The Reader’s Digest: Pre Summer Transfer Speculation
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At his age, I'd only be cool with Maguire if we got him for 10M or less. He has got a lot of experience and I think away from Utd he would be better. Zouma is periodically injured and Maguire/Aguerd would be out CB pairing most of the time. I'd be happy if we missed out on him.
I think JWP will go elsewhere as plenty will desire his deadball prowess. James Ward Prowess in fact
Hudson Odio hs a lot of potential and if the deal was reasonable I wouldnt be unhappy to have him. Think its not going to happen though.
We should be interested in Livramento, KWP and Bella Kotchop at Soton.
Ndidi is a player worth trying for if Leicester go down. Maybe their LB Thomas? Justin also although he seems injury prone (but that, like Livramento may mean we get him more cheaply)
Ayling has a face and hair style I wanna slap. I think Gnonto is the only Leeds player I'd like to snatch. Maybe Summerville
Everton... Nah!
Agree with much of that, but I do think that Ndidi has been absolutely trash this season. I would steer clear
The Hammers are likely to keep David Moyes as their manager and intend to back him by also targeting Fulham's Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, as a potential replacement for England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (Guardian)
I think Kulusevski's inclusion in the Spus side makes them better because he is so direct. He constantly takes people on and break fast. There was a period when he was assisting as a norm and he definitely keeps defenders on their toes. However, as he plays for Spurs, hopefully a steady decline is in order.
Karen Brady is being blamed for her leaving!
The those blaming anyone able to offer any actual facts. Or is it just toxic social media nonsense.
West Ham want Arsenal's Portuguese full-back Nuno Tavares, 23, who is currently on loan at Marseille. (Record - in Portuguese)
Hammers manager David Moyes says he will look at British and homegrown players this summer with the club linked with Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 28, and Leicester and England winger Harvey Barnes. (Standard)
I do like the idea of bringing in British players, tbh. I know it doesn’t really matter in the grand scheme of things, but there’s something a bit more relatable about a team that has plenty of British players for me.
He has the attributes to be more of an Antonioesque striker than Scamacca or Ings do, so maybe he'll be used up front next season. I'd be delighted to have Barnes and Benrahma as LW options with Fornals being used more centrally.
RB - Zouma - Aguerd - Emerson
CM - CM - Paqueta
Bowen - ST - LW
I think, if we’re all being honest, we’re going to need upgrades in those positions above. That’s where the Rice money needs to go, on 5 positions. The likes of Kehrer, Coufal, Cresswell, Soucek, Benrahma, Cornet will make good squad options. We can’t expect Antonio to go another 38 games. I’m not convicted with Emerson as a LB in a back four, but maybe he needs more time to prove that. The bulk of the budget needs to go on two really good CMs to replace Rice & who can line-up with Paqueta. We’ve been linked with Palhinha as a possible CM. Barnes would be a good option on the left. I also really like Groß at Brighton.
Ward-Prowse - Palinha - Paqueta would be an exciting midfield three.