Pablo Bonvin 4,541 Posted August 7 1 minute ago, 1993swfc said: Seems to be the first question nowadays: how many followers has this McGrath chap got? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiJ 38,533 Posted August 7 Isn't Luongo contracted to QPR? Might struggle with the "free" bit... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Night-Owl 4,665 Posted August 7 If true, that would be decent business. Would Murphy be on loan? Need to utilise the loan market. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkS43Owl 282 Posted August 7 Luongo is a very good player, but similar to Hutch and in a way Pelupessy. Certainly an upgrade on the latter. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1993swfc 1,578 Posted August 7 1 minute ago, Pablo Bonvin said: Seems to be the first question nowadays: how many followers has this McGrath chap got? 7k. Writes for The Sun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sultan_Pepper 2,914 Posted August 7 1 minute ago, SiJ said: Isn't Luongo contracted to QPR? Might struggle with the "free" bit... Depends if they are trying to trim their wage bill or not I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradowl 7,095 Posted August 7 1 minute ago, Pablo Bonvin said: Seems to be the first question nowadays: how many followers has this McGrath chap got? 1.842 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelowl 11,902 Posted August 7 Newcastle ? IF true is this some barter /compo deal ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
striker 3,554 Posted August 7 Two areas of weakness in our team where we need strength in depth. Luongo fits the profile of free transfer signing, 26, with experience and minimal risk. Surprised we would do business with Newcastle, but Murphy would be a good signing. I do like our business this summer, we've done well in the free transfer market, while at last bringing in transfer fees for outgoing players. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buxtongent 2,309 Posted August 7 Anyone realise that, if we sign all the players we have been 'looking to sign', we shall finish with a squad of 50+ 2 1 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StudentOwl 11,696 Posted August 7 News piece released 22 hours ago confirming he's leaving QPR on a free... but to a "mystery Championship club". I guess that's us then https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/luongo-seals-mystery-deal-to-beat-transfer-deadline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waynecoyne14 244 Posted August 7 3 minutes ago, MarkS43Owl said: Luongo is a very good player, but similar to Hutch and in a way Pelupessy. Certainly an upgrade on the latter. luongo is a technical attacking player-nothing like hutch 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ellis Rimmer 1,970 Posted August 7 Nice, Luongo was highly rated a couple of years ago and QPR got him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetsheri 5,772 Posted August 7 5 minutes ago, striker said: Two areas of weakness in our team where we need strength in depth. Luongo fits the profile of free transfer signing, 26, with experience and minimal risk. Surprised we would do business with Newcastle, but Murphy would be a good signing. I do like our business this summer, we've done well in the free transfer market, while at last bringing in transfer fees for outgoing players. Agree with that which is why i'm concerned about paying millions we haven't got for Hector. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkS43Owl 282 Posted August 7 1 minute ago, waynecoyne14 said: luongo is a technical attacking player-nothing like hutch That’s funny, has been playing as a holder for QPR. hopefully something different to what we already have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
striker 3,554 Posted August 7 Just now, sweetsheri said: Agree with that which is why i'm concerned about paying millions we haven't got for Hector. I see your point, but I think Hector is the exception. If the fee ends up being the £3.5 - 4m reported rather than £5m I think it's still a good deal. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradowl 7,095 Posted August 7 (edited) 9 minutes ago, bradowl said: 1.842 Wrong McGrath, 6,818 followers Edited August 7 by bradowl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orlando_Trustful 7,841 Posted August 7 I would take both of them without a doubt. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EcclesallOwl 7,050 Posted August 7 Would be two great signings exactly what we need 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites