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Transfer Rumours The January 2024 Transfer Window Thread

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Aug 23, 2023.

  1. Fox Mulder

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  2. Obi Wan

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    This one baffles me a bit - if the interest is genuine.

    Don't get me wrong, I think he's a good player, injury record aside. But realistically, what would we do with him?

    His natural position is the same as Bruno's. And while I get that we want cover, why spend another £50m+ on a bench warmer? Especially when we have Tonali back in a year. Phillips won't start ahead of Bruno and he's not natually suited to RM or LM. At keast not in a way ti oust out current lafs.

    So why is he a priority, for that 0rice tag?
    I don't get it.
     
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    Have to agree mate and despite his 1st few seasons at Leeds he's looked pretty **** ever since.

    Having said that I guess he can't be a bad player.
     
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    I'd be giving it a few weeks at this rate to see what priorities are.

    Keeper could be a shout, striker could be a shout, rcm a shout, right winger a shout.

    Way our injuries are going we'll be naming coaches on the bench soon.
     
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    You’ve missed out a replacement for Schar
     
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  9. Darth Plagueis

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    Phillips on form is better that joelinton. Bruno tonali and Phillips with joelinton, longstaff and William to rotate. We need rotation.

    If Eddie wants him huge must be good
     
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    I don't think he is ..joelinton is the most skilful and strongest player at the club.

    Longstaff isn't as good as either though.
     
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    Because he’s used to sitting on the bench?
     
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    Pope out 4-5 months... Keeper incoming I reckon and that could spell the end of Pope.

    Can't rely on Dubravka that long surely.
     
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    Dubravka is ok tbh but this isn't great news.

    Maybe just ring de gea give him a contract
     
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    Rambo incoming...
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    Ramsdale incoming
     
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  17. Maximin Effort

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    I would love to get De Gea in just to witness the Man U fan meltdown!
     
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    TBH I'm fine with Dubz for the time being, he never let the club down before - granted he's a bit older now but he's a safe pair of hands and I'd rather him than Karius or Gillespie!
     
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    Agreed. It is an opportunity to look for a younger long term keeper such as Ramsdale
     
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    Apparently we're like to David De Gea now.
     
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