Transfer thread

[braineclipse]

I think you need a balance at CB - one being a ball-playing CB and one being a defender's defender.

I dont think two out and out defenders like Maguire works for a team which is going to have most of the ball and looking to win games. It might do for struggling teams. Similarly, two ball playing CBs doesnt work well in my view either.

So Ake would be fine as long as he's partnered by the right type of CB

Maguire is much better on the ball than you're (seemingly) giving him credit for. The way he stepped up into midfield in the second half when they put us under pressure, his passing range, close control. Not at the level of our two Belgians, few are. Miles ahead of Sanchez though. Terry who got brought up was also way better on the ball than he usually gets credit for.

There can be a place for a player like Sanchez, though his individual errors are concerning. I worry about him if we're lacking creativity and playmaking skills in other positions too.

 

[Finney Is Back]

From yesterdays Norwich - Southampton match thread on BBC:


19:13 19 Jun
Hojbjerg off to Spurs?

Norwich 0-0 Southampton


Conor McNamara

BBC Radio 5 live commentator

There is talk of a falling out between Southampton midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, with a move to Tottenham apparently at advanced stages.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/52937361/page/11

Did anyone watch that game and, in particular, Hojbjerg's performance?

 

[parklane1]

From yesterdays Norwich - Southampton match thread on BBC:


19:13 19 Jun
Hojbjerg off to Spurs?

Norwich 0-0 Southampton


Conor McNamara

BBC Radio 5 live commentator

There is talk of a falling out between Southampton midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, with a move to Tottenham apparently at advanced stages.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/52937361/page/11

He was stripped of the capt's armband yesterday so it looks like he is going to leave.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Did anyone watch that game and, in particular, Hojbjerg's performance?

I did
Barely noticed him as he really wasn’t needed
Norwich were awful

 

[Danishfurniturelover]

I did
Barely noticed him as he really wasn’t needed
Norwich were awful

Did Aaron's play?

 

[Jordinho]

Did Aaron's play?

Yes. They were all awful.

Best thing he did all game was going to ground far too early, leaving a free route towards goal, but the attacker completely fudged up and just gave him the ball.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Did Aaron's play?

Right wing back and left wing

 

[StephenH]

Right wing back and left wing

left only

 

[Moby]

Meunier joining Dortmund.

Aurier lives again.

 

[spurspinter1]

Meunier joining Dortmund.

Aurier lives again.

It's a hell of a downgrade from Hakimi if they're going to carry on playing a back three.

 

[K.D.D.D.D.Soc]

Did Aaron's play?

I think the WBA fullback would be a better bet, to start with hes a defender and hes not a midget.

 

[Finney Is Back]

I think the WBA fullback would be a better bet, to start with hes a defender and hes not a midget.

And he will cost only a tribuneral set 'development fee'

 

[Moby]

It's a hell of a downgrade from Hakimi if they're going to carry on playing a back three.

apparently we wouldn’t meet the transfer fee.

 

[Nutter-Naylor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275393148722831360

 

[Danishfurniturelover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275393148722831360

Yeah he is a typical Mourinho player, that will work.

 

[Finney Is Back]

Yeah he is a typical Mourinho player, that will work.

If he has added focus and discipline to work properly on his football career (as it seems may be the case in Portugal) then he could well be a Mourinho type player.

 

[metalgear]

anticipating that especially this season - why mourinho and his network - all deals will be done behind closed doors.

 

[Lemonade Money]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1275393148722831360

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Marcus Edwards this summer as they look to obtain their 50% sell on fee.

 

[milo]

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Marcus Edwards this summer as they look to obtain their 50% sell on fee.

It sounds like a Levy deal. Buy him for half his value and then punt him on again, if it doesn't work out.

 

[Lemonade Money]

It sounds like a Levy deal. Buy him for half his value and then punt him on again, if it doesn't work out.

More likely than wanting him back for the team.