That's a long hangover then, when you consider he gets rested plenty.
The Walker / Naughton signings are a good template, as I've seen others mention.
Signed summer 2009, when we Corluka an Hutton. Hutton went out on loan the following January. Walker didn't break through until 2011.
IF we're able to get this kid, it would be on a loan back - though I think there's every chance Norwich will roll the dice on promotion and keep him.
Next summer we'll likely sell one of Trippier or Aurier, or KWP will go on loan - probably the former - and Aarons would take the Foyth development role for 6-12 months.
Trippier will be 30 in 18 months, and Levy will want to move him on if he's not an automatic starter.
It's just good squad planning given we're not able to drop £50m on a RB to improve us.
It shouldn't really effect the budget for a CM, as the payments will be spread - and off set against selling a RB next window.
Personally think our game suffers massively when we don't have a dedicated left back playing. Aurier and Walker-Peters can do a job there but given Rose's injury problems, I wouldn't want either as second choice. I do agree though that we look better with pace in the full back positions.Our style of play requires quick full backs, I’d therefore sell both Davies and Trippier, leaving us with Aurier, KW-Peters, Rose, and hopefully Aarons. This way we would have 2 experienced full backs and 2 energetic youthful players. Both Aurier and KW-Peters are competent left back cover. 4 players whom suit our style of play.
I think our game suffered massively when we lost Walker and Rose marauding down both sides, pushing the opposition back and almost playing like wingers. That combination, at its peak, must have been one of the best in the world. It gave us width and pace, and made space for others.Our style of play requires quick full backs, I’d therefore sell both Davies and Trippier, leaving us with Aurier, KW-Peters, Rose, and hopefully Aarons. This way we would have 2 experienced full backs and 2 energetic youthful players. Both Aurier and KW-Peters are competent left back cover. 4 players whom suit our style of play.
Nobody thinking of this kid in relation to A&C Mad Max cryptic in the ITK thread, or everyone just thinking of random Argentinians? This makes more sense...