shurlock Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Is Gibson any good? Seems a bit underwhelming if he's being lined up as our no.1 CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 I'm not particularly whelmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Is Gibson any good? Seems a bit underwhelming if he's being lined up as our no.1 CB. Good aura m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 June, 2018 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Is Gibson any good? Seems a bit underwhelming if he's being lined up as our no.1 CB. Nice article on him: https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/should-spurs-sign-ben-gibson-12875984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Nice article on him: https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/transfer-news/should-spurs-sign-ben-gibson-12875984 Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordic Saint Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Is Gibson any good? Seems a bit underwhelming if he's being lined up as our no.1 CB. Yes, he is very good. He will be a great signing if we get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 One is where I get most of my stuff from. The 2nd is from a Saints fan who is in broadcasting who confirmed it. We all know though, nothing is done until it's announced but I've no reason to doubt what they've passed on is in good faith. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoneuelllfanclub Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Would be good signing. Good leadership qualities which we desperately need. Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 June, 2018 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Would be good signing. Good leadership qualities which we desperately need. Yeah, and ticks that 'best players' in the championship bracket which is good. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintMB Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 I'm sort of expecting some sort of deal before Friday, just to help push that last minute renewal drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Supposedly in for Amadou Diawara from Red Bull Salzburg. Would be a brilliant signing so I don’t expect it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Supposedly in for Amadou Diawara from Red Bull Salzburg. Would be a brilliant signing so I don’t expect it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Supposedly in for Amadou Diawara from Red Bull Salzburg. Would be a brilliant signing so I don’t expect it to happen. Isn’t he a Napoli player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis17 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Isn’t he a Napoli player? Correct! I meant Haidara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Correct! I meant Haidara That makes more sense! This guy is a decent attacking midfielder though, all the same. Poss slightly out of our reach imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 So, Gibson in, after Maddison miss. Could be new strategy to go for young Championship players with potential. Maybe to offset all the journeymen mercenaries like Boufal. Hope so. Feels more Hughes' style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 19:04 Adrian Kajumba Southampton line up Haidara raid Southampton are lining up a move for Red Bull Salzburg’s hot prospect Amadou Haidara. Mark Hughes suffered one transfer blow this week when Norwich playmaker James Maddison opted for Leicester over a move to St Mary’s. But the new Saints boss has other midfielders in his sights including Haidara, the 20 year-old Malian who is valued at around £15m and was one of Salzburg’s standout stars last season. He made 46 appearances in his breakthrough season to help them win the Austrian league and reach the Europa League semi-finals. Haidara is primarily a central midfielder but has also been deployed out wide. Salzburg have an impressive track record of helping develop youngsters and Haidara is one of the next off the conveyor belt. Liverpool-bound midfielder Naby Keita and Anfield forward Sadio Mane have both had spells at Salzburg before going onto bigger things. Haidara has been identified by Salzburg’s sister club Red Bull Leipzig as a potential replacement for Keita, who joins Liverpool this summer, and has also been watched by Tottenham. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-liverpool-arsenal-12702686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restark19 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Haidara just signed a new contract with Salzburg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Haidara just signed a new contract with Salzburg. Doesn’t really mean a great deal tbh. Just maximises the selling clubs profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 19:04 Adrian Kajumba Southampton line up Haidara raid Southampton are lining up a move for Red Bull Salzburg’s hot prospect Amadou Haidara. Mark Hughes suffered one transfer blow this week when Norwich playmaker James Maddison opted for Leicester over a move to St Mary’s. But the new Saints boss has other midfielders in his sights including Haidara, the 20 year-old Malian who is valued at around £15m and was one of Salzburg’s standout stars last season. He made 46 appearances in his breakthrough season to help them win the Austrian league and reach the Europa League semi-finals. Haidara is primarily a central midfielder but has also been deployed out wide. Salzburg have an impressive track record of helping develop youngsters and Haidara is one of the next off the conveyor belt. Liverpool-bound midfielder Naby Keita and Anfield forward Sadio Mane have both had spells at Salzburg before going onto bigger things. Haidara has been identified by Salzburg’s sister club Red Bull Leipzig as a potential replacement for Keita, who joins Liverpool this summer, and has also been watched by Tottenham. https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/transfer-news-live-liverpool-arsenal-12702686 Hmmm, this guy, Maddison, Gibson, Limbombe... maybe we're actually reverting back to the 'best players at lesser clubs' for targets rather than 'bench warmers at big clubs'. Which would be a positive. Obviously have to actually sign some of them first mind you, which I won't be holding my breath about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Haidara just signed a new contract with Salzburg. Didn't stop Judas going to Liverpool. Not saying we are signing him but football contracts are hardly worth the paper they are written on if the money is right. It normally gives the parent club more negotiating power though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 So, Gibson in, after Maddison miss. Could be new strategy to go for young Championship players with potential. Gibson is 25 years old, I wouldn't really class that as particularly young for a footballer. He has had 7 years of first team football. Maybe to offset all the journeymen mercenaries like Boufal. Hope so. Feels more Hughes' style. I don't see how Boufal qualifies as a journeyman mercenary. Saints are only his 3rd team and they are his 1st team outside the country of his birth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 June, 2018 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Correct! I meant Haidara That makes more sense! This guy is a decent attacking midfielder though, all the same. Poss slightly out of our reach imo Never heard of him. Naturally, I'm now desperate for us to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 19 June, 2018 Author Share Posted 19 June, 2018 (edited) Wilshere confirms he's leaving Arsenal. Edited 19 June, 2018 by SuperSAINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 (edited) Why? Under Mike