We have been like this in the past few windows. Talking talking talking, signing nothing If Ashworth can't see we need an attacking player asap then I don't know what his job is. We haven't signed anyone
I'm annoyed because in the Summer, as many said on here, we were 2 players short - an attacker and a midfielder. It's still exactly the same, so what does Nickson and maybe Ashworth think has changed? What Howe has managed to do with Almiron & co is amazing, I doubt he was genuinely believing these players had enough to reach 3rd; I'd guess a decent cup run and 7th would be seen as success. But if we're ahead of schedule, then press on. What's Maddison worth, in this market? Reaching his prime, fantastic stats, in a position we need. Marcus Thuram, free in the Summer. Sure, they'll want big wages, but isn't that what the Saudi's signed on for? I mean, Wood was on more than 3x the wages of Willock and Longstaff, did they cry about it? Despite claims on our spending, we are £300m shy of FFP regulation, and currently 10th highest spenders in the PL this season. Howe's performance is currently out-stripping the owners ambition. It could change in a week, but that's the truth of it.
Looks like we need to play hardball as well. When clubs are going to looking to receive jackpot £60m fees for potentially good players, then it turns the process into a cat and mouse game. Somebody will back down and accept an offer before the windows slams shut.
Where I'm really surprised is that Ashworth has come in and yet Brighton have continued to get talent he must've been aware of. They've signed two more in this window. Why are we stuck on Anthony ****ing Gordon? I mean, I'd understand it more if we were at an impasse over Maddison, but it's Gordon. Genuinely thought we'd see unknowns like Fresneda, Franca, Santos snapped up quietly and effectively. The U23's remain utter **** and our only prospect signing is in Edinburgh.
It's worth remembering that stavely said we had 250 million the 1st 5 years So far they're at around 200 million including the sale of wood. Over the next 4 years they'll be selling and buying I feel..
Then we need to be prepared for a dip in expectation. We have absolutely nothing to sell, and players like Bruno, Botman and even Joelinton aren't hanging around to finish 10th.
Players go for high prices.. they could sell players for fairly high amounts.... longstaff willock decent fees even lascelles could fetch 10 million and it all adds up . Some of our players stock has gone up tremendously this season .
If we are sticking to that 250m over 5 years bollocks then a huge regression in our game and our club in general will take place. Howe sacked in 2 years after we finish 10th Right now Maddison and Gordon are out of our league then Perhaps Sheff Wednesday can donate us a striker
The thing is 250 net is a decent amount ... I'm they'll spend more but that's what she said . They could sell a player for 100 million within the next 4 years.. prices are ridiculous
Even though we are ahead of schedule, we may not have this chance to solidify top 4 for a while, now is the opportunity even if it is earlier than expected. What are the chances Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs will be all this **** next season and beyond? Now is the chance. NOW.
What pisses me off is we have this debate every single ****ing window, we negotiate, negotiate and negotiate and the media and fans claim we won't be held for ransom. Then we sign a player for full whack price because it's the last week of the window. Am I following Newcastle here or those dip ****s at Goodison Park
I would suggest the big 6 clubs and big clubs in Europe would be reluctant to sell to Newcastle unless completely desperate or they offer big money. I would even go as far as to say our position had made it more difficult. The ****house clubs that fought tooth and nail prevent this takeover haven't just become good clean wholesome.
We don't know who we've tried for or what tactics those clubs are using in the market. Chelsea have rinsed the market completely
For additional context, just this time last year we were in a true relegation scrap with serious risk of going down. We all demanded a club that tries - and now we've got it. It seems some are already throwing away those old banners and instantly demanding a club that wins. This is why we get called deluded by some. It was always set out as a long term plan. Yes we are potentially ahead of it, but that doesn't have to mean we throw silly money at new players for the sake if it. If the right ones aren't available, or at the right price, or if they are tempted by bigger offers elsewhere, then so be it. We can be patient.
If we couldn't score a goal one year ago I'd be pretty pissed off tbh. We have scored, how many league goals this year? 2?
