I still think we would need another as cover for Deki, but absolutely, why spend money when we may have the answer within the squad.I’m not as convinced as others that we need him.
If you watch todays Sensible Transfers video from Tifo, they suggest exactly what I’ve been thinking, which is to move Deki to the 8 role (De Bruyne role) and instead spend our money on 2 quick wide players who are strong dribblers. They suggest Jota and Nico Williams who are both on my list.
Instead of signing Maddison, we push Deki inside where I think he can really thrive. Deki is also an excellent presser. It then gives us way more pace and dribbling ability out wide.
I’m not convinced Maddison is the right fit for Ange’s system anyway.
I’m not as convinced as others that we need him.
If you watch todays Sensible Transfers video from Tifo, they suggest exactly what I’ve been thinking, which is to move Deki to the 8 role (De Bruyne role) and instead spend our money on 2 quick wide players who are strong dribblers. They suggest Jota and Nico Williams who are both on my list.
Instead of signing Maddison, we push Deki inside where I think he can really thrive. Deki is also an excellent presser. It then gives us way more pace and dribbling ability out wide.
I’m not convinced Maddison is the right fit for Ange’s system anyway.
Yeah I actually fell into the trap of thinking that we save money here to spend there but the more I think about it I think you are right. we have a value we think a player is worth and won’t go to far beyond that. Hopefully the change is that we move quickly onto the next optionThis assumes we approach transfers like there is a set pot of cash each summer, and by saving 20 million on this deal, we can spend 20 million more on that deal. But I see very little evidence suggesting this is the case.
I think we approach every deal in more or less the same way, irrespective of how much we 'saved' or not in previous deals. For sure, we will have budgets, but just because we save money on a GK and AM does not mean we will use that 'extra' cash to splash out on a new CB.
Why do you know the availability of every player? Do you know if Ange particularly likes Maddison and thinks he really fits into how he wants play.It's not about being pl proven or not. I don't think there's an obtainable player anywhere near his level.
TN is so frustrating.........he is technically such a gifted player. Its his work ethic and attitude which sucks, as we all knowExactly this. It’s why we are where we are as a club
ndombele wow just wow. The guy is crap there is no two ways about it
I don't know the availability of every player or what Ange is thinking and didn't claim to.Why do you know the availability of every player? Do you know if Ange particularly likes Maddison and thinks he really fits into how he wants play.
Well not by todays standards maybe, but we paid what £16.5m for modric from Dynamo Zagreb. At the time that was a big fee, for a player, who'd had a couple of seasons for Zagreb and a loan in Bosnia.And the cost of those players too….. none were expensive
They have flopped because they mainly played under bad manager who played counter-attacking football when they all played before more attacking, ball-possession football. Or in case of Bryan didn't even get a proper chance. It has nothing to do with them not being PL proven.You just listed a generational talent and yes whilst there are exceptions to the rule. The fact is the majority of our major signings who have come from outside the PL have flopped massively.
Lo Celso
Ndombele
Gil
Perisic
Bergwijn
We were at our best under Poch when we were signing PL proven players.
“Quick and aggressive” is key here as Kane definitely presses more for England than Spurs, as I assume is because he asked to.I tend to agree. Kane isn't a quick aggressive presser can we afford another in the side?
I just think we won’t get anyone better than Maddison
We may have been able to cut costs with the GK
You claimed that you didn’t think there was an obtainable player anywhere near his level.I don't know the availability of every player or what Ange is thinking and didn't claim to.
I think you're misreading what I mean. I absolutely agree we shouldn't comment on details but the occasional bit of reassurance about direction of travel wouldn't hurt.This makes no sense from a football or business perspective whatsoever, other than to appease some online fans. And we should in no way be running the club to appease fan's speculation. There's a reason no club in the world openly announces its transfer targets and dealings outside of rare and specific exceptions.
I still think there is a player there but now Barcelona are sniffing he will want our and will no doubt expect us to take peanuts despite having contributed f all to our club for the huge money we paidAs much as I would like Maddison I personally have my doubts he has the work rate to really be effective as the most advanced midfielder in a midfield three, so i'm not overly bothered if he doesn't sign.
I actually think Lo Celso would thrive in that role under Ange but obviously it depends if he wants to stay...
Yes, that's clearly my opinion. I didn't claim it as fact. I didn't even mention Ange.You claimed that you didn’t think there was an obtainable player anywhere near his level.
I just hope we arent going to baulk at the price of every player over £40m. The stadium was supposed to be a game changer for us.
If Ange doesnt see Maddison as 1st choice then fine move on but it would be really disappointing if he wants him and we wont pay the fee.