22 Jul 2021 12:09:19
ed0666 if we sell all the players we are looking to get rid of it looks like we want a forward player and a midfield player who would your picks be I see Ed01 has said he would Like Saul and I think he would like Minamino and Elliot to fill the spaces up top I would like Saul and an out and out Forward Kane proved last season you can have a goal scorer that assists to.

{Ed0666's Note - Raphina and Bissouma for me Grino mate.. I’m not sure an out an out goal scorer is what we need I’d prefer a pacy wide forward with magic in his boots who can play across the front 3. Bissouma can play box to box and defensive midfielder if Fab gets injured. Also both are prem proven and wouldn’t need assimilation.


1.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 12:30:16
I would like someone that could play across the front 3. But last season as good as Jota did when he went upfront in place of Bobby we seemed very light weight up there as his hold up play is nowhere near as good as Bobby's.


2.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 12:41:04
Maybe the Ox or Elliot could play the Bobby role?


3.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 12:50:18
I haven't been asked by anyone for my choices but since mine align to ed0666 I'm going to post.

Bissouma over Saul for me for a number of reasons. Not just because of wages difference although that should be big reason for club. Saul is incredible but he's won a lot of stuff. Bissouma has won very little yet and is also incredibly talented. I love buying incredibly talented players with a point to prove. Breathes added hunger into the team. I'm not questioning anything about Saul but just my preference for Bissouma. I ll be crying tears of joy also if we get Saul but preference as I said is bissouma.

I also would like versatile wide forward with not just pace but electric pace. Take Bowen for example. He's fast but not electric fast. Raphinha has all the skill in the world too to keep up with his pace. Another one who would bring a hunger with him and a point to prove.

Konate, Bissouma, Raphina would be epic.

Only problem is it would probably be too epic in terms of cost too.


4.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 13:32:51
Unless its a forward player good enough to push 4 a start i'd be happy to go with Mo, Sadio, Bobby, Jota, Elliott and Ox with the kids in d cups but we really do need another top midfielder, i'd put all the funds into that.


5.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 13:33:38
I wouldn’t say Saul has won a lot, isn’t it like 1 league and 1 cup? Yes it’s nice to have players who are hungry but I don’t see how previous success is a deterrent.


6.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 13:35:08
Really good points, Davey, interesting take on Saul vs Bissouma. Bissouma has played over here for 3 seasons in the EPL, so has that experience. Let's say he will cost around £40-£50m, albeit Brighton are interested in Phillips so there may be a deal to be done.

Do you have a view on Neuhaus? He could be cheaper - maybe £10m+ cheaper, but doesn't have the EPL experience. He is younger and, arguably, has a higher bar. I would imagine that wages would be similar as they are both earning around £25k per week now, so would probably be in the c£50-£60k range.


7.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 13:42:38
Saul or Bissouma would be great.


8.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 14:19:23
Bissouma would be ideal but seems to be very quiet on that one which could be a good sign lol.

Forward wise I think Doku has a big future and pace to burn, Harvey Barnes is a proven one too.


9.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 14:31:54
Ed666. I would be extremely happy with Raphina and Bissouma. Will throw a little curve ball out there for a pacey wide forward, who definitely has magic in his boots and that’s Dominik Szoboszlai. Only just moved in January so no chance of him moving this summer, nor have we expressed any interest. But I wanted to get your opinion on the lad?


10.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 14:43:36
Zedd I'd have Neuhaus over Bissouma, buying from Bundesliga i, e, Keita hasn't gone well for us but his ceiling his definitely higher than Bissouma's imo. Our midfield isn't for goals, but sometimes they can share the burden and Neuhaus is far superior in that aspect.


11.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 15:32:28
I like neahaus from what little I ve seen but there's a far higher risk factor with him. I would have to trust the scouts on that one if his the option. Choice number 3 perhaps of the rumoured targets.


12.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 18:35:50
Neahause and neto for me.


13.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 20:10:02
Griezzmann for me.


14.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 01:24:40
I’d rather rubbish in my hands and clap than sign griezzmann. It would be great if we signed Neuhaus and went sneaky for Malen.