Signings for Season 2010/11

[OTF 7733]

With it being blatantly obvious to all that our squad is not strong enough to avoid a relegation battle in the Premier League, once promotion is properly secured our attention will no doubt immediately turn to the player market. Needing to strengthen in several areas on a rumoured to be extremely limited budget with specific requirements for players (in terms of age, resaleablity etc) we're already in a poor bargaining position. The fact that there will be no more large wages afforded to new players means that the lure of big money is no longer there. With all that in mind I still think we'd offer an attractive proposition for players with a real interest in performing and doing so in front of loud crowds with vocal support.

 

Some realistic targets that I think we should be interested in are:

 

Gylfi Sigurðsson

Position: Midfield

Age: 20

Club: Reading FC

Contract: Unknown

Details: Extremely promising young midfielder who is an excellent striker of the ball. Dead ball specialist who scores a fair amount for a midfielder. I'd imagine Reading would be keen to hold onto him, but under the lure of a decent offer may have their arms twisted depending on his current contract.

 

David Nugent

Position: Striker

Age: 24

Club: Burnley (on loan from Portsmouth)

Contract: Until 2010/11

Details: Portsmouth will be keen to sell him as he's a saleable asset. Burnley were interested in buying on a permanent basis but that may change if they are relegated (which seems to be very likely). His stock has dropped since his £6million move to Portsmouth and with only one more year to run on his contract they'll be keen to sell him to recoup some of their outlay on him. Still looks a decent striker, who has come back into a little form for Burnley (despite their results).

 

Nadir Belhadj

Position: Left Wing, Left Back

Age: 27

Club: Portsmouth

Contract: Until 2012/13

Details: On a long contract with Portsmouth, but no doubt will be keen to leave with their financial predicament and forthcoming relegation. Good attacking player who will add some flair and movement to the side, whilst providing experienced cover for Enrique.

 

Habib Beye

Position: Right Back

Age: 32

Club: Aston Villa

Contract: Until 2011/12

Details: Known prospect at Newcastle. Doesn't fit with the buy to sell outlook of Ashley, but would be a feasible option on loan. Isn't being played at Aston Villa so no doubt will be keen to get some time on the field.

 

 

Kevin Prince Boateng

Position: Central Midfield

Age: 23

Club: Portsmouth

Contract: Until 2011/12

Details: Probably one of the more saleable assets that Portsmouth have because of his age and reputation, and they're be desperate to sell him because he'll be on inflated wages. On the whole he's probably overrated, but would still add a different dimension to Newcastle's midfield. Unfortunately he's apparently money hungry so the wage limit could present a very real barrier in trying to sign him.

 

 

Jamie O'Hara

Position: Midfield

Age: 23

Club: Portsmouth (on loan from Tottenham)

Contract: Until 2012/13

Details: Likely to only be a loan signing as he still has several years to run on his Tottenham contract. As a loan signing though he presents a very real option that will add some much needed energy to the midfield. Has good premier league experience.

 

 

More to come...

Edited March 16, 2010 by OzToonFan

[Deano 0]

Not Nugent he is gash and not what we need tbf...other 3 i totally agree with!

 

We need pace upfront mann!

 

CB, RW, ST as well please

[Hoon 0]

Sigurdsson has looked good the games I've seen him but he ain't a central midfielder by any stretch of the imagination. Be decent back up for Routledge/Jonas providing we don't improve on them.

[Brock Manson 0]

The Sig tends to play best just behind the striker. Swap deal + cash for Nolan would be ideal, but in reality Reading would want silly money for him. He looks like a terrific player, given that this is his first full season.

 

Nugent and Belhadj? No better than what we've got tbh.

[Holden McGroin 6864]

My Dad always said: "I don't trust that bloke"

 

That always stayed with me.

 

Belhadj would be useful. Can fill in at left back/left mid and even centre mid (probably).

[2bias 3]

Belhadj is ok. Doesn't score alot but can finish when he does score, Would be a good signing IMO. O'Hara for sure. The rest though no thanks.

Edited March 17, 2010 by 2bias

[snakehips 0]

Belhadj is ok. Doesn't score alot but can finish when he does score, Would be a good signing IMO. O'Hara for sure. The rest though no thanks.

 

Whaaa???

[2bias 3]

Belhadj is ok. Doesn't score alot but can finish when he does score, Would be a good signing IMO. O'Hara for sure. The rest though no thanks.

 

Whaaa???

He has scored some crackers. I know he plays wing back so doesn't score many. What was wrong with my opinionated comment.

[smoggeordie 0]

Just realised that Polish lad Majewski at Forest is only there on loan. Certainly worth a punt.

[Barney 0]

Sig looks very very good.