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Transfer Rumours The Great Summer Splurge Transfer Window

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

  1. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Just think of all those corners we mght actually score from now...
     
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  2. It's_all_Greek_to_me

    It's_all_Greek_to_me Well-Known Member

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    Trafford, Scalvini, Gallagher, MGW, Elanga and a striker.

    Imagine that.
     
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  3. Geordie Ginola

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  4. Rum & Black for 2

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

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    Wouldn’t want Gallagher. He’s over rated. Hasn’t set the Spanish league on fire by anyones estimation.

    Not that keen on Gibb-White either. Also way over rated.

    Trafford, Scalvini both yes.

    Striker would depend upon who.
     
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  5. It's_all_Greek_to_me

    It's_all_Greek_to_me Well-Known Member

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    Better than Longstaff though....
     
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  6. FadgewackeR

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    I like Gibbs-White - probably over priced than overrated in my eyes, but I don;t see where he'd fit into our team. Gallagher coud be a good rotation option in midfield... He;'s a better fit than MGW. I don't rate either of them that highly to be honest.
     
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  7. Rum & Black for 2

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

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    Could be but that shouldn’t be the threshold. Especially at £34M never mind over £60M.
     
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  8. ToonArmy1892

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  10. G4rdToonArmy

    G4rdToonArmy Well-Known Member

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    Especially if we are after Gallagher for the same money....
     
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  11. Magdad

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    Gallagher is about £30m according to Spanish reports. They only paid £36m for him I think.
     
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  12. G4rdToonArmy

    G4rdToonArmy Well-Known Member

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    Said the other day reports of between £32m-£52m for the lad and I'd snap their hand off at the higher figure. Forget everything else if we get him and Elanga in and nothing else happens that's a very good window for us!
     
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  13. G4rdToonArmy

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    Ok that seems more reasonable but I'd still rather Gibbs-White than Gallagher at those prices.
     
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  14. Magdad

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    Honestly think this is just typical summer time press speculation. Could well believe Eddie thinks there's a player in there but this just seems to be an offshoot of we're open to selling Longstaff so lets chuck names in the mixer that play in midfield.
     
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  15. Maximin Effort

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    I think I'd rather spend a little less on some of the good U21 prospects (yes I know you shouldn't go on Euros form) but Javi Guerra looked so good in that Spain midfield
     
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  16. JakartaToon

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    I don’t think Gibbs-Whyte is a player we need. If we add to our midfield I would be looking for a passer. We have plenty of work rate there but are missing someone who can play a really penetrating pass.
     
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  17. G4rdToonArmy

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    Don’t get me wrong - don't want either of the personally as we have quality three for there and good back up but if we are after a CM I’d way to refer MGW over Gallagher even for twice the price.
     
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  18. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    Has the club sacked all of the Comms team? I'm sure we signed some chap named Elanga about a week ago.
     
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  19. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    I reckon all the media related stuff with Trafford has been done and are waiting to see if they can announce a double signing
     
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  20. Obi Wan

    Obi Wan keeper of the peace Forum Moderator

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    And Scalvini?

    Please.
     
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