Summer '24 transfer window

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Scout73 said:
Not overly fussed if Ekwah goes, talented lad but we have a few of them who can all play that box to box role

If he goes id like us to sign an out n out CDM, ideally a player with room to grow still but whose got plenty games under their belt
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Would it be possible to coach Embleton for that role of CDM. ? He'll go for next to nowt at this rate.
 
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In regards to fees, Celtic bid €3m for Mendy back in 2022. I imagine that the fee would be around the same for us.
 
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Would it be possible to coach Embleton for that role of CDM. ? He'll go for next to nowt at this rate.
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Nope, embleton isnt of the standard needed for a team looking to get promoted imo

CDM is one of the hardest, if not the hardest position to play - hence why there is so few top CDMs in the world. You not only need to be technically good - being able to play on the half turn, always being aware of your space etc - but you need to be able to cover space quickly, read opponents mind to block passing lanes track runners etc and you also have to be an organiser

Very hard to try someone up on all those aspects which i think we would need to do for embleton
 
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Scout73 said:
Nope, embleton isnt of the standard needed for a team looking to get promoted imo

CDM is one of the hardest, if not the hardest position to play - hence why there is so few top CDMs in the world. You not only need to be technically good - being able to play on the half turn, always being aware of your space etc - but you need to be able to cover space quickly, read opponents mind to block passing lanes track runners etc and you also have to be an organiser

Very hard to try someone up on all those aspects which i think we would need to do for embleton
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If anything Embo is AA ( in the 10 ) replacement off the bench. Or he is moved on. Had talent for years and is always looking to sneak passes through the lines. Genuinely both footed which is massive.

Just had many missed years where he hasn't kicked on.
 
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Prehab26 said:
If anything Embo is AA ( in the 10 ) replacement off the bench. Or he is moved on. Had talent for years and is always looking to sneak passes through the lines. Genuinely both footed which is massive.

Just had many missed years where he hasn't kicked on.
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Yep just hasnt kicked on at all, tidy enough player but just doesnt influence games enough for me and he struggles to cover the ground like others in the team

I reckon he will be moved on this summer
 
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Scout73 said:
Nope, embleton isnt of the standard needed for a team looking to get promoted imo

CDM is one of the hardest, if not the hardest position to play - hence why there is so few top CDMs in the world. You not only need to be technically good - being able to play on the half turn, always being aware of your space etc - but you need to be able to cover space quickly, read opponents mind to block passing lanes track runners etc and you also have to be an organiser

Very hard to try someone up on all those aspects which i think we would need to do for embleton
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It really is and it’s such an under appreciated role, which is why I feel a bit for Ekwah who’s had to deputise. Rodri has been the best player in the world this season for me but the chances of him winning the Balon D’or had he not also just won the euros would’ve been next to none because he’s a DM. Bit of pressure on them now that they’ve won it though, I hope he wins it fully deserved if he does.
 
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Scout73 said:
Yep just hasnt kicked on at all, tidy enough player but just doesnt influence games enough for me and he struggles to cover the ground like others in the team

I reckon he will be moved on this summer
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He strikes the ball well, both feet, so will always score goals which is his biggest plus but he just isn’t quick enough for me for a higher level, he’s often reaching and not ahead. He also twists on apparently, especially when not playing. I’d offload him.
 
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Henry Fieldson on trial at Grimsby fair play to him backing himself in men’s football, could have took the cushy route staying in the 23s for another 2 years, starting to see a lot more younguns dropping a level to get real experience now, really good to see
 
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Bits of new info in there:

….. Ekwah initially joined Sunderland for a minimal fee, however a series of clauses were included in the deal, the majority of which are understood to have been met, forcing the Wearsiders to shell out more money. Nevertheless, Udinese’s interest means there is the potential to bank a considerable profit that could then be reinvested into other areas of the squad.…

(regarding Galatasaray) The Turkish club are understood to have included Hume on a list of potential defensive targets, however there has been no formal contract with Sunderland officials and senior sources have dismissed suggestions that a £7m bid has been rejected. At this stage, Sunderland have not received an offer for Hume, who remains an important part of the club’s plans for next season.….
 
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Bits of new info in there:

….. Ekwah initially joined Sunderland for a minimal fee, however a series of clauses were included in the deal, the majority of which are understood to have been met, forcing the Wearsiders to shell out more money. Nevertheless, Udinese’s interest means there is the potential to bank a considerable profit that could then be reinvested into other areas of the squad.…

The Turkish club are understood to have included Hume on a list of potential defensive targets, however there has been no formal contract with Sunderland officials and senior sources have dismissed suggestions that a £7m bid has been rejected. At this stage, Sunderland have not received an offer for Hume, who remains an important part of the club’s plans for next season.….
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thanks for the summary. I do everything I can to avoid having to try to access their website :D
 
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Bits of new info in there:

….. Ekwah initially joined Sunderland for a minimal fee, however a series of clauses were included in the deal, the majority of which are understood to have been met, forcing the Wearsiders to shell out more money. Nevertheless, Udinese’s interest means there is the potential to bank a considerable profit that could then be reinvested into other areas of the squad.…

(regarding Galatasaray) The Turkish club are understood to have included Hume on a list of potential defensive targets, however there has been no formal contract with Sunderland officials and senior sources have dismissed suggestions that a £7m bid has been rejected. At this stage, Sunderland have not received an offer for Hume, who remains an important part of the club’s plans for next season.….
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Yeah, the hume bid was a load of ****e
 
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