Park Life 71 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 (edited) Signing tomorrow according to various sources. Know nothing about him but looks strong and determined. 7.5m euro CD/RB "The centre back, who attracted interest from the likes of Atletico Madrid earlier in the summer, is expected to join his team mate Aleksandar Mitrović in swapping Belgium for Benton, as the striker was snapped arriving on Tyneside ahead of a £12.3 million move on Sunday. The terms of 20-year-old Mbemba’s deal are up in the air. Prices ranging between £6 million-£10 million have been rumoured in the press, which would take United’s spending well past the £30 million mark. In the double swoop, United seem to have addressed their two main problem areas, with the now inevitable (surely) sale of Williamson the potential cherry on top of a very sweet cake for Newcastle fans. While Mitrovic’s reputation has gone before him slightly, not too much is known about Mbemba within the ranks of the Toon Army. Although after reading this article, the Congolese international’s potential arrival will be sure to set the appetite. Here’s 10 things every Newcastle United fan should know about Chancel Mbemba…" There’s little doubting the 20-year-old’s strongest position is at centre half. Although, the type of player he is means he is just as comfortable when asked to play at right back. Mbemba, as you will learn in upcoming entries, isn’t the biggest player while his technical ability on the ball and athleticism lends itself to the rigours of being a modern day full back. That ability on the ball, coupled with his defensive nous and eye for danger, means he can also play the holding midfield role when called upon. The Congolese international has flourished in all three positions over in Belgium, which means Untied could use him in a number of ways when he is all signed up and ready to make his first team bow." Edited July 20, 2015 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6580 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 According to his wikipedia he has already signed and is 49 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 20, 2015 Author Share Posted July 20, 2015 Age range is somewhere between 21-27. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2977 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Right I'm done pretending. Who the fuck is this lad? I've never heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21911 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 i know nowt about him but every premier league side needs a big strapping african at the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6580 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 The new George Elokobi ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44796 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time" should be a good basis for a chant. I can see fans turning up to games with elastoplasts on their finger tips and buckles all over their toon tops, biting their bottom lips and going "I think I can Mbemba..... I think I can Mbemba (heehee)" etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10838 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Looks like a young/accurately aged/old David Haysbert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I read yesterday that he'd had some sort of bone marrow test by fifa to confirm his age. Which it apparently did confirm as 20. Not sure how true or medically possible this is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10838 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 woooooah we love Chancel Mbemba I'd let my lass sleep with Mbemba Woo-oaaah we love Chancel Mbemba His age is indeterminate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I notice the full article that Parky is going off suggests he's similar (albeit a bit more physical) to Colo. Whilst I'm delighted to see us signing a centreback, if we only sign one he needs to be one who can play alongside our only decent current defender and one who can play immediately. That article seems to be suggesting neither of those things would be the case with this lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10838 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I notice the full article that Parky is going off suggests he's similar (albeit a bit more physical) to Colo. Whilst I'm delighted to see us signing a centreback, if we only sign one he needs to be one who can play alongside our only decent current defender and one who can play immediately. That article seems to be suggesting neither of those things would be the case with this lad. Why couldn't he and Colo play alongside each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33100 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 We've got young Mbemba! You've just got to remember! He's not forty! Hes just had a hard paper round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Why couldn't he and Colo play alongside each other?I'm just going off the difficulties Colo and Mbiwa had playing together. Colo seems to need a big physical centre half to play with (like a Williamson with ability). He's more like a sweeper and I'd be dubious about putting him alongside another player like that. The article does mention that this kid/pensioner is more physical so maybe I'm just reading it the wrong way and they could form a partnership. I've not seem him play at all so I'm only going off what I'm reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10838 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'm just going off the difficulties Colo and Mbiwa had playing together. Colo seems to need a big physical centre half to play with (like a Williamson with ability). He's more like a sweeper and I'd be dubious about putting him alongside another player like that. The article does mention that this kid/pensioner is more physical so maybe I'm just reading it the wrong way and they could form a partnership. I've not seem him play at all so I'm only going off what I'm reading. I read it as "he's a big lump that can play a bit", but I've not seen him either (beyond a couple of youtube clips) so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4156 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Seems to have frightening pace from the few clips I've seen. But then YouTube made luque look good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20110 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Michael Jackson's "Remember the Time" should be a good basis for a chant. I can see fans turning up to games with elastoplasts on their finger tips and buckles all over their toon tops, biting their bottom lips and going "I think I can Mbemba..... I think I can Mbemba (heehee)" etc. Chaaaa Mone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1244 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I read it as "he's a big lump that can play a bit", but I've not seen him either (beyond a couple of youtube clips) so Well I think that would work if it is the case. Let's hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3355 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I read yesterday that he'd had some sort of bone marrow test by fifa to confirm his age. Which it apparently did confirm as 20. Not sure how true or medically possible this is like. Seeing Parky is a fan of big black cock, maybe he can lop the end off and count the rings to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 :gasp: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15518 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Seeing Parky is a fan of big black cock, maybe he can lop the end off and count the rings to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10838 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 17239 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I read it as "he's a big lump that can play a bit", but I've not seen him either (beyond a couple of youtube clips) so Not too sure about that.... Anderlecht manager Besnik Hasi has described Mbemba: “He has great class, he may not be tall if you compare him to some defenders but he is so fast and can jump so high, plus he’s a really good footballer too.” - See more at: http://www.themag.co.uk/2015/07/newcastle-agree-deal-for-chancel-mbemba-reports/#sthash.P7ZSodj4.dpuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10838 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Not too sure about that.... Anderlecht manager Besnik Hasi has described Mbemba: “He has great class, he may not be tall if you compare him to some defenders but he is so fast and can jump so high, plus he’s a really good footballer too.” - See more at: http://www.themag.co.uk/2015/07/newcastle-agree-deal-for-chancel-mbemba-reports/#sthash.P7ZSodj4.dpuf I meant he's a unit. As I said though, that's just how I read it, I've not seen him in the flesh as it were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7295 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd worry a little how he will cope with the larger more physical players in the premier league. Who he gets partnered with is critical, with Colo I could see us really struggle with set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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