Don't really know much of anything about Boulaya. His clips online make him look like a tricky, skillful player. Low fee, but wonder if that means we don't have much to spend elsewhere, either.
Interesting on this.
Leeds one of a number of clubs interested in signing Lewis Bate from Chelsea. 18 year old midfielder, seems to be a box-to-box option with an eye for a defence splitting pass. Worried about Chelsea having a poor pathway to their senior team. Liverpool approached, but apparently turned them down.
He has just followed the entire first team squad on Instagram, as well as some former players. Could just be bait.
comment by Lubo - Struijk of Genius (U14008)
posted 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
Interesting on this.
Leeds one of a number of clubs interested in signing Lewis Bate from Chelsea. 18 year old midfielder, seems to be a box-to-box option with an eye for a defence splitting pass. Worried about Chelsea having a poor pathway to their senior team. Liverpool approached, but apparently turned them down.
He has just followed the entire first team squad on Instagram, as well as some former players. Could just be bait.
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Sounds more than feasible. Probably will happen.
Again s we have agreed before, just worried we are going to end up with too many and not enough game time.
I also would like to see Bielsa actually bring young players on more rather than just have them on the bench.
We really could do with a couple of cup runs this seasons so that we can test a few of these kids out more often.
There are certain levels. bate is a very very talented young player. Lot of Chelsea fans have wanted him involved more in the senior team, won player of the month for their division in December.
comment by Lubo - Struijk of Genius (U14008)
posted 12 hours, 26 minutes ago
There are certain levels. bate is a very very talented young player. Lot of Chelsea fans have wanted him involved more in the senior team, won player of the month for their division in December.
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Read a bit more about him and yes sounds very exciting
We know the club are after 3 more players for the 1st team squad;
1. Back up GK
2. Centre Mid
3. Attacking mid/wide player
Of the rumoured links who would you sign?
1. Klaesson but know very little about
2. Herrera, looks better on the ball than Nandez and we need players that can give us more control of the game. We lost the ball in dangerous areas too often last season. Herrera looks like he will help with build up.
3. Probably Faivre but he's left footed and we know the club want a right footer. I expect Rodrigo to be used more up front this season and so I've gone for the player that's strongest in the middle but can also play out wide where I am happy with starting options. He also looks perfect for Bielsa.
Klaesson seems like its all but happening. Only issue might be work permit rules post Brexit, but can't imagine Orta would have targetted him if he thought that was an insurmountable issue.
Mikkel Damsgaard been linked today. Starred at the Euros for Denmark in the absence of Christian Eriksen. Can play out wide, as a 10, or as a striker (though not necessarily an out and out goalscorer from what I can see). Denmark play a system based around energetic pressing in the attacking areas, so would be a good fit. Fee around 25 million.
Leo Hjelde looks like its also going to happen.
Hjelde is a funny one. 17 year old Celtic defender who spent the second half of last season at Ross County. Played 10 games for County, which is the reason we want him I think (though we had held talks before the loan too), but his stats don't look that great. Hard to judge too much because of the quality of the SPL. Would say that 10 games in that league at 17 is a pretty good output, though.
His dad played a lot of games for Nottingham Forest in the late 90s, too.
comment by Lubo - Struijk of Genius (U14008)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Hjelde is a funny one. 17 year old Celtic defender who spent the second half of last season at Ross County. Played 10 games for County, which is the reason we want him I think (though we had held talks before the loan too), but his stats don't look that great. Hard to judge too much because of the quality of the SPL. Would say that 10 games in that league at 17 is a pretty good output, though.
His dad played a lot of games for Nottingham Forest in the late 90s, too.
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We are desperately short of CBs in the u23s as well. I bet stats are a lot less relevant than actually watching players play at that age.
Hjelde can also play as a LB, which is a position we are definitely short on at youth level.
https://twitter.com/Iufcfanzone/status/1419990185245347845
Link to quote from Damgaard agent.
These guys somehow seem to get a lot of direct conversations with agents and have interviewed a few on their podcast. Seem to be very reliable.
So doesn't look like Damsgaard will happen.
I don't think we should be spending £30m on a winger over a CM. If we have say £40m available I would prefer the majority to be on the central midfielder over the winger.
Josip Brekalo - 23 year old Croatian right footed winger/attacking midfielder. His agent has confirmed interest from Leeds but many clubs after him. he's handed in a transfer request and will leave Wolfsburg. Fee around £13m which sounds cheap.
A strong pattern developing now with the players we are linked with. Most aged 21-23, priced around £10-£15M. Obviously looking for players who's value can double quickly if all goes to plan.
Of the players linked would be happy with any of the following;
attacking;
Brekalo
Faivre
Kent
Lang
Central;
Cajuste
Herrera
Gallagher (permanent)
All with the caveat that I have only seen stats and youtube of most of them. But whats the point in being on a forum if you don't have an opinion
Looks like Conor Gallagher is off to Palace. Good player but the deal didn't sound good for us at all so I'm happy about this one.
