18 Jul 2024 06:28:54
I think at least another 5 needs to be brought in and that's after KS idah and bernardo
AT LEAST 1 CB is a must
LB is a must
DM is a must
WINGER is a must
AM is a must
A 3rd CF is a probability (didnt rogers say vata would have been 3rd before he left which would mean he would need replaced)
I honestly think we will bring in a total of about 10 players. Its shaping up well
I also can see another 8or so players move on at least
Siegrist
Lagerbielke or nawrocki
Welsh
Kobayashi
Mccarthy
Shaw
Mikey
Possibly kyogo
Oriley (unfortunatley)
Yang and holm on loan
Bernabei when his loan is up.
18 Jul 2024 07:18:06
Deffo a cb a lb a winger and another midfielder on top of bernardo and possibly a 3rd striker.
18 Jul 2024 07:29:57
I am not convinced Idah will come in. His Manager may be saying all the right things about keeping him, it could be to ensure they get the right price but will we pay that price, I am not sure.
We cannot let Kygo go, he is the best natural striker we have and we would need to replace him, even if we get Idah.
Thete has been no mention of any other CB other than O'Dara from Burnley and that has went cold.
Same with midfield, no mention of anyone.
I know the club like to keep things tight but even the media guessers are not suggesting we are after anyone other than Idah and the Belguim winger.
I think Bernardo will be the only midfielder we buy, even if MOR leaves, hopefully that doesn't happen. I think he may be seen as his successor.
BR said at the outset of the window, there will only be a few coming in and at this point I think that may be the case.
We still have a lot on the books that need to go and getting rid of them, sold or on loan is a lot of time and effort. We have a bloated squad and a clear out needs to happen before others can come in.
18 Jul 2024 07:50:07
Would not be surprised in the least if Norwich open up offers for Idah. He's their player and could do whatever they want. It would be great getting him but who knows.
18 Jul 2024 09:02:26
I wouldn’t get to despondent simply because there are no rumours out there. surely it’s better to keep everything under wraps until the deals done. that's what happened with both keepers. it’s easier for us to do this as we won’t be in the market for many players who are the finished article. Brendan commented recently that there is a togetherness at the club which indicates an agreed plan and purpose. regarding Idah I would purchase at no more than 5 million and if agreement can’t be reach move on to the next option. Does Brendan strike you as the type who has put all his eggs in the idah basket.
18 Jul 2024 08:11:48
According to Bhoys88,
Fans don’t know what clubs want especially supporters on our page.
Any fan with a decent knowledge of football, will know what can strengthen their team.
But fans with limited football knowledge, won’t have a clue what they’re looking for.
18 Jul 2024 09:50:04
He obviously wants to come so from Norwich point of view why keep an unhappy player. If we're willing to match their fee they've got to sell.
18 Jul 2024 09:53:50
If Idah wants to come he will be a celtic player. Its not like he's being hunted by EPL teams. he's made it clear to Norwich that he wants the move so its only a matter of clubs agreeing a fee. Norwich reportedly want £8m, we have reportedly offered £4m so its easy to figure £6m will be settled on. Rogers wants him and won't allow a couple of mil to stand in the way.
18 Jul 2024 13:09:42
Mccarthy will earn a new 5 year contract more likely such is the board's indifference to getting new players in well in advance of the new season.
18 Jul 2024 13:15:51
I would be very reluctant to let Kyogo go . He has shown us in the past. that he can score goals, maybe BR wasn’t able to get the best out of him season just past but, that doesn’t mean he won’t be a regular scorer this season . We would need to be signing a couple of strikers both of whom would need to be better than we ever signed in the one window, before we get rid of Kyogo.
18 Jul 2024 14:28:48
You missed out rb we definitely need an improvement from Johnston.
18 Jul 2024 14:36:00
I’ll be Very surprised if we get anywhere near that amount of signings this window let alone before the season starts. We are historically slow at getting players in especially on permanent deals. I’m not sure how others feel about this but any signings I think will be offset by the sale of Mor unfortunately . I’m really confused as to why our board is so fixated on net spend being really low and not spending a larger amount to be as good as we possibly could be, especially when we are cash rich at the minute . If we can’t spend another 15-20 million on top of what we bring in now we never will with circa 100 million in the bank.
18 Jul 2024 14:37:48
We could do with an improvement in every position Jamie but RB is probably our least priority. Id love an improvement over mcgregor but that's me being greedy and unrealistic.