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What would YOUR priority signing be in the Jan transfer window?

SpurMeUp said:
Odobert. But it was congested. United worked hard closing us down.

So far he’s not shown anything more on the right. If anything he’s impressed and made a name for himself on the left. But take your point, new systems and Frank likes crosses.


I guess the question id ask is whether we looked better because we have a left footed player there, or if fresh legs and united being stretched with one less man was the difference maker. If Udogie had started (which I think he probably should), Spence might have come on against tiring legs and looked amazing.
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Odobert okayed half a game and Spence played half that half with him
There was no overlapping until Udogie came on

We looked better because we had balance. That’s what every team needs

United IMO werent tiring. They had the midweek off. The difference was we had variety on that side with a left footed player and a winger

your right since could have come on and looked amazing. We don’t know. Udogie didn’t look amazing, just looked like he could go both directions

It’s really not binary but still quite simple. Spence can’t go outside on the left. He isht left footed. He can and does on the right. That’s his strength, his right foot. If we play inverted, he can play left and excel. If we’re playing traditional FBs and hitting crosses you need players who can play with their correct foot.
 
Bedfordspurs said:
Odobert okayed half a game and Spence played half that half with him
There was no overlapping until Udogie came on
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Not true. Spence has been overlapping wide. It was congested and there wasn’t much space until the game opened up at the end. Didn't you mention a cross of his that led to corner?

Point taken Udogie crossing on this natural left foot over Spence’s weaker foot can be advantageous. Not sure there are that many other benifits though. And who knows maybe Spence could start cutting in scoring.

Bedfordspurs said:
We looked better because we had balance. That’s what every team needs

United IMO werent tiring. They had the midweek off. The difference was we had variety on that side with a left footed player and a winger

your right since could have come on and looked amazing. We don’t know. Udogie didn’t look amazing, just looked like he could go both directions

It’s really not binary but still quite simple. Spence can’t go outside on the left. He isht left footed. He can and does on the right. That’s his strength, his right foot. If we play inverted, he can play left and excel. If we’re playing traditional FBs and hitting crosses you need players who can play with their correct foot.
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Personally think we’re quite well equipped, with 4 fullbacks. Three are international level. And the forth plays for Wales 😆

Semayano and a midfielder would be awesome and so much more transformative than a third (after Spence and Davies) back up LB!
 
SpurMeUp said:
Not true. Spence has been overlapping wide. It was congested and there wasn’t much space until the game opened up at the end.

Point taken Udogie crossing on this natural left over Spence’s weaken foot can be advantageous. Not sure there are that many other benifits though.



Personally think we’re quite well equipped, with 4 fullbacks. Three are international level. And the forth plays for Wales 😆

Semayano and a midfielder would be awesome and so much more transformative than a third (after Spence and Davies) back up LB!
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Davies isn’t ever baying for us again as a first team player
If he does we’re royally screwed
The team attacks so limply under Frank … he needs width. That’s the issue and benefit of Udogie or another left footer.
I was at the game and Spence didn’t overlap. Appreciate your gonna bang that drum but j just can’t say what I didn’t see.
 
Gutter Boy said:
Is he significantly better than Odobert? He might also hold a grudge after Frank and Stubbings pulled the plug at medical stage 2 years ago?
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At the moment he is yes. Whilst I like Odobert and I do think he has good potential he's not yet at the stage of productivity that we can turn our noses up at other players. Along with the fact that even if we assume Odobert continues to develop and produce, he's the only player who somewhat hits the requirements for the left. In an ideal world Odobert would be my sub development option alongside a starting quality LWF. So I would say that yes a player like Nusa would still be of great interest, and let him and Odobert duke it out for the position whilst adding proper depth and starting quality to the position.
 
Bishop said:
At the moment he is yes. Whilst I like Odobert and I do think he has good potential he's not yet at the stage of productivity that we can turn our noses up at other players. Along with the fact that even if we assume Odobert continues to develop and produce, he's the only player who somewhat hits the requirements for the left. In an ideal world Odobert would be my sub development option alongside a starting quality LWF. So I would say that yes a player like Nusa would still be of great interest, and let him and Odobert duke it out for the position whilst adding proper depth and starting quality to the position.
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I'm thinking specifically is he really a next level player, like Savinho or Semenyo would be, as opposed to a marginal gain? Especially in the context of us also having Tel and Moore for that position long-term, as well as Odobert.
 
Gutter Boy said:
I'm thinking specifically is he really a next level player, like Savinho or Semenyo would be, as opposed to a marginal gain? Especially in the context of us also having Tel and Moore for that position long-term, as well as Odobert.
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We don’t know
47 games and 6 goals isn’t a great return for his club but I haven’t watched him either to comment
 
With Spence, you have to ask yourself whether he is even a full-back. He might be a player who needs to take a little step back to make a big step forward and optimise those abilities he has. That close control and comfort on the ball in tight spaces does get me thinking whether he needs to learn some attributes that you might associate more with a midfielder. He has acceleration as well.

When I saw O'Reilly live in the league cup game where we beat City under Ange (and VDV got injured), I was really impressed with the youngster. Quite often you see hybrid midfielders / full-backs that can interchange between the 2 positions.
 
Muttley said:
With Spence, you have to ask yourself whether he is even a full-back. He might be a player who needs to take a little step back to make a big step forward and optimise those abilities he has. That close control and comfort on the ball in tight spaces does get me thinking whether he needs to learn some attributes that you might associate more with a midfielder. He has acceleration as well.

When I saw O'Reilly live in the league cup game where we beat City under Ange (and VDV got injured), I was really impressed with the youngster. Quite often you see hybrid midfielders / full-backs that can interchange between the 2 positions.
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Said the same thing to a mate
I think he could be a very very good CM skill set wise
But we also know it’s not that straightforward
 
Gutter Boy said:
I'm thinking specifically is he really a next level player, like Savinho or Semenyo would be, as opposed to a marginal gain? Especially in the context of us also having Tel and Moore for that position long-term, as well as Odobert.
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Hmm good question. I somewhat doubt we can really get a guaranteed next level option but I think Nusa is as guaranteed as either of Savinho or Semenyo both of whom I rate. He has similar attributes to both and adds that level of tight technical dribbling and a real willingness to attack and beat his fullback. He's arguably somewhat cheaper (maybe) than either of the other options you mentioned.
 
Bishop said:
Hmm good question. I somewhat doubt we can really get a guaranteed next level option but I think Nusa is as guaranteed as either of Savinho or Semenyo both of whom I rate. He has similar attributes to both and adds that level of tight technical dribbling and a real willingness to attack and beat his fullback. He's arguably somewhat cheaper (maybe) than either of the other options you mentioned.
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How have you got that view on him?
 
Bedfordspurs said:
How have you got that view on him?
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Which part? The cheaper or his play style?

Semenyo I think will be expensive due to the hype, demand and the PL experience. It feels at the moment that he might be part of a bidding war. Savinho We've already seen that 60m wasn't enough to get him. Nusa I think is probably more gettable in the 40m-50m range. I might be wrong but Leipzig do sell reasonably if you don't fudge them about.

In terms of playing style, I've been paying a little bit of attention to him since we were first linked. He's part of the Norway renaissance with Haarland, Bob, Odegaard and Sorloth. He's definitely a talented player quite a bit further along than Odobert is at the moment, but I think it would be quite a nice place to have Nusa and Odobert vying for that place. It's let's Odobert contribute to develop without too much pressure on him to produce right now, which we do need from him as it stands.
 
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