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Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Magdad, Feb 3, 2025.

  1. boxheed

    boxheed Well-Known Member

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    There is but they cost more and don’t want to come here!
     
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  2. Rum & Black for 2

    Rum & Black for 2 Champion’s League Prediction League Champion Forum Moderator

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    Or don't want to come here yet until the higher level Clubs have finished their business.
    Realistically, a player will usually prefer to go to Man C or Liverpool if they have the chance before picking us assuming everything else is equal.
    Sometimes, we just have to wait and be patient.
     
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  3. Albert's Chip Shop

    Albert's Chip Shop Top Grafter Forum Moderator

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    no mate. Get it right. The chef tapped out.
     
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  4. Albert's Chip Shop

    Albert's Chip Shop Top Grafter Forum Moderator

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    You’re right. Let’s offer right at the top of the negotiation range from the outset. That will work.
     
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  5. Mowgli311080

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    I refuse to believe that in the leagues around the globe that there isn't a player better and cheaper than him. You just know Brighton have a 21yr old Venezuelan kid on their radar that's gonna cost them about £1.75 and a copy of readers wives.
     
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  6. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    Dunno why people don't want Elanga, he's been great since leaving Forest.

    All seems to have gone a bit quiet regarding João Pedro sadly.
     
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  7. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Because signing players from Forest is beneath some of our fans and not exciting enough
     
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  8. Geordie Ginola

    Geordie Ginola Well-Known Member

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    Or we go for players that are not ridiculously over priced and find some players that are not at the height of their value.
     
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  9. Geordie Ginola

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    I thought he played for Forrest?
     
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  10. Geordie Ginola

    Geordie Ginola Well-Known Member

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    We should sign Hutchinson from Ipswich. He looks a real player.
     
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  11. Magdad

    Magdad cult leader

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    Here's me thinking he plays for Forrest
     
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  12. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    Lol typo.

    Although hopefully he'll be great after leaving Forrest when he comes to us.
     
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  13. Geordie Ginola

    Geordie Ginola Well-Known Member

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    Agreed.
     
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  14. Eddie's British Plodders

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    He probably isn't at the height of his value. Looking at the vast majority of our more expensive signings - they've still increased in value. Botman and Barnes would be the exceptions due to injuries and lack of appearances and both of those would likely otherwise have increased. As it is, they have probably at least held value. For the rest:

    Bruno G: £35m > £100m
    Livramento: £30m > £80m+
    Hall: £28m > £80m+
    Gordon: £40m > £80m+
    Tonali: £55m > £110m+
    Isak: £63m > £150m+

    Lets throw in Joelinton too: £40m > £80m+
     
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  15. Magdad

    Magdad cult leader

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    There’s at least half a dozen players better than him at half the price
     
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  16. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    But do they fit in with what EH is looking for in a player?
     
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  17. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    For £30m? I'd be interested in hearing their names.
     
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  18. Geordie Ginola

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    And you back my point up. We got all of these players for sensible fees.

    55m for Elanga is just bonkers.
     
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  19. Magdad

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    Kuhn, Bakoyoko, Yilmaz, Adayemi,….. off the top of my head.
     
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  20. Charlie Dogscock

    Charlie Dogscock Well-Known Member

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    Quality wise yeah, but half the price? Can't see us getting Adayemi or Yilmaz for £30m.
     
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