Transfer Rumour Mohammed Kudus

[Eggs]

….many thanks for posting, a very good insight.

Like so many African & S American players, he comes from a ‘slum area’, its what makes them tough, its what gives them the desire to succeed, it’s why they play like the game matters. Street footballers, we don’t have them in this country any more & it’s why we need to tap into those markets.

Fingers crossed that knee stands up, ironic the injury happened over the park.

Hopefully some of his countrymen log onto here.

 

[GoldenToffee]

….many thanks for posting, a very good insight.

Like so many African & S American players, he comes from a ‘slum area’, its what makes them tough, its what gives them the desire to succeed, it’s why they play like the game matters. Street footballers, we don’t have them in this country any more & it’s why we need to tap into those markets.

Hopefully some of his countrymen log onto here.

Thought Tony Gordon was a street footballer! Rooney definitely widely described as one too. But yep, definitely compare the back streets of Liverpool to some African slum.

 

[micknick]

I’ve seen him described as a striker, number 10, winger and central midfielder. What actually is he?

 

[Kirkles]

Sounds like Dele

 

[brieverton]

It seems like a good move. We have almost nothing to lose here.

He flatters to deceive and we can call it quits.

Does ok and we have a decision to make.

Does better and we have a potential gem whose value multiples.

You have to be in it to win it. I'd love for other clubs to look at one of our players, just one even at the moment, and think "Why weren't we in for him". That seems a long lost event for us and we cannot grow as a club, and in the way we need, without these types of signings.

Bravo to those who are making it happen.

 

[GoldenToffee]

Thought Tony Gordon was a street footballer! Rooney definitely widely described as one too. But yep, definitely compare the back streets of Liverpool to some African slum.

cannot compare**

 

[Jcr1878]

 

[Dutch Toffee]

I’ve seen him described as a striker, number 10, winger and central midfielder. What actually is he?

Number 10 for me, but obviously can play in a variety of positions. Definitely should be playing him to his strengths though.

 

[micknick]

Number 10 for me, but obviously can play in a variety of positions. Definitely should be playing him to his strengths though.

Is he any good mate?

 

[paultheblue]

You seem to rate him mate would you take a punt bearing in mind the elephant in the room?

 

[Eggs]

Thought Tony Gordon was a street footballer! Rooney definitely widely described as one too. But yep, definitely compare the back streets of Liverpool to some African slum.

…that lad says he was brought up in a ‘slum’, from humble beginnings. Looks like they are football mad.

I always say Rooney was the last of the street footballers, it’s a rare site in the City these days. Those of us who grew up in the 60s had a ball stuck to our feet all day.

 

[blindbert]

Lonergan

Garbutt - Alceraz - Mangala - Hibbert

Besic

Donovan - Kudus - Klaassen - Bilyaletdinov

Stracqualursi​

Made me chuckle...bit harsh on our Landon though.

 

[Zatara]

Where does he fit in this formation?

27 pages and not one showing him in a draft 11 - disappointing!!!

I think Zat is away

Pickford
Tarkowski Coady Holgate
Patterson ??? Onana Mykolenko
Kudus Gordon
DCL
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I'd take a stab at something like this...

Thats if we bring in someone to sit like Garner...or Gana if he's improved his positioning.

 

[Zatara]

Seen quite a few remarks from Ajax fans claiming it has a lot to do with club politics. They seem to think the Ajax staff are afraid to rock the boat and start to transitioning the midfield. The fans seem to see Kudus as a future star, who should be getting playing time ahead of the likes of Taylor, Klaassen, Berghuis or even Tadic.

As said earlier in this thread, quite a few are far from happy with this deal. Potentially best midfielder at the club, according to them. They obviously are in a better position to know than I am, but for me it's a deal I can get completely behind. Sure the injuries are a concern, but if we can get him fit and playing regularly, it could become a superb piece of business by us. If not, ship him back next year.

I wonder how much the option to buy would be...

Number 10 for me, but obviously can play in a variety of positions. Definitely should be playing him to his strengths though.

I think he and Gordon behind a centre forward with both having 'free roles' could cause havoc.

Would leave alot of space for Onana to burst forward.

Btw hasnt he also played as a DM for Ajax a couple of times? Could act as a kind of deep lying playmaker / ball carrier due to his speed and technical ability.

 

[allen]

I’ve only seen the clips, but he clearly has the ability to make quick decisions on the ball. That’s critical in this league.

I think I’m going to get excited about this one. Why not?