1. Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!

Transfer Rumours Summer Transfer window

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Bucky1989, Feb 6, 2025.

  1. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2020
    Messages:
    19,232
    Likes Received:
    49,427
    Don’t want to sound like a bed wetter etc but I genuinely am concerned about all our signings being African in a season where the AFCON covers a fifth of the season.
     
    #21181
    Blond Bombshell, DH4, Dorset and 5 others like this.
  2. JimHeron92

    JimHeron92 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2025
    Messages:
    2,633
    Likes Received:
    4,767
    Well 1/5 or 1/12 if the country gets grouped, but 4/4 signings without le fee is an interesting strategy for sure.

    Although Sadiki didn't get the latest congo call up.
     
    #21182
    Young Ted likes this.
  3. Late goal Scorer

    Late goal Scorer Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 5, 2020
    Messages:
    1,041
    Likes Received:
    1,729
    Most premier league sides will lose a few to AFCON so it’ll even out to an extent and give natural opportunities to our squad. Despite the big fees we also may not see all as first choice either. ( although I suspect we will)
     
    #21183
    FellTop and Young Ted like this.
  4. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2022
    Messages:
    7,970
    Likes Received:
    39,049
    Definitely a slight concern, the club will surely have a plan for that. They've clearly targeted players with both short and long term in mind
     
    #21184
    Jarca, Young Ted and Southern A like this.
  5. rowley

    rowley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2019
    Messages:
    3,862
    Likes Received:
    10,843
    Aye. When a player is so reliant on pace the drop off is dramatic when that pace goes.

    In fairness to him, he kept it longer than most, but at the Euros last year the signs were there. One or two players just ran past him who, a year before would have been mopped up easily.

    Might be a help in other ways, maybe in the middle, but that will be a hefty wage going out on him.
     
    #21185
    SISAO33, Jarca and Young Ted like this.
  6. JimHeron92

    JimHeron92 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2025
    Messages:
    2,633
    Likes Received:
    4,767
    Someone can correct me, aren't Eddie howes brexit mags the only team with no African players?
     
    #21186
  7. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2020
    Messages:
    19,232
    Likes Received:
    49,427
    absolutely. and I wouldn’t want us NOT signing players because they’re African or missing for a relatively small period. It’s just a slight concern
     
    #21187
    Hudson92, Jarca and Scout73 like this.
  8. rowley

    rowley Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2019
    Messages:
    3,862
    Likes Received:
    10,843
    There was talk of moving the AFCON to the summer. Maybe that will happen down the line as it is certainly a factor to consider when signing players
     
    #21188
    Jarca and Young Ted like this.
  9. ab65

    ab65 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2019
    Messages:
    1,140
    Likes Received:
    2,975
    He also looks like that prick Curtis Jones. I'm out....

    In all seriousness, as you say two decent finishes but would have copped some flack for that abysmal defending for the goal.
     
    #21189
  10. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2022
    Messages:
    7,970
    Likes Received:
    39,049
    With the defending, he's in the right positions but isn't aggressive enough so that'll be worked on
     
    #21190
    Young Ted and Jarca like this.

  11. Young Ted

    Young Ted Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2020
    Messages:
    2,503
    Likes Received:
    12,420
    Predictions for who’s having that medical
     
    #21191
  12. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2020
    Messages:
    19,232
    Likes Received:
    49,427
    Might be Talbi if Sacha is behind slightly.
     
    #21192
    Young Ted likes this.
  13. MadMackem77

    MadMackem77 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2024
    Messages:
    4,073
    Likes Received:
    9,339
    Not sure brads info was someone to be excited about.

    I mean he is but I was expecting bigger
     
    #21193
  14. Frazier the Lion

    Frazier the Lion Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2023
    Messages:
    1,880
    Likes Received:
    4,950
    Does that put paid to Lauriente? I would kinda hope that if we get another winger it’s a left footed one, assuming this lad joins.
     
