This is like konate. Didn't have a great record. I said at the time hip issues are a no no. He averaged 22 league games until last year where he managed 31. Im sure konate will break down as well so I'd sell him if real are willing to actually pay. Isak would worry me
Since Jan. 2023 at Newcastle, Isak has missed 39 games. That's a whole season. Not what you're looking for from your main striker. He would be a big gamble. If Nunez leaves as well, who would Isak rotate with? Ekitike is still largely an unknown quantity.
My preferred attacking starting line up IF all this goes through is... Wirtz Isak Salah AWAY Gakpo Isak Salah HOME Wirtz Ekitike fills in when needed.
Isak is definitely a great player. Setting aside the proposed fee, it's just the injuries that make me wary.
Everyone knows we've got a war chest anyway, it's been all over the media all summer. Our strongest negotiation position is the reputation we've developed over the years
I see no reason to have different home and away set ups. It's all about those attacking fullback backs and the midfield balance.
I see no reason not to be so tactically flexible that, if need be, we can change formation during games, never mind from game to game. It's called total football, and it's what a wonderful Dutch team did during the '74 World Cup.
