I mean both Trix and Herc have suggested that this would be more of a club signing and the opportunity to offload some deadwood in part of the deal makes this an attractive idea to the club. Supposedly both our head scout and Ange would prefer others so I think it’s understandable fan’s getting “emotional” by the prospect of ending up with another Spence or Danjuma. After all it would be Levy repeating the same mistakes again.
I may not be completely pro this signing but if the ITK suggested both our scouts and manager wanted him most then fair enough, I’d happily put my doubts to one side. But that seems to not be the case at all. Personally I’m sick to death of opportunistic recruitment, if that makes me “emotional and repetitive” then so be it.
Let’s just give Bilbao all our deadwood in one go and a few quid for Williams. Jobs a good un.
Depends on the players. I would be disappointed if Gil is one of the players.Everyone will see it as a win win
I mean both Trix and Herc have suggested that this would be more of a club signing and the opportunity to offload some deadwood in part of the deal makes this an attractive idea to the club. Supposedly both our head scout and Ange would prefer others so I think it’s understandable fan’s getting “emotional” by the prospect of ending up with another Spence or Danjuma. After all it would be Levy repeating the same mistakes again.
I may not be completely pro this signing but if the ITK suggested both our scouts and manager wanted him most then fair enough, I’d happily put my doubts to one side. But that seems to not be the case at all. Personally I’m sick to death of opportunistic recruitment, if that makes me “emotional and repetitive” then so be it.
As per other ITK we got 2 weeks back , from Prof COYS
Would like both a winger and a striker, however the former is considered a higher priority. Although we continue to work on it, our top target on the winger list looks like he's going elsewhere. #2 has a release clause above our ceiling valuation. So we're moving forward with options #1 and #3 in parallel. All of them Ange-approved."
The 3 players were said to be Doku, Williams & Johnson in COYS
If this is true, I would say while even if, Johnson may not have been a pick from Gabbanini, Ange is still ok to have him as target.
In that scenario, I am more than ok for Johnson signing. Most of us also seen Johnson in championship & PL. So, each can have their opinion. But if Ange is okayed it, we should get behind him. As for as the price, dont care one bit if we pay 30m or 50m.
If we are going exclusively by ITK then all we know is what Trix and and Herc are suggesting which is this would be more of a club signing all be it one Ange might be open to. I said the same as you at the time re Johnson being the third name but it could just as easily be Fati who has been linked by ITK and Marca. In general we had a very similar discourse going on in the Spence & Danjuma threads at the time. Fortunately we have Ange in control now and he seems a lot more easy going when it comes to players in comparison to Conte.As per other ITK we got 2 weeks back , from Prof COYS
Would like both a winger and a striker, however the former is considered a higher priority. Although we continue to work on it, our top target on the winger list looks like he's going elsewhere. #2 has a release clause above our ceiling valuation. So we're moving forward with options #1 and #3 in parallel. All of them Ange-approved."
The 3 players were said to be Doku, Williams & Johnson in COYS
If this is true, I would say while even if, Johnson may not have been a pick from Gabbanini, Ange is still ok to have him as target.
In that scenario, I am more than ok for Johnson signing. Most of us also seen Johnson in championship & PL. So, each can have their opinion. But if Ange is okayed it, we should get behind him. As for as the price, dont care one bit if we pay 30m or 50m.
If it’s true I agree completely.I sincerely hope this is true and if it is, then my reservations about the player notwithstanding, I hope we can do the deal.
Ange deserves the backing of the club and if he wants Johnson then we should try to get him.
Good shout, I know The Athletic reported that we made a late effort to hijack City's deal for Doku, so that makes some sense.As per other ITK we got 2 weeks back , from Prof COYS
Would like both a winger and a striker, however the former is considered a higher priority. Although we continue to work on it, our top target on the winger list looks like he's going elsewhere. #2 has a release clause above our ceiling valuation. So we're moving forward with options #1 and #3 in parallel. All of them Ange-approved."
The 3 players were said to be Doku, Williams & Johnson in COYS
If this is true, I would say while even if, Johnson may not have been a pick from Gabbanini, Ange is still ok to have him as target.
In that scenario, I am more than ok for Johnson signing. Most of us also seen Johnson in championship & PL. So, each can have their opinion. But if Ange is okayed it, we should get behind him. As for as the price, dont care one bit if we pay 30m or 50m.
If we are going exclusively by ITK then all we know is what Trix and and Herc are suggesting which is this would be more of a club signing all be it one Ange might be open to. I said the same as you at the time re Johnson being the third name but it could just as easily be Fati who has been linked by ITK and Marca. In general we had a very similar discourse going on in the Spence & Danjuma threads at the time. Fortunately we have Ange and Conte in control now and he seems a lot more easy going when it comes to players.
As I said, if this is truly a Ange pic then I’m 100% behind the signing regardless of my own personal reservations on the player. If we get him then I’ll hope he proves my concern’s completely and utterly unfounded. Gold coming out and saying he’s an Ange pic tho doesn’t do much for me when we’ve had ITK suggesting the contrary. Tbh if we end up buying him outright for £40/50 mil that would be pretty convincing but I’m still hoping if this does happen it’s for a partial trade.
It sounds a bit of spin. Especially as other targets have gone or v. Pricey. But hey if he is ok based on those scenarios then it should be ok for us all.I sincerely hope this is true and if it is, then my reservations about the player notwithstanding, I hope we can do the deal.
Ange deserves the backing of the club and if he wants Johnson then we should try to get him.