The Transfer Window

alderz

BubblesNeverDies said:

Lukerz said:

What is Newman doing?

His job?

I think Luke was doing a tongue in cheek post mocking the idea that Newman hasn't been doing anything, which is something that has been posted here and elsewhere a lot.

Fortuneseeker

Haven’t Leeds signed six players already. Yes I know Phillips has left & Raphinha is going but some people are quick to make comparisons with other teams business. 😉

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Ex says Downes is complete

Noble replacement sorted

Slacker

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

So, without any last minute drama, we'd have 3 permanent signings before the first pre-season game

Not too shabby

Yup pretty good so far, we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players who got us to two successive top seven finishes and a European semi final again surely.

whupathman

Slacker said:

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

So, without any last minute drama, we'd have 3 permanent signings before the first pre-season game

Not too shabby

Yup pretty good so far, we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players who got us to two successive top seven finishes and a European semi final again surely.

I agree and with more squad depth could have made final and two top four finishes

eskimoking

Slacker said:

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

So, without any last minute drama, we'd have 3 permanent signings before the first pre-season game

Not too shabby

Yup pretty good so far, we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players who got us to two successive top seven finishes and a European semi final again surely.

Another 8? I thought I wanted us to sign a lot but that’s crazy! We’re not signing 11 players in one window.

We needed 1-2 GKs, 1 LCB, 1 LB, 2 CMs, 1 AM, 1-2 Strs. 7-9 players. We’ve got 3 in good time, so good start! I would suggest that 2 of those could be youth promotions but that’s up to Moyes really.

EXETERHAMMER

7 in total in the right positions would be aboit right as long as we dont lose any.

Yeoldhammer

If this Downes comes in then a LB / Striker and an AM if Benrahma or Vlasic go and we are set for the season. Though could do with another CM also.

OldCastleSwift

We also need a right winger to provide competition for Bowen, particularly if he continues to be an option through the middle.

Both Yarmolenko and Fredericks were used in that position last season, but with both gone, we need to have cover.

MrsGrey

eskimoking said:

Slacker said:

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

So, without any last minute drama, we'd have 3 permanent signings before the first pre-season game

Not too shabby

Yup pretty good so far, we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players who got us to two successive top seven finishes and a European semi final again surely.

Another 8? I thought I wanted us to sign a lot but that’s crazy! We’re not signing 11 players in one window.

We needed 1-2 GKs, 1 LCB, 1 LB, 2 CMs, 1 AM, 1-2 Strs. 7-9 players. We’ve got 3 in good time, so good start! I would suggest that 2 of those could be youth promotions but that’s up to Moyes really.

I think he's being sarcastic.

MrsGrey

Fortuneseeker said:

Haven’t Leeds signed six players already. Yes I know Phillips has left & Raphinha is going but some people are quick to make comparisons with other teams business. 😉

Is that Leeds that just escaped being relegated? And are losing their 2 best players?

whupathman

MrsGrey said:

Fortuneseeker said:

Haven’t Leeds signed six players already. Yes I know Phillips has left & Raphinha is going but some people are quick to make comparisons with other teams business. 😉

Is that Leeds that just escaped being relegated? And are losing their 2 best players?

That’s because they are getting their transfer advice from Wombat

IronHerb

They're doomed.....

ScotHammer

alderz said:

BubblesNeverDies said:

Lukerz said:

What is Newman doing?

His job?

I think Luke was doing a tongue in cheek post mocking the idea that Newman hasn't been doing anything, which is something that has been posted here and elsewhere a lot.

I was one of Newman’s critics. I stand by my criticism over what he’s been doing, but will happily change my view when he proves me wrong. ⚒

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Give me a LB and a striker and I'd be happy

Wouldn't surprise me if we go into the loan with option to buy route like weve done successfully woth Soucek, Dawson, Benrahma, Areola and Kral

Hamstew

He's signed

Pearces_Left_Foot

The thing is we have no idea of what Newman has and has not been doing he may well have presented Moyes with an extensive list of targets which have been scouted and fit Moyes ethos but Moyes wants to take his time assessing his options . I hope his work is being done in the background and we won’t hear about it and end up with a few more surprise signings

Pearces_Left_Foot

Flynn Downes now official and on club website

eskimoking

MrsGrey said:

eskimoking said:

Slacker said:

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

So, without any last minute drama, we'd have 3 permanent signings before the first pre-season game

Not too shabby

Yup pretty good so far, we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players who got us to two successive top seven finishes and a European semi final again surely.