Ashley they are hardly big spenders. Their record transfer is still below ours and their wage budget is likely to be as well. Not easy to determine who has the financial muscle this summer. If you have spent less in the past maybe you have more freedom to spend in the future. For information, their wage bill was £112.5m in the 2016/17 season. By far and away the biggest Championship wage bill ever. Ours was £112.5m that season too, in the Premiership. They sold players having been relegated, but also spent a wedge on players to get them back in the top flight, especially in terms of wages. Ashley made a huge financial gamble and it paid off. He then spent a further £35m on transfer fees having secured promotion and i have little doubt the wage bill grew considerably. I was told one player doubled his £50k a week salary on promotion. They of course finished 10th and as a result brought in a extra £16m in TV prize money than us last season. Whether that matches the available VVD profit in terms spare cash I am not sure, but they may well be able to more than compete if we cant offload unwanted high earners. Edited 19 June, 2018 by Chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Not to mention Benitez probably put pressure on Ashley to loosen the purse strings as a condition for staying on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Not easy to determine who has the financial muscle this summer. If you have spent less in the past maybe you have more freedom to spend in the future. For information, their wage bill was £112.5m in the 2016/17 season. By far and away the biggest Championship wage bill ever. Ours was £112.5m that season too, in the Premiership. They sold players having been relegated, but also spent a wedge on players to get them back in the top flight, especially in terms of wages. Ashley made a huge financial gamble and it paid off. He then spent a further £35m on transfer fees having secured promotion and i have little doubt the wage bill grew considerably. I was told one player doubled his £50k a week salary on promotion. They of course finished 10th and as a result brought in a extra £16m in TV prize money than us last season. Whether that matches the available VVD profit in terms spare cash I am not sure, but they may well be able to more than compete if we cant offload unwanted high earners. I doubt Benitez stayed on for a year in the champ for shirt buttons and rolling baccy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamplemousse Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Wilshere confirms he's leaving Arsenal. I wouldn't want a Bournemouth reject in our squad. Should either go to the Championship or abroad, he's just not cut out for top flight English football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Moses Simon. Could be interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 I wouldn't want a Bournemouth reject in our squad. Should either go to the Championship or abroad, he's just not cut out for top flight English football. Bournemouth isn't far off our level pal. See Batman's posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Moses Simon. Could be interesting.... Aren’t liverhampton interested in him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Bournemouth isn't far off our level pal. See Batman's posts. It’s true. It has been in the pipeline for the last 18 months or so. Now the job is complete. Bottom 6 are our rivals now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErwinK1961 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Moses Simon. Could be interesting.... ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Moses Simon. Could be interesting.... Mane-esque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Not saying it’s a done deal or anything but passing on what I heard. Another one form Serie A we’re looking at too. And someone from the Dutch league. I’ll try get names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 I wouldn't want a Bournemouth reject in our squad. Should either go to the Championship or abroad, he's just not cut out for top flight English football. Hahahaha you’re clueless buddy. Providing his wages are reasonable, every club outside the top 7 would take him. He was dramatically improve us and would be a great signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint77 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Not saying it’s a done deal or anything but passing on what I heard. Another one form Serie A we’re looking at too. And someone from the Dutch league. I’ll try get names. Excellent things are moving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Wouldn’t be surprised if wilshere ended up at Citeh. Peps kind of player, would improve him if he stays fit and would fulfil their English quota on Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Not saying it’s a done deal or anything but passing on what I heard. Another one form Serie A we’re looking at too. And someone from the Dutch league. I’ll try get names. Dutch league - HZ would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Karol Linetty and Alireza Jahanbakhsh (had to google that to get that correct, ridiculous) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage_Face Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Exciting names there. Come on Les make it happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Expensive to have that Iranian lad on your kids shirts though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Expensive to have that Iranian lad on your kids shirts though Wouldn’t fit would it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Let's just call him Jah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Wouldn’t fit would it Nope, mega half-moon round the number. Or a nickname I suppose! Anyway... be interesting to see if it’s gen. they seem like our type of payers tbf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Jahanbakhsh scored a lot of goals from RW, will be keeping a closer eye on him tomorrow against Spain! Don't get the other guy though, what's this obsession around us seemingly looking for another CM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Jahanbakhsh scored a lot of goals from RW, will be keeping a closer eye on him tomorrow against Spain! Don't get the other guy though, what's this obsession around us seemingly looking for another CM? Linetty is an AMC type, not what I'd call a pure central midfielder. That's what we're seemingly looking for, maybe two attacking types. An obvious replacement for Boufal, and some directness and pace on the wings. (one can hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Jahanbakhsh scored a lot of goals from RW, will be keeping a closer eye on him tomorrow against Spain! Don't get the other guy though, what's this obsession around us seemingly looking for another CM? I’d say both Simon and Jah I can understand to an extent, both creative players and would offer alternatives, certainly Simon with his pace. I think Linetty is a bit of a jack of all trades, though he is referred to as the ‘polish iniesta’. I had Linetty down as a DM though, maybe not. Off to watch a sh1t ton of YouTube vids now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 Linetty is an AMC type, not what I'd call a pure central midfielder. That's what we're seemingly looking for, maybe two attacking types. An obvious replacement for Boufal, and some directness and pace on the wings. (one can hope) I’m seeing that now in Linetty, now I’m about a minute into my first vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 19 June, 2018 Share Posted 19 June, 2018 I knew someone called Ali-Reza once. Odd chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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