Probably wanted to stay in London. Cant say im that fussed. Dont really see him as an improvement over Dallas / Klich.
comment by Outwood White (U9610)
posted 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Probably wanted to stay in London. Cant say im that fussed. Dont really see him as an improvement over Dallas / Klich.
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and with it being a loan he will have wanted guaranteed starts which he's more likely to get at Palace than here.
I bet if it was a permanent move he would have chosen us.
like i said ages ago, for me loans are a no no unless option to buy
Assuming that the figures/prices quoted for the linked Wingers I expect the most likely signing is Josip Brekalo. Who looks like he will be very good value. Will offer a completely different option to Harrison on the left. From the clips he clearly prefers to come inside onto his right, kind of the mirror of Pablo when he played out there. Prepared to come short for the ball and aid build up. Harrison obviously much prefers to hug the touchline. This could be a good option is we are not playing Rodrigo/Roberts in the middle to add creativity while relying on Firpo to provide width.
From the clips he may be an option to play in the middle too.
damasgard linked, do we really need another winger, can he be cultured to play other positions? or just lazy jurno's
It’s been clear from the start of the window that we are looking to sign a left back, a right footed winger and a central midfielder that can also cover for Phillips.
You have also been incredibly vocal on the need to improve on Costa haven’t you?
I doubt Damsgaard will happen or that we are serious. The price will be too high.
Brekalo seems much more realistic. His agent has confirmed that there has been conversations with Leeds and the player/club. But plenty of other clubs are interested.
we already have plenty of cover for kp
yes, if we do sign another winger then no need for costa
probably
comment by kammys left foot (U21862)
posted 1 hour ago
we already have plenty of cover for kp
yes, if we do sign another winger then no need for costa
probably
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Who do you want to sign then?
traore but would need to let costa go
i'm sure orta has a surprise for us
obrien, lad from udders heavily linked, is he any good?
Traore, oh my days.
Couldn't think of more of a waste of money that we could realistically sign.
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posted on 19/7/21
Don't really know much of anything about Boulaya. His clips online make him look like a tricky, skillful player. Low fee, but wonder if that means we don't have much to spend elsewhere, either.
posted on 19/7/21
Interesting on this.
Leeds one of a number of clubs interested in signing Lewis Bate from Chelsea. 18 year old midfielder, seems to be a box-to-box option with an eye for a defence splitting pass. Worried about Chelsea having a poor pathway to their senior team. Liverpool approached, but apparently turned them down.
He has just followed the entire first team squad on Instagram, as well as some former players. Could just be bait.
posted on 19/7/21
comment by Lubo - Struijk of Genius (U14008)
posted 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
Interesting on this.
Leeds one of a number of clubs interested in signing Lewis Bate from Chelsea. 18 year old midfielder, seems to be a box-to-box option with an eye for a defence splitting pass. Worried about Chelsea having a poor pathway to their senior team. Liverpool approached, but apparently turned them down.
He has just followed the entire first team squad on Instagram, as well as some former players. Could just be bait.
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Sounds more than feasible. Probably will happen.
Again s we have agreed before, just worried we are going to end up with too many and not enough game time.
I also would like to see Bielsa actually bring young players on more rather than just have them on the bench.
We really could do with a couple of cup runs this seasons so that we can test a few of these kids out more often.
posted on 19/7/21
There are certain levels. bate is a very very talented young player. Lot of Chelsea fans have wanted him involved more in the senior team, won player of the month for their division in December.
posted on 20/7/21
comment by Lubo - Struijk of Genius (U14008)
posted 12 hours, 26 minutes ago
There are certain levels. bate is a very very talented young player. Lot of Chelsea fans have wanted him involved more in the senior team, won player of the month for their division in December.
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Read a bit more about him and yes sounds very exciting
posted on 20/7/21
We know the club are after 3 more players for the 1st team squad;
1. Back up GK
2. Centre Mid
3. Attacking mid/wide player
Of the rumoured links who would you sign?
1. Klaesson but know very little about
2. Herrera, looks better on the ball than Nandez and we need players that can give us more control of the game. We lost the ball in dangerous areas too often last season. Herrera looks like he will help with build up.
3. Probably Faivre but he's left footed and we know the club want a right footer. I expect Rodrigo to be used more up front this season and so I've gone for the player that's strongest in the middle but can also play out wide where I am happy with starting options. He also looks perfect for Bielsa.
posted on 20/7/21
Klaesson seems like its all but happening. Only issue might be work permit rules post Brexit, but can't imagine Orta would have targetted him if he thought that was an insurmountable issue.
posted on 27/7/21
Mikkel Damsgaard been linked today. Starred at the Euros for Denmark in the absence of Christian Eriksen. Can play out wide, as a 10, or as a striker (though not necessarily an out and out goalscorer from what I can see). Denmark play a system based around energetic pressing in the attacking areas, so would be a good fit. Fee around 25 million.
