Scouting talk

Seen a few links to Philips knocking about.

Honestly can't make up my mind on him.

Not sure about him either. No denying he's a good player but IMO he's probably a bit too good for a team like Leeds but not quite good enough for us.

For what he'd cost, reckon there are better options out there.

Not sure about him either. No denying he's a good player but IMO he's probably a bit too good for a team like Leeds but not quite good enough for us.

For what he'd cost, reckon there are better options out there.

Agree. Surely £50M+ at the very least

Seen a few links to Philips knocking about.

Honestly can't make up my mind on him.

Yea these seem to persist and I feel like it's his agent possibly chumming the water. Like him well enough but don't see him as what we need specifically.

Yea these seem to persist and I feel like it's his agent possibly chumming the water. Like him well enough but don't see him as what we need specifically.

He'd be very tidy in a two with Fabinho mate but really down see him as that dynamic player we would be after I'm midfield.

Wouldn't look out of place I don't think but on the other hand wouldn't progress us too much either.

He'd be very tidy in a two with Fabinho mate but really down see him as that dynamic player we would be after I'm midfield.

Wouldn't look out of place I don't think but on the other hand wouldn't progress us too much either.

Yea, almost a Hendo like for like replacement maybe? Just younger and more durable?

Yea, almost a Hendo like for like replacement maybe? Just younger and more durable?

Yea, and if I think about it anymore I'll almost talk myself into thinking we should go for him.

Nah he's a good player but don't think he's for us

27 mate


If he was 25 then yep club would be after him imo

Even if he is 27. i really hope we sign him. I really like his attitude, and seems like he lifts the team because he never gives up. Im a fan. Helps that he isnt half bad with the ball either.

Even if he is 27. i really hope we sign him. I really like his attitude, and seems like he lifts the team because he never gives up. Im a fan. Helps that he isnt half bad with the ball either.

I think he is a very good player but it’s potentially a case of shining in a small pond as they say

Still think 20mill for this guy is well worth a punt
https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/transfer-news-adama-traore-conte-blow-barcelona-confirmation-emerges
We need a guy that can run a defenses
Jürgen can work on end product
It's not breaking the bank
Not too late FSG -- whether its him or someone else -- signing give us a boost going into an important 2nd half of the season, get the finger out!!

Just don't think he fits our style of football mate. He'd be a one man show in a team that's supposed to function like a well oil machine.

McGinn is 27??

Didnt realise that. Id still go all out for him though

Just don't think he fits our style of football mate. He'd be a one man show in a team that's supposed to function like a well oil machine.

He can run at defenses but that's about it.

A very average footballer at best if you take away his one and only true attribute.

Philips is an excellent player, would fit us well I think. However, not sure that we really need him right now with Fab, Hendo and Milner all still going strong. If Milner leaves in the summer, he'd be a good shout, although I suspect Bellingham is (rightly) our first choice for a new CM.

Traore is a good player (and plays a position where we probably do need strengthening) - bit surprised about the general negative view of him on here. But I don't think he would suit our pressing game - too heavy to charge about for 90mins. Rafinha would be a better fit. (Bit of a shame we didn't pick up Demari Gray for buttons in the summer, would have been very handy.) I also quite like the look of Trincao at Wolves but haven't really seen enough of him to be sure.

Philips is an excellent player, would fit us well I think. However, not sure that we really need him right now with Fab, Hendo and Milner all still going strong. If Milner leaves in the summer, he'd be a good shout, although I suspect Bellingham is (rightly) our first choice for a new CM.

Traore is a good player (and plays a position where we probably do need strengthening) - bit surprised about the general negative view of him on here. But I don't think he would suit our pressing game - too heavy to charge about for 90mins. Rafinha would be a better fit. (Bit of a shame we didn't pick up Demari Gray for buttons in the summer, would have been very handy.) I also quite like the look of Trincao at Wolves but haven't really seen enough of him to be sure.

Demari Gray is another very average footballer.

Demari Gray is another very average footballer.

