Adam1867 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, beswetherick said: IMO what we need in order of preference, assuming Hector signs... Priority CM LB Bonus Another CM ST (if Rhodes goes) Fox and JvA can leave permanently. Thorniley and Penney can go on loan — Iorfa can cover at CB and Palmer/Odubajo are ok at LB. Dawson or Wildsmith can go on loan in January. Don’t think we need another winger really — Odubajo can play there and we already have decent options in Reach, Harris and FF. Left-back is the priority after a CM for me. Palmer is doing a great job there but it’s not his natural position and I worry he’ll get found out against better sides. Lazaar made a difference as a quality, specialist left-back before getting injured. We have a good first XI and we’re only a few players from having a decent squad, let’s see what the next couple of days bring You have just got rid of both our left backs. Palmer and Odubajo are square pegs in round holes. We are a team that needs balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls77 Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, Adam1867 said: You have just got rid of both our left backs. Palmer and Odubajo are square pegs in round holes. We are a team that needs balance. Agreed... I’m advocating we sign a new specialist left-back (ideally two, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world if Palmer or Odubajo had to play there due to injury or suspension). Then and only then should we look to move Fox on, and/or consider a loan for Penney. I’d like to see Penney given a chance here but I feel like regular football might be best for his development at this stage. Letting Fox leave permanently and Penney on loan, and replacing them with one permanent LB signing and one loan would be perfect, but it’s a lot of work to be done in two days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, beswetherick said: Agreed... I’m advocating we sign a new specialist left-back (ideally two, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world if Palmer or Odubajo had to play there due to injury or suspension). Then and only then should we look to move Fox on, and/or consider a loan for Penney. I’d like to see Penney given a chance here but I feel like regular football might be best for his development at this stage. Letting Fox leave permanently and Penney on loan, and replacing them with one permanent LB signing and one loan would be perfect, but it’s a lot of work to be done in two days. As well as Palmer as done at Left back I can't see it becoming his permanent position. I'd keep Fox and let Baker and Penney go out on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Shaping up to be a decent but frugal window In Odubajo - free Borner- free Harris - free Jones - free Potentially in Hector - £3.5 - 4m? Luongo - free Murphy- loan Out The Steve's - £4m Joao - £5m Potentially Out Rhodes £4m? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Owls77 said: Reliable twitter account? What position does Luongo play? Would love Murphy but be very surprised if Newcastle did any business with us. Edited August 7, 2019 by WalthamOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northeastowl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, bradowl said: If he was that good much bigger clubs than Reading would be signing him. Cant argue with that. However he was by far the best striker at this summers u21 championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beswetherick Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, bradowl said: As well as Palmer as done at Left back I can't see it becoming his permanent position. I'd keep Fox and let Baker and Penney go out on loan. To be fair that seems more realistic than me hoping to shift Fox and sign two new left backs, as well as finding a loan club for Penney. Hopefully Penney will go on loan and we’ll then be able to sell Fox after he returns, with new signing/Penney eventually our first choices at left-back. Definitely think signing a quality new LB would give us a pretty good back 5 for this season though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Has doom poured water on the luongo and Murphy yet or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeOwl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, stocksyuto said: Has doom poured water on the luongo and Murphy yet or not Nah, it's not 4:59pm on deadline day yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, beswetherick said: To be fair that seems more realistic than me hoping to shift Fox and sign two new left backs, as well as finding a loan club for Penney. Hopefully Penney will go on loan and we’ll then be able to sell Fox after he returns, with new signing/Penney eventually our first choices at left-back. Definitely think signing a quality new LB would give us a pretty good back 5 for this season though Agree, think a loan for Penney would be good, but couldn't get a game last time he went out. Did he sit on the bench at both Mansfield and Bradford? Hope I'm wrong, but think he may be one of those players that comes in, looks a worlddbeater to start with but can't maintain or fulfil the promise. A caolean Iavery type scenario. Same with Baker, both started great, but frankly very poor since and need to be out on loan. I'm not a fan of Fox, but to be fair he has improved and is a capable and comparatively cheap back up option, if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 #WatfordFC have signed Danny Welbeck on a 3 year deal. 105k p/w. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 1 minute ago, bradowl said: #WatfordFC have signed Danny Welbeck on a 3 year deal. 105k p/w. He's got to be one of the luckiest (in a financial sense) players going, hardly kicks a ball but still keeps getting enormous contracts. £16m+ over 3 years!!!! I'd be astonished if he plays 50 games over that period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.flem Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, striker said: He's got to be one of the luckiest (in a financial sense) players going, hardly kicks a ball but still keeps getting enormous contracts. £16m+ over 3 years!!!! I'd be astonished if he plays 50 games over that period. Sturridge does ok too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcGibbo Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Looks like we are still chasing another forward. Rhodes leaving? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeOwl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just now, swfcGibbo said: Looks like we are still chasing another forward. Rhodes leaving? Probably looking to add pace and mobility to the front line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, bradowl said: #WatfordFC have signed Danny Welbeck on a 3 year deal. 105k p/w. Absolutely crazy. Will spend most the time injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeonLeon Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Could be wrong but I think Davis is more of a wide player like Murphy. Might just be us putting feelers out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, SupremeOwl said: Probably looking to add pace and mobility to the front line. Yes, needed. I suspected Rhodes and Joao out might see us try for another forward. Still a long way to go in finalising deals, but got to say the club are doing the right things this window. Players out, decent money in and strengthening in the right areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Just imagine if before the window closes we sign Murphy, Luongo, Hector and then a couple of young Prem loans. We will pi$$ the league!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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