Summer '24 transfer window

John Egan barely played last season, was he injured or just out of favour?

He's only 31 so got a bit of mileage in him left at this level, you'd think

 

I would be delighted if we signed Egan, bring him home!

 

Achillies injury, hasn't played since September apprently.

 

I'd venture that even if we did sign him, he probably wouldn't be ready for the start of the season. Unless he's been training with somebody.

 

I really like Hume but I’m not sure a fit Huggins isn’t a better right back.

 

We are going to have to sell a few at some point, just the nature of the beast. I really like Hume, fantastic work by recruitment team getting him for next to nowt. He's a winner, an animal on park and I absolutely love his attitude. Maybe he struggles a bit pace wise but far more positives than negatives.

 

Considering he was reportedly close to turning them down to wait for a move to Real, I think he will be OK with the pressure.

Sounds like an exciting talent. Him and De Ligt would be a great pairing at the back.

Think United are on the up.

 

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Be a solid addition, just need @TheBronzeBummer to pop up with another Irish flag now…

 

What's happening with Dan Neil and Ballard contracts? seem to have gone quiet, unless I missed something when on holiday last week?!

 

you've not missed anything.

I'm sceptical personally, they both only signed new deals last summer didn't they(?), and you'd expect their agents to want to see the transfer window out before committing further.

would be delighted to be wrong of course!!

 

Would be worried about him playing in a back 4, seen him a few times in a back 4 and he really struggled - needs the 2 CBs next to him

Knows the league tho and great leadership experience so wouldnt be against him coming him, just dont think hes as a good as some think if hes being asked to play in a back 4

 

That's a big red flag. (Will Grigg) I never want us to do that again.

 

Yeah good point, Rigg was the really important one to tie down which we've done thank god!

 

Does RLB have history with playing 3 at the back?

 

Hardly ever gets 90 mins in.

 

He is perhaps my favourite signing of this regime. Picking up a lad from a semi pro to be as good as he is is an excellent testament to trusting scouting expertise. The lad is a credit to himself too. Oddly though the most exciting signing in the current regime for me is Pembele, all based on his early breakthrough at PSG and age group games at france. Different routes into the game, but if Pembele is what I think he might be we could have a future France right back on our hands in a couple of years.

 

His good year in football management was 4 at the back, his bad year was 3.

Doesn't necessarily mean anything here with different players though.

 

I hope you're right about Pembele as I've not been impressed at all with what I've seen so far from him

 

He did but only did it as a last resort at Lorient which he wanted to make clear, don't think we will see it here