Leo Hjelde looks like its also going to happen.
posted on 27/7/21
Hjelde is a funny one. 17 year old Celtic defender who spent the second half of last season at Ross County. Played 10 games for County, which is the reason we want him I think (though we had held talks before the loan too), but his stats don't look that great. Hard to judge too much because of the quality of the SPL. Would say that 10 games in that league at 17 is a pretty good output, though.
His dad played a lot of games for Nottingham Forest in the late 90s, too.
posted on 27/7/21
comment by Lubo - Struijk of Genius (U14008)
posted 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Hjelde is a funny one. 17 year old Celtic defender who spent the second half of last season at Ross County. Played 10 games for County, which is the reason we want him I think (though we had held talks before the loan too), but his stats don't look that great. Hard to judge too much because of the quality of the SPL. Would say that 10 games in that league at 17 is a pretty good output, though.
His dad played a lot of games for Nottingham Forest in the late 90s, too.
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We are desperately short of CBs in the u23s as well. I bet stats are a lot less relevant than actually watching players play at that age.
posted on 27/7/21
Hjelde can also play as a LB, which is a position we are definitely short on at youth level.
posted on 27/7/21
https://twitter.com/Iufcfanzone/status/1419990185245347845
Link to quote from Damgaard agent.
These guys somehow seem to get a lot of direct conversations with agents and have interviewed a few on their podcast. Seem to be very reliable.
So doesn't look like Damsgaard will happen.
I don't think we should be spending £30m on a winger over a CM. If we have say £40m available I would prefer the majority to be on the central midfielder over the winger.
posted on 28/7/21
Josip Brekalo - 23 year old Croatian right footed winger/attacking midfielder. His agent has confirmed interest from Leeds but many clubs after him. he's handed in a transfer request and will leave Wolfsburg. Fee around £13m which sounds cheap.
posted on 28/7/21
A strong pattern developing now with the players we are linked with. Most aged 21-23, priced around £10-£15M. Obviously looking for players who's value can double quickly if all goes to plan.
Of the players linked would be happy with any of the following;
attacking;
Brekalo
Faivre
Kent
Lang
Central;
Cajuste
Herrera
Gallagher (permanent)
All with the caveat that I have only seen stats and youtube of most of them. But whats the point in being on a forum if you don't have an opinion
posted on 29/7/21
Looks like Conor Gallagher is off to Palace. Good player but the deal didn't sound good for us at all so I'm happy about this one.
posted on 29/7/21
Probably wanted to stay in London. Cant say im that fussed. Dont really see him as an improvement over Dallas / Klich.
posted on 29/7/21
comment by Outwood White (U9610)
posted 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Probably wanted to stay in London. Cant say im that fussed. Dont really see him as an improvement over Dallas / Klich.
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and with it being a loan he will have wanted guaranteed starts which he's more likely to get at Palace than here.
I bet if it was a permanent move he would have chosen us.
posted on 29/7/21
like i said ages ago, for me loans are a no no unless option to buy
posted on 30/7/21
Assuming that the figures/prices quoted for the linked Wingers I expect the most likely signing is Josip Brekalo. Who looks like he will be very good value. Will offer a completely different option to Harrison on the left. From the clips he clearly prefers to come inside onto his right, kind of the mirror of Pablo when he played out there. Prepared to come short for the ball and aid build up. Harrison obviously much prefers to hug the touchline. This could be a good option is we are not playing Rodrigo/Roberts in the middle to add creativity while relying on Firpo to provide width.
From the clips he may be an option to play in the middle too.
posted on 30/7/21
damasgard linked, do we really need another winger, can he be cultured to play other positions? or just lazy jurno's
posted on 30/7/21
It’s been clear from the start of the window that we are looking to sign a left back, a right footed winger and a central midfielder that can also cover for Phillips.
You have also been incredibly vocal on the need to improve on Costa haven’t you?
I doubt Damsgaard will happen or that we are serious. The price will be too high.
Brekalo seems much more realistic. His agent has confirmed that there has been conversations with Leeds and the player/club. But plenty of other clubs are interested.
posted on 31/7/21
we already have plenty of cover for kp
yes, if we do sign another winger then no need for costa
probably
posted on 31/7/21
comment by kammys left foot (U21862)
posted 1 hour ago
we already have plenty of cover for kp
yes, if we do sign another winger then no need for costa
probably
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Who do you want to sign then?
posted on 31/7/21
traore but would need to let costa go
i'm sure orta has a surprise for us
obrien, lad from udders heavily linked, is he any good?
posted on 31/7/21
Traore, oh my days.
Couldn't think of more of a waste of money that we could realistically sign.
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