January Transfer Window 2023

[willo30]

We need strikers and a RB.

Or switch to a 3 at the back. Not all solutions cost money.

 

[davek]

Or switch to a 3 at the back. Not all solutions cost money.

So who goes RB if Coleman goes RCB?

 

[willo30]

So who goes RB if Coleman goes RCB?

You know who and he did fine against City.

Anyway not sure why Coleman would be RCB with Godfrey and Mina in the mix.

 

[davek]

You know who and he did fine against City.

Anyway not sure why Coleman would be RCB with Godfrey and Mina in the mix.

So name this back 5...

 

[tommytowne]

That's why I know we'll be relegated.

A horrible thought and will be tragic for me anyway should it happen but at the same time we've got to accept the reality of the situation.

 

[jonnyboy316]

Back to work week, no meetings, not much to do, let's save the window again:

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I've kept some players from the Summer list in orange and despite still needing a few more positions it's January so realistically I think we need ST (or 2), winger (maybe 2) and at a push an attacking mid/passing CM. Trying to think on the cheaper side here and be warned, I no longer watch Spanish footie so no one on there:

CMish
Enzo Le Fee (Lorient) - Tenacious and a passing master, average French side so won't be expensive. Linked away.
Jason Knight (Derby) - 6 months left on contract, snip, sue me I like him.

Winger (Either Side)
Ludovic Blas (Nantes) - Forever linked away from Nantes, peach of a left foot, very tricky. £17m last rumour.
Bryan Gil (Spurs) - Still touted for a January loan exit, why not? Have a domestic one spare.
Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) - Great on both sides, decent delivery. Maybe under £15m? German sides don't really sell high.
Liel Abada (Celtic) - One I've seen least of but always looks to be in the right place to score. Last rumour was £17m.
Marcus Thuram (Frankfurt) - Think this one just can't happen but got to be looked at at least. 6 month on deal.
Daichi Kamada (Frankfurt) - Same as above.
Dango Ouattara (Lorient) - Kid is electric, not sure how pricey but never seem to be so cheap from teams like that.
Anthony Elanga (Man U) - Domestic loan already linked.
Sheraldo Becker (Union Berlin) - Would absolutely terrify people, 28 soon so not on the developing side but he's underrated as Hell.

Backup ST (Physical Option)
Terem Moffi (Lorient) - Strong, fast, left footed, bit of a maverick, cheap.
Elijah Adebayo (Luton) - Battering ram, decent in the Championship, failed to get promotion. Maybe not for sale according to manager's quotes.
Ben Brereton (Blackburn) - Still linked, can maybe cut a cheaper deal, seems like he can play wide and middle?
Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg) - Love this player, ball sticks to him like glue, can bring others into play.
Moussa Dembele (Lyon) - 6 months left on contract, barely playing, surely available.
Ross Stewart (Sunderland) - Bit of an out there shout but has that low level magic. 6 months on deal.
Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord) - Only moved there in Summer so maybe unavailable but he's a good target man.
Victor Boniface (Union Saint-Gilloise) - Another wildcard but looks a decent prospect.

Backup ST (Fast Option)
Georginio Rutter (Hoffenheim) - Honestly think he's just too expensive but he's class.
Beto (Udinese) - Linked previously, looks like one of those gems.
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu (Rio Ave) - Bit of an unknown, having a good season, can't see him being pricey.
Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) - Love this guy, quick, strong, battler, maybe expensive.
Ferran Jutgla (Club Brugge) - Short but stocky, electric so far in Belgium and Europe. Only been there 6 months though.
Rasmus Hojlund (Atalanta) - Just not sure if gettable but would be a great younger pickup. Maybe more a Summer move.

I did think about Bryan Gil. Plays on the right. In a difficult spot at Spurs which makes it difficult to properly assess him. Would surely be a step up on McNeil

 

[willo30]

So name this back 5...

Is this a trick question?

Patterson - Godfrey - Coady - Tarkowski - Myko

The same that did fine against City.

 

[N0L1M1TK]

So name this back 5...

I think you have to go to a back 5. It's horrid watch but needs must if we stand any chance of survival.

Tarks - Godfrey - Coady as a back three..use a higher line and have Godfrey as a recovery option.