    #21194
    Jarca and JimHeron92 like this.
  15. JimHeron92

    JimHeron92 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2025
    Messages:
    2,633
    Likes Received:
    4,767
    Maybe but this lad is predominantly playing on the right wing so doesn't squash the Lauriente rumour just yet.
     
    #21195
  16. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 20, 2020
    Messages:
    10,902
    Likes Received:
    39,503
    Looks an exciting prospect this lad. Can play of both sides and has that natural pace from a standing start that can really hurt defenders 1v1.

    Not wanting to come across negative in any way. Him and Sadiki, in my opinion, are risk / reward signings. Could be great this season, or could need some time on the coaching pitch. Diarra and Reinaldo should be good to go. Would like our next links to be one or two safer pair of hands if that makes sense? Just looking for those players that are going to churn out 7/10 every week without fail. Somebody like a Cresswell would suit me perfectly.
     
    #21196
  17. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2020
    Messages:
    19,232
    Likes Received:
    49,427
    Depends what profile they want for the other winger.

    assuming this guy signs we have:

    Left wing - Mundle + new signing
    Right wing - Talbi + Roberts

    the new signing could be a left footed left winger or right footed left winger
     
    #21197
    Jarca likes this.
  18. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2020
    Messages:
    19,232
    Likes Received:
    49,427
    I’m greedy. Personally I’d be selling Roberts and signing three new wingers not two.

    to replace Watson, Roberts and Poveda
     
    #21198
  19. Crowtree

    Crowtree Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2024
    Messages:
    132
    Likes Received:
    134
    Selling Roberts would be criminal.
    Exceptional player
     
    #21199
    Gary Rowell world likes this.
  20. Disco down under

    Disco down under Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2011
    Messages:
    16,114
    Likes Received:
    12,075
    Are you allergic to goals?
     
    #21200

Users Who Are Viewing This Thread (Users: 97, Guests: 0)

  1. wilberforce
  2. J Flash
  3. TopClub
  4. Tongester55
  5. HSAFC73
  6. Blond Bombshell
  7. Bank of England 2
  8. Underneath The Sky
  9. TheTruthWillOut
  10. Manc Mackem
  11. Going Back To 505
  12. Joe62
  13. D-K
  14. Ronsafc
  15. David R Griffiths
  16. BRMC
  17. Sloanes9620
  18. samwise_new
  19. Syd Stid
  20. Culinary
  21. Hudson92
  22. Mackem in MK
  23. Jukebox
  24. LKToday
  25. dyd13
  26. Gary Rowell world
  27. Juan4754
  28. Eye Ball Paul
  29. Chucky Puddin
  30. Garrincha's Goat
  31. Crowtree
  32. Thereckoner
  33. Late goal Scorer
  34. Chog
  35. SpikeyBob
  36. 7Mackem78
  37. Durham Wasp
  38. Dave_39
  39. SuperSunderland
  40. One footed wonder
  41. JimHeron92
  42. Foster92
  43. Robref62
  44. Lightletter
  45. Lee Barry
  46. Mentalist1973
  47. Stalkingbug
  48. PickleRick
  49. Nelly The Elephant
  50. Joel Harvey
  51. Tenerifemackem
  52. Jamesa456
  53. West stander
  54. Sol97uk
  55. Stevie Wond8r
  56. steesafc
  57. Batmansafc
  58. Snipers dream
  59. Dunder Mifflin
  60. Robbo37
  61. Bucky1989
  62. Snarlz II
  63. Burrywurr
  64. Whittylad
  65. Micklar
  66. 73James
  67. Moanjam
  68. ISOE II
  69. Mr_B
  70. Lonewolf68
  71. kmoff
  72. Ayrton
  73. inside cente12
  74. SISAO33
  75. BGG228
  76. Philftm
  77. Mark81
  78. Ozzymac
  79. Repswick
  80. TheBronzeBummer
  81. Karl Ford
  82. Alex83
  83. Yorkshire_FTM
  84. Tommy2

Share This Page