Thought Lavia was one of the most impressive midfielders in PL last season. Ex-Man City youth and just so calm on the ball. Trouble is he is a defensive midfielder so if we are getting Tonali seems surplus to requirement unless we were getting him cheap. Thought there were plenty of other clubs in for him.
What's an LBP F3 as: a) its plotted wrong for Slob b) its what he's best at And while you are at it what's an OBV?
LBP are what I'd say Bruno specialises in - balls played in behind the defensive or midfield lines (in the attacking third of the pitch for this particular stat) - his chip over the top for Miggy's volley vs Fulham would be a good example. OBV is the value of a certain event - so for this example it is dribbles and carries - that are a positive (or negative) impact for the team on the chances of scoring (or conceding) - again a good example of this would Isak's assist for Murphy's tap in would be a high value dribble/carry OBV.
Depends where we are looking at him for: RCM in the 8 role - would be lovely to have options of Szo and Tonali there, Willock and Joelinton the other side at LCM and Bruno and Longstaff holding but not a major disaster if we don't get him for that role RW - A definite upgrade on what we have there at present but there's a few other options out there though - I like the Ferran Torres link a lot atm and at nearly half the price (£35m compared to £60m) its a better deal for someone who's already got games and goals in the EPL. Really not bothered about Maddison going spurs, would have been a good signing but think Tolani is a better player for the position we would have played him in (8 role) and don't think he would have suited us at RW where Miggy, Gordon and Murphy all give you a lot more in tracking back and supporting Trippier in the defensive phase of play.
Holly on the BBC is batshit metal: On the latest BBC Radio Newcastle podcast, Magpies fan and podcaster Holly pointed to a need for Eddie Howe to strengthen defensively: "The loss of Jonjo Shelvey as a midfielder has had an impact on the team, he brought some diversity that we don’t have any more, we lack the creativity"