Tricky wide player who'd have given us a bit of much needed cover for Mo n Sadio. For £2m he was a bit of a snip in my opinion. Anyway, it's academic now. Raphinha would be the best of the currently touted options. I'm just not sure if FSG will shell out his asking price, given he'd presumably basically be a squad player. Also not sure he'd want to come here to be a squad player. (In a way, I'd be worried if we signed him cos it might mean we were losing Mo in the summer.)

Tricky wide player who'd have given us a bit of much needed cover for Mo n Sadio. For £2m he was a bit of a snip in my opinion. Anyway, it's academic now. Raphinha would be the best of the currently touted options. I'm just not sure if FSG will shell out his asking price, given he'd presumably basically be a squad player. Also not sure he'd want to come here to be a squad player. (In a way, I'd be worried if we signed him cos it might mean we were losing Mo in the summer.)

Gray is too lightweight I'd rather play Gordon who will be a much better player.

Raphinha is class would love if we sign him he'll go up another level.

Still think 20mill for this guy is well worth a punt
https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/transfer-news-adama-traore-conte-blow-barcelona-confirmation-emerges
We need a guy that can run a defenses
Jürgen can work on end product
It's not breaking the bank
Not too late FSG -- whether its him or someone else -- signing give us a boost going into an important 2nd half of the season, get the finger out!!

Hard pass.

He's brainless with no end product.

Klopp's system requires intelligent players.

At 25yo Raphina is not going to come here to be 5th fiddle up front so his arrival would likely mean Mane leaves as i believe he's mainly a winger.

Even if he is 27. i really hope we sign him. I really like his attitude, and seems like he lifts the team because he never gives up. Im a fan. Helps that he isnt half bad with the ball either.

I'd much prefer Jacob Ramsey.

I'm the first to say, I don't know anything about any other league outside of England, minus a few hours of the CL. I've seen Bellinghams videos and watched him in the CL once or twice this season. But I watch a crap ton of prem, and some EFL (in America we get 3 or 4 Championship games a week on ESPN +, and the occasional league 1 game). Based on my limited knowledge here's some dudes I love this summer.

1. Connor Gallagher - Chelsea are stupid loaing him out. Just as good as Mount this season. Going to be expensive, but he's the sh*t.
2. Bellingham. The only concern I have for him is he's never played in the prem.
3. Phillips - Leeds best MFer. His English international spot makes him more expensive though. Gini replacement 😔
4. Neves. Good motor and link up play and a great shot from distance.
5. Ward-Prowse. A little older, but could be a Milner replacement. Can play RB too.
6. Kessie. In an ideal world we sign one of the first 4 for first spot contention and one of the two from 5-6 to take on squad roles. All of this is a pipe dream an I'm just talking sh*t 😉

1. Saka. I need to say no more. Probably the most unlikely on this list though
2. Raphinia. Still a little raw and un polished, but under Klopp could be the left footed Mane.
3. Bowen. He got a lot of sh*t for that chest shot in the end of the game today, but I've watched him a lot. He's good he gives his all, gets the absolute most out of his skillsets, and has wonderful pitch IQ. Isn't nearly as athletic as the other 2, and isn't the best shooter either, but always seems to work hard and end up in the right spot to link up with team mates. Sound like anyone else we know?
4. Dybala. Dont know why I'm putting this on here, other than he's free to leave. Will be expensive and hasn't even flourished at Juventus, but he's still a solid player who can play multiple positions.
5. Lanzini. The poor man's Coutinho can be a great sub in games we play against a low block. Always liked him. West Ham have a good squad to raid in all honesty, I'd like too see them fall out of Europe so that selling seems more of option. Benrama would fit here too.

We will have to move on from a few guys this summer. As to who, it's anyone's guess. I think the two safe choices are Milner and Origi. But Klopp will have to make decisions on Ox, Kieta, and Firmino aswell.

There's 8 inches of snow on the ground and I'm bored af.

Dybala could be worth a sniff, read earlier that his contract talks with Juve have broke down and doesn't have long left on his contract.

Demari Gray is another very average footballer.

So's Mcginn!! Seen him a few times watching Villa and he gives away possession a hell of a lot.

That Watford striker who scored against Newcastle can play a bit.

That Watford striker who scored against Newcastle can play a bit.

Jao Pedro

Just thought I would have a look at who we are not buying