January Transfer Thread 2017

[Mickey]

Just because I've been reminded he exists what would people think about Danny Welbeck?. Be alright up beside Rom.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Actually mate - the united fans regard his natural position as a defensive midfielder, he was being played as a full back out of position by LVG - like a lot of central players are done early in there careers.

He is not naturally a full back, and even if he was - why on earth would he swap the united wildnerness for sitting on our bench behind Coleman.

Added thing, Kenny is the same age as him - you go out and buy this lad - are you saying we shouild get rid of Kenny mate and that hes not good enough?

Why do we always think that other clubs second string/older youth players are better than ours, when our U23 squad is dominating the league. Kenny is captain of the under 23s who have far and away the best defensive record in the league. Didn't look out of place in his premier debut and is still first choice for a very talented England under 20 squad.

 

[Hogwild]

Tom Heaton is a quality keeper, we could do worse...

 

[bluestevon]

Why do we always think that other clubs second string/older youth players are better than ours, when our U23 squad is dominating the league. Kenny is captain of the under 23s who have far and away the best defensive record in the league. Didn't look out of place in his premier debut and is still first choice for a very talented England under 20 squad.

I don't mate, read my quoted post in the context of what i was asking Zat.

I was stating the opposite - and wondering at the thinking of people who go on about bringing the youth through - whilst wanting to bring in young players who are only going to prevent the process of bringing our own better youth team players through

Stated numerous times that i see Kenny as the long term replacement to Coleman

 

[Shipped]

Maybe a Mr Rooney fits the bill?!

Maybe, I reckon the good stuff might be mostly finished but who knows.
Plus he's on the GDP of Botswana.

 

[Naisy'sCharitableLeanings]

For me we need a Sheringham type player.
Someone who could cover a Rom injury but could also start with him in the Barkley / Mirallas role behind.
No idea who that player could be though.

Rhymes with brain looney...

 

[Aar_the_Toffees]

Been linked with Ghezzal in France. Could play Mirallas's position, which would then leave Mirallas with the possibility of playing two positions- either a striker or what he plays now. Any good this lad?

 

[Barnfred 55]

I don't mate, read my quoted post in the context of what i was asking Zat.

I was stating the opposite - and wondering at the thinking of people who go on about bringing the youth through - whilst wanting to bring in young players who are only going to prevent the process of bringing our own better youth team players through

Stated numerous times that i see Kenny as the long term replacement to Coleman

I know mate.

I was asking you the question as I knew you agreed with me.

 

[AaronTheBlue]

Just because I've been reminded he exists what would people think about Danny Welbeck?. Be alright up beside Rom.

No thanks.

 

[mites]

we should buy alexis sanchez

he seemed cranky the other day! bet he'd be down for a half decade long project

 

[Nymzee]

Shades of Kone?

Don't listen to Goat he knows jack.

 

[Nymzee]

Fosu mensah is a full back mate who can play centre back

He's a CB that's been shunted out wide.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Been linked with Ghezzal in France. Could play Mirallas's position, which would then leave Mirallas with the possibility of playing two positions- either a striker or what he plays now. Any good this lad?

Don't know really mate. tried to catch his games for Lyon since we were linked with him in the summer but doesn't always start for them and got fed up watching in the end tbh.

Played and scored for Algeria a couple of days ago. Wasn't overly impressed with either Ghezzal or Algeria but can't really judge on that performance alone. He's a left footed playmaker type so would offer something different to what we have at the moment. Out of contract in the summer so wouldn't cost a fortune either.

Wouldn't be a huge gamble. He's the sort of player we need, just not sure if he's good enough.

 

[Caolam]

If it was a choice of buying Danny Wellbeck or staying with Merallas/Lookman partnering Lukaku up front I don't think he would be a significant improvement.
He was sold by Man Utd, he really hasn't done an awful lot at Arsenal due to injury.
I expect Lookman to develop into a partner for Lukaku fairly quickly.
If we are to buy a forward he needs to be the finished article who can go straight in and make a significant improvement.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Tom Heaton is a quality keeper, we could do worse...

Is he an upgrade on Joel though mate?. We already have a much improved keeper who is still learning the game imo. Think some fans are still judging him on his performances 18 months ago.