I'd go Iwobi RWB, and Gordon LWB?

 

[ToffeeTim]

Back to work week, no meetings, not much to do, let's save the window again:

View attachment 199437

I've kept some players from the Summer list in orange and despite still needing a few more positions it's January so realistically I think we need ST (or 2), winger (maybe 2) and at a push an attacking mid/passing CM. Trying to think on the cheaper side here and be warned, I no longer watch Spanish footie so no one on there:

CMish
Enzo Le Fee (Lorient) - Tenacious and a passing master, average French side so won't be expensive. Linked away.
Jason Knight (Derby) - 6 months left on contract, snip, sue me I like him.

Winger (Either Side)
Ludovic Blas (Nantes) - Forever linked away from Nantes, peach of a left foot, very tricky. £17m last rumour.
Bryan Gil (Spurs) - Still touted for a January loan exit, why not? Have a domestic one spare.
Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) - Great on both sides, decent delivery. Maybe under £15m? German sides don't really sell high.
Liel Abada (Celtic) - One I've seen least of but always looks to be in the right place to score. Last rumour was £17m.
Marcus Thuram (Frankfurt) - Think this one just can't happen but got to be looked at at least. 6 month on deal.
Daichi Kamada (Frankfurt) - Same as above.
Dango Ouattara (Lorient) - Kid is electric, not sure how pricey but never seem to be so cheap from teams like that.
Anthony Elanga (Man U) - Domestic loan already linked.
Sheraldo Becker (Union Berlin) - Would absolutely terrify people, 28 soon so not on the developing side but he's underrated as Hell.

Backup ST (Physical Option)
Terem Moffi (Lorient) - Strong, fast, left footed, bit of a maverick, cheap.
Elijah Adebayo (Luton) - Battering ram, decent in the Championship, failed to get promotion. Maybe not for sale according to manager's quotes.
Ben Brereton (Blackburn) - Still linked, can maybe cut a cheaper deal, seems like he can play wide and middle?
Jonas Wind (Wolfsburg) - Love this player, ball sticks to him like glue, can bring others into play.
Moussa Dembele (Lyon) - 6 months left on contract, barely playing, surely available.
Ross Stewart (Sunderland) - Bit of an out there shout but has that low level magic. 6 months on deal.
Santiago Gimenez (Feyenoord) - Only moved there in Summer so maybe unavailable but he's a good target man.
Victor Boniface (Union Saint-Gilloise) - Another wildcard but looks a decent prospect.

Backup ST (Fast Option)
Georginio Rutter (Hoffenheim) - Honestly think he's just too expensive but he's class.
Beto (Udinese) - Linked previously, looks like one of those gems.
Abdul-Aziz Yakubu (Rio Ave) - Bit of an unknown, having a good season, can't see him being pricey.
Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) - Love this guy, quick, strong, battler, maybe expensive.
Ferran Jutgla (Club Brugge) - Short but stocky, electric so far in Belgium and Europe. Only been there 6 months though.
Rasmus Hojlund (Atalanta) - Just not sure if gettable but would be a great younger pickup. Maybe more a Summer move.

We definitely don't need back ups

We need first team attacking players

 

[N0L1M1TK]

Is this a trick question?

Patterson - Godfrey - Coady - Tarkowski - Myko

The same that did fine against City.

Problem playing with WB for us, is that you need them to maraud forward,

Mykolenko is probably the biggest issue with the squad currently, offers nothing, hides and plays it safe.

 

[Dykovski200]

We’re clearly not signing anybody so let’s play some youth to put some pace into the team

 

[Zatara]

We'd need £100-150mil to fix the attacking options.

 

[Nymzee]

We definitely don't need back ups

We need first team attacking players

Think you're concentrating too hard on the wrong part there, Tim. The titles are just from last Summer's list.

 

[davek]

I think you have to go to a back 5. It's horrid watch but needs must if we stand any chance of survival.

Tarks - Godfrey - Coady as a back three..use a higher line and have Godfrey as a recovery option.

I'd go Iwobi RWB, and Gordon LWB?

No Mykolenko and no Coleman?

 

[davek]

Is this a trick question?

Patterson - Godfrey - Coady - Tarkowski - Myko

The same that did fine against City.

The same Patterson that's out injured for two months and rubbish?