David Kelly 1245 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't think Perez is wasted out wide, especially in our system. I think he's a good player with nice touches, good vision and an ability to finish well but I don't think he's in the game enough and ready to dictate play in the way you would demand and expect of a no. 10 in the Premier League. Townsend would provide a different type of option but I don't think he's as good as Perez and wouldn't necessarily improve the first XI. Even more so were we to sign Berahino which should be more of a priority.Totally agree with this. If we signed Berahino (and I think it's a big if) he could play with Mitrovic, in place of him or in a wider forward position (like Ba & Remy did sucessfully here). Perez is better than Townsend (even if he has looked a bit jaded recently) and he can be used on the left along with Berahino and Aarons (obviously not all at the same time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 We have apparently ended our interest in Townsend and are looking at Sandro Rodriguez on loan from barca with Scott Sinclair or Matt Phillips next on the listNo idea about the kid from Barca but I'm not any more excited about Sinclair than I am about Townsend. Phillips looked decent when I've seen him but I've not seen much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 If we end the window without signing a proven striker we'll be goosed. I know it's a cliché but goals win games and we need wins not draws here & there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Looks like Boro will be signing Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpirlo68 0 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ffs get them signed Charnley we need them asap. If we lose on Saturday and other teams around us win, it could wake them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) i've got a feeling we will end up with neither of these two. their agents are clearly bandying their names around, and i've never known us to wiin a bidding war in ashley in ashley's time. no way is he spending more than £20m on berahino. that's the sort of fee he likes to get for players, not splash out on them. Edited January 21, 2016 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The going rate for world class with the big clubs now is £60m+, he'll probably break our transfer record soon if he sees potential for a profit. He'll be heartened that Gini has probably more than doubled his value as well, given he's his biggest signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Pede 0 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The story of Bendtner to Newcastle seems to have officially died today. Apparently Pardew would like to bring Bendtner to Crystal Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 i'd be very surprised if we weren't in for him. we were certainly linked with him. it could have been that he picked them over us. i probably would if i were him right now too - they're a way more stable club than we've been in recent years. I agree. Plus Ireckon he wanted to stay in the South Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13866 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 The story of Bendtner to Newcastle seems to have officially died today. Apparently Pardew would like to bring Bendtner to Crystal Palace. That doesn't surprise me. Another big useless knacker who never scores but who he can lump balls at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21923 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Wow. Bendtner and Whickhm would be some front two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 298 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Bit late to the game, but I wouldn't change the starting XI to include either of these players. I'd drop dummet from LB and put that mbabu or whatever there, other than that I'd drop Colback over anita any day - Anita and Shelvey is the future! (I know no one here rates Anita, but for some reason I always think he's a good player everytime I see him). Again railing against the concensus, I'm happy to put Perez on the right (he's comfortable there) and bring Gino behind Mitrovic, as Gino's runs are always dangerous. Edited January 21, 2016 by scoobos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 i've got a feeling we will end up with neither of these two. their agents are clearly bandying their names around, and i've never known us to wiin a bidding war in ashley in ashley's time. no way is he spending more than £20m on berahino. that's the sort of fee he likes to get for players, not splash out on them. Completely agree. Ashley only does bargains. Signing Austin would have been more his style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 3 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The story of Bendtner to Newcastle seems to have officially died today. Apparently Pardew would like to bring Bendtner to Crystal Palace. Thanks god for that. He truly is fuckin shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyToony 41 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Why are we not going after a keeper? Loan move at this juncture would be preferable. If Rob Elliot goes down we are screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhh_yeah 2964 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Supposedly Espanyol are mulling over a bid from Charnley for 21 year old forward, Mamadou Sylla Diallo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33202 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Supposedly Espanyol are mulling over a bid from Charnley for 21 year old forward, Mamadou Sylla Diallo.That's easy for you to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Bit late to the game, but I wouldn't change the starting XI to include either of these players. I'd drop dummet from LB and put that mbabu or whatever there, other than that I'd drop Colback over anita any day - Anita and Shelvey is the future! (I know no one here rates Anita, but for some reason I always think he's a good player everytime I see him). Again railing against the concensus, I'm happy to put Perez on the right (he's comfortable there) and bring Gino behind Mitrovic, as Gino's runs are always dangerous. Where does Sissoko go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15526 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Where does Sissoko go? PSG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 PSG. Dunno why, but I've a funny feeling he'll end up at Man Utd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7027 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Id rather keep what we've got than sign Gomis. Rivière isn't much worse tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Why are we not going after a keeper? Loan move at this juncture would be preferable. If Rob Elliot goes down we are screwed. Because if we were to sign a 'keeper we'd be stuck with 4 that are in or around the 1st team squad when all are fit. Krul Elliott Darlow plus Woodman is highly regarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13866 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Id rather keep what we've got than sign Gomis. Rivière isn't much worse tbh Gomis has at least shown he can score a couple but fuck me, he can narf miss a sitter. I don't think they've much confidence in Riviere but with Toney out, he's probably going to have to be kept as an option for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35080 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Supposedly Espanyol are mulling over a bid from Charnley for 21 year old forward, Mamadou Sylla Diallo. Shot 19 times. Even 50cent couldn't beat that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 For what, if anything, it's worth. Latest from Mark Douglas. Right, so a little bit of information for you about Newcastle United’s two transfer targets. Both deals are proving very difficult to do but my understanding is that United haven’t given up completely on Saido Berahino and Andros Townsend. That could change in the next 24-48 hours. Does that mean the deals will be done? Both in the balance at the moment. It’s looking very much touch and go. Saido Berahino United’s desire to do this deal is driven by the fact that Berahino is open to this move. Indeed he’s keen to move to Newcastle if something can be worked out, having told friends he sees United as a “progression” in his career. The problem is Jeremy Peace is ready to drive a very hard bargain. Will Lee Charnley blink? If the valuation is close to £30million - as was suggested in certain places on Thursday morning - what would you do? Newcastle are sourcing other, alternative targets. Andros Townsend Sources close to the player have indicated he is “desperate” to move to Newcastle but Spurs are standing firm on their valuation of £14million. There’s an impasse at the moment but again, the deal - while on life support - is not yet dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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