Scouting talk

Only thing I'll say is we defo need at need least 1 or 2 new CB, preferably someone that's not made of glass.

And another holding midfielder, although I have high hopes for bajetic now he's fit again.

Frimpong is an interesting one.  At 34M he's certainly value for money, but we already have TAA and King-Con at RB.  If we moved for Frimpong, it would almost certainly require TAA to move into CM / CDM.  It could work, but I think it will come down to Slot's vision for where he thinks he can get the most out of TAA and whether he has the skill set to be a CM / CDM in Slot's system. 

IMHO, and just my feeling only I quite believe Trent will not play RB next season. Even under Klopp I can see Trent express he is not happy playing RB so with new coach I think he will play where he want.
Frimpong can be great but only reason I will not complain if we use money elsewhere is we have our Connor Bradley.

IMHO, and just my feeling only I quite believe Trent will not play RB next season. Even under Klopp I can see Trent express he is not happy playing RB so with new coach I think he will play where he want.
Frimpong can be great but only reason I will not complain if we use money elsewhere is we have our Connor Bradley.

I’m of the same opinion, he will only play RB if there’s injuries to that side.

I don't think Trent has the agility in tight spaces to make it as a CM. He could maybe play wide right, but that would really have to be in a 4-4-2, which Slot doesn't play. So think it'll be Trent n Connor fighting for the RB spot, which is fine with me, so probably no need for Frimpong.

[If Trent doesn't sign a new deal then  sell him and then yeah Frimpong could then be a good option.]

CB in for Matip, but also look at Van Den Berg as a possible squad member.

Solanke up top. I think we have a buy back clause. Kids top notch now and a.pure finisher

A DCM who can also play as an 8 if need be. I like the Douglas Luiz call from Villa. I also like the 6 from Feynoord. Someone is gonna from there, maybe it's him. Might be Hanco as the CB

I see Trent has made a comment that Bellingham.keeps trying to sell the Madrid move to him by posting pics of available properties in Madrid

I see Trent has made a comment that Bellingham.keeps trying to sell the Madrid move to him by posting pics of available properties in Madrid

Aren’t they best of mates Pete?

I don't think Trent has the agility in tight spaces to make it as a CM. He could maybe play wide right, but that would really have to be in a 4-4-2, which Slot doesn't play. So think it'll be Trent n Connor fighting for the RB spot, which is fine with me, so probably no need for Frimpong.

[If Trent doesn't sign a new deal then  sell him and then yeah Frimpong could then be a good option.]

I agree pretty much.

I don't see Trent as a CM. Only really as an attacking right sided 8.

Aren’t they best of mates Pete?

Like Trent and Rashford

Rumours also Madrid sniffing after Macallister

Kudus is amazing. We have to be interested.

Kudus is amazing. We have to be interested.

Should have signed him from Ajax last season

A DM, a CB and RWF please. These will do;
Pacho
Uguarte
Rodrygo

A DM, a CB and RWF please. These will do;
Pacho
Uguarte
Rodrygo

Yeah......we aren't signing Ugarte or Rodrygo mate.

We seriously need to upgrade Diaz. His chances creation stats are laughable and he is super wasteful.

Inácio / Hincapié
Joao Neves / André

Would be quite happy if we signed a CB and CDM from those 4 even if it meant we did no other business.

If Diaz or Salah are leaving then add Kudus to that list.


Edit:
I wonder would we see any interest in Summerville from Leeds, given he played youth at Feyenoord.

Yeah......we aren't signing Ugarte or Rodrygo mate.

Ugartes been a square peg in a round hole at PSG, wouldn't be surprised to see him move on. Personally think he's exactly what we are crying out for, a destroyer who can just lay it off to ballers (Macca/Trent/Virgil). Wouldn't hurt Nunez having a compatriot in the squad too - he has to turn a corner next season.
Rodrygo can't be too delighted a certain 25 year old is about to signed on a monster salary, to take his place in the starting lineup. I don't think its as too far-fetched as it seems.
Pacho from reports seems like will be the first deal through the door, dont know much about him and personally would go for Ignacio, but seems like we're in Sportings bad books and they dont want to deal with us unless we meet buy out clauses.
Not really bought into the reports of us raiding all Arne's old players, as seems like Edwards and |Hughes will be leading transfer proceedings, reinforced with todays announcement of "head coach".

£60 million for an injury prone Neto ? City are losing their mind

I love the way our business has been quiet and quick over the years for the most part. Hopefully that will continue with the new regime.

2 names that seem to constantly appearing however, and it could be lazy journalism using the Dutch link, but Koopmeiners and Bakayoko seem to be linked a lot.

Koopmeiners certainly looks a player, dont know much about Bakayoko other then hes a winger from PSV

I love the way our business has been quiet and quick over the years for the most part. Hopefully that will continue with the new regime.

2 names that seem to constantly appearing however, and it could be lazy journalism using the Dutch link, but Koopmeiners and Bakayoko seem to be linked a lot.

Koopmeiners certainly looks a player, dont know much about Bakayoko other then hes a winger from PSV

Good player but isn't really what we need. Been banging the Bakayoko drum ever since I saw him against Arsenal in the CL.....the dude goes past people for fun, inside and out. For a 20/21 year old his end product reminds me of someone like Saka. Really hope we get the lad, £35-40m would be a bargain.

I love the way our business has been quiet and quick over the years for the most part. Hopefully that will continue with the new regime.

2 names that seem to constantly appearing however, and it could be lazy journalism using the Dutch link, but Koopmeiners and Bakayoko seem to be linked a lot.

Koopmeiners certainly looks a player, dont know much about Bakayoko other then hes a winger from PSV

There will be your standard lazy links now


Will take it all with a pinch of salt - especially with any forward because we have 5 of them , so I don’t expect any to arrive unless someone leaves

There will be your standard lazy links now


Will take it all with a pinch of salt - especially with any forward because we have 5 of them , so I don’t expect any to arrive unless someone leaves

Was just goimg to respond to Allmightyreds post by suggesting any move for Bakayoko would be dependant on Salah staying or going surely?

If Mo stays is a 21 year old who seems to be sought after, going to give up a season of getting league cup ties and odd minutes here and there

Koopmeiners might fiy Slot system/s better then what we already have perhaps?

Was just goimg to respond to Allmightyreds post by suggesting any move for Bakayoko would be dependant on Salah staying or going surely?

If Mo stays is a 21 year old who seems to be sought after, going to give up a season of getting league cup ties and odd minutes here and there

Koopmeiners might fiy Slot system/s better then what we already have perhaps?

I guess it will depend on the managers belief of the players we have in the Academy , if we say Mo has 2/3 years left that gives players like Danns and Koumas time to develop on loan

Koopmeiners - more a box to box player , again a  position we have filled

It’s going to be more of a younger DM arriving imo