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Post by caino on Jun 14, 2024 13:46:18 GMT
I reckon Leny Yoro is a better bet than Branthwaite… Right footed and cheaper but probably at least as good if not better… possibly - but if madrid are calling him theres no point in even trying. craic on with realistic targets |
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Post by Stew on Jun 14, 2024 13:51:04 GMT
Can someone explain to me why we need to pay that for a 20 year old left footed, left sided center back? 90% of the time he is on the left in all those videos and he clearly favors his left foot. Obviously they know this, but aren't we looking for a replacement for Varane and Maguire and a partner for Martinez. Unless the intention is to buy two center backs and have one that can play in case Martinez is injured. I’m not sure this matters. Only the Dutch loons seem to care about it. I’d bet the vast majority of CB partnership in world football are two right footers and no one bats an eyelid. Shouldn’t be any different if there are two left footers back there. |
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Post by Stew on Jun 14, 2024 13:54:30 GMT
Apart from the fact that Branthwaite is massively over hyped anyway and those clips don't highlight his errors or weakness. If he was really that good and with Ben White and Maguire out you would think England and Steve Clark a well regarded defensive coach would want him in the squad. If we're talking about Toney and Branthwaite for most of the budget before sales, what's the point of all these people running the football club and recruitment. It doesn't sound very ambitious to me and if Antonio Silva can be bought for the same amount then that should be where we go! Here's an alternative view for what it's worth. I think all these YouTube clips are meh, but at least this highlights the other side. Getting picked for England isn’t always the best judge of a player’s worth. Conor fucking Gallagher is going to start over Mainoo most likely and I doubt even his mum thinks that’s on merit or talent. |
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Post by caino on Jun 14, 2024 14:01:23 GMT
Apart from the fact that Branthwaite is massively over hyped anyway and those clips don't highlight his errors or weakness. If he was really that good and with Ben White and Maguire out you would think England and Steve Clark a well regarded defensive coach would want him in the squad. If we're talking about Toney and Branthwaite for most of the budget before sales, what's the point of all these people running the football club and recruitment. It doesn't sound very ambitious to me and if Antonio Silva can be bought for the same amount then that should be where we go! Here's an alternative view for what it's worth. I think all these YouTube clips are meh, but at least this highlights the other side. thats a fair argument but dont think anyone is calling for him to be signed 60mil+ but were never going to be able to afford or attract the absolute best at the moment. we need to sign players with promise. ive not seen that silva play tbh but benfica are notoriously difficult to deal with when it comes to realistic fees |
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Post by seanie on Jun 14, 2024 14:08:28 GMT
Apart from the fact that Branthwaite is massively over hyped anyway and those clips don't highlight his errors or weakness. If he was really that good and with Ben White and Maguire out you would think England and Steve Clark a well regarded defensive coach would want him in the squad. If we're talking about Toney and Branthwaite for most of the budget before sales, what's the point of all these people running the football club and recruitment. It doesn't sound very ambitious to me and if Antonio Silva can be bought for the same amount then that should be where we go! Here's an alternative view for what it's worth. I think all these YouTube clips are meh, but at least this highlights the other side. Getting picked for England isn’t always the best judge of a player’s worth. Conor fucking Gallagher is going to start over Mainoo most likely and I doubt even his mum thinks that’s on merit or talent.  all true, it's just the price tag and English tax that does my head in though. |
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Post by keanosdog16 on Jun 14, 2024 15:30:26 GMT
Sky now reporting we’ve made an opening offer for branthwaite
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Post by gdmm on Jun 14, 2024 15:37:39 GMT
Ornstein saying £35 million offer submitted.
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Post by Stew on Jun 14, 2024 15:43:07 GMT
Ornstein saying £35 million offer submitted. Mail saying 45. |
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Post by mightyez on Jun 14, 2024 15:43:45 GMT
Ornstein saying £35 million offer submitted. half of what they reportedly want |
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Post by Diablo Rouge on Jun 14, 2024 15:47:44 GMT
Our opening offer for Antony was £50m .. 😅
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Post by caino on Jun 14, 2024 15:50:16 GMT
Ornstein saying £35 million offer submitted. Mail saying 45. dont mind that. reasonable opening offer. can see it being complete for 55ish. glad to see them starting the transfers early! |
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Post by Stew on Jun 14, 2024 16:51:41 GMT
dont mind that. reasonable opening offer. can see it being complete for 55ish. glad to see them starting the transfers early! Yep. 55 with a few add-ons or walk. |
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Post by bushy1987 on Jun 14, 2024 17:58:31 GMT
dont mind that. reasonable opening offer. can see it being complete for 55ish. glad to see them starting the transfers early! Yep. 55 with a few add-ons or walk. They need the money, city arsenal Chelsea don't need a CB so we should have a free run, so hopefully we actually do it for a sensible fee, this will be the test for the new team, let's see if we fold and just pay up or negotiate properly or walk away if it's not in our best interests. |
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Post by Stew on Jun 14, 2024 18:38:20 GMT
ESPN saying Guehi, Yoro and DeLigt are the alternatives if Everton dick about.
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Post by Kamilo on Jun 15, 2024 2:30:16 GMT
If Branthwaite is going to cost 60m or more I think I’d rather take De Ligt for 40m (supposedly quoted price). He hasn’t reached the heights many have thought he would but he is a good defender and has a lot of leadership/ character. Although I haven’t really paid attention to the former much.
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all true, it's just the price tag and English tax that does my head in though. 
