TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't think we need more fringe players, squad is massive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't think we need more fringe players, squad is massive Seems expected that Sissoko, Saivet & Thauvin will go before the window closes. And, we'll need a big squad in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4970 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Did we get a left back yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) Even then we'll have Shelvey, Colback, Hayden, Anita, Aarons, De Jong, Gouffran, Tiote (?), Clark, Ritchie and Diame as midfield options. Perez I guess too Edited August 3, 2016 by TheGingerQuiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Even then we'll have Shelvey, Colback, Hayden, Anita, Aarons, De Jong, Gouffran, Tiote (?), Clark, Ritchie and Diame as midfield options. Perez I guess too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Diame won't play in a 2 in midfield imo he's a no 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13915 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Players can play in more than one position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't know whether it was as part of a 2 or 3 man midfield but Diame absolutely bossed us when he played up here for West Ham. And he played in midfield that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't think we truly value Sissoko at £35m though, we'd have accepted bids around £25m if he'd not had a good Euros and 6 good games at the Euros doesn't mean you're a great player. Rafa's spent millions to bring Isaac Hayden into a role that will bring him under more pressure than AM and he's only 21. If you're good enough you're old enough, even in the Championship. I'd much prefer a permanent deal for players, but selling MS for c£30m, getting 2 promising players in on loan and still having £30m to spend on Left Backs, experienced pros and what not seems like good business to me. If we still get £30m then fine, but people seemed to be talking £20m - £25m which I don't think is enough (in the current market). And I agree with the old enough good enough comment. But we're talking about a kid from a foreign country, in a position that we struggle to get anyone (let alone young players) to make their mark in, who's only played 2 sub games for Madrid's first team. I know their B team plays proper competitive games but it's still a move that I think would do nothing to help us this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Diame won't play in a 2 in midfield imo he's a no 10 Transfermarkt says you Lie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 If we still get £30m then fine, but people seemed to be talking £20m - £25m which I don't think is enough (in the current market). And I agree with the old enough good enough comment. But we're talking about a kid from a foreign country, in a position that we struggle to get anyone (let alone young players) to make their mark in, who's only played 2 sub games for Madrid's first team. I know their B team plays proper competitive games but it's still a move that I think would do nothing to help us this season. The forward looks quality, and I'd take the midfielder for a season if he was part of that deal. If I had confidence we're going to spend another £30m on players good enough to not only perform at this level but likely to perform in the Top Flight too, I'd be more worried about the extra £10m. But honestly, I think we'll sign a couple more players after Clark and Diame and their combined fees will total <£20m. Looks like it's a non-starter anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Transfermarkt says you Lie! I might be wrong like maybe he will be in a 2. He played as an attacking midfielder for Hull for the majority of all last season though, going from what I've seen/heard from Hull fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneColdStephenIreland 74 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I wonder with us bringing in 2 more CB's that Rafa May lean towards playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-3? We've got a canny few midfielders and he's played Janmaat on the wing a couple games in pre-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I wonder with us bringing in 2 more CB's that Rafa May lean towards playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-3? We've got a canny few midfielders and he's played Janmaat on the wing a couple games in pre-season. That's a good point tbf, it's just a shame we didn't really have the chance to try it in pre season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Didn't we use 6 or 7 centrebacks in the last promotion season? We needed to bring in the two to be adequately covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I wonder with us bringing in 2 more CB's that Rafa May lean towards playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-3? We've got a canny few midfielders and he's played Janmaat on the wing a couple games in pre-season. To be fair, we've got shot of 2 CBs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Providing Clark and Diame complete their moves and Sissoko/Thauvin leave I'd be happy to proceed with what we have. There's at least 2 for every position. Left backs will be fine for this level with Rafa coaching them, and I'd rather wait and sign a class one when we go up. Anything we get for Sissoko can be banked for future windows for me, where we can spend it on better players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Providing Clark and Diame complete their moves and Sissoko/Thauvin leave I'd be happy to proceed with what we have. There's at least 2 for every position. Left backs will be fine for this level with Rafa coaching them, and I'd rather wait and sign a class one when we go up. Anything we get for Sissoko can be banked for future windows for me, where we can spend it on better players Think we're short on quality on the wings and short on creativity in the centre, but aye it's been a Transfer Window of understated competence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I think with Shelvey and Diame in the centre we should have enough with attacking ability further forward in Ritchie, Perez, Aarons and possibly SDJ. I would definitely like to see another winger though. I like Aarons but he's not exactly been reliable so far. But we do have Perez, Gayle and even (at a push) Goufrran who can do a job as a wide attacker for us. And apparently we could even make use of Janmaat (if he stays) and Anita in wide positions at a push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9240 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Mo Diame: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 17100 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Just read on Twitter that apparently Villa were supposed to swoop in for Diame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Just read on Twitter that apparently Villa were supposed to swoop in for Diame? http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/08/03/por-villa-plan-late-move-for-newcastle-target-diame/ This is where the story is coming from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 There's pics floating around of him at St James so I expect the formal announcment to be made shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4970 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) In related news, have Villa honestly just spent £12m on McCormack? Edited August 3, 2016 by Rayvin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) Diame at SJP. Edited August 3, 2016 by Anorthernsoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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