Another 8? I thought I wanted us to sign a lot but that’s crazy! We’re not signing 11 players in one window.

We needed 1-2 GKs, 1 LCB, 1 LB, 2 CMs, 1 AM, 1-2 Strs. 7-9 players. We’ve got 3 in good time, so good start! I would suggest that 2 of those could be youth promotions but that’s up to Moyes really.

I think he's being sarcastic.

Yeah, I think I selectively read “ we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players” so my mistake 😂

Slacker

eskimoking said:

Slacker said:

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

So, without any last minute drama, we'd have 3 permanent signings before the first pre-season game

Not too shabby

Yup pretty good so far, we still need another eight at least though. We can’t rely on the same players who got us to two successive top seven finishes and a European semi final again surely.

Another 8? I thought I wanted us to sign a lot but that’s crazy! We’re not signing 11 players in one window.

We needed 1-2 GKs, 1 LCB, 1 LB, 2 CMs, 1 AM, 1-2 Strs. 7-9 players. We’ve got 3 in good time, so good start! I would suggest that 2 of those could be youth promotions but that’s up to Moyes really.

😉

Fortuneseeker

MrsG, I think I made reference to their two main players probably leaving, well one has already. 👍 I still believe that we could have gone at least one better on all three fronts over the past two seasons IF we had made the signings we have still yet to make a new LB & an Antonio upgrade. That’s just my opinion but I have also heard a few people echo my thoughts.

BubblesNeverDies

alderz said:

BubblesNeverDies said:

Lukerz said:

What is Newman doing?

His job?

I think Luke was doing a tongue in cheek post mocking the idea that Newman hasn't been doing anything, which is something that has been posted here and elsewhere a lot.

Yeah, I know that, my reply was also tongue in cheek. Oh well, some work and others don't.

Bazshuayi

This may provide some insight into what Newman has been up to...

ASLEFshrugged

Two transfers and one loan deal made permanent

According to the Moyesometer that leaves another transfer and a couple of loans with seven weeks before deadline day

A striker, a Yarmolenko replacement and a Kral replacement

Just noticed that on Wednesday Fabianski signed for another season with an option for another year

Fortuneseeker

ASLEF, What no new Left Back?

buffybegood

Fortuneseeker said:

ASLEF, What no new Left Back?

😱😱😱

OldCastleSwift

In order of priority I think we now need first team options at:

ST (Broja/En-Nesyri)
LB (numerous linked)
RW (Sarr/Januzaj)
LW (Lingard)

Then, if there's anything left in the pot, or some good loans available:

CM (particularly if Coventry goes)
ST (maybe a versatile forward like Dennis)

OldCastleSwift

The Twitter talk is that we now have very good links with the Wasserman agency (Moyes' son used to work for them and Warburton's daughter still does). We used these links to get the Downes deal done so quickly, apparently.

They obviously have lots of players on their books, but both Sarr and the Benfica left-back Grimaldo, who we've recently been linked with, are represented by them, so could be worth keeping an eye on those two.

ASLEFshrugged

buffybegood said:

Fortuneseeker said:

ASLEF, What no new Left Back?

😱😱😱

I get the feeling Moyes isn't too worried about LB

Cresswell's contract expires at the end of the season, he will be 33 in December and a couple of months ago it was reported that he had bought a house up in Merseyside so he might be thinking of calling it a day

Masuaku will be here for another two seasons unless a team comes in for him

(where's the tumbleweed emoji when you need it?)

alderz

Grimaldo is a similar player to Cresswell. Good technique, good crossing and passing, decent defender but better going forward, short so a potential risk at the back post. He’s 26 so could be a long term Cresswell replacement.

That said, I agree with ASLEF. I think Moyes isn’t as worried about left back as a lot of fans seem to be. He wants a striker, he wants Lingard. I’m sure he’d take other signings if they were good enough in his mind, but I think if he got Broja and Lingard he’d be happy to call it a day.