop deeper or play wide and Ayew isn't as good as Wijnaldum. Not too fussed about Gomis, his goal record this season is 6 goals in 19 games (last season was 7 in 31) and Mitro's is 4 goals in 17 so doesn't seem like he would be any more prolific and at 30 he's not a project like Mitro is. Edited January 17, 2016 by Howay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9008 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 £10m on Balotelli, £7m on Gomis? Fuck that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26440 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Coloccini has as many league goals as Balotelli does in the last two seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Newcastle aim to tie up striker this week but Mitrovic will get another chance to impress? Ryder's latest headline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5936 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 if it was a choice of gomis at £7m or balotelli whose 5yrs younger and a chance of turning it around (i know...) at £10m i'd rather we punted the 10 on him, than 7m on someone we know is shite... balotelli is worth 10 , it's just he's likely to be a pain in the hole neither is going to happen anyway, we're busy throwing money (allegedly) at a player who has no intention of coming here so we can do the "we tried to get it over the line" shite I prefer choice C, neither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Of course you can count it, I'm a big fan of Balotelli but people need to stop making excuses for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3660 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Balotelli is really talented and if you could promise his A game every week I would do it. But thats as likely as Crosby being found innocent so that along with his wages etc make it moot. If I think I know where this team is going I expect us to make a move for Amavi from Villa in the summer when they are down and he he is fit. Also expect another central midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Balotelli is really talented and if you could promise his A game every week I would do it. But thats as likely as Crosby being found innocent so that along with his wages etc make it moot. :lol: I'd like to see us try and get Ben Davies from Spurs for left back, he was solid during his time at Swansea and is in and out of the team due to competition from Rose so we may be able to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9008 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Linked to Pato this morning as well...at the same time they're saying chelsea pretty much have a deal nearly done Pato? but he's never played left back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26440 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Which is why we've reportedly knocked him back. I'm sure the poor fella is gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 NUFC currently preparing a bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 latest musings from Mark Douglas Newcastle United are hopeful of landing a striker in time for the trip to Watford – with the club gearing up for another busy week on the recruitment front. United brokered a double deal last week – and want TWO more in before the end of January. One of those will be a forward, with Newcastle aware of the importance of landing a striker to aid their relegation battle. Having been given encouragement by his representatives, United are pondering an £18million bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino this week. And the club are also monitoring Chelsea striker Loic Remy’s availability – even though they fear he will leave it until late in the window before making a decision on his future. Newcastle have started talking to Spurs over Andros Townsend and while the striker wants the switch, sources in the capital say the deal is being held up by Tottenham’s exorbitant asking price. They want £14million for the winger – more than Newcastle want to pay – and Daniel Levy appears to be sticking to that “unrealistic” valuation. Newcastle have been offered hundreds of players by agents over the last fortnight but are recruiting from a short-list of players they believe can make an immediate impact. That would suggest that more players with Premier League experience are at the forefront of their thinking. They will also off-load Cheick Tiote for £8million on Monday, while Manu Riviere and Yoan Gouffran are both available. Riviere is interesting Bastia while Marseille’s move for Florian Thauvin will only be sanctioned if Townsend signs. Newcastle are also likely to make fit-again Rolando Aarons available for loan if they land Townsend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I know it's only paper talk but I'm slightly worried we're never linked to any left backs, the club can't seriously view Dummett as the long term answer at left back. I think Dummett is a canny enough CB and would make a good 3rd choice but he's a dodgy full back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 yes, i think they could end up sticking with Dummet. they probably are thinking getting a goal scorer gives us the best chance of staying up and Dummet is solid enough defensively. i agree he's an alright option as reserve centre half, but playing a centre half with so little technical ability at full back has left us seriously imbalanced all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19837 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 still reads better than ryder's copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5936 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Willems in the summer means no left back this January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Napoli interested in Sissoko apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Whilst I'm also desperate to see us replace Dummett at leftback, I think a striker is the priority this window. I think we'll muddle through with Dummett, Haidara and Mbabu til the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 297 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I want them to buy someone I don't rate - like Jonjo Shelvey again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12460 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I want them to buy someone I don't rate - like Jonjo Shelvey again. Heavily linked to Berahino again today, talented lad but no idea if he would fit into our current game plan although McClaren would no doubt have a plan for him since it would seem more likely to be his signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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