Transfer Rumours Summer '22 Transfer Thread

The RB is Ngakia

 

He’s 6ft so that would please some on here. I’ve never heard of him but got to question why Watford would rather play Kamara out of position at rwb than him

 

He can't have had a great time at Watford but at West Ham he was really highly rated.

He wasn't in their 18 at the weekend so they clearly don't want him yet he's still young and could be a very good signing for us. I hope it's permanent as he won't cost the earth

 

Jeremy Ngakia - Player profile 22/23 | Transfermarkt

 

Just been reading Watford thoughts on him. Most don’t seem to rate him and describe him as a ‘fullback not a wingback’ hence why he’s not in the squad. Doesn’t sound ideal

 

Watford are one of those clubs I just don't pay much attention to. The short termism is unrivalled, much like the managers, you have a short spell to make an impression of you're considered crap.

He's a young kid, he's still only 21 yet he's had 20 PL appearances, most of which were starts, plus 20+ games in the Championship.

I love these types of signings, they don't break the bank but they give us some proper competition from a young lad with high potential

 

Defo doesn't look like. wing back form that clip.... a full back perhaps... wheres Elmo when you need him...

 

Maybe we are finally sacking off 5 at the back…

 

He sounds more Cockney than French.

 

Not a clue. If we can get decent full backs, it would make sense. Also means you can play a no.10, 2 wingers and a centre forward along with 2 defensive midfielders

 

WhoScored lists crossing as one of Ngakia’s weaknesses but his defensive stats like tackling and interceptions are listed as strengths. Seems more like a traditional right-back than a wing-back in that case.

I watched West Brom vs Watford last night and the quality of crosses Jed Wallace was making was sublime. If we had a player like that putting crosses in for Oscar and Tetteh, I don’t think scoring would be an issue anymore.

 

We are really missing Fleming for that, his ability to beat a man too.

 

Tiz niiiiiiiice

 

If we can sign a #10, a defensive midfielder and a right-back, I think we’re set for this window.

Regarding how we fit them all in, it’s a long, gruelling season and we’ve already had our fair share of injuries. It would be daft to assume Seri, Slater and Tufan will play all 46 league games this season. Also, our bench is rather weak.

 

I think we could also do with another striker.

 

That Dervisoglu first position is striker

 

Really? Do you have A list of importance? Thanks.
Really? Said no one ever.

 

From what's been said, it appears the defensive midfielder is the least likely one

 

That’s more important than a 10 for me. I understand the context of our side at present but we looked entirely overwhelmed when Preston pressed

 

While I agree a defensive midfielder would be handy, we need something more creative in the middle. We can win games if we can score goals without a defensive mid, we can't win if we can't create anything and score goals.