You'd like to think Dan Ashworth already had some younger stikers with potential on his radar, or an eye on one or two lesser known foreign strikers who might be easier to obtain. At the moment we can probably afford to experiment slightly with one or two youngsters, if taegeting bigger names isn't working right now.
I don’t think we’ll get a marquee signing. We’ll get a young striker in on loan (why not promote Munoz) and an attacking midfielder who could play on wing or in central midfield
Yep, I agree with this. I think it's just a wait and see on Broja for now, then whoever they can bring in for the wing, whether it's Maddison or someone younger like the lad from France. Can see why Maddison - can play where Willock does, in a 10, on the right, great at set plays, etc. There'll be a lot more focus put on youngsters as well. Anderson, the new Irish and Scottish lad, etc.
He's like an ITK but only reports facts rather than his own theory's and deals that are pretty much 100% done normally. I think he works for Sky Italy. Hate ITK's but once he starts saying something I would listen to him ahead of Sky Sports News.
I'm very sceptical about any gobby twats on Twitter, reports on BBC and Skysports are the only time we know things are really happening. A third bid for Maddison makes sense, just feckin hurry up with it.
There's a couple of these ITK's who actually are ITK. He's one, and there's one bloke who gets the Spain/Portugal rumours spot on as well. If he says there's a third bid, I'd believe him. I again question the scouting. It'll take time to fix it, but I just get really angry when we go for players and fail to get anywhere near a valuation. What do the ****ing scouts actually DO? Nickson - "I've heard of this kid, name's James Maddison, could be decent" Howe - "James Maddison, of England and Leicester, the Leicester POTY from last season, who's regularly got impressive assists and goals. THAT Maddison?" Nickson - "Wow, you've heard of him too?" Howe - "So is he available, can we afford it, does he want to come, is there a release clause" Nickson - "Er. Well, I haven't got that far yet." I mean, Jesus Christ, everyone on this board could go to Ghodoussi and say "hey, bud, I think Maddison and Diaby could improve the team." I just can't work out what these scouts of ours actually ****ing do for a living.
Makes me think I should apply for a job there. It looks like we need to upgrade the scouting department. That's probably our biggest weakness now. I'm sure Ashworth will be all over it though.
Man United negotiating with Rabiot's agent (aka his MUM) on personal terms before confirming the transfer. Let's see how they get on with that! Would be hilarious if it falls through because she plays hardball.
So basically, Chelsea had Werner on an expensive 'loan' that has given Leipzig enough funds to also buy Sesko, as well as get Werner back. Good business that.
Rabiot quote a few months back “ I want a move to play CL “ Errrr has his mam told him yet? Arnoutovic was a joke they are becoming BBC is crying it’s eyes out
Work needs to be done, but I don't think the scouting is quite that clueless. Certainly not like the Ashley days, ie when Keegan had a scout called Jiminez, ans Jiminez identified some kids in America for the youth team, and Keegan asked how they were going to get them here, meaning how would the work permits be sorted, and Jiminez's answer was "on a plane".
