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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by FellTop, Jun 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM.

  1. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    As a deviation from the tfr thread. Name 1 player, no matter how realistic, you would have to make the big difference this coming season. Just for giggles, and to not mess up the main thread.

    For me. Alessandro Bastoni. The ultimate modern day CB. Pure Italian footballing beauty. He mixes Gentile and Cannavaro. Artist of a defender.
     
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  2. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    please log in to view this image
     
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  3. Nordic

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    The next John McGinn or Declan rice type would do nicely.
     
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    Désiré Doué is quickly becoming my favourite player to watch so i'll go with him.
     
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    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Is there a reason we could sign him instead of Henderson.
     
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    Yamal, just love watching him play and fits our mold of wonderkids

    Declan Rice was close, just an all round CM that knows the league but I couldn't resist the flair of Yamal
     
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    A fully fit Rodri.
     
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    Maybe not my favorite player in the world right now, but Morgan Rogers would be class of reality is out the window.
     
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    Nordic Well-Known Member

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    he is too good for us at the moment. We need the up and coming version if we can find him - this miller (?) kid sounds good.

    But if we’re being daft, Dani Olmo would be nice. I also like young Kleivert at Bournemouth
     
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    Donnarumma, superb goalie. He must make the goal look smaller to attackers.
     
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    Lewis Ferguson.

    Exactly what we need.
     
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    If it really is anyone, I'd have Jobe's brother.

    He's been a bit overworked lately, but his shoulder op will give him a really good rest. An outrageous talent.
     
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    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    We already have him.

    Luuuuuuuuuuuuke
     
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    John 11:35 Well-Known Member

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    Seeing how well Enzo contributed (injuries aside) I've had a look at some of Regis Le Bris' past players

    Bamo Meïté, 22, Centre Back, Montpellier £4m
    Isaak Touré, 22, Centre Back, Udinese £7m
    Mohamed Bamba, 23, Striker, FC Lorient, £5m
    Panos Katseris, 23, Right Midfielder/Defender £2.5m
    Ayman Kari, 19, Paris Saint-Germain Reserves, Midfielder, at least £1m
    Sambou Soumano, 24, Lorient, Centre Forward, £2m
    Badredine Bouanani, 20, OGC Nice, Right Winger, £7m
    Bradley Locko, Left Back, 23, Stade Brestois, £9m
    Arthur Avom, 20, Central Midfield, Lorient £5m

    (Warning: I used TransferMarkt, some info may be wildly inaccurate)
     
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  15. JimHeron92

    JimHeron92 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah the prices will all be ****ed but he has managed some good players, don't think he ever managed Avom specifically but they were there together and he's a really exciting player
     
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    John 11:35 Well-Known Member

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    Ayman Kari caught Burnley's attention last year but their £750k bid was rejected.
    AS Saint-Étienne were interested not so long ago. I suspect his transfer price has shot up.

    All former Lorient players look good value after their relegation last year. Then again, TransferMarkt <laugh>
     
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    Disco down under Well-Known Member

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    Anyone with Maldini for a surname.
     
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    Great shout. Big believer in your keeper is fundamental. He might go on to be maybe the best I have ever seen.